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Cheyenne
Thursday, May 28th, 2026
Good morning, Cheyenne. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 28th of May.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ The Benitez family lost their home and belongings in an early May 11 fire in south Cheyenne and has secured temporary housing + is beginning to rebuild their lives. Wyoming Tribune Eagle
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Earlier this month, Tallgrass and Mitsubishi Power Americas announced that two M501JAC gas turbines will be delivered for Phase 1 of the Cheyenne Power Hub, set to boost local power capacity. Wyoming Tribune Eagle
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A Cheyenne student earned a spot on Hastings College’s dean’s list following the spring semester as the college announced the honors earlier this week. This achievement underscores local academic success. Wyoming Tribune Eagle
- ➤ Cheyenne student Isabelle Kelly earned a place on Dickinson State University's dean's list for the spring 2026 semester (the honor recognizes her academic effort) as confirmed by university officials. Wyoming Tribune Eagle
- ➤ Registration is open for the Girls on the Run weeklong camp in Cheyenne that offers summer camp-style programming for girls (combining fun activities and fitness) this season. Wyoming Tribune Eagle
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Visitors at Grand Teton and Yellowstone parks should expect delays and closures this summer as crews complete road realignments and trail work. Grand Teton’s Moose-Wilson Road will see intermittent slowdowns from June 20 to Sept. 7, and Yellowstone’s area near Old Faithful remains closed after a bear incident. Cap City News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Cheyenne City Council rejected a 12-month moratorium on data centers with a 9-1 vote Tuesday night after nearly four hours of testimony. The vote paves the way for continued development at a Meta site in east Cheyenne. Cowboy State Daily
- ➤ Wyoming State Parks is developing a master plan for Curt Gowdy State Park — a project seeking public feedback — that will guide recreation, management and investment decisions over the next 10 to 15 years. Wyoming Tribune Eagle
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Mark Gordon today announced the launch of the WY We Care Survivors campaign in Cheyenne to boost suicide prevention+mental health awareness. Wyoming Tribune Eagle
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Four Wyoming Cowboy track and field athletes competed at the NCAA West Preliminaries in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Cam Burkett competed in the shot put yesterday as he tried to crack the top-12 for a chance to advance to the national meet in Eugene. KFBC
- ➤ Graduate transfer Tyler Hughes earned an 83.9 rating last season as the top-graded quarterback in the Mountain West (2,330 passing, 670 rushing) and coach Jay Sawvel praised his speed and arm while expecting him to boost the offense this season. 106.3 Cowboy Country
- ➤ Wyoming Cowboys football announced the 2026 schedule today, including the Border War on Saturday, Sept. 5 at 4 p.m. on USA Network and additional nationally televised games, with three matchups scheduled for Friday, including contests on ESPN-Plus, The CW, and FS1 (TV details provided for each game). 106.3 Cowboy Country
- ➤ Cheyenne East softball team won its first state championship last Saturday with a 5-4 win over Central thanks to a walk-off RBI single from Alexa Leuthy — coach Adam Galicia shared his reaction on SportsZone Tuesday afternoon. KFBC
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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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~ Winston Churchill
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