Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 16th of July.
Good morning, Cheyenne.
BLM Wyoming will offer trained wild horses for adoption on July 23 at Cheyenne Frontier Days as part of the Day of the American West.
The event includes demonstrations at 10 a.m., a training session at 3:30 p.m., and a live auction at 4:30 p.m. for qualified adopters (18+).
The Laramie County Library System has launched a new book bike donated by the Roberts family, which will debut at Cheyenne Frontier Days on Saturday, July 18.
The bike will offer mobile library services including story times and pop-up events around the community.
Cheyenne Frontier Days celebrates the Year of the American Indian today at Frontier Park, featuring a curated playlist that highlights Native American country artists.
The program showcases songs by K.T. Tunstall, Buddy Red Bow, Arigon Starr, and Buffy Sainte-Marie — offering a musical tribute to cultural heritage.
A reporter and a colleague recalled how on July 16, 1979 a tornado swept over north Cheyenne and they took photos using old cameras before leaving the area for safety.
The photo was later featured by national news services and remains a key moment in local journalism.
The Cheyenne Gunslingers continue their long-standing tradition of staging free Old West gunfight reenactments downtown as part of summer Frontier Days events.
The group, which trains volunteers on firearm safety, performs a new script (The Bounty Hunter) that gives women expanded roles.
At Carey Junior High School in Cheyenne, students earning high GPAs were named to the second semester Honor Roll for the 2025-26 school year.
The awards recognize 4.0 academic excellence and those scoring 3.5–3.99 in seventh and eighth grades.
Cheyenne native Samuel Jones earned his Master of Music in Performance from Valdosta State University this spring.
He was one of over 1,100 graduates who celebrated finishing their studies at the university.
Due to warm temperatures reducing oxygen in local streams, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department urges trout anglers to fish in the morning and quickly handle fish.
The Snake River and its tributaries in the Jackson region have reached temperatures near 68 degrees.
Meta appealed a notice of violation over its data center project after Cheyenne’s Board of Public Utilities linked the facility to a sewer contamination incident.
The company argues the board did not share full testing records and seeks a contested hearing to correctly identify the permit holder.
Steve Friess, Wyoming’s at-large U.S. House candidate, held a meet and greet Monday at Dalbey Memorial Park with free ice cream and a raffle, and he will host a Freedom Tour event in Cheyenne on Friday, July 17 at Little America Hotel (11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.).
Healthy Wyoming held its Cost of Care Summer Roadshow at Laramie County Community College on Tuesday to educate locals about high healthcare costs and encourage sharing personal stories with lawmakers — part of its multi-city tour aiming to improve statewide access.
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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