A girls’ weekend is always more fun with my mom. When she came to visit me in Cheyenne, we stopped off in Denver for a relaxing getaway. After servings of peppermint tea, pastries, and cucumber sandwiches, we felt completely at home. If you visit Denver, I highly recommend stopping in for tea at the Brown Palace. You will be welcomed …
My life in Cheyenne, Wyoming, is filled with covering breaking news, motivational stories, politics, and jury trials. Every single day as a reporter and anchor is an adventure, and I love it, but sometimes I want to relax. That’s when I go to Denver. It’s in a whole different state, yet it seems so close. Some might think it’s ironic …
Casper, Wyoming, officials estimate tens of thousands of visitors could descend on the city on Monday, August 21st, to view the solar eclipse—when the moon will cross over the sun, causing more than two minutes of darkness in the late morning. Hotels are booked solid with travelers coming from around the world and claiming their spots at viewing sites. Homes …
Every year, during the last ten days of July, Wyoming hosts Cheyenne Frontier Days (CFD), the world’s largest rodeo. This celebration of America’s Wild West has been a tradition since 1897, when William “Buffalo Bill” Coty was a popular performer… and Harry Longabaugh was becoming the Sundance Kid. If you plan to join the 200,000 participating in this nostalgic look …
Comic fans were so excited about Cheyenne’s Comi Con, that CBS NewsChannel 5 sent me to cover the Denver Comic Con as well. And since these two cities are so close to each other, a lot of locals got two servings of cosplay. Lou Ferrigno, the title character from The Incredible Hulk, also attended both events. In Denver, the first …
According to Variety, “ Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales” exceeded $500 mil at the global box office in early June. In honor of this, I’m taking us back to the real pirates of the Pacific. They hid out in the Sea of Cortez, and stashed their treasures in the cave at Cabo. To them, this was …
Say it isn’t so!!! Landmark Theaters has abruptly closed Seattle’s Seven Gables and Guild 45th. Both places have served up an eclectic mix of indie films, foreign imports, and avant-garde flicks, stirred together with new releases—since well before I was born. The photo above is of the Seven Gables, and the one above that is of me in the theater’s …
That would be Ted Baker! What I love about this line is how Ted always has me covered, no matter what the occasion calls for…or the weather brings! Since moving to Wyoming, I have experienced the full spectrum of atmospheric conditions—from warm and sunny to cold and snowy. I’ve even learned that we can have a snowstorm in mid-May! So, …
When I heard that Cheyenne was having a Comic Con, there was no way I wasn’t going to be there. Coming up with a costume was an easy choice. Since I’m a reporter for CBS News, April O’Neil was hands-down my top pick. I was fortunate to be assigned to cover these events. Some people didn’t realize that I was …
The week I moved to Cheyenne, one of the first people I met was the mayor, Marian Orr. When I asked what she was most proud of about the city, she listed her favorites without hesitation. Prominent among them was Ballet Wyoming. Mayor Orr explained that we have talented artists running this company, and the dancers are chosen through a …
My News Director and I had quite the adventure chasing moving houses! Three historic houses were being moved across town at a pretty slow speed. That is, until it was time for my live shot. Then, for that brief period, the pace picked up so fast that we were racing after the houses because we wanted them to be in …
Well, that’s what the calendar says, and I’m so ready for it. But in Cheyenne, Mother Nature hasn’t quite made up her mind, as you can see from these recent photos. Here I’m attending a sunny outdoor activity with delighted little ones: Afterwards, I went home and eagerly broke out my spring clothes that had been hibernating all winter. But …
It’s officially April, and we might be tempted to think that spring sunshine is here to stay. But don’t be deceived into believing that winter has gone on hiatus. I recently moved to Cheyenne for work. I love it here, but Mother Nature has a way of playing tricks on us. The sun can make a stunning appearance, followed by …
Salish Lodge in Washington state is my favorite spa…EVER. Mind you, I’ve only been to two spas in my life, but even if I had been to 2,000, it’s safe to say that Salish would be a favorite. The Lodge offers seasonal scrubs…like apple/honey, pictured on me below…along with massages and facials. Your treatment comes with an additional two luxurious …
When I heard of the executive order late Friday abruptly halting the admission of all refugees to my country, I searched for word of a compelling national security reason, but found nothing. Confusion and panic reigned at airports where planes bearing newly-barred refugees landed. The only additional news surfaced early Monday revealing that everyone from seven Muslim-majority countries had been …