Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 29th of June.
Good morning, Cheyenne.
Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce presented its annual 'Rooted in Wyoming' awards — recognizing local businesses, organizations, and leaders who embody grit, honesty and doing what’s right — as a tribute to values that drive success in our community.
In fall 1887, a circus agent came to Cheyenne to capture Bud—an alleged wild man reported to be 7 to 12 feet tall and faster than any horse—but cowboys led by Charles Walters could not catch him.
The effort ended without success and local tales of Bud grew into a lasting mystery.
Cheyenne has a sister city in Italy called Voghera—famous for its historic balcony where Napoleon once stood and for a gun that shot Mussolini.
Voghera offers modern attractions like Cowboyland—preserving a Western spirit alongside time-honored traditions.
Daryl Lutz of the Game and Fish Department in the Lander Region was awarded the Phillip W.
Schneider Lifetime Achievement Award by the Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies at its summer meeting in Provo, Utah — honoring his 35 years in wildlife conservation.
On Friday, Secretary of State Chuck Gray asked a federal judge to dismiss the lawsuit filed by the Equality State Policy Center over Wyoming’s new proof-of-citizenship voting law—he argued the suit failed to show any concrete harm and that the law is a commonsense measure for election integrity that will take effect after Tuesday.
F.E. Warren Air Force Base in Cheyenne is moving forward with a $140.9 billion Sentinel missile upgrade — a program that will replace aging Minuteman III missiles while modernizing the nation’s nuclear arsenal.
The project will grow its team from 22 to about 200 workers and is expected to boost the local economy by drawing up to 5,000 construction workers, with a new schedule set for 2027.
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.
Breakthrough Basketball Essential Skills Camp
Jul 29-31 — BEAST - City of Cheyenne — $97 for observing coaches — Enhance your basketball skills with high-intensity drills focusing on scoring, ball handling, and decision-making.
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