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

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Cheyenne has welcomed a new installation at the Cheyenne Regional Medical Center to its collection of boots.  The 8-foot-tall boots grace many parts of the city and... Read more »

05/17/22 5:01 PM

Cheyenne Regional now verified Level III Trauma Center

05/17/22 3:22 PM

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

05/17/22 11:27 AM

City Council work session looking at affordable housing barriers

05/16/22 2:10 PM

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

05/13/22 12:48 PM

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

05/13/22 10:39 AM

Edge Fest 2022 lineup includes Tones and I, Claire Rosinkranz, Joe P.

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Australian singer–songwriter Tones and I will headline Cheyenne’s popular free summer music festival, Edge Fest, with special guests Claire Rosinkranz and Joe P. This year’s Edge Fest... Read more »

05/12/22 6:56 PM

Wyoming opens 2022 election candidate filing period; May 27 marks deadline to file

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming residents interested in seeking elected office have two weeks to file their candidacy to run for local, state and federal office in the 2022 election cycle.... Read more »

05/12/22 11:38 AM

Gordon orders Wyoming flags to half-staff through Monday for 1 million COVID victims

CASPER, Wyo. — Gov. Mark Gordon has ordered flags in Wyoming to be flown at half-staff starting immediately through sunset Monday, to honor the death of one million Americans from... Read more »

05/12/22 10:32 AM

Cheyenne officers earn state law enforcement awards

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Several Cheyenne-based police officers and a sheriff’s office detective were among those honored Tuesday, May 3, in Lander for their work on criminal cases. “It is my... Read more »

05/04/22 2:05 PM

Upcoming Cheyenne meetings announced

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Rezoning and historic preservation are the focuses of some upcoming meetings in Cheyenne. The Cheyenne Historic Preservation Board will host its regular monthly meeting at 6 p.m.... Read more »

05/04/22 11:55 AM

City says sedation was required to remove cat with tail stuck in car seat mechanism

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — A cat was injured Thursday when its tail became caught in a car seat track, according to a release from the City of Cheyenne. Animal Control responded to... Read more »

04/30/22 6:15 PM

Public invited to review City of Cheyenne’s proposed budget, view work sessions

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The City of Cheyenne has released a schedule for upcoming work sessions regarding the 2023 fiscal year budget, with access to relevant links and documents provided below. The... Read more »

04/30/22 5:59 PM

The Mayor’s Minute From Mayor Patrick Collins (4/29/22)

NOTE: The following is a column written weekly by Cheyenne Mayor Patrick Collins. CHEYENNE, Wyo. — It seems like a couple of topics have been on our agenda a lot recently:... Read more »

04/29/22 9:47 AM

The Railspur aims to be downtown destination after being awarded liquor license; targets New Year’s opening

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — So, what’s the feeling in The Railspur camp after it was granted one of the most competitive full retail liquor licenses in recent city history? Maybe an... Read more »

04/26/22 5:08 PM

The Railspur officially given green light, final approval for Cheyenne’s new full retail liquor license

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — After a months-long, arduous process, the awardee of Cheyenne’s new full retail liquor license has been finally decided: The Railspur. Officially known on city documents as Get Bent... Read more »

04/25/22 8:37 PM

Section of Greenway near Mylar Park to be briefly closed starting next week for repair work

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — A portion of the Cheyenne Greenway will be closed to the public starting next week as work crews conduct maintenance. An approximately 1,044-square-foot path of the Greenway near... Read more »

04/25/22 11:10 AM

City, county issue proclamations declaring April 2022 as Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — City of Cheyenne Mayor Patrick Collins hopes there comes a day in the city when he won’t have to do what he did Thursday. But when he, on... Read more »

04/22/22 1:02 PM

The Mayor’s Minute from Mayor Patrick Collins (4/22/22)

NOTE: The following is a column written weekly from Cheyenne Mayor Patrick Collins. CHEYENNE, Wyo. — I was saddened to learn of the passing of Mayor Bill Nation. He passed... Read more »

04/22/22 12:21 PM

City recommends The Railspur to receive new full retail liquor license; vote on final approval to come Monday

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Months-long discussion about the City of Cheyenne’s new full retail liquor license reached a milestone as the city’s Committee of the Whole passed a motion in its meeting... Read more »

04/20/22 8:10 PM

Damaged gas line creating delayed traffic on Dell Range as utility company works on repairs

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Traffic has been obstructed much of this week on a section of Dell Range Boulevard as crews repair a damaged natural gas line. Both the Cheyenne Police Department... Read more »

04/20/22 10:56 AM

City council approves future raises for mayor, itself on second reading

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — During its meeting Monday, the Cheyenne City Council approved future raises both for the mayor and itself, though no member of the governing body will feel the effects... Read more »

04/14/22 2:52 PM

City Solid Waste Transfer Station office to briefly close Thursday afternoon for staff training

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The City of Cheyenne announced in a news release Thursday afternoon that the city’s Solid Waste Transfer Station office on 220 N. College Drive will briefly close for... Read more »

04/14/22 12:28 PM

City approves nearly $1.2 million purchase of Westland Road property for new Transit System office

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The City of Cheyenne will spend nearly $1.2 million for property at 1800 Westland Road, where officials plan to relocate the Cheyenne Transit System office and transfer station.... Read more »

04/13/22 4:33 PM

Former city employee alleges discrimination, abusive behavior by former Mayor Marian Orr in lawsuit

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — A former City of Cheyenne employee filed a lawsuit against the city last week, alleging abuse by former Mayor Marian Orr and stating that the claimant was... Read more »

04/13/22 2:41 PM

City approves liquor license transfer from former Dillinger’s to Horse Palace for future downtown location

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — In its meeting Monday, the Cheyenne City Council approved a transfer of a liquor license from what was formerly Dillinger’s to a future Horse Palace location downtown as... Read more »

04/12/22 3:05 PM

‘I wish we had a way’: Amid battle for Cheyenne’s new liquor license, calls grow for change to state laws

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The process of the City of Cheyenne’s awarding of retail liquor licenses to local businesses is anything but simple. While it’s easy to think that the city... Read more »

04/12/22 11:00 AM

City seeking community input in open house for East Cheyenne Community Park this month

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The City of Cheyenne is seeking community feedback toward future plans for the East Cheyenne Community Park project. An open house seeking input from citizens in regards to... Read more »

04/11/22 12:40 PM

Sweetwater County school bus hits base of light pole near Frontier Mall; students OK

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — A Sweetwater County District #2 school bus carrying students in Cheyenne hit a base of a light pole near Frontier Mall on Friday afternoon, requiring the bus to... Read more »

04/08/22 5:20 PM

Congestion on some of Converse Avenue to be expected starting Friday due to emergency repairs

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The City of Cheyenne is requesting motorists to use an alternate route if possible near the 1500 block of Converse Avenue for the near future as an... Read more »

04/07/22 5:23 PM

City to hold public hearing, Committee of the Whole meeting regarding liquor license proposals

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Cheyenne City Council is seeking input from the community in regards to 10 different applications that are vying for the city’s additional liquor license. The council will... Read more »

04/06/22 11:17 AM

City’s Municipal Building to reopen April 11 after being closed since October due to repairs

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — After several months closed due to boiler and building repairs, the City of Cheyenne’s Municipal Building will reopen soon. The city announced in a news release Thursday... Read more »

04/01/22 9:59 AM

Statue of Nellie Tayloe Ross — America’s first female governor — to be installed next month in Cheyenne

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — One of the most influential figures in the history of the Equality State will be immortalized with a statue in Wyoming’s capital city soon. The City of Cheyenne... Read more »

03/30/22 5:36 PM

City’s residential yard waste program resumes next week; grass, leaves and garden waste allowed

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — With the onset of springtime and more consistent pleasant conditions in Cheyenne, the city’s sanitation division is resuming the residential yard waste program next week. Grass, leaves... Read more »

03/30/22 1:20 PM

Who’s applying to Cheyenne’s potential new liquor license? Read four proposals the city viewed Tuesday

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Below is a list of the four applicants that spoke to the Cheyenne City Council on Tuesday evening as part of the second of two work sessions in... Read more »

03/30/22 8:28 AM

WYDOT: Work to begin Monday on Interstate 180/Warren Avenue project; nearby parking will be affected

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) announced in a news release Tuesday that it would begin work Monday (weather permitting) on Interstate 180/Warren Avenue in Cheyenne. The release... Read more »

03/29/22 11:48 AM

WYDOT: Pavement work between Pershing Boulevard and Lincolnway to begin next week

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) announced in a news release Monday that it would be planning to begin pavement patching work between Pershing Boulevard and Lincolnway... Read more »

03/28/22 2:52 PM

City looking for applicants for new Community Technology Advisory Council

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The City of Cheyenne announced in a news release Wednesday that it is seeking applicants for two open positions on the city’s new Community Technology Advisory Council. A... Read more »

03/23/22 4:54 PM

Who’s applying to Cheyenne’s potential new liquor license? Check out the six proposals that the city viewed Tuesday

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Below is a list of the six applicants that spoke to the Cheyenne City Council on Tuesday evening as part of the first of two work sessions... Read more »

03/23/22 8:26 AM

Motion that would transfer local liquor license to Cheyenne’s King Soopers narrowly fails

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — A transfer of a retail liquor license that would’ve allowed the Cheyenne King Soopers location on Dell Range Boulevard to begin selling alcohol in its store failed... Read more »

03/15/22 1:53 PM

Ward III council members to hold open house at Dazbog Coffee this weekend

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Members representing Ward III on the Cheyenne City Council are holding a “City Council and Coffee Open House” this weekend to answer questions or concerns regarding ward and... Read more »

03/15/22 11:01 AM
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Crime

Community

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

05/17/22 9:09 AM

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

05/16/22 12:20 PM

Natrona County Sheriffs Office seeks work release escapee Joseph Blackburn III

05/16/22 10:45 AM

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

05/16/22 10:19 AM

Buffalo shooter targeted Black neighborhood, officials say

05/15/22 6:26 PM

Obituaries

Community

Obituaries: Atkinson, Holmes, Roberts

05/16/22 12:54 PM

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

05/12/22 12:12 PM

Obituaries: James, Martinez Jr., Chacon Munoz 

05/09/22 11:58 AM

Obituaries: Crouch, Durcholz, Dillin, Martens

05/05/22 5:18 AM

Obituaries: Almendarez, East, Jurgens

05/04/22 6:02 AM

Community

Business

307 Hatchet House offers fun for the whole family

05/18/22 9:32 AM

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

05/17/22 7:29 PM

Faculty, students to face off for fundraiser ForMak nonprofit

05/17/22 7:25 PM

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

05/17/22 5:45 PM

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

05/17/22 5:21 PM

Wyoming

Community

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

05/17/22 5:21 PM

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

05/17/22 5:01 PM

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

05/17/22 4:49 PM

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

05/17/22 1:05 PM

Stocks rise on Wall Street; report shows strong retail sales

05/17/22 9:12 AM

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Latest News

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

05/03/22 2:30 PM
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Wyoming psychiatrist authors new book exploring anxiety and creativity

04/20/22 2:30 PM
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Untrapped Tuesdays Presents Eco-hero #5: The Red Fox

04/12/22 2:30 PM
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Untrapped Tuesdays Presents: Eco-hero #4, the Gray Wolf

04/05/22 2:30 PM
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Untrapped Tuesdays presents Eco-hero #3: The Bobcat

03/29/22 2:30 PM

Galleries

Community

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

05/14/22 7:44 PM

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

05/07/22 5:45 PM

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

05/06/22 7:30 PM

PHOTOS: South boys soccer battles against Campbell County on Friday

04/22/22 8:13 PM

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

04/13/22 5:40 PM

National/World

AP

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

05/17/22 4:49 PM

FDA clears COVID booster shot for healthy kids ages 5 to 11

05/17/22 9:21 AM

Musk: Doubt about spam accounts could scuttle Twitter deal

05/17/22 9:18 AM

Stocks rise on Wall Street; report shows strong retail sales

05/17/22 9:12 AM

Defenders of Ukrainian steel mill declare mission complete

05/16/22 7:43 PM
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