Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 4th of April.
Good morning, Cheyenne.
A 27-year-old Carpenter man was charged with a second count of aggravated robbery for taking part in two armed robberies in Cheyenne last month—his preliminary hearing is set for April 11 at 10:30 a.m.—as police continue their investigation.
Ricky James Dougherty, a 45 year old Cheyenne man, was arrested on March 28 at 5:00 p.m. at the Sinclair Gas Station on W.
Lincolnway after he reportedly used movie prop money to buy fast food—he is charged with felony forgery and possession of meth residue and is set to appear in court on April 9.
Records show that Wyoming Attorney General Bridget Hill has not filed charges on any of the 16 election complaints referred to her office by Secretary of State Chuck Gray and is still investigating eight cases—Gray described the inaction as deeply troubling and recommended removal of a Weston County clerk for errors in the 2024 election.
Laramie County commissioners approved an agreement Tuesday to purchase water at $9.50 per 1,000 gallons from Riata Water for construction purposes.
The decision was part of a consent agenda—bundling several items without prior discussion.
The Laramie County Board of Commissioners approved a lease that lets the Southeast Wyoming RC Club run a track on part of the county-owned Archer Research Station property until December 2027 — the club will pay an annual fee of $100 and follow rules for dust control, noise limits, insurance and participant waivers.
Cheyenne Sanitation Division will resume its residential yard waste program Monday, April 7 with a Monday to Thursday pickup schedule; residents must leave green-lid bins on the street by 6 a.m. as letters detail pickup days and branch collection occurs on the third Thursday each month (the compost facility accepts yard waste Tuesday to Saturday with extended Sunday hours from May 4 through September).
Jo Koy Comedy Show
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Cheyenne Civic Center — $58-220 — Enjoy an evening of laughter with renowned comedian Jo Koy, celebrated for his family-inspired humor.
Swan Lake Performance
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Cheyenne Civic Center — Tickets available — Experience the iconic love story brought to life by the State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine.
Annual Egg Hunt
10 a.m. — Wyoming Historic Governors' Mansion State Historic Site — Free entry — Search for over 1,300 hidden eggs on the beautiful front lawns of the Mansion.
35th Annual Fundraiser Banquet - SE WY Chapter Rocky Mt Elk Foundation
— City of Cheyenne Ice and Events Center — Tickets available — Celebrate the outdoors while supporting local conservation efforts at this milestone banquet.
Spring Break Smackdown
6-10 p.m. — Roller City — Ticket prices vary — Experience the thrill of flat track roller derby with the Cheyenne Roller Derby league.
Intro to Knitting Workshop
6:00-7:30 p.m. — Laramie County Library — RSVP required — Perfect for beginners and those looking to refresh their knitting skills with basic techniques.
Cinco De Mayo Celebration
10 AM – 4 PM — Frontier Mall — Free entry — Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a variety of activities including a car show and more.
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