Good morning, Cheyenne.

On Friday, several doctors left Cheyenne Regional Medical Center over staffing problems while ICE agents in Casper prepared to make arrests and a Natrona County suspect made odd dog noises in court—Cheyenne Starbucks workers also refused a new dress code amid a national strike.

Other local news shows a lawsuit against a state official, a renewable energy project that may bring over $1.7 billion in private investment, and an 11-year-old grizzly killed in Yellowstone after repeatedly raiding food bins.

The Cheyenne Animal Shelter is offering an event that lets you choose a donation for adopting cats, dogs and small animals from today until Sunday.

Adoption hours are 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. daily (with the last meet-and-greet starting at 5:30 p.m.) and all adopted animals will be spayed or neutered, microchipped and given the proper shots.

The Laramie County Sheriff's Office is searching for 15-year-old runaway Karmen Warsaw, who was last seen at 2 p.m. on May 14 near apartment 1006 at Lexington Hills, 514 Desmet Dr — she was wearing a black jacket, jean shorts, and black and white Converse shoes and is described as 5-foot-6 with brown eyes and brown hair that may have red dye.

The Interior Department announced a new oil and gas leasing process that cuts review time to six months—along with alternative expedited environmental reviews—and Rep. Hageman passed a bill to speed up the appeals process for denied projects.

The policy changes aim to boost energy development on public lands even as proposed rescissions for renewable projects and ongoing litigation leave some future installations uncertain.

The Cheyenne Police Department announced that Lt. Adam DeBall graduated today from the School of Police Staff and Command at Northwestern University Center for Public Safety—an intensive 22-week leadership program attended by 20 officers.

Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon has ordered the state flag to be flown at half-staff at the Capitol in Cheyenne and in Laramie County on Monday, May 19 to honor former Representative Rodney Anderson who served from 1993 to 2010 and died on April 26.

The flag will be lowered from sunrise to sunset—while all other flags remain at full-staff.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Cheyenne Celtic Festival

Bagpipers, clan displays, workshops, and scotch tasting — Jun 10-11 — Lions Park Softball Field — Entry details TBA — Celebrate Celtic culture with traditional games and entertainment.

NARGS Conference 2025

8 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Cheyenne Botanic Gardens — Tickets recommended — Explore alpine plants and learn from experts at this gardening conference.

Cheyenne Greenway Foundation's Spring Into Green

9 a.m. — Laramie County Community College — Free entry — Celebrate community connections and the beauty of the south side Greenways.

A Night of Patsy Cline with Juliette Angelo

5:30-9 p.m. — The Louise Event Venue — Ticket prices TBD — Experience a heartfelt tribute to Patsy Cline's timeless songs performed by Juliette Angelo.