Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 15th of July.
Good morning, Cheyenne.
Temporary fencing was installed around three historic railcars near 15th Street in downtown Cheyenne in preparation for permanent improvements planned in 2027.
The railcars anchor the 15th Street Experience project, which will bring enhanced lighting, landscaping, and safer streets + parking to the area.
Laramie County Library is hosting a luchador-themed celebration tomorrow outside the library that includes a professional wrestler, kids craft mask decorating, an obstacle course, storytime, matches, food trucks and face painting (all part of WyoGives Day's fundraising effort).
Austin Lopeman returns for his eighth year as the official Cheyenne Frontier Days rodeo DJ and will energize Frontier Park’s crowd today with hits from Metallica, AC/DC + classic sing-alongs while ensuring sound checks meet local weather needs.
Marlin Rotach, a local artist, has built his career capturing the vibrant spirit of the American West with unique, autobiographical watercolors (including his commemorative piece for Miss Frontier 2026).
He celebrates personal history and cherished local traditions in his art.
F-16 flyovers will open Cheyenne Frontier Days rodeos at Frontier Park Saturday and July 23.
The Redeyes of the 120th Fighter Squadron, led by Cheyenne native Capt. Reed Roller Barrett (flying a Block 30 F-16C Fighting Falcon), will perform at both events.
Cheyenne Frontier Days will debut long-awaited changes at Frontier Park with a new Morning Star Indian Village and upgraded Chute 9 seating; new ticket scanning and parking measures aim to ease entry.
Local residents have special entry times while visitors can choose Park-n-Ride or a free downtown shuttle.
Gov. Mark Gordon unveiled his CHANGE Playbook at the National Forum on Education Policy in Washington, D.C. on July 10.
The playbook — built on Wyoming pilots like RIDE and WIP — urges local districts to craft tailored education solutions.
Residents in Cheyenne are reminded to review the Ready, Set, Go Action Plan (a wildfire safety guide) as hot, dry winds raise the risk, with officials advising clearing vegetation around homes and staying alert to fire updates.
Cheyenne’s Board of Public Utilities will not hold the planned press conference on Meta data center contamination of the wastewater system; instead, they are drafting a Q&A+ expected to be released today or Thursday.
Caleb T. Conroy Foundation Golf Tournament
6:30 p.m. — South Fork Mobile Home Subdivision — Fundraiser — Enjoy a fun day of golf, prizes, and community support.
Frontier Market
12-6 p.m. — Frontier Mall — Free entry — Saddle up for a weekend filled with local vendors, handmade goods, and family-friendly fun.
90's Country Music Party Featuring Double Wide
Event Start — The Lincoln — Ticket prices to be announced — Dance the night away to classic 90's country hits with Double Wide.
Cheyenne Frontier Days
6 p.m. — Accomplice Beer Company — Varies — Experience the largest outdoor rodeo and western celebration in the world with rodeo events, carnival rides, and more.
2026 New SPED Teacher Bootcamp
9 a.m. - 4 p.m. — Little America Hotel & Resort — $250 scholarship available — Engage in practical learning designed for new special education teachers to enhance their skills.
Laramie County Fair 2026
Jul 29 – Aug 8 — Laramie County Fair — Pricing varies — Celebrate summer with community fun and engaging activities at Cheyenne's prestigious fair.
Fridays on the Plaza: Lit
Summer evenings — Cheyenne Depot Museum — Free entry — Experience Wyoming's largest outdoor music festival with live entertainment every Friday.
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