Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 5th of August.
Good morning, Cheyenne.
AARP Wyoming welcomed Ann Clement as its new state director on Aug.
3. She brings 25 years of nonprofit experience to lead advocacy and communications for nearly 70,000 members in the community.
National Night Out celebrated law enforcement at F.E.
Warren Air Force Base on the first Tuesday of August, featuring free hot dogs, burgers, and ice cream, plus a bounce house, axe throwing, and a military working dog demonstration (showing the dog's bite force) for all ages.
Robert Russin’s iconic bronze and granite Lincoln Monument along I‑80 was added to the National Register of Historic Places in July, recognizing its long-standing role (since 1959) in greeting travelers and honoring America’s ideals.
Laramie County Community College will hold a Board Retreat on Aug.
12 at Cheyenne Country Club (8:15 a.m. to 5 p.m.) in place of its regular meeting, and no public comment or Facilities and Finance committee meeting is planned.
The U.S. Forest Service announced a wildfire broke out today in the Big Piney Ranger District of Bridger-Teton National Forest north of Bare Pass — east of Bare Creek.
Firefighters from Teton Interagency Fire and Sublette County are using air attack, helicopters, and smokejumpers to control the blaze.
A heat dome has pushed utilities in Wyoming to keep backup coal plants on standby today as coal now fuels about 47% of state power — down from over 90% in past decades — while natural gas and renewables rise following plant conversions.
On Monday, Megan Degenfelder’s campaign announced her endorsement by Wyoming Right to Life in Cheyenne - the backing affirms her pro-life stance alongside other conservative leaders.
Laramie County commissioners approved a zoning change that lets the Edwards convert a plot in Aspen Valley to house 328 RVs for skilled workers.
The project will soon include a community center and park along Avenue B-2 to meet the growing need for workforce housing.
Local chefs showcase two tomato recipes—a Southern cracker salad and an Italian Pomodori con il riso—that use vine-ripened tomatoes from farmers markets to highlight summer flavors.
Home cooks in Cheyenne can enjoy fresh produce to bring a taste of seasonal charm to their tables.
Bull fighters like Dusty Tuckness kept riders safe at Cheyenne Frontier Days on July 26 by distracting dangerous bulls (ensuring quick safety) after falls.
The rodeo, known for its high stakes and family legacy, helped athletes boost their rankings.
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