Good Day
Cheyenne
Thursday, May 14th, 2026
Good morning, Cheyenne. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 14th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A coalition of downtown business owners and community advocates announced the rebranding of the Downtown Development Foundation to Downtown First, a nonprofit that will boost Cheyenne’s local economy + host summer events including a July 4 parade and an Aug. 8 Farmer’s Market opening. Cap City News
- ➤ American Legion Post 6 invites volunteers to place flags on veterans’ graves on Saturday, May 23 at 9 a.m. — ahead of Memorial Day in Cheyenne to honor local veterans. Wyoming Tribune Eagle
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Cheyenne Presents has announced the free Fridays on the Plaza music festival lineup, scheduled for every Friday from June 5 through Aug. 14 at Cheyenne Depot Plaza (theme: But Have You Heard It Live?) with acts including Switchfoot, The Marshall Tucker Band, Shotgun Opera, and more. Cap City News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Bob Beck, the longtime voice of Wyoming Public Radio, will receive an honorary Doctor of Letters from the University of Wyoming Saturday for his 34-year career in state broadcasting (a recognition of his decades of service to the Cowboy State). Cowboy State Daily
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A federal move to scrap the Roadless Rule is expected to increase grizzly bear deaths and delay delisting efforts, according to former U.S. Fish + Wildlife Service biologist Chris Servheen, who spoke on Wednesday in Washington, D.C.; meanwhile, Wyoming lawmakers back the decision despite warnings it may worsen forest management. Cowboy State Daily
- ➤ Cheyenne will host an open house on Tuesday, May 26 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Laramie County Library (Cottonwood Room) where city planners will gather community feedback on early road and utility plans for 18th Street and Bent Avenue. Cap City News
- ➤ U.S. Sen. Barrasso and Sen. Luján saw the Senate unanimously pass a bipartisan bill Monday night to improve suicide lifeline services. The measure aims to boost mental health support efficiency and may benefit residents in Wyoming & beyond. Wyoming Tribune Eagle
- ➤ Platte County Planning and Zoning Commission approved NextEra Energy Resources' 450‑MW Chugwater Energy Project on Wednesday, May 13 — a move expected to combine wind, solar and battery storage with potential for 300 new jobs and increased income for local landowners. Cowboy State Daily
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Cheyenne Regional Medical Center announced Tuesday that it was named the 2026 Outstanding Patient Experience Award winner by Healthgrades (the leading site for patient reviews). The hospital earned the recognition for its commitment to quality care. Wyoming Tribune Eagle
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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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High Plains Arboretum Plant Sale
10 A.M. – 12 P.M. — Cheyenne Botanic Gardens — Purchase locally tested trees, shrubs, and fruits at a community favorite plant sale.
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Tim Meadows Comedy Show
7 p.m. — Cheyenne Civic Center — $54-66 — Comedy legend Tim Meadows brings laughter while supporting a local nonprofit at this special event.
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The more complete the despair, the more complete the awakening.
~ Carl Jung
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