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Cheyenne
Saturday, February 21st, 2026
Good morning, Cheyenne. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 21st of February.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Wyoming residents can vote for their favorite artwork in the 2026 Governor’s Capitol Art Exhibition. Voting takes place online and at the Capitol Gallery with the People’s Choice Award winner to be announced Thursday, Feb. 26 (5 to 7 p.m.) KING FM
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Aaron Walker, a 12th grader at South High School, was named LCSD1 Student of the Week for the week of Feb. 23 for his academic excellence, including a 4.0 GPA and near-perfect ACT score (he also leads the drum line). Cap City News
- ➤ Three Cheyenne students earned degrees with honors from the University of Maryland Global Campus in fall 2025. They joined more than 6,400 graduates worldwide from the term. Wyoming Tribune Eagle
- ➤ A measure to create a statewide literacy program passed another Senate hurdle in Cheyenne as it makes its way through Capitol review, and lawmakers will decide its next steps in upcoming sessions. Wyoming Tribune Eagle
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A mother bear with two cubs dashed across a Wyoming ski slope Wednesday amid mild winter weather — prompting experts to say warmer conditions may be altering bear behavior. Cowboy State Daily
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Lawmakers advanced Senate File 7 at the Capitol today to increase penalties for retail theft — a move that small business advocates say will ease rising losses on Main Street as the measure heads to debate in the House. KING FM
- ➤ Sen. Wendy Schuler has reintroduced a bill that would require local school districts to develop cellphone and smart device policies — allowing tailored approaches to reduce distractions and cyberbullying. The Senate Education Committee in Cheyenne approved the measure, which now moves to the Senate floor for further consideration. Cap City News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Cowboys will play Grand Canyon today at 6 p.m. on the Mountain West Network in a two-game road swing; coach Sundance Wicks said the team is aiming to build on past experiences despite key injuries & a previous loss. KGAB
- ➤ University of Wyoming junior Tara Joyce set a Mountain West record in the 200-yard freestyle on Thursday at the MW Swimming and Diving Championships — earning an NCAA bid while senior Alicia Gonzalez and the relay crew finished on the podium. Cap City News
- ➤ Former Wyoming football coach Joe Glenn is battling Alzheimer’s while his son says he remains in great physical health with the support of his wife Michele. The coach, celebrated for reviving the Cowboys in Laramie, has fans urging his nomination for the College Football Hall of Fame. KGAB
- ➤ Jackson Hole native Anna Gibson advanced from the lucky loser spot in the debut Olympic ski mountaineering sprint & now prepares for the mixed relay today, keeping her among the top five medal contenders. KGAB
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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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Gary Owen: Comedy Show
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Cheyenne Civic Center — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of laughter with Gary Owen, a comedic force in the industry.
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Laramie County Sportsman's Expo
1 PM - 4 PM — Event Center at Archer — Cost info not provided — Wyoming's exclusive expo featuring a sanctioned Waterfowl calling contest.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
What looks like talent is often careful preparation.
~ Ryan Holiday
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