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Friday, May 9th, 2025
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Good morning, Cheyenne. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 9th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ This weekend, Cheyenne welcomes spring with a lineup of events that includes Cheyenne Little Theatre’s staging of Murder on the Orient Express at the Mary Godfrey Playhouse, a Bob Seger tribute at The Outlaw with doors opening at 6 p.m., live music from Cole Britton at Blue Raven Brewery, a Cheyenne Symphony Orchestra performance of Fortune & Glory, and blues from Kenny Wayne Sheppard and Bobby Rush at the Civic Center — all part of local Mother’s Day celebrations and the city’s deep thaw season. 106.3 Cowboy Country
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Cheyenne’s new members-only speakeasy Ghostbar opened at Lincoln Theater today, offering handcrafted cocktails and a vintage atmosphere exclusively to Lincoln Cheyenne Membership Program members—membership costs are $20 per month or $50 for premium benefits that include free show tickets and merchandise discounts. KGAB
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A routine traffic stop early Monday by Cheyenne Police led to the arrest of driver Daniel Olson when Officer Sean Cigich stopped a maroon 2003 Honda Accord with no visible registration near Guest Ranch Motel and discovered 6.35 grams of suspected methamphetamine—resulting in charges for felony meth possession and misdemeanor no proof of insurance. Cap City News
- ➤ A 34-year-old Cheyenne man, Andrew Bigelow, was arrested at his home on May 1 on a felony theft charge for stealing over $1,000 and released on a $2,500 cash bond on May 2—his preliminary hearing is set for May 14 at 2:15 p.m. KGAB
- ➤ A Cheyenne man, Zachery Stief (born 1993), was arrested on April 24 and now faces felony charges for an April 17 incident near The American Legion where he allegedly attacked a victim with his skateboard during a robbery and police later found prescription pills and a substance that tested presumptive positive for cocaine in his pocket. Cap City News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Laramie County commissioners approved fireworks sales permits on Tuesday after public hearings for three local businesses—Fireworks Outlet received a seasonal permit and Pyro City and Wholesale Fireworks got yearly permits. The board set key restrictions on noise and road access—conditions that all permit holders must follow. Cap City News
- ➤ A Cheyenne MPO study narrowed the options for a future passenger rail station from six locations to two sites—one near Happy Jack and Missile Drive and the other along the Reed Avenue corridor—after presenting the findings to the Laramie County Commissioners. The Happy Jack option is estimated at $30.9 million with moderate risk and job boosts while the Reed Avenue option could cost between $24.1 million and $28.2 million with higher risk; Cheyenne will proceed further if a public vote on Front Range Passenger Rail funding in November is successful. Cap City News
- ➤ Laramie County commissioners approved the site plan for White Antelope Barn on a 7.13-acre lot at Mountain Shadow on Jan. 7; the project will build a barn-like structure, storage building, three cabins and a parking lot with added conditions including a fence, traffic study and detailed natural screening + residents expressed worries about traffic, noise and environmental impacts during the public hearing. Cap City News
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ The Lincoln Theater in Cheyenne has opened Ghostbar, an exclusive speakeasy for members of the local membership program that serves craft cocktails and offers a vintage atmosphere+ Membership also provides free tickets to shows and a 20 percent discount on merchandise. KING FM
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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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Cirque Italia Water Circus
Jun 6-9 — Frontier Mall — Ticket prices vary — Experience a captivating story of adventure and circus magic in an exciting water-themed performance.
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Cheyenne Celtic Festival
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Lions Park — Free entry — Celebrate Celtic culture with food, athletics, and entertainment at this annual festival.
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A Night of Music with Matt Maher
7-9 p.m. — Cheyenne Civic Center — Ticket info unavailable — Experience a dynamic evening of unfiltered worship and high-energy anthems from Crowder and Matt Maher.
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