Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 27th of June.
Good morning, Cheyenne.
Wyoming man Kevin Hefley, a 52-year-old Pine Bluffs resident, was shot and killed on the 1200 block of County Road 157 in Laramie County while deputies secured the scene and began an active investigation—residents have been advised to avoid the area.
Cheyenne Police arrested a Laramie County man on felony drug charges on June 19 after a traffic stop of a Toyota Scion revealed an ounce of cocaine hidden on his person—dismantling a suspected cocaine trafficking operation that involved trips to Denver with an alleged accomplice.
Wyoming Department of Transportation announced that a slow moving superload will leave the Laramie railyard on June 30 and reach the Interstate 80 on-ramp at Snowy Range by 10:30 a.m.—it will then depart a truck parking lot at Arlington on July 1 and continue on Wyoming Highway 13 to US Highway 30/287, ending in Medicine Bow with travel delays expected. The load will return to the railyard during the second week of July and two additional transformer moves are planned for later this summer.
On June 26, hundreds of protesters gathered at the Wyoming State Capitol to voice their opposition to a proposal to sell millions of acres of public lands.
State Representative Karlee Provenza called elected officials before hanging up as the crowd repeatedly declared that the land was not for sale.
Tom Hirsig, CEO and President of Cheyenne Frontier Days, previewed the upcoming rodeo on SportsZone Wednesday evening as qualifying rounds will start July 7th.
The ten-day celebration will begin July 18th — local organizers expect the event to draw excited fans.
Texas A&M Corpus Christi transfer Damarion Dennis spoke on SportsZone on Wednesday afternoon about the Wyoming Cowboy basketball team’s summer workouts that started June 11.
Head coach Sundance Wicks called him the most efficient player in the portal—an indication of his strong impact on the team.
Superday 2025
10 AM – 4 PM — Lions Park — Fundraising for Rooted in Cheyenne — Enjoy a fun day with refreshments and exciting prizes for kids.
PRCA Xtreme Bulls Championship
5:45-7:40 p.m. — Cheyenne Frontier Days — $30 Adult, $25 Child — Watch top cowboys and cowgirls compete in thrilling rodeo events for the coveted All-Around title.
Will Run for Cannoli 5K
8 AM - 12 PM — Lions Park — Free entry — A family fun run with raffles and a cannoli for every participant at the finish line.
American Aquarium Concert
7-10:30 p.m. — Outlaw Saloon — 21+ event — Experience the honest voice of country music with American Aquarium performing live.
Cheyenne Frontier Days 2025
Daily — Cheyenne, WY — Ticket prices vary — Experience the largest outdoor rodeo featuring thrilling competitions, live music, and tasty Western cuisine.
The Frontmen Concert
6 PM – 12 AM — Outlaw Saloon — Tickets available — Experience the iconic voices of 90's country legends live in concert.
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