Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 26th of March.
Good morning, Cheyenne.
The University of Wyoming Extension appointed Brenda Madrid and Rebecca Austin as 4-H youth development educators for Laramie County; Madrid will work with youth from military families (F.E.
Warren Air Force Base and Wyoming National Guard) while Austin will serve non-military families. They started on Tuesday, Mar. 9.
Cheyenne’s largest school district will draft its preliminary budget this spring amid new school funding mandates, with administrators deciding on compensation and spending as uncertainty remains (details pending).
Entering the final week of the mountain lion season, 268 hunters reported fewer kills due to record heat and sparse snow, saving about 100 cats compared to past years.
Wildlife officials will review data to determine the future recovery of the population.
Cheyenne Regional Airport is asking for donations to support TSA (Transportation Security Administration) agents who have not been paid.
The announcement invites locals to help fund the workers who secure air travel.
Cheyenne-based Simon Contractors secured a $1.5M contract to remove concrete and excavate a 0.20-mile stretch of Highway 210 in Laramie County as part of $35M statewide road improvements awarded by the Wyoming Transportation Commission (March meeting).
A new report reveals that childbirth now costs an average of ($21,276) in Wyoming, and rural families face long drives to reach obstetric care amid a maternal mortality rate of 22 per 100,000 births.
Lawmakers will soon review these challenges while weighing hospital support and childcare needs.
CRMC in Cheyenne now offers a new treatment to help prevent amputations from severe peripheral arterial disease (CLTI) that often leads to limb loss, giving patients a chance to keep their limbs and improve their quality of life.
Cheyenne Restaurant Week (April 5-11) gives residents and visitors a chance to try top local eateries in town.
The week-long event promotes community dining and supports local restaurant owners.
Cheyenne Gymnastics hosted the Wyoming State Championships at its new facility from March 20–22, where over 350 gymnasts from 13 clubs competed.
The team earned four first place trophies and 58 state champion titles, and athletes qualified for regionals in Texas on May 1–3 and Colorado from April 24–26.
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.
Shen Yun Performance
7-10 p.m. — Cheyenne Civic Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the enchanting world of ancient China through music and dance.
Cheyenne Home Show
12 PM – 4 PM — City of Cheyenne Ice and Events Center — Free admission — Discover amazing deals and home improvement ideas at this vibrant local show.
Golden! A K-Pop Kids Party
11 AM – 5 PM — The Lincoln — Ticket prices vary — A vibrant K-Pop celebration for kids featuring music, dance activities, and community fun.
Epic Queen Sing-Along Featuring Choir! Choir! Choir!
7-9 p.m. — The Lincoln — $25 — Experience a glorious sing-along of Queen's greatest hits with a vibrant community choir atmosphere.
Dueling Pianos Official Road Show
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Black Tooth Brewing Co. — Ages 21+ — Experience a lively sing-along, laugh-along show with Dueling Pianos.
Aly & AJ Concert
8-11 p.m. — The Lincoln — Tickets available — Musical sisters Aly & AJ return to Cheyenne to explore themes of time in their performance.
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