Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 4th of June.
Good morning, Cheyenne.
Laramie County deputies arrested 48-year-old Michael Evans on Friday, May 30 after an AirTag led them to a home on Prosser Road where he stole a $1,100 bicycle and was found with methamphetamine and magic mushrooms, and he now faces felony theft and drug possession charges.
Cheyenne police said two masked suspects used a baseball bat to break the door of Rocky Vapor at 453 Vandehei Ave on May 27 at 3:45 a.m.—stealing items and breaking display cases—and they urge anyone who recognizes the suspects to contact Detective Marino.
Cheyenne police are asking for help in identifying two people caught on camera burglarizing Rocky Vapor at 453 Vandehei Ave in northwest Cheyenne on Tuesday, May 27—security footage shows they broke the door with a bat and stole many items.
At a Monday board meeting, Laramie County School District 1 trustees approved a copier lease contract spanning four years valued at up to $2.2 million and a tech deal for Apple devices worth up to $300,000 using school and department budgets.
The board also signed school bus use agreements with community partners and renewed contracts for software and special education services for the rest of this school year — moves that upgrade essential services.
The Laramie County School District 1 Board approved a study recommending an expansion of East High School to add 413 seats (the school is at 112.42% capacity and faces issues with cafeteria and parking), which will cost about $442 million.
The state Construction Department will seek $3.5 million design funding in the 2026 session and if approved, construction will start soon with completion expected three to five years later.
Cheyenne City Council approved an amendment on May 21 that adds an extra $100k from reserves to pay for police overtime to target speeding and loud vehicles in the fiscal year 2026 budget beginning July 1 + Mayor Patrick Collins expressed support amid mixed opinions.
A public hearing is scheduled for June 9 for further discussion on the proposal.
Cheyenne City Council approved a proposal by Councilman Ken Esquibel on May 21 to spend an extra $100k from city reserves for police overtime to target speeding cars and loud vehicles in the fiscal year budget that starts July 1.
Mayor Patrick Collins supports the measure and a public hearing on the budget is scheduled for June 9 + the decision will shape next steps in traffic enforcement.
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.
Breakthrough Basketball Shooting & Ball Handling Camp
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. — BEAST - City of Cheyenne — $97 for observing coaches — Enhance your basketball skills with expert coaching in a high-intensity camp designed for players of all levels.
Wyoming Senior Olympics Softball Tournament
6 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Brimmer Park — Registration not yet open — Participate in an exciting all-ages softball tournament for the Wyoming Senior Olympics.
Overtime: The Long Way Home Tour Featuring Krizz Kaliko
8 PM – 2 AM — Outlaw Saloon — Tickets available — Experience an electrifying night of music with American rapper Krizz Kaliko.
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