Community Archives

Plans for the 13th Annual Neighborhood Night Out are underway

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Cheyenne Police Department will be hosting the 13th Annual Neighborhood Night Out this summer. On July 14, CPD will host the community-building event to bring businesses,... Read more »

05/17/22 3:36 PM

Cheyenne Regional now verified Level III Trauma Center

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma has verified Cheyenne Regional Medical Center as a Level III Trauma Center. This makes CRMC the only ACS-verified trauma... Read more »

05/17/22 3:22 PM

LeClerq Lane Award to be presented to Babbitt/Baxter House owners

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The owners of the Babbitt/Baxter House will be given the LeClerq Jones award by the Cheyenne Historic Preservation Board. The open house will take place Tuesday, May... Read more »

05/17/22 11:27 AM

LCSD1 honors Conner Hyatt as final ‘Student of the Week’

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Laramie County School District 1 wraps up this year’s Student of the Week by honoring Central High sophomore Conner Hyatt. He was nominated by the selection committee... Read more »

05/17/22 11:17 AM

‘Wheel of Fortune LIVE!’ coming to Cheyenne

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Wheel of Fortune is going live! The famous game show is traveling across North America in an all-new theatrical experience beginning September 8. This show will be... Read more »

05/17/22 10:26 AM

Musk: Doubt about spam accounts could scuttle Twitter deal

LONDON (AP) — Tesla CEO Elon Musk says his deal to buy Twitter can’t move forward unless the company shows public proof that less than 5% of the accounts on... Read more »

05/17/22 9:18 AM

Laramie County Recent Arrests (5/16/22–5/17/22)

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Here is the latest recent arrests log for law enforcement agencies in Laramie County. The log represents law enforcement contact with suspects who were arrested, and the... Read more »

05/17/22 9:09 AM

LCSD1: Preliminary budget, hot-button issues raised at board meeting

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Several hot-button issues, including school lunches and the district’s preliminary $325 million budget, were touched on during Monday’s school board meeting. The Laramie County School District 1... Read more »

05/16/22 8:36 PM

Cheyenne’s Michael Ayars earns ‘Ultimate Angler’ status in Wyoming

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Cheyenne resident Michael Ayars is among seven new “Ultimate Anglers” in Wyoming after catching 10 different species of trophy-sized fish. The Wyoming Game and Fish Department announced seven anglers... Read more »

05/16/22 4:54 PM

Cheyenne Aquatics Center to break out pair of kid-friendly inflatables in time for summer

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — There will be something in the water at the Cheyenne Aquatic Center on Martin Esquibel Street soon. For children who want to do a little bit more than... Read more »

05/16/22 3:28 PM

City Council work session looking at affordable housing barriers

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Barriers to accessible housing will be the focus of the upcoming City Council Work Session. This session will be held on May 20 at noon. The council will... Read more »

05/16/22 2:10 PM

Obituaries: Atkinson, Holmes, Roberts

Katherine “Kathy” K. Atkinson: September 30, 1967 – May 12, 2022 Kathy Atkinson, of Cheyenne, WY born September 30, 1967, passed away on May 12, 2022, peacefully at Davis Hospice... Read more »

05/16/22 12:54 PM

Severe storms are possible in Cheyenne Tuesday

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — There is a possibility of severe storms for Cheyenne residents on Tuesday. According to the National Weather Service, there is a marginal risk for severe thunderstorms in... Read more »

05/16/22 12:41 PM

US deaths from COVID hit 1 million, less than 2 1/2 years in

By CARLA K. JOHNSON AP Medical Writer The U.S. death toll from COVID-19 hit 1 million on Monday, a once-unimaginable figure that only hints at the multitudes of loved ones... Read more »

05/16/22 11:48 AM

Laramie County Recent Arrests (5/13/22–5/16/22)

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Here is the latest recent arrests log for law enforcement agencies in Laramie County. The log represents law enforcement contact with suspects who were arrested, and the... Read more »

05/16/22 10:19 AM

NWS: 13% cloud cover forecast in Cheyenne for Sunday night lunar eclipse

CASPER, Wyo. — The National Weather Service assures those looking to see the lunar eclipse shortly after sunset that mostly clear skies are expected to continue overnight. The partial eclipse... Read more »

05/15/22 8:40 PM

Sherman Hill Train Show rolls on for another year, brings in model train exhibits across America

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — In the 13th edition of the annual Sherman Hill Train Show this weekend outside of Cheyenne, the stories were all in the details. Building model railroad exhibits is... Read more »

05/15/22 6:10 PM

NWS: Southeast Wyo to see highs in the 80s, thunderstorm risk, and possible snow by next weekend

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Mostly sunny conditions are expected in southeast Wyoming on Sunday ahead of increased thunderstorm chances and warming temperatures early in the week, according to the National Weather... Read more »

05/15/22 8:54 AM

PHOTOS: Intermountain Speedway kicks off summer schedule Saturday with set of races

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — On Saturday, area racing enthusiasts got their fix for the first time this year at Intermountain Speedway as the paved track off South Greeley Highway got going... Read more »

05/14/22 7:44 PM

Cheyenne police seek info on suspect vehicle

CASPER, Wyo. — The Cheyenne Police Department announced late Friday that it is requesting assistance with information regarding a suspect vehicle. “It has Arizona plates whose numbers are not able... Read more »

05/14/22 12:39 PM

Total skier visits hits record in 2021-2022 season

May 14, 2022 The Associated Press The 2021-2022 ski season was record-breaking in the total number of skier visits to resorts around the country, the National Ski Areas Association announced... Read more »

05/14/22 8:45 AM

Laramie County health and food inspections (5/1/22–5/1/22)

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Cheyenne-Laramie County Health Department (CLCHD) inspects restaurants, bars, convenient stores, delis, grocery stores, bed and breakfasts and more. Every facility has an unannounced inspection at least... Read more »

05/13/22 4:23 PM

Cheyenne’s Day of Giving marks return Friday as event to help those in need of food, other essentials

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — No two Cheyenne Day of Giving events are alike. Each year, there seems to be a greater emphasis (and demand) on what items those who are in... Read more »

05/13/22 4:14 PM

Portions of I-25, I-80 closed to light, high-profile vehicles amid high winds Friday

For the latest road and travel conditions, visit the Closures and Advisories page on the Wyoming Department of Transportation website. CASPER, Wyo. — High winds Friday afternoon have prompted the... Read more »

05/13/22 3:10 PM

Get Loud: Here’s who is confirmed to play in concert this summer in Cheyenne

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Ready to get a fill of live music this summer, Cheyenne? As the weather warms and the city’s tourist season approaches, a loaded slate of concerts throughout... Read more »

05/13/22 2:29 PM

The Mayor’s Minute from Mayor Patrick Collins (5/13/22)

NOTE: The following is a column written weekly from Cheyenne Mayor Patrick Collins. CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Mother’s Day was a big success at our house, with our son from Utah surprising... Read more »

05/13/22 12:48 PM

Cheyenne now expecting mostly clear skies for total lunar eclipse, latest NWS forecast shows

CASPER, Wyo. — With a total lunar eclipse set to occur on Sunday night, Cheyenne can now expect mostly clear skies, the latest forecast from the National Weather Service in... Read more »

05/13/22 10:53 AM

Committee of the Whole meeting to discuss the budget for fiscal year 2023

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The City of Cheyenne is nearing the end of its budget workshop meetings and will be holding a Committee of the Whole Meeting next week to discuss... Read more »

05/13/22 10:39 AM

Laramie County Recent Arrests (5/12/22–5/13/22)

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Here is the latest recent arrests log for law enforcement agencies in Laramie County. The log represents law enforcement contact with suspects who were arrested, and the... Read more »

05/13/22 10:28 AM

Wind closures on I-25 in Wyoming; Highway to Yellowstone’s East Entrance closed due to winter conditions

CASPER, Wyo. — There are some highway closures in effect across Wyoming on Friday morning due to weather conditions, according to WYDOT. Interstate 25 is facing wind closures between Cheyenne... Read more »

05/13/22 10:09 AM

Wheatland, Chugwater area seeing 79 mph wind gusts; WYDOT reporting blowovers near Cheyenne

CASPER, Wyo. — A wind-prone area along Interstate 25 in Wyoming is seeing wind gusts near 80 mph on Thursday afternoon and I-80 is seeing “active blowovers” amid strong winds,... Read more »

05/12/22 5:07 PM

LCSD1 brings awareness to hurdles faced when attempting to replace older school facilities

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — New school buildings are a goal of Laramie County School District 1. In one of the district’s series of learning sessions for community members, called Navigating Laramie... Read more »

05/12/22 3:52 PM

Cheyenne skies to be partly cloudy during Sunday’s total lunar eclipse

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Cheyenne skies may be partly cloudy during Sunday’s total lunar eclipse, the forecast from the National Weather Service in Cheyenne shows. If clouds aren’t blocking the view,... Read more »

05/12/22 2:00 PM

Cheyenne Budget: Recreation and Events seek several budget increases

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The City of Cheyenne’s Recreation and Events Admin Division has asked for an increase of $308,184 to its Fiscal Year 2023 budget, up from $551,628 the previous... Read more »

05/12/22 1:45 PM

EPA grants ~$3.09M to help cleanup former Acme Power Plant, assess polluted sites in Wyoming

CASPER, Wyo. — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Thursday that it is providing $3.085 million to agencies in Wyoming to help assess and clean up polluted sites. The Wyoming... Read more »

05/12/22 1:15 PM

Community

307 Hatchet House offers fun for the whole family

Pizza in a Flash: Billy Jack’s Pizza Pub hoping expansion to Cheyenne is a hit with two-building setup

Faculty, students to face off for fundraiser ForMak nonprofit

Gov. Mark Gordon to address Leadership Cheyenne graduates at Chamber of Commerce luncheon

Numerous Laramie County Planning and Development fees likely to jump sharply soon

Cheyenne artist is honored to have painted the City’s newest boot

Plans for the 13th Annual Neighborhood Night Out are underway

Cheyenne Regional now verified Level III Trauma Center

LeClerq Lane Award to be presented to Babbitt/Baxter House owners

LCSD1 honors Conner Hyatt as final ‘Student of the Week’

‘Wheel of Fortune LIVE!’ coming to Cheyenne

Musk: Doubt about spam accounts could scuttle Twitter deal

Laramie County Recent Arrests (5/16/22–5/17/22)

LCSD1: Preliminary budget, hot-button issues raised at board meeting

Cheyenne’s Michael Ayars earns ‘Ultimate Angler’ status in Wyoming

Cheyenne Aquatics Center to break out pair of kid-friendly inflatables in time for summer

City Council work session looking at affordable housing barriers

Obituaries: Atkinson, Holmes, Roberts

Severe storms are possible in Cheyenne Tuesday

US deaths from COVID hit 1 million, less than 2 1/2 years in

Laramie County Recent Arrests (5/13/22–5/16/22)

NWS: 13% cloud cover forecast in Cheyenne for Sunday night lunar eclipse

Sherman Hill Train Show rolls on for another year, brings in model train exhibits across America

NWS: Southeast Wyo to see highs in the 80s, thunderstorm risk, and possible snow by next weekend

PHOTOS: Intermountain Speedway kicks off summer schedule Saturday with set of races

Cheyenne police seek info on suspect vehicle

Total skier visits hits record in 2021-2022 season

Laramie County health and food inspections (5/1/22–5/1/22)

Cheyenne’s Day of Giving marks return Friday as event to help those in need of food, other essentials

Portions of I-25, I-80 closed to light, high-profile vehicles amid high winds Friday

Get Loud: Here’s who is confirmed to play in concert this summer in Cheyenne

The Mayor’s Minute from Mayor Patrick Collins (5/13/22)

Cheyenne now expecting mostly clear skies for total lunar eclipse, latest NWS forecast shows

Committee of the Whole meeting to discuss the budget for fiscal year 2023

Laramie County Recent Arrests (5/12/22–5/13/22)

Wind closures on I-25 in Wyoming; Highway to Yellowstone’s East Entrance closed due to winter conditions

Wheatland, Chugwater area seeing 79 mph wind gusts; WYDOT reporting blowovers near Cheyenne

LCSD1 brings awareness to hurdles faced when attempting to replace older school facilities

Cheyenne skies to be partly cloudy during Sunday’s total lunar eclipse

Cheyenne Budget: Recreation and Events seek several budget increases

EPA grants ~$3.09M to help cleanup former Acme Power Plant, assess polluted sites in Wyoming

Crime

Community

Laramie County Recent Arrests (5/16/22–5/17/22)

Mother of infant at center of Gillette child abuse trial pleads no contest to child endangerment

Natrona County Sheriffs Office seeks work release escapee Joseph Blackburn III

Laramie County Recent Arrests (5/13/22–5/16/22)

Buffalo shooter targeted Black neighborhood, officials say

Obituaries

Community

Obituaries: Atkinson, Holmes, Roberts

Obituaries: Fernandez, Wilhelm, Fibranz, Ordway-Guille, White

Obituaries: James, Martinez Jr., Chacon Munoz

Obituaries: Crouch, Durcholz, Dillin, Martens

Obituaries: Almendarez, East, Jurgens

Wyoming

Community

Numerous Laramie County Planning and Development fees likely to jump sharply soon

Cheyenne artist is honored to have painted the City’s newest boot

Helen Mirren, Harrison Ford to star in ‘Yellowstone’ prequel

Thunderstorms possible after 2 p.m. Tuesday in Cheyenne; snow (yes, snow) likely later in week

Stocks rise on Wall Street; report shows strong retail sales

Promoted

Latest News

Now is the time to help those struggling with mental health concerns

Wyoming psychiatrist authors new book exploring anxiety and creativity

Untrapped Tuesdays Presents Eco-hero #5: The Red Fox

Untrapped Tuesdays Presents: Eco-hero #4, the Gray Wolf

Untrapped Tuesdays presents Eco-hero #3: The Bobcat

Galleries

Community

PHOTOS: Intermountain Speedway kicks off summer schedule Saturday with set of races

PHOTOS: Dogs duke it out as good boys and girls at Pine Bluffs Distilling Corgi Derby

PHOTOS: Central girls soccer gets past South on Friday in regular season closer

PHOTOS: South boys soccer battles against Campbell County on Friday

PHOTOS: Wyo dignitaries attend Thyra Thomson State Building’s grand opening in Casper on Wednesday

National/World

AP

Helen Mirren, Harrison Ford to star in ‘Yellowstone’ prequel