Good morning, Cheyenne.

Laramie County Library System has grown its social media reach; since July 2025, fun TikTok videos by library staff have reached nearly 3-million views and drawn Cheyenne locals with creative, community-focused content.

Fort D.A. Russell Days is happening today and will run through Sunday at FE Warren Air Force Base, offering interactive reenactments and educational sessions for families and displays of historic military vehicles that celebrate local heritage.

Cheyenne Frontier Days officials + community partners celebrated Friday the grand opening of Morning Star American Indian Village, located south of the CFD Old West Museum on Carey Avenue.

The new village replaces its former site and features a timber dance arbor, vendor spaces, educational signage and an herb garden.

Cheyenne students earned spots on the UW College of Law spring dean’s honor roll with GPAs of 3.4 or higher, and Michael Boyce, Lindsay Eldred, Tanner Martin, Tyler Schlagel, John Sparks, and Alexis Weekly are recognized for their academic achievements — marking local success.

A list of the closest national parks to Cheyenne has been compiled—ranking them by distance and providing driving times and visitor stats.

Rocky Mountain National Park is the nearest at 78 miles with a 2.1-hour drive, and the guide covers details for 51 parks to help locals plan visits.

Cheyenne water officials terminated discharge privileges after detecting dangerous bacteria linked to a contractor for a Meta data center, which halted recycled water irrigation in parks and fields.

Meta will appeal the violation notice on Monday as local leaders call for stricter oversight.

Drones are banned within a 2 nautical mile radius around Cheyenne Frontier Days from July 17-26 as the FBI and Cheyenne PD work together to identify and confiscate unauthorized flights (operators may face fines up to $75,000).

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.