Will Thomas
Multimedia Journalist
Roanoke, Virginia
Following his graduation from Virginia Commonwealth University in 2018, Will Thomas began his reporting career at Wyoming News Now. After two years of covering Casper and Cheyenne, he joined the WDBJ7 newsroom in August 2021.
The Environmental Health Division of the Cheyenne-Laramie County Health Department has been working behind the scenes to keep visitors and residents safe.
Due to the pandemic, CFD has gone mostly electronic for its sales in the park this year. CEO, Tom Hirsig, admitted there have been some challenges.
Cases have stayed steady in Laramie County in the past few weeks, CLCHD hopes that trend continues.
U.S. Senator, Bernie Sanders, spoke with Wyoming News Now on Thursday morning.
Thousands showed up at the Cheyenne Depot Plaza for one of Cheyenne Frontier Days' tastiest traditions.
Organizations completed the project a few weeks ago, with the help of a $100,000 grant from Microsoft.
As the 125th Cheyenne Frontier Days hits its midway point, the company is excited about its debut.
One of the longest CFD traditions is the Indian Village, which aims to show and share Native American culture with visitors.
Dozens gathered on Monday morning to celebrate the groundbreaking ceremony for phase one of the Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum’s “Capital Campaign.”
Cheyenne Frontier Days is back after having to be canceled due to the pandemic in 2020. Its return also comes with some new additions.
On Friday morning the CFD Old West Museum, the Greater Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce, the community and dozens of former Miss Frontier’s gathered to honor the Miss Frontier history and tradition.
As the event starts this weekend, downtown business owners are looking forward to its return.
Cheyenne residents driving on Dell Range Blvd in the last week, have most likely noticed the Capital City’s newest bank.
For the first time, Cheyenne Regional Medical Center will be able to offer all of its cardiovascular services to patients in the same location.
Emily Reisdorfer has been running Indigo Buffalo Turquoise virtually for the last three years. On Saturday, July 17, it became an in-person shop and the newest addition to downtown Cheyenne.
Earlier this year, the Cheyenne East High School Speech and Debate team won the state championship for the fourth year in a row. The team then went on to compete in the national tournament, which had more than 7,000 competitors from around the United States.
Laramie County nonprofits are joining forces for the second annual WyoGives, a 24-hour online day of giving taking place on July 14, 2021.
Capitol Cuisine has been a familiar downtown restaurant for the last few years. It is now under new ownership and a slightly new name of, “Capitol Quisine.”
The Laramie County School District 1 Board of Trustees met on Monday night. A main focus of the meeting was approving the 2021-2022 annual budget.
The Cheyenne Summer Home Show kicked off on Friday at 12 p.m. at the Event Center at Archer.
The Laramie County Conservation District manages 100 acres of land in Laramie County. Its recently been working on a stream restoration project at Dry Creek.
"The City of Cheyenne Board of Public Utilities (BOPU) and the Laramie County Master Gardeners will be hosting a “Habitat Hero” Garden Walk on Sunday,"
On Wednesday afternoon, Miss Frontier, Bailey Bishop, and Lady in Waiting, Savannah Messenger, were involved in the filming of a music video celebrating 90 years of Miss Frontier.
The event is aimed to raise awareness to what the nonprofits do in communities, and help raise money for them.
"The CFD Old West Museum is turning 43 this year and we would like your help to celebrate."
For the last few months, Laramie County has been the hotspot in the state for new COVID-19 cases.
The juvenile was transported to Cheyenne Regional Medical Center by ambulance where he was pronounced dead.
On July 1, Dr. Crespo officially became LCSD1′s Superintendent of Schools, replacing Dr. Boyd Brown.
According to WyCo, this is the first project of its kind that Wyoming has ever seen.
"With dry conditions and county and federal fire restrictions in place, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department is banning open fires on all Game and Fish Commission-owned and administered lands within the Casper Region."
"Returning to college as an adult can be incredibly daunting, especially for those questioning how to afford school in addition to the reality of living expenses."
Nominations are now open for 2021 Wyoming Business Hall of Fame awards.
"Kate Fox will become the Wyoming Supreme Court’s second woman Chief Justice on July 1, 2021"
"The Wyoming Cowboy Challenge Academy is open for business. The academy, located in Guernsey, is celebrating its 15th year in operation."
The decades long event is returning after having to be canceled in 2020 due to the pandemic.
Nuvision Credit Union is partnering with High County Harley-Davidson for a ride that begins and ends in Cheyenne.
In early June, Governor Mark Gordon proclaimed June 21-25 as “Affordable Housing Awareness Week.”
"Blue Federal Credit Union is celebrating 70 years of serving the community and its members."
If you’ve been downtown on a Friday night this summer, you’ve probably heard the sound of live music.
Like many businesses in the Cheyenne community, the summertime is the busy season for Sanford’s and 2 Doors Down.
CLCHD Executive Director, Kathy Emmons, said the community is moving closer and closer to the peak numbers of 2020.
Montoya is extremely proud of what she’s built and how far she’s come. She wants others to know that they can also change their lives for the better.
15 cars on a Union Pacific train derailed near Hillsdale around 2:15 a.m. on Monday June 21st, a UP spokesperson confirmed this afternoon.
After hearing that the restaurant was in trouble, Our Savior Lutheran Church and Trinity Lutheran Church have answered the call.
Both organizations will continue to operate separately but work closely together. The partnership will be for two years.
Summer 2021 has been full of events in the Capital City. The next big event is the 25th annual Wyoming Brewers Festival.
Governor Mark Gordon signed a proclamation in early June declaring June 21-25 Affordable Housing Awareness Week.
If you’ve recently driven on South Greeley Highway near the Interstate-80 ramps, you have probably noticed the construction.
The United States Postal Service saw a rise in dog attacks on carriers in 2020.
The summer is when many road and maintenance projects are started and finished across the Capital City.
