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Friday, August 15th, 2025
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Good morning, Cheyenne. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 15th of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Four Cheyenne residents face felony forgery and conspiracy charges for allegedly using a Terry Bison Ranch credit card to purchase over $3,400 in goods from March 29 to April 13—two appeared in court on Aug. 7 while the other two have hearings scheduled for Aug. 11 and Aug. 21. KING FM
- ➤ Cheyenne woman Wendy Kay Lackey, 52, was arrested on Aug. 12 and charged with four counts of felony drug delivery in connection with Bradley Barter's fatal overdose that occurred on Aug. 10, 2024 on Ranch House Way—police said witness statements, text messages and surveillance footage linked her to the deadly drugs. Cap City News
- ➤ Cheyenne police arrested repeat offender Ronald Jermone McNeill Jr when surveillance showed him leaving Walmart with nearly $600 in merchandise including a Shark vacuum and Skullcandy speaker on July 31—he now faces burglary charges with up to 10 years in prison. Cap City News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Cowboy Energy spent three years developing a $155 million agriculture-friendly solar farm in Goshen County that is ready to produce 163 megawatts of power but remains stalled due to a transmission deal with Tri-State that only starts in 2034—forcing the company to seek alternative buyers including Cheyenne data centers and local co-ops. The project is expected to boost local property tax revenue and create around 250 construction jobs. Cowboy State Daily
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Judge Froelicher has kept state funds frozen for private school education after he denied Superintendent Degenfelder’s request to allow the law to take effect while his injunction is appealed to the Wyoming Supreme Court. Nearly 4,000 families applied for the voucher program, and plans remain on hold until the case is resolved — the law will not take effect until then. Cap City News
- ➤ With fall hunting season coming, hunters born after Jan. 1 must carry proof of hunter education and the Wyoming Game and Fish Department offers final in-person and hybrid classes—space is limited—and registration is required. Traditional courses last 12 to 15 hours while the hybrid option combines an online course with a 4-hour in-person session. Cap City News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A legislative committee on Tuesday narrowly rejected a constitutional amendment that would require Senate approval for Wyoming Supreme Court nominations, with House members voting 6-3 to advance the bill and Senate members voting 3-2 against it — lawmakers said the bill may be reintroduced in the next session. Cap City News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Kevin McKinney talked about Wyoming Cowboy football on his weekly SportsZone show—he noted that the team will open the season at Akron two weeks from today. KFBC
- ➤ Cowboy tight end John Michael Gyllenborg discussed the team on SportsZone on Tuesday, and the Wyoming Cowboy football team held a public scrimmage yesterday at War Memorial Stadium at 7:30 p.m.—open to all fans. The scrimmage showcased the team's focus on preparation for upcoming games. KFBC
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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