Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 22nd of August.
Good morning, Cheyenne.
The 10th Championship of Champions Indian Relay brings 100 top teams from 15 tribal nations to Frontier Park Arena in Cheyenne Sept.
25—27. The event, rooted in Native American tradition, will show local fans intense relay racing as riders leap between horses.
Cheyenne's Economic Analysis Division released the 12th Wyoming and County Profiles today, offering key statistics for all 23 counties (covering net migration, minority populations, education and land ownership) to aid strategic planning for communities, businesses and governments.
Cheyenne students David Cuthbert + Rick Pickinpaugh have been named to Belhaven University’s summer 2026 president’s list for earning a 4.0 GPA while taking at least 12 semester hours.
This honor recognizes their strong academic performance.
Cheyenne single moms are offered free CNA training through Climb Wyoming with info meetings on Tuesday, Aug.
25 from noon–1 p.m. or 5:30–6:30 p.m. at Climb’s downtown office (123 E. 17th St.) to test, certify and secure job placement in healthcare settings.
Wyoming has launched the nation’s first state-backed oil and gas bonding pool funded with $45 million from industry fees+ it will help independent operators meet federal bonding requirements while keeping capital for drilling.
Regulators chose a Houston-based firm to manage the program that future-proofs the sector.
The Cheyenne Board of Public Utilities announced Friday that the eastbound lane on 19th Street between Logan and Garrett will close for about three weeks beginning Monday, Aug.
24 during work hours while crews replace an aging water main (Aztec Construction is overseeing the work).
Wyoming lawmakers and health officials are evaluating BearCare, a state-run catastrophic insurance plan designed to cover emergency expenses amid rising ACA premiums; the task force will review a draft bill in October + decide if the plan can ease healthcare costs.
Hunters in Cheyenne are using new Type 8 elk tags to hunt cow elk early in August on private land (relying on careful stalking tactics to secure meat for personal use and donation), which eases pressure for upcoming bull hunts.
Left tackle Rex Johnsen discussed Cowboys training camp on SportsZone Thursday evening as the team prepares to open the season at Colorado State two weeks from tomorrow (Saturday).
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