Will Thomas
Multimedia Journalist
Cheyenne, Wyoming
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Will Thomas is a Multimedia Journalist for Wyoming News Now in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Will started his career in Casper in August of 2019. He is now in Cheyenne and enjoys connecting with Wyomingites across the state. Will's favorite part of his job is being able to meet new people every day and tell their stories.
It’s been 10 days since Cheyenne Mayor Patrick Collins was sworn into office on Jan. 4. It was also the day that Cheyenne Police Department’s, Capt. Nathan Buseck, took over as interim chief of CPD and John Kopper took over as interim chief of Cheyenne Fire Rescue.
Now 22 years later, Sloan-Cathcart will be retiring, but not before sharing what an honor it’s been to serve the Laramie County community.
Rep. Liz Cheney held a call with Wyoming media members this afternoon and spoke more about what went into her decision.
"Wyoming State Forestry Division has completed and released the Wyoming 2020 Forest Action Plan."
"Governor Gordon emphasized the need for Wyoming to live within its means, defend its energy industry and revitalize education during a message to the legislature delivered during today’s one-day virtual legislative meeting."
"Wyoming Congresswoman and House Republican Conference Chair Liz Cheney (R-WY) released the following statement ahead of votes in the House this week."
“Infectious disease experts are reminding the American public that a new year does not mean new COVID-19 rules, and that even as an emerging number of people gets vaccinated, we must still wear masks to keep ourselves and our loved ones safe."
"With many K-12 students learning from home this year, the Wyoming State Library is making a world of reading available to them online through GoWYLD.net."
Its a volunteer organization that focuses on helping children and also the community. But if you don’t know much about its history, until the late 1980′s, it was an all male organization.
Bison Nutrition and Energy will be opening its doors Saturday morning for the first time.
What appeared to be red paint was splattered across almost every entry point into the building, across the outside doors, walls and keypads.
"Wednesday, January 6th at approximately 2:30 p.m. Cheyenne Police Officers responded to a report of shots fired in the area of McFarland Ave."
In November and early December, Cheyenne Regional Medical Center’s President and CEO, Tim Thornell, said the hospital was “feeling the impacts” of more than 60 COVID related hospitalizations.
Many across the nation and hundreds in Cheyenne gathered Wednesday for a “Stop the Steal” rally protesting November’s Presidential Election results.
The Cowboy State’s first COVID-19 vaccination was given at the Cheyenne-Laramie County Health Department three weeks ago.
Wyoming lawmakers plan to meet for a day in January before postponing the remainder of their 2021 legislative session until February or March because of the coronavirus.
"Jackie Carabajal was taken into custody and arrested on his felony warrant. He has also been recommended for one felony charge of burglary, one misdemeanor charge of unlawful entry, and one felony charge of domestic battery."
"U.S. Senator-elect Cynthia Lummis announced a slate of experienced communications, policy and field staff to serve in key roles in both her Washington, DC and Wyoming offices."
More than 100 people in the community came out to pay their respects to a local unclaimed veteran Wednesday morning.
The Cheyenne VA Medical Center received its first 700 doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine Wednesday morning.
The broadcast will begin at 6 p.m. Wednesday night.
A few months ago, Wyoming News Now learned about some local golden retrievers who are more than just good at dock diving.
As Christmas and New Year’s approach, the Cheyenne Police Department wants to remind the community to drive safely.
Whether you're ahead or behind in your holiday shopping, the USPS has been working around the clock for weeks to make sure mail is delivered before Christmas.
The Unaccompanied Students Initiative is a nonprofit that started its operations in Cheyenne and expanded to Casper earlier this year.
"I will continue to serve the City in other ways. We need to respect the Office of the Mayor and help Mr. Collins to select a chief who will maintain the same culture."
For Blue Diamond Branch Manager, Roberta Deherrera, she’s excited to show the Cheyenne community what her team and branch have to offer.
Norman “Bud” Riggs is a 70-year-old Navy veteran, that had been battling COVID-19 for the last three weeks.
Blue Federal Credit Union is just a few days from opening its sixth branch in Cheyenne.
Recently, Mayor-elect, Patrick Collins, broke the news that he would not be keeping Cheyenne’s Police and Fire Chief’s when he takes office in January.
Cheyenne National Cemetery recently finished phase one of its construction, which opens up around 1,600 grave sites.
The nominations were made at the annual City Council straw poll dinner Tuesday night.
The pandemic has forced many organizations and businesses to make changes, including the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens.
Each year, Simplicity 307 partners with a local nonprofit that proceeds from the market will benefit. This year, the proceeds will help benefit the Cheyenne Shriners.
News broke back in August that F.E. Warren will be the first location to begin construction on the Ground Based Strategic Deterrent which will soon replace the Minuteman III Intercontinental Ballistic Missile.
The U.S. Postal Service is reminding residents to stay on top of shipping cut off dates, to make sure gifts get to friends and family in time for the holidays.
Earlier this week, Cheyenne Police Department’s Chief Brian Kozak, wrote a letter to City Council President Dr. Mark Rinne and Vice President Jeff White. Wyoming News Now got a copy of the letter from the City of Cheyenne.
The need for testing continues to be prevalent, CLCHD said it tested around 250 people a day throughout the month of November.
If you’ve been out and about shopping for the holidays, you’ve probably heard the ringing of the bell at one of The Salvation Army Cheyenne Corps’ kettle stations.
BWPFI General Manager, Shannon McSweeny, said it’s important that the firefighters are represented and thanked for all their hard work.
The Laramie County mask mandate extension went into effect Tuesday Dec. 1.
LCSD 1 reports 22 students and 11 staff members tested positive for COVID-19 from Nov. 24-29.
A lawsuit filed by 25 former residents of two Wyoming teen centers accuses the facilities of human trafficking and abuse.
Wyoming now has 230 total COVID-19 related deaths.
This year's donations will go to the Friday Food Bag Foundation.
This is the Connecticut One Team’s fifth deployment across the country during the COVID-19 pandemic and they operate in two week windows. The team will be in Wyoming until Dec. 1st.
A press release this afternoon said, "Governor Mark Gordon received results today of a COVID-19 test that showed he is positive for the virus."
These resources include a focus on cybersecurity for medical equipment in hospitals and thermal cameras that can read a person's body temperature.
At the end of January, LCCC will now offer a program called the “Firestarter Personal Branding Program” to its students.