Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 17th of January.
Good morning, Cheyenne.
The Cheyenne NAACP will host its annual MLK March — starting at 12:00 p.m. from The Depot and ending at the Wyoming State Capitol — on Monday, Jan.
19 to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., with civil rights advocates Michael Tyler and Rev. Catherine Fitzhugh joining the event.
First Christian Church is celebrating its 100th anniversary today with a worship service and potluck dinner at its 27th Street location (it has raised 200K for homeless teen moms).
In 2025, Wyoming law enforcement seized 5,000 fentanyl pills, far fewer than neighboring states, with officials saying that the low number may be due to the state's sparse population and fewer drug-detection resources (a challenge in tracking trends).
In 2025, Wyoming law enforcement seized 5,000 fentanyl pills while neighboring states intercepted millions (raising concerns that limited detection capacity may mask local drug activity).
Saphearya Brownson, a senior at Triumph High, was named LCSD1 Student of the Week for the week of Jan.
19. She is recognized for her hard work in class and positive attitude and will graduate at the end of the quarter with plans to attend Job Corps for a culinary career.
Central High School earned silver level status on the 2025 AP Honor Roll in Cheyenne—this honor recognizes its strong academic performance in Advanced Placement courses.
The Joint Appropriations Committee approved $15 million from a tourism tax fund in its draft budget to lure the PRCA to Wyoming.
Lawmakers stated the funding is expected to create 85 high-paying jobs & spur construction of a new museum and headquarters.
Cheyenne-based lawyer Brian J.
Hanify (one of 11 attorneys) was suspended by the Wyoming Supreme Court for not paying his annual license fee; he must pay the fee and petition for reinstatement to practice law again.
Today, the Wyoming Cowboys will face Fresno State in the Valley as they seek a second conference road win; the Cowboys hold an 11-6 record while Fresno State is 8-9 following a win over Colorado State.
Three Cheyenne locals share how long-time Broncos fans shifted support to the Bills after quarterback Josh Allen sparked a change in local loyalties; one fan (a former die-hard Bronco) now roots for the Bills ahead of today’s NFL playoff game at Empower Field.
Dueling Pianos Road Show
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Black Tooth Brewing Company — Early bird tickets available — Experience a wild night of music, mayhem, and audience participation with the Dueling Pianos Official Road Show.
The Frozen Fury on the Plains Bucking Bronc Futurity Match
5-9 p.m. — Event Center at Archer — Tickets required — Experience the thrill of 30 top young saddle bronc stock in action at this annual futurity match.
RT-130 Wildland Refresher Training
3-7 p.m. — 5800 N College Dr, Cheyenne, WY — No cost information provided — Dive deep into the latest techniques and practices for wildland firefighting at this in-person refresher event.
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