Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 25th of January.
Good morning, Cheyenne.
Experts say Cheyenne drivers should keep their fuel tanks at least half full this winter to reduce moisture buildup and prevent fuel line freezing, helping avoid engine problems on icy roads.
The huge flag at Camping World in Cheyenne, measuring 40-by-80 feet and costing $130,000, is built to withstand 100 mph winds; recent high gusts left it tattered, and the store now awaits repairs while keeping spare flags on hand to honor veterans.
Cheyenne art dealer Harvey Deselms commissioned three life-size bronze sculptures of his 16-year-old Jack Russell, Dot, for the Capitol Avenue Bronze Project *a local art initiative*.
The sculptures will be displayed at his gallery, with one for his home and one for a friend.
Wyoming school districts need nearly $1.9 billion to keep class sizes small and staffing steady, but a select committee advanced a bill raising funds by $11 million over the current budget.
The draft bill moves to the legislative session on Feb. 9 amid concerns of larger class sizes.
Cheyenne and Laramie face frigid temperatures and snow showers tonight (NWS warns wind chills may drop to between -15 and -20 with light snowfall accumulating up to an inch).
The cold weather will persist into the weekend before temperatures rise on Monday.
Wyoming Game and Fish Department announced it will retire its Sage-Grouse Local Working Groups on Jan.
31 — ending a 21-year collaboration for sage-grouse conservation. The department said it will continue to support wildlife preservation through new partnerships and ongoing initiatives.
Wyoming Cowboys have signed former West Virginia running back Diore Hubbard, a Mr. Ohio finalist who rushed 335 yards and four touchdowns last fall.
He will join team practice on March 24 in Laramie and is expected to be medically cleared before fall camp (health update).
Da'Marion Brownlee, a redshirt sophomore who recorded 49 tackles last fall at Missouri Southern State, is expected to compete for the strong safety job alongside returning starter Jones Thomas at Wyoming.
He values Laramie's close-knit community as the defense rebuilds ahead of spring practice (March 24) amid incoming transfers.
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.
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