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Cheyenne
Thursday, January 29th, 2026
Good morning, Cheyenne. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 29th of January.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Cheyenne is considering a new PRCA headquarters and Hall of Fame on a 35-acre campus near I-25 and I-80 — funding from public and private sources, including $15 million from the LEADS Board and pending Wyoming Legislature approval, will be needed before an early 2029 move can begin. 106.3 Cowboy Country
- ➤ On Sept. 5, Bonnie Raitt will perform at the Cheyenne Civic Center as part of her summer tour across North America. Tickets go on sale Friday, Jan. 30 at 10 a.m. Cap City News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ After teachers, parents and administrators testified against hidden tradeoffs such as larger classes and reduced funding, lawmakers scaled back cuts in the public education proposal. The revised bill now includes smaller class sizes and placeholders for support services and will be reviewed at the Legislature’s budget session in February. Cap City News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ ConnectGen has proposed a smaller wind farm west of Cheyenne with 139 turbines on 42,000 acres and is hosting an open house today from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Kiwanis Community House amid local concerns over wildlife and scenic impact. KGAB
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Mark Gordon proclaimed Feb. 1 as Unclaimed Property Day to encourage residents to search for nearly $350 million held by the state—funds including forgotten bank accounts and unpaid benefits. State Treasurer Curt Meier reported over $41.3 million was paid out from roughly 6,000 claims last fiscal year. Cap City News
- ➤ Today, high winds from a Pacific front forced the Wyoming Department of Transportation to close parts of I-25 and I-80 in Laramie County and southeast Wyoming for light, high-profile vehicles (under 20,000 or 35,000 pounds) to reduce blow-over risks. Gusts may reach 60 mph before subside after sunrise. Cap City News
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ With Valentine’s Day near, local experts note that ghosting is rising in Wyoming as data show 1 in 185 people search online for answers—clear communication can help ease awkward dating exits. KGAB
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Local girls basketball Week 7 is underway as teams compete in conference, interclass, and out-of-state games to build momentum for the postseason. Thursday’s schedule (starting at 5:00 p.m. for some games) features several matchups at local venues. 106.3 Cowboy Country
- ➤ Cheyenne hosts the state preview meet weekend for prep boys’ swimming and diving at East HS (Friday’s non-scored pre-invite and Saturday’s Invitational) as teams gear up for the championships in three weeks. 106.3 Cowboy Country
- ➤ Wrestling fans are gathering in Riverton today for the Ron Thon Memorial Tournament during week 7 of the Wyoming High School wrestling schedule, featuring 38 girls' and 39 boys' teams from across the state. 106.3 Cowboy Country
- ➤ WyoPreps polls on Wednesday placed Cokeville girls at 1A No. 1 and Thermopolis boys at 2A No. 1 while Cheyenne Central climbed to second in 4A after beating Cheyenne East (wins that spurred the change). The updated rankings will guide high school sports competition as the season unfolds. 106.3 Cowboy Country
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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.
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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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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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Northwest Indoor Sectionals & National Series 2026
9 a.m.-12 p.m. — 7415 Archies Rd, Cheyenne, WY — Entry Fee Applicable — Compete in NFAA 300 rounds for sectional and national rankings at this indoor archery event.
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