Good morning, Cheyenne.

Wyoming Pathways will host a free Pedestrian & Cyclist Safety Workshop at the Cheyenne Public Safety Center Community Room on Friday, Aug.

8 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.—local experts and community partners will gather to share safety tips and gather feedback to improve walking and biking conditions.

A Cheyenne man was arrested on July 25 for felony forgery after he allegedly forged his ex-girlfriend’s signature on a mobile home title — the investigation showed she was in Hot Springs and did not sign while the notary, who works with him, confirmed she was absent.

A 40-year-old Cheyenne man serving a 45-day sentence was arrested on July 28 at his East 5th Street home and now faces eight felony drug charges involving alleged fentanyl distribution—if convicted, he could serve up to 160 years in prison—after an Aug.

5 court appearance set a $25K cash bond with his preliminary hearing scheduled for Aug. 15.

Gas prices in Wyoming have dipped to an average of $3.02 a gallon this week — the drop of 1.5 cents comes amid a yearlong decline, with some stations selling gas as low as $2.58.

Cheyenne school officials met Monday to review a plan that would ban student cellphone use during the school day – the discussion focused on mental health, classroom distractions, and safety issues like cyberbullying.

Trustees did not vote on the new policy and will continue gathering ideas from staff to decide whether to use Yondr pouches or secure lockers – the final plan must also respect special needs students’ IEPs.

Laramie County School District 1 changed its student discipline rules for the 2025-26 school year to a flexible tiered system that lets school leaders handle misbehavior based on its severity and intent.

The board also approved updated rules on seclusion, restraint and corporal punishment (open for a 45-day public review), a parking lot replacement project at Alta Vista Elementary set to start in mid to late September, and honored its Community Relations Office with a national Award of Merit.

The Wyoming Department of Health recently advised that a harmful blue-green algae bloom has been detected on the West Causeway of Granite Springs Reservoir, located about 30 miles west of Cheyenne at Curt Gowdy State Park – BOPU is working with park officials to alert recreational users and urges residents to avoid water contact with the bloom.

The Helmsley Charitable Trust granted nearly $2.4 million to the Wyoming Association of Sheriffs and Chiefs to launch Virtual Crisis Care, a program that gives officers tablets to connect with behavioral health experts for de-escalating mental health crises in remote areas — reducing unnecessary trips to hospitals and jails.

On Friday, defensive tackle Lucas Samsula appeared on SportsZone to discuss his comeback to Cowboy football after missing last season from a torn achilles—he returns at a key time as summer workouts saw teammates Dante Drake and Caleb Robinson suffer season-ending achilles injuries that have weakened the defensive line. Samsula is ready for the upcoming season with renewed confidence.

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.

Cheyenne Home Show

12-4 p.m. — City of Cheyenne Ice and Events Center — Free admission — Explore home improvement projects and connect with local vendors for great savings.