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Cheyenne
Friday, May 1st, 2026
Good morning, Cheyenne. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 1st of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Cheyenne Kiwanis Club Foundation awarded a record $90,000+ grant to 24 local youth organizations that support programs in Laramie County. The record gift boosts local youth projects and community engagement. Wyoming Tribune Eagle
- ➤ Climb Wyoming will celebrate 40 years of supporting single moms with a Mother’s Day event in Cheyenne. The organization aims to strengthen families and boost local workforce support (marking this significant milestone). Wyoming Tribune Eagle
- ➤ The Greater Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce is hosting its annual Military May Luncheon on May 8 to honor service and strengthen community ties — the long tradition underscores a solid partnership between local military and community leaders. Wyoming Tribune Eagle
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ LCCC Theatre students lead a one-act play production that brings professional theatre mentorship and cross-campus collaboration to Cheyenne. The production is part of the school year’s fresh artistic offerings in the community. Wyoming Tribune Eagle
- ➤ Wyoming State Historic has launched a temporary exhibit featuring a new 2026 WAAM poster and merchandise, now available as a preview for Wyoming Archaeology Awareness Month in September. Wyoming Tribune Eagle
- ➤ The Cheyenne Historic Preservation Board has extended the nomination period for the Dubois Award until July 31. The award honors residential properties over 50 years old+ properties must have a Cheyenne mailing address. City of Cheyenne
- ➤ Cheyenne's Lincoln Theater will host summer music and comedy shows at its Central Avenue venue (near the Cheyenne Depot Museum) while showcasing a full lineup of live acts. Visitors should review ticket and bag rules before planning their night out. KGAB
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Bill Kearney, a Cheyenne-based Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality employee, fought a corner-crossing case decades ago when he was ticketed for hunting on public land — he was found not guilty, a verdict that helped shape public land access across Wyoming and five other states. Cap City News
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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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CSO Zuill Bailey Goes Baroque in the Barn
Evening performance — Time not specified — Wyoming Hereford Ranch — Fundraising event featuring live baroque music by Grammy-winning cellist Zuill Bailey.
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Spring Time Needle Felting Workshop
5:30 – 7:30 PM — Cheyenne Creativity Center — Cost details not provided — Explore the art of needle felting and create unique wool fiber designs.
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