Good morning, Cheyenne.

United Way of Laramie County announced its nonprofit partners for 2026 to 2028 in Cheyenne today.

The organization said the partners will work together on local community initiatives.

St. Mary’s Catholic School will host its 2026-27 Open Enrollment Open House on Jan.

28 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at 2200 O’Neil Ave (families can learn enrollment options).

Middle school students across Wyoming are encouraged to register for the 2026 National Civics Bee — a nonpartisan competition designed to boost civic engagement and knowledge.

On Jan. 13, a legislative committee voted to reduce state funding to the University of Wyoming by $40 million for the next biennium, which may force cuts to several academic programs and services that students depend on (sparking concern over the accessibility of education).

University officials call on lawmakers to review the proposal.

Federal prosecutors nationwide are halting criminal charges for diesel 'delete' cases+ with Wyoming prosecutor Darin Smith confirming that pending cases are affected.

The move follows a recent pardon of Wyoming mechanic Troy Lake+ and signals a shift toward civil enforcement under the Clean Air Act.

The Wyoming Game and Fish Commission held its first 2026 meeting last week in Cheyenne and approved a new online hunter education course set to launch early 2027— it also will shift to a three-year hunting cycle and outlined a mule deer conservation plan.

Medical professionals in Cheyenne warn that a new legislative push to allow over‐the‐counter ivermectin may endanger patient safety — lawmakers are still considering the measure amid concerns over unsupervised self‐medication.

The Wyoming Cowboys, missing key players Naz Meyer, Matija Belic, and Jared Harris, lost 81 to 65 to Boise State on Tuesday evening as the Broncos built a strong first-half lead — head coach Sundance Wicks said the team struggled to convert open looks.

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.

Hands-On Introduction to Stained Glass

10 a.m. - 1 p.m. — Cheyenne Botanic Gardens — $45.00 — Craft a beautiful suncatcher while learning the art of stained glass from a local artist.