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Monday, May 5th, 2025
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Good morning, Cheyenne. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 5th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ At Cheyenne's Sapp Bros truck stop, a small chapel called Coffee Pot Bible Fellowship held church services for truckers and locals while offering free coffee on Sundays and several weeknights. Operator Alan Matie and his wife Kristi provided spiritual guidance and a listening ear—supporting drivers coping with long hours and tough road conditions, and they have run the chapel for five years. Cowboy State Daily
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ During the 1930s and 1940s, United Airlines used Cheyenne for aircraft maintenance & training, research & innovation that earned the city the title 'Air Capital of the West.' A historic marker on the old terminal building at Cheyenne Regional Airport highlights Cheyenne’s key role in early commercial aviation. Cowboy State Daily
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ On April 11, Teton County and Jackson became the first area in the world to earn DarkSky certification after a decade-long effort updating public lighting to reduce light pollution by retrofitting all lights by 2030 — local experts say this success will pave the way for similar projects at Grand Teton National Park. Cowboy State Daily
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Sen. Cynthia Lummis has introduced a bipartisan bill to stop minting pennies—she said each penny costs over three cents to make and cutting them will help reduce wasteful spending amid a $36 trillion debt. Cheyenne business owner Kendra Scott of the Diamond Horseshoe Café is looking at how removing pennies may affect cash transactions, as rounding changes could lead to slight price increases for customers. Cowboy State Daily
- ➤ Wyoming has not set regulations for self-driving vehicles even as officials say autonomous cars may soon travel local roads—lawmakers and WYDOT are watching for improvements. State Sen. John Kolb and the department said the Legislature will consider rules once companies prove the vehicles can handle Wyoming winters—addressing liability and safety concerns. Cowboy State Daily
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ From April 26th to May 1st, the Casper-Natrona County Health Department inspected local restaurants and food venues in Cheyenne to check for food safety issues. Inspectors noted violations at some places, such as Good Friends Chinese Restaurant, and gave businesses up to 10 days to fix problems — their goal is to guide safe practices. Cap City News
SPORTS NEWS
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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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A Taste of Ireland
3:30 – 5:00 PM — Cheyenne Civic Center — Ticketed event — Experience the enchanting Irish music and dance sensation that has captivated audiences across the USA.
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Tuesday Night Book Club: Wyoming Authors - The Pumpkin Eater
6-7:30 p.m. — Laramie County Library — Free entry — Engage in a thoughtful discussion about 'The Pumpkin Eater' by Steven W. Horn.
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The Spring Event at Archer
The 3 Day Event at Archer is an equestrian triathlon that tests the versatility, endurance and partnerships between horse and rider across three disciplines: including dressage, show jumping and cross country galloping and jumping. Competitors perform a dressage test, tackle a challenging outdoor jumping obstacle course and finish with a technical show jumping round.
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The Spring Event at Archer
The 3 Day Event at Archer is an equestrian triathlon that tests the versatility, endurance and partnerships between horse and rider across three disciplines: including dressage, show jumping and cross country galloping and jumping. Competitors perform a dressage test, tackle a challenging outdoor jumping obstacle course and finish with a technical show jumping round.
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