Good Day
Cheyenne
Friday, April 17th, 2026
Good morning, Cheyenne. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 17th of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Two magnums of ultra-rare Chateau Lafite 1870 at Brush Creek Ranch are set to be auctioned by Sotheby’s today. Experts predict the bottles will fetch between $30,000 and $50,000 each as collectors and connoisseurs watch this landmark sale. Cowboy State Daily
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Rep. Steve Harshman (a longtime teacher and coach with 40 years of experience) announced his run for Wyoming Superintendent of Public Instruction on Thursday. He pledged to support teachers, strengthen classrooms, and promote local input on education funding. Cap City News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A cold front is moving through Cheyenne today, bringing fire danger, high-speed winds, and snow flurries as the National Weather Service issues a Red Flag Warning for noon to 8 p.m. Temperatures will fall quickly while gusts may reach 40 mph, with widespread impacts expected tonight and Friday. Cap City News
- ➤ A dry winter may help or harm local big game, experts say, as conditions differ from a harsh winter three years ago when melting snow froze into a crust (which endangered mule deer). Researchers expect weather changes to influence animal survival in the coming months. Wyoming Tribune Eagle
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ I-25 will have lane reductions & a 45 mph speed limit starting April 24 due to a $42.9M reconstruction project that lasts until 2028 from Walsh Drive through Center Street. Crews will replace bridges and add weave lanes, so drivers should plan alternate routes. KING FM
- ➤ F.E. Warren Air Force Base cleared a suspicious package at Gate 1 around 11:13 a.m. Thursday, and law enforcement lifted evacuation and shelter orders with visitors advised to use Gate 5 as investigators continue the review (traffic control remains in effect). Cap City News
- ➤ Wyoming communities are asking for more time to consider nuclear energy plans as one plant is under construction and high-level nuclear waste storage may start soon — officials urge the federal government to postpone a centralized facility. Wyoming Tribune Eagle
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Stayin Alive: A Tribute to the Bee Gees
7:30-9 p.m. — Cheyenne Civic Center — Tickets vary — Experience the iconic sounds of the Bee Gees with classics like 'Night Fever' and 'Jive Talkin'.
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Gary Owen Comedy Show
Time TBA — Cheyenne Civic Center — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of laughter with renowned comedian Gary Owen.
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LEGO Building Fun at the Botanic Gardens
10:30-11:30 a.m. — Cheyenne Botanic Gardens — $25 — Bring your friends and family for a creative morning of building with LEGO bricks and snacks.
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Mother's Day Brunch
10 AM – 4 PM — Little America Hotel & Resort - Cheyenne — Check website for pricing — Celebrate Mom with a delightful buffet showcasing exceptional cuisine in a warm atmosphere.
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Legally Blonde: The Musical
7-10 p.m. — Mary Godfrey Playhouse — Ticket prices vary — Experience the vibrant energy of 'Legally Blonde' in a local theater production.
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