Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 5th of August.
Good morning, Cheyenne.
Since July 19, Wyoming has seen three motorcycle riders killed and two injured in crashes as increased traffic from the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally raises safety concerns—officials say additional patrols will target unsafe riding on busy roads.
The Laramie County Sheriff's Office is asking for help to find missing juvenile Miguel Wright — he was last seen walking east from the 1100 block of Carpenter Place at 6 p.m. on Sunday, Aug.
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A 43-year-old Cheyenne man was found not guilty after a five-day trial in which jurors cleared him of manslaughter for the Dec 12 fatal stabbing of his estranged wife’s boyfriend amid a heated home dispute over a plumbing project and drug use (he claimed he acted in self-defense) (all manslaughter charges were rejected).
Cheyenne drivers have seen their gas prices drop even as the national average reached $3.11 per gallon; AAA reported Wyoming’s state price at $3.09.
Local retailers in Laramie County sold fuel as low as $2.73 today—marking a contrast with other areas where lower prices persisted for 18 weeks.
Today, the Laramie County School District 1 Board of Trustees will hold a 5 p.m. work session at the Storey Gym Boardroom and on Zoom to discuss revised cellphone rules—students and staff may face device confiscation and disciplinary actions—and they will reconvene at 6 p.m. to review new behavior matrices, a fee proposal for the Alta Vista Elementary parking lot, and a potential public review of updated seclusion and restraint policies.
After the hailstorm on Aug 1, Cheyenne property owners are urged to hire only city-licensed contractors and verify that proper building permits are obtained for any work needed; the city's system proves that contractors follow local building codes.
Crews with WYDOT and S&L Industrial will apply epoxy striping in intermittent locations across Laramie, Albany, and Carbon counties this week if weather permits.
The work will occur overnight from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.—motorists are advised to slow down and obey posted traffic controls.
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!
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.
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.
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.
MicroMania Wrestling
6:00-7:30 p.m. — Outlaw Saloon — Ticketed event — Experience a high-powered, explosive wrestling show with a comedic twist.
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.
Soarin' Blue Pickleball and Cornhole Tournament
4 PM – 7 PM — The Picklr Cheyenne — Registration fees apply — Enjoy thrilling matches and great food at this community-friendly sports tournament.
Randy Travis Concert
7-9 PM — Cheyenne Civic Center — Cost info unavailable — Experience the smooth baritone sounds of a renowned country artist in a local venue.
Grappling Industries Tournament in Cheyenne
9 a.m.–11 p.m. — BEAST - City of Cheyenne — Admission details unavailable — Experience an all-day grappling competition featuring local and regional talent.
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