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Thursday, April 17th, 2025
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Good morning, Cheyenne. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 17th of April.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Late Monday night on I-25 north of Cheyenne, a head-on collision killed 41-year-old Lena Rimson and injured a truck driver when her Ford Explorer drifted into oncoming traffic near milepost 37 two miles south of the Little Bear exit—driver fatigue was reported as a possible factor. KGAB
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 42-year-old Cheyenne man named Roy Castrun Burnett Jr. was tased after he ran toward a woman with a metal bar on Friday, April 11 at 9:48 p.m. near a home on East 10th Street—and he now faces felony charges for aggravated assault, battery and interference with a peace officer, with a hearing set for Wednesday, April 23 at 1:30 p.m. 106.3 Cowboy Country
- ➤ Laramie County Coroner Rebecca Reid announced Wednesday that the body found on Cheyenne Refinery's property on November 14th, 2023 was identified as 61-year-old transient Neal D. Samson—DNA analysis from the Wyoming Department of Criminal Investigation confirmed his identity—while officials continue to investigate his cause of death. KGAB
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Duda Farm Fresh Foods has recalled Marketside Celery Sticks with a best used by date of 03/23—sold at Walmart in Wyoming, Colorado, and other states—after tests found potential Listeria contamination in a sample from a Georgia store. Cheyenne shoppers with these products should discard them immediately. KING FM
- ➤ Marketside Celery Sticks with a best used by date of March 23rd were recalled after samples in Georgia tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes, and shoppers in Wyoming and Colorado who still have them in freezers should throw them away to avoid potential illness. 106.3 Cowboy Country
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Bob Seger Tribute by Still The Same
6-7:30 p.m. — Outlaw Saloon — Ticket information not provided — Experience the timeless hits of Bob Seger performed by a dedicated tribute band.
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Bobby Rush Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Cheyenne Civic Center — Tickets available — Experience the legendary Bobby Rush, a true icon in American music and the Chitlin Circuit.
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Cheyenne Mineral & Gem Show
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sunday — 3801 Archer Pkwy, Cheyenne, WY — Free entry — Discover stunning minerals and gems with fun activities for kids.
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