Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 28th of July.
Good morning, Cheyenne.
Chief Master Sergeant David R.
Wolfe, the Air Force’s highest enlisted member, attended Cheyenne Frontier Days today—he flipped pancakes and recalled how his 34-year career began at FE Warren Air Force Base. He appreciated Cheyenne’s warm support for our servicemembers.
Cheyenne Frontier Days concluded its 130th anniversary with over 283,000 visitors enjoying rodeo competitions, concerts and the debut of the Morning Star American Indian Village at Frontier Park Arena.
Event organizers improved water adjustments for extreme heat and welcomed a flyover by the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds as a highlight.
Laramie County’s average gas price dropped to $3.90 per gallon on Monday after a 3‑cent decrease from last week while state prices climbed to $4.14; Cheyenne drivers could pay as low as $3.69 at Sam’s Club on Dell Range Blvd.
GasBuddy’s survey shows Wyoming gas prices rose by 9.1 cents per gallon to an average of $4.09 on Monday from 494 stations; prices are now 18.1 cents higher than a month ago and $1.06 above last year.
After a record heat weekend, a plume of monsoon moisture is cooling Cheyenne today with showers and thunderstorms expected through Wednesday.
Residents should prepare for heavy rain, gusty winds, and a chance of localized flash flooding until drier air returns on Thursday.
The Cheyenne Downtown Development Authority will join the Community Recreation and Events Department to focus on key downtown projects — DDA Executive Director Sophia Maes will become deputy director as the merger awaits approval after an early August board meeting.
Cheyenne City Council advanced an ordinance Tuesday night to annex a 34-acre lot (owned by King Ranch Company) into North Range Business Park to support planned data center development; the measure will return to committee next week for another reading.
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.
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Summer evenings — Cheyenne Depot Museum — Free entry — Experience Wyoming's largest outdoor music festival with live entertainment every Friday.
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