Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 23rd of May.
Good morning, Cheyenne.
The new locally owned restaurant Nay&Jay's will hold its grand opening on Saturday, May 24 at Cheyenne Frontier Mall & serve midwestern favorites like patty melts, chicken wings, and Italian beef.
The owners, who delayed the opening from March due to unforeseen circumstances, are known for their popular food truck in Cheyenne.
A new locally-owned restaurant, Nay&Jays, will hold its grand opening at Cheyenne Frontier Mall tomorrow, May 24.
The restaurant, which is known for midwestern cuisine from its long-running food truck, was delayed from its original March opening due to unforeseen circumstances.
Cheyenne police requested help finding 14 year old Izaiah Quintana (5 ft 6, 140 pounds, blond hair and brown eyes) who was last seen in the 100 block of Lummis Court at about 10 a.m. on May 22.
A Cheyenne woman was charged with felony unlawful entry after she reportedly tried to force her way into her pregnant neighbor’s home on May 16—Laramie County Sheriff's Deputy Adam Hall responded at 6:15 p.m. on Dallas Road when the neighbor, Precious Jhenna Moyte, came to report the disturbance.
A Cheyenne man, Byron Anderson Gamble, was arrested for shoplifting at Walmart on May 16 and now faces felony firearm theft charges after police found two stolen guns—suspected meth and related items—in his vehicle.
A Cheyenne woman was arrested on May 17 at 4:51 p.m. in the Laramie County Community College parking lot after she reportedly rammed her car into another and confronted its occupants over cheating suspicions—she now faces a felony charge of aggravated assault with injury with a deadly weapon.
White House officials are considering raising FEMA’s public infrastructure damage threshold from $1.1 million to $4.4 million in an effort to cut federal spending—this change could leave Wyoming towns without federal aid for disasters like the wildfires and floods seen in recent years, forcing local governments to cover rebuilding costs. A Wyoming Department of Homeland Security official warned that increased reliance on state funds may make recovery much harder for small communities.
Cheyenne city officials announced that several city offices and sanitation facilities will follow modified schedules for Memorial Day—further details on operating hours will be provided before the holiday.
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.
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