Laramie Boomerang

11/26/2025

The Eppson Center for Seniors.will be hosting the 28th annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday.

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11/23/2025

It was an outstanding day in Laramie for the University of Wyoming at War Memorial Stadium to celebrate a special person and player.

Check out the photo gallery from Milo Gladstein of the Wyoming Tribune Eagle and WyoSports.

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11/22/2025

A new recording studio just north of Laramie is positioning southeastern Wyoming as an unexpected destination for professional music production.

Timber Canyon Studios, launched by husband-and-wife duo Jim and Marie Roberts, brings major-market premier recording capabilities to a rural setting known more for open landscapes than commercial music facilities. ...

A new recording studio just north of Laramie is positioning southeastern Wyoming as an unexpected destination for professional music production.

11/21/2025

Certainly, Shakespeare’s Tragedy of “Romeo and Juliet” has captured more hearts — and generated more tears — than any other story in the western canon. ...

That’s what’s in store for University of Wyoming Symphony Orchestra fans, as it will perform an extended suite from Prokofiev’s “Romeo and Juliet” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21, in the Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts concert hall. ...

Certainly, Shakespeare’s Tragedy of “Romeo and Juliet” has captured more hearts — and generated more tears — than any other story in the western canon.

11/20/2025

TOMORROW: Two open houses — one afternoon! Join us from 1:30–3:30 PM and take a look at these great opportunities.

11/20/2025

If it involves bicycling in Laramie or the surrounding area, it’s also likely members of Laramie BikeNet are encompassed one way or another.

The local nonprofit organization has expanded to become a very active entity when it comes to all forms of cycling in the community. ...

If it involves bicycling in Laramie or the surrounding area, it’s also likely members of Laramie BikeNet are encompassed one way or another.

11/17/2025

The University of Wyoming Wind Symphony will present a special concert “Revolution: Celebrating 250 Years of Freedom” at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19, in the Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts concert hall. ...

The University of Wyoming Wind Symphony will present a special concert “Revolution: Celebrating 250 Years of Freedom” at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19, in the Buchanan Center for the Performing

11/14/2025

For those with an interest in the many facets of the great outdoors from botany to geology, entomology, mammalogy, and even more “ology’s,” now is a chance to really step up to the plate.

Not only is there an opportunity to garner a much better understanding of what is all around when enjoying Mother Nature, there is the chance to pass on that knowledge to others. ...

For those with an interest in the many facets of the great outdoors from botany to geology, entomology, mammalogy, and even more “ology’s,” now is a chance to really step

11/13/2025

It started with a single email and the simple idea of neighbors helping neighbors.

Within days, a small group of West Side residents turned that idea into action, launching a new community pantry outside the Lincoln Community Center to provide food access around the clock. ...

It started with a single email and the simple idea of neighbors helping neighbors. Within days, a small group of West Side residents turned that idea into action, launching a

11/12/2025

Year-round lighting will be installed on 3rd Street for a continuation of beautification efforts to enhance the downtown district.

“Light Up Downtown” is a collaborative project that includes the Laramie Beautification Committee, Laramie Main Street Alliance, Tough Guys Landscaping & Lighting, city of Laramie, Visit Laramie and Laramie Board of Realtors to install programmable year-round lighting downtown to create a sense of place and game day pride while providing evening ambience, enhanced visibility for local businesses and safety for customers. ...

Year-round lighting will be installed on 3rd Street for a continuation of beautification efforts to enhance the downtown district.

11/11/2025

** Updates as of Tuesday morning **

A grass fire that started in the early evening Monday prompted evacuation orders for areas surrounding Interstate 80 exit 310 in the western area of Laramie.

According to Facebook posts at about 6:30 p.m. from the Albany County Emergency Management Agency and the Albany County Sheriff's Office, the area east of I-80 and west of the Laramie River, north of Curtis Street was evacuated with law enforcement going door-to-door to notify residents and assist with evacuations, the sheriff's office post says. Evacuees were directed to the Albany County Fairgrounds.

Utility power was turned off in the fire area, affecting parts of West Laramie and about 2,500 customers. I-80 westbound was closed for a short time, but reopened shortly thereafter. Power was restored at about 11:10 p.m. to all except those in the area immediately surrounding the fire while crews continued to work.

As of 8:15 p.m., a sheriff's office post stated that the grass fire was mostly contained with no structures lost and no lives harmed. But the area was still closed until fire personnel were finished with operations.

Love's Travel Stop and Petro Travel Center remained closed due to burned power towers, and power on the west side of Laramie remaining out until power companies were able to safely reevaluate.

According to an Albany County Emergency Management Agency post at about 12:25 a.m. Tuesday, the evacuation orders were lifted with all individuals cleared to return to the area. However, Banner Road remained closed through the night as crews continued to work and monitor the fire. The public was urged to continue to avoid the area unless returning to homes, hotels or businesses.

Additional first responders on the scene included Albany County volunteer fire departments, Laramie Fire Department/EMS, Laramie Police Department, Wyoming Highway Patrol, city of Laramie Street Division and Albany County Road and Bridge Department.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

- Boomerang staff

A grass fire that started in the early evening Monday prompted evacuation orders for areas surrounding Interstate 80 exit 310 in the western area of Laramie.

11/11/2025

**BREAKING**

A grass fire that started late Monday afternoon has prompted evacuation orders for areas surrounding Interstate 80 exit 310 in the western area of Laramie.

According to Facebook posts at about 6:30 p.m. from the Albany County Emergency Management Agency and the Albany County Sheriff's Office, the area east of I-80 and west of the Laramie River, north of Curtis Street, is currently under evacuation. Law enforcement is going door-to-door to notify residents and assist with evacuations, the sheriff's office posts says.

Evacuees should go to the Albany County Fairgrounds at 3510 S. 3rd St.

Power has been turned off in the fire area, affecting parts of West Laramie and about 2,500 customers. I-80 westbound was closed for a short time, but has since reopened.

The public is urged to avoid the area and not obstruct emergency vehicles to park on the highway and let crews perform their work.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation, as the focus is on public safety and evacuation efforts.

As of 8:15 p.m., a sheriff's office post stated that the grass fire was mostly contained with no structures lost and no lives harmed. But the area is still closed until fire personnel are finished with operations

Love's Travel Stop and Petro Travel Center will remain closed due to burned power towers, and power on the west side of Laramie remaining out until power companies can safely reevaluate.

- Boomerang staff

This is a developing story, and some facts may shift as additional information is made available. The Laramie Boomerang will focus on official reports from law enforcement, credible outlets and reports from the scene. Updates will be made as new information becomes available.

A grass fire that started late Monday afternoon has prompted evacuation orders for areas surrounding Interstate 80 exit 310 in the western area of Laramie.