Grace Swanke

Fort Collins

Multimedia Journalist and Anchor at Wyoming News Now

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Articles

Halladay Subaru celebrates Arbor Day with free trees

2 weeks ago | wyomingnewsnow.tv | Grace Swanke

April is Earth Month, Arbor Day is the 25th, and to celebrate Halladay Subaru is partnering with the largest non profit dedicated to planting trees. "We partner with the Arbor Day Foundation which was founded in 1972, and since then globally they've been able to help plant hundreds of millions of trees," said Mike Giessuebel with Halladay Subaru. "We inspire people to plant, nurture, and celebrate trees," said Dan Lambe with the Arbor Day Foundation.
ANB hosts Project Prom

4 weeks ago | wyomingnewsnow.tv | Grace Swanke

Cheyenne, Wyo. - It's almost prom season here in Laramie County, and ANB Bank has turned one of their rooms into a prom dress boutique. "They're welcome to come shop and find a dress that will give them the night of their dreams," said Lori Schoene, ANB Bank Community Bank President. ANB started hosting the project four years ago, after Jean Richardson ran the program on her own for 20 years. Girls have the opportunity to come in and shop around for a free prom dress.
Wyoming unemployemt rate increases

4 weeks ago | wyomingnewsnow.tv | Grace Swanke

The state of Wyoming has released an Economic Indicators Report, showing that unemployment rate has increased from 2.8% in 2024, to 3.6% in 2025. The Wyoming Department of Workforce Services says that this is an increase of about 2300 people. "The national unemployment rate is up a little bit, nationally job growth has been slowing for some time now.
Wyoming unemployment rate increases

4 weeks ago | wyomingnewsnow.tv | Grace Swanke

The state of Wyoming has released an Economic Indicators Report, showing that unemployment rate has increased from 2.8% in 2024, to 3.6% in 2025. The Wyoming Department of Workforce Services says that this is an increase of about 2300 people. "The national unemployment rate is up a little bit, nationally job growth has been slowing for some time now.
Resources dinner to be held at Laramie County Library

1 month ago | wyomingnewsnow.tv | Grace Swanke

Cheyenne, Wyo. - The Families Finding Connections Dinner is happening at the Laramie County Library on Thursday. "Make some connections between families and resources that they may not know exist, or may just need to be able to reach out to," said Lisa Smith with the Healthy Youth Action Team of Laramie County Community Partnerships. This is their second year hosting a free dinner, with a speaker, and resource tables.
AARP responds to Social Security policy changes

1 month ago | wyomingnewsnow.tv | Grace Swanke

The Social Security Office announced that business will no longer be done over the phone, leaving the only options for service either online, or in person, citing hopes to curb fraud as the reason for the limitations. "While this was announced to combat fraud, there's actually a concern that it'll have the opposite affect," said Tom Lacock with AARP Wyoming. Social Security will require online or in person identification to process claims, the change takes effect March 31st.
Scottsbluff man arrested after father set on fire

1 month ago | douglas-budget.com | Grace Swanke

Scottsbluff, Neb. - On Thursday night, Scottsbluff Police Department and Scottsbluff Fire Department responded to a call regarding a fire. Anthony Cervantes was found deceased at the scene, as he had been doused with an accelerant and set on fire. The suspect, Anthony's son, Elijah Cervantes has been arrested for 2nd Degree Murder, and 1st Degree Arson.
Scottsbluff man arrested after father set on fire

1 month ago | wyomingnewsnow.tv | Grace Swanke

Scottsbluff, Neb. - On Thursday night, Scottsbluff Police Department and Scottsbluff Fire Department responded to a call regarding a fire. Anthony Cervantes was found deceased at the scene, as he had been doused with an accelerant and set on fire. The suspect, Anthony's son, Elijah Cervantes has been arrested for 2nd Degree Murder, and 1st Degree Arson.
Elks Lodge hosts Murder Mystery Fundraiser

1 month ago | wyomingnewsnow.tv | Grace Swanke

The Operation Brotherly Love hot lunch program serves a free lunch to the homeless community in Cheyenne. "The idea behind it is that the passing moment is ours long enough to reach out our hand in friendship, and help those in need," said Barb Spier with Operation Brotherly Love. Barb Spier with the Brotherly Love Operation tells me that the goal is to treat those who get overlooked, with respect.
Cheyenne Frontier Days parts ways with Professional Bull Riders

1 month ago | wyomingnewsnow.tv | Grace Swanke

For the last 7 years, on the Monday and Tuesday night of Cheyenne Frontier Days, you could expect to see the Professional Bull Riders of PBR, but that's not the case this year. "That ship has sailed, and we will never return to Cheyenne Frontier Days," said CEO of PBR, Sean Gleason. PBR was part of CFD's night shows from 2004 to 2009. In 2018 they were asked to come back due to a different organization pulling out at the last minute.