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Cheyenne
Thursday, February 26th, 2026
Good morning, Cheyenne. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 26th of February.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Wyoming Chamber of Commerce named its inaugural Forty Under 40 honorees today, honoring young professionals from across the state for leadership and innovation in business. The list includes 18 Cheyenne nominees who must be under 40 and employed in Wyoming by the end of 2026. Cap City News
- ➤ Cherries, formerly at Mills in Mountain View Plaza, re-opened at Eastridge Mall after a soft opening on Sunday, Jan. 25, and now offers two rooms with a third planned soon. The mall has drawn more local businesses aiming to bolster community shopping. KING FM
- ➤ A company managing the Horse Creek Rock Quarry northwest of Cheyenne announced plans to expand its operations from 15 to 600 acres. The expansion will add 585 acres and could increase local industrial activity. Wyoming Tribune Eagle
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ High West Energy in Pine Bluffs announced a rate adjustment effective April 1 — following a 7.3% increase in wholesale power costs from its supplier, Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association. Wyoming Tribune Eagle
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Laramie County Library System announced that its Burns and Pine Bluffs branches will offer self-service access using secure entry (scanning library cards) starting Monday, March 2. The innovation expands access for residents while traditional staffed support continues. Cap City News
- ➤ On Wednesday, Wyoming lawmakers advanced House Bill 23 that allows homeschool students in all K-12 grades to participate in public school activities. The Senate Education Committee removed the grade limit, with local officials noting that activities fees remain a local matter (funding was discussed during the hearing). Cowboy State Daily
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Jan. 25, a Laramie County rancher shot a 2-year-old male wolf (80 lbs) near Carpenter 2½ miles from the state line and reported it to Wyoming Game and Fish, marking the first recorded legal wolf kill in the county. Cowboy State Daily
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A legislative committee advanced two Medicaid measures on Monday to raise EMS reimbursements and include freestanding birthing centers in coverage. The bills will move to further review to support rural health care & improve access. Cap City News
- ➤ The House Appropriations Committee voted down a $15 million funding request on Wednesday to support the relocation of the PRCA headquarters to Cheyenne, but lawmakers are still considering alternative funding methods plus options to secure the move and boost local tourism. Cowboy State Daily
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ At the Mountain West Swimming & Diving Championships on Saturday in Houston, sophomore Macey Hansen repeated as champion in the 1,650-yard Freestyle to earn an NCAA bid, while the Cowgirls broke their school record in the 400-yard Freestyle Relay. KGAB
- ➤ The Wyoming Cowgirls defeated Northern Iowa 4-0 in a neutral tennis match in Sioux Falls (S.D.) on Feb.21, sweeping all doubles and winning three straight-set singles matches before preparing to open conference play at home on March 13. 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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The Black Jacket Symphony Concert
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Cheyenne Civic Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience classic albums performed live with a unique concert twist.
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Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop
7-9:30 p.m. — Red Lion Hotel & Conference Center Cheyenne — Cost varies — Craft a beautiful Turkish mosaic lamp while enjoying Turkish tea and treats.
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