CBS Sunday Morning, YouTubeYou wouldn't expect to see a CBS News crew at a truck stop in Wyoming, but this isn't your typical truck stop. Tucked in the back of the Akal Travel Center off of Interstate 80 near Laramie, there is an Indian restaurant that's getting national attention.Akal owner Mintu Pandher was featured on this week, discussing his unconventional plan to serve Indian cuisine in the middle of nowhere. When Pandher bought the business in 2014, some customers at the tiny truck stop 22 miles west of Laramie didn't know what they were eating. Often they would order "what I ate...…CBS Sunday Morning, YouTubeYou wouldn't expect to see a CBS News crew at a truck stop in Wyoming, but this isn't your typical truck stop. Tucked in the back of the Akal Travel Center off of Interstate 80 near Laramie, there is an Indian restaurant that's getting national attention.Akal owner Mintu Pandher was featured on this week, discussing his unconventional plan to serve Indian cuisine in the middle of nowhere. When Pandher bought the business in 2014, some customers at the tiny truck stop 22 miles west of Laramie didn't know what they were eating. Often they would order "what I ate...WW…

Samara HeiszThe reported on Tuesday that a third person has died in the county of COVID-19.The department says the 62-year-old patient had recently been tested and found to be a lab-confirmed positive for COVID-19.According to , the county has reported 298 total cases (194 lab-confirmed and 104 probable), while 228 people have recovered (140 lab-confirmed and 88 probable).“The virus is very much present in Laramie County which is why we continue to appeal to the public to wear face coverings, maintain social distancing, and practice proper hand hygiene," said County Health Officer Dr. Stan...…Samara HeiszThe reported on Tuesday that a third person has died in the county of COVID-19.The department says the 62-year-old patient had recently been tested and found to be a lab-confirmed positive for COVID-19.According to , the county has reported 298 total cases (194 lab-confirmed and 104 probable), while 228 people have recovered (140 lab-confirmed and 88 probable).“The virus is very much present in Laramie County which is why we continue to appeal to the public to wear face coverings, maintain social distancing, and practice proper hand hygiene," said County Health Officer Dr. Stan...WW…

Published: October 21, 2020Joy Greenwald, Townsquare Media  took to Facebook on Tuesday to voice her support for a proposedin Laramie County.The county Board of Health earlier in the day approved a motion calling on county Health Officer Dr. Stan Hartman to draft a mask mandate similar to one in place in Teton County. The board is slated to hold a special meeting at noon on Tuesday, Oct. 27 to consider the order. If approved, the final decision on whether to implement the order would rest with State Health Officer Dr, Alexia Harrist. Mayor Orr on Tuesday evening issued the following...…Published: October 21, 2020Joy Greenwald, Townsquare Media  took to Facebook on Tuesday to voice her support for a proposedin Laramie County.The county Board of Health earlier in the day approved a motion calling on county Health Officer Dr. Stan Hartman to draft a mask mandate similar to one in place in Teton County. The board is slated to hold a special meeting at noon on Tuesday, Oct. 27 to consider the order. If approved, the final decision on whether to implement the order would rest with State Health Officer Dr, Alexia Harrist. Mayor Orr on Tuesday evening issued the following...WW…

Courtesy: Troy Babbitt and Univ. of Wyoming AthleticsAll eight Wyoming football games will be televised during the 2020 college football season. Four games will be played on a Thursday or Friday.The Mountain West Conference and its TV partners, CBS Sports Network and Fox Sports networks, announced the 42 games that will be nationally televised this fall.The Cowboys will appear on CBS Sports Network six times and on FS1 (Fox Sports 1) twice.UW’s season debut at Nevada will be on CBS Sports Network and start at 5 p.m., Mountain Time.The home opener has been moved to Friday, Oct. 30 vs....…Courtesy: Troy Babbitt and Univ. of Wyoming AthleticsAll eight Wyoming football games will be televised during the 2020 college football season. Four games will be played on a Thursday or Friday.The Mountain West Conference and its TV partners, CBS Sports Network and Fox Sports networks, announced the 42 games that will be nationally televised this fall.The Cowboys will appear on CBS Sports Network six times and on FS1 (Fox Sports 1) twice.UW’s season debut at Nevada will be on CBS Sports Network and start at 5 p.m., Mountain Time.The home opener has been moved to Friday, Oct. 30 vs....WW…

Get our free mobile appMORE WEIRD WYOMING: Check out the map below to revisit all of the haunted locations in Wyoming, plan a ghostly road trip or places to avoid next time you're trekking across the state.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8S5KYIomlkHappy ! We've been exploring the haunted locations of the , the stories, history, and ghosts that make them noteworthy. We've explored haunted hotels, theaters, prisons, cemeteries, and historic sites. We've learned about trapped spirits with playful streaks, anger issues, and tragic stories.Let's take a look back on all 31 of the locations we...…Get our free mobile appMORE WEIRD WYOMING: Check out the map below to revisit all of the haunted locations in Wyoming, plan a ghostly road trip or places to avoid next time you're trekking across the state.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8S5KYIomlkHappy ! We've been exploring the haunted locations of the , the stories, history, and ghosts that make them noteworthy. We've explored haunted hotels, theaters, prisons, cemeteries, and historic sites. We've learned about trapped spirits with playful streaks, anger issues, and tragic stories.Let's take a look back on all 31 of the locations we...WW…

Published: October 31, 2020Doug Randall, Townsquare Media says her office won't be prosecuting anyone for violating a face which goes into effect in the county on Monday.Manlove, appearing on the ''Weekend In Wyoming" program on am 650, KGAB on Saturday, said there were two reasons why her office won't be prosecuting those who violate the order. First of all, in light of a 6 percent cut in funding for her office, the District Attorney is already not prosecuting people who commit non-violent crimes, rather focusing on violent offenses that directly injure people.But even aside from that,...…Published: October 31, 2020Doug Randall, Townsquare Media says her office won't be prosecuting anyone for violating a face which goes into effect in the county on Monday.Manlove, appearing on the ''Weekend In Wyoming" program on am 650, KGAB on Saturday, said there were two reasons why her office won't be prosecuting those who violate the order. First of all, in light of a 6 percent cut in funding for her office, the District Attorney is already not prosecuting people who commit non-violent crimes, rather focusing on violent offenses that directly injure people.But even aside from that,...WW…

Published: November 5, 2020Kane Brown via YouTubeThose of us that live in Wyoming know how beautiful this state is, but the rest of the world continues to be surprised...including country music star Kane Brown.Kane Brown's most recent music video for his song "Worship You" was filmed entirely in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, and includes his beautiful wife and daughter.Brown and his wife said that they thought it was beautiful, and are already making plans to come back for a family vacation.I had to laugh when I read that Brown's wife Katelyn said "It was really windy!"Wyoming residents know that...…Published: November 5, 2020Kane Brown via YouTubeThose of us that live in Wyoming know how beautiful this state is, but the rest of the world continues to be surprised...including country music star Kane Brown.Kane Brown's most recent music video for his song "Worship You" was filmed entirely in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, and includes his beautiful wife and daughter.Brown and his wife said that they thought it was beautiful, and are already making plans to come back for a family vacation.I had to laugh when I read that Brown's wife Katelyn said "It was really windy!"Wyoming residents know that...WW…

Published: October 30, 2020Rattankun ThongbunMasks will be required in Laramie County beginning Monday, Nov. 2, the announced Friday.The mask mandate, which was issued in response to skyrocketing cases of COVID-19 in the county, applies only to establishments open to the general public. It does not cover faith-based organizations or events within homes, on private property or outdoors.MORE:"The goal is to keep businesses open, keep the economy as healthy as possible and keep people out of the hospital,” said County Health Officer Dr. Stan Hartman.As of Friday, 29 people have been admitted...…Published: October 30, 2020Rattankun ThongbunMasks will be required in Laramie County beginning Monday, Nov. 2, the announced Friday.The mask mandate, which was issued in response to skyrocketing cases of COVID-19 in the county, applies only to establishments open to the general public. It does not cover faith-based organizations or events within homes, on private property or outdoors.MORE:"The goal is to keep businesses open, keep the economy as healthy as possible and keep people out of the hospital,” said County Health Officer Dr. Stan Hartman.As of Friday, 29 people have been admitted...WW…

Nilli Walker via Instagram (@nicolenoelwalker)The dog that attacked 6-year-old Cheyenne boy Bridger Walker has been euthanized, according to the ."At the dog owner's request, (we) provided humane end-of-life services to the dog," the shelter said in a statement Thursday.News of the July 9 attack -- in which by standing between her and the charging dog -- went viral after Bridger's aunt, Nikki Walker, shared his story on Instagram.MORE:    View this post on Instagram   A post shared by (@nicolenoelwalker) on Jul 12, 2020 at 8:53am PDT"After getting bit several...…Nilli Walker via Instagram (@nicolenoelwalker)The dog that attacked 6-year-old Cheyenne boy Bridger Walker has been euthanized, according to the ."At the dog owner's request, (we) provided humane end-of-life services to the dog," the shelter said in a statement Thursday.News of the July 9 attack -- in which by standing between her and the charging dog -- went viral after Bridger's aunt, Nikki Walker, shared his story on Instagram.MORE:    View this post on Instagram   A post shared by (@nicolenoelwalker) on Jul 12, 2020 at 8:53am PDT"After getting bit several...WW…

Ann Hermes, Getty ImagesDid you know the entire state of Wyoming only has two escalators?Even for someone who grew up in the state, that's hard for me to believe. I would imagine every other state has one BUILDING with more than two escalators. But it is the truth - the Governor even confirmed it. It's also and some fun trivia to baffle your friends!So today we're testing your Wyoming trivia and asking - Do you know where the escalators are located? Spoiler Alert: Answer BelowBoth escalators are in Casper banks! One is located at First Interstate Bank, the other is at Hilltop National...…Ann Hermes, Getty ImagesDid you know the entire state of Wyoming only has two escalators?Even for someone who grew up in the state, that's hard for me to believe. I would imagine every other state has one BUILDING with more than two escalators. But it is the truth - the Governor even confirmed it. It's also and some fun trivia to baffle your friends!So today we're testing your Wyoming trivia and asking - Do you know where the escalators are located? Spoiler Alert: Answer BelowBoth escalators are in Casper banks! One is located at First Interstate Bank, the other is at Hilltop National...WW…