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Thursday, July 17th, 2025
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Good morning, Cheyenne. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 17th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ John Contos began volunteering for Cheyenne Frontier Days in 1983 when he served as a foot marshal at parade intersections—highlighting his long-term commitment to the event. Wyoming Tribune Eagle
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Two women were arrested on July 3 after Cheyenne police found methamphetamine at the Subway on N. Greeley Hwy— they were taken to the Laramie County Detention Center with bonds set at $7,500 and will face a preliminary hearing on July 18 at 9:45 a.m. KING FM
- ➤ A Cheyenne man, Joshua David Wallace, was arrested on felony property destruction and misdemeanor criminal trespass charges after reportedly defacing a fiberglass sculpture of the Last Supper at St. Mary's Catholic Church on June 23—he had previously been warned for burning part of Jesus' face on the same piece. Cap City News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A federal court on Tuesday blocked the Bureau of Land Management from rounding up thousands of wild horses — the judge stated the agency did not show how the plan would support ecological balance. The decision leaves the roundup on hold until the agency revises its plan. Wyoming Tribune Eagle
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Equality State Policy Center defends its challenge to a new voter registration law that requires proof of 30-day Wyoming residency and U.S. citizenship—pushing back on Gray’s request to dismiss the lawsuit. Wyoming Tribune Eagle
- ➤ At a Monday night meeting, the council declined a plan to secure a permanent spot for the Cheyenne Gunslingers — a volunteer group known for its Western shows downtown. They also approved a $987,050 bid for railcar restoration work as part of a $3.5 million project to update the historic rail display, which will be finished by June 2026. Cap City News
- ➤ Cheyenne City Council approved ordinances on Monday to expand Bison Business Park by adding 199.67 acres and rezoning 720 acres for business uses. The council also advanced two county pocket annexations with an annexation resolution scheduled for July 28 (final zoning changes are expected by Oct. 13) and introduced a zoning change for 419.06 acres owned by Microsoft Corp. Cap City News
SPORTS NEWS
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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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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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Laramie County Fair 2025
4:30 PM – 1:00 AM — 3801 Archer Pkwy, Cheyenne, WY — Free entry — Experience the fun at this year's Laramie County Fair with vibrant activities, live animals, and family entertainment.
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Bass Oasis
5:45 PM — The Louise Event Venue — Ticket cost varies — Experience electrifying soundscapes and heavy-hitting bass at Cheyenne's newest music event.
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Shoes Cruise 2 Booze with Skechers!
7-8 p.m. — Blue Raven Brewery — Check out new Skechers running shoes and enjoy beverages post-run, with a chance to win a pair!
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Bruise-A-Palooza Roller Derby
6 PM - 9 PM — City of Cheyenne Ice and Events Center — Entry fee required — Experience thrilling roller derby matches with teams from across the region.
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The Cheyenne Farmers Market
Come join Community Action of Laramie County, Inc, and your favorite local and regional vendors, farmers and artisans for 10 weeks of fresh fruit, vegetables, unique home bakers, kettle corn, kimchi, honey and more, each Saturday from 7am to 1pm near the Chris LeDoux statue at Frontier Park August 9 to October 11.
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MicroMania Wrestling
6:00-7:30 p.m. — Outlaw Saloon — Ticketed event — Experience a high-powered, explosive wrestling show with a comedic twist.
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Downtown Charity Putt Putt Golf Tournament
9:30 a.m. — Paris West Restaurant and Bar — $15 entry fee — Golf through creatively designed holes spread across downtown for a good cause.
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