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Cheyenne
Saturday, August 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Cheyenne. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 23rd of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ After being lost for a week during a family camping trip in the Wind River Mountains, a seven-year-old Siberian husky named Beo was reunited with his family in Cheyenne Friday. He was found near Papoose Lake by two caring hikers and taken for a veterinarian check-up (at noon) to ensure he is well. Cowboy State Daily
- ➤ Cheyenne will celebrate the end of summer this Labor Day weekend with events—such as a patio party at the Downtown Depot Museum Giftshop with live music from Josh Gonzales, a rodeo with a chuckwagon dinner, a Randy Travis concert with James Dupre, a vibrant Farmers Market, and Emo Karaoke Night at The Lincoln Thursday—that offer residents a festive way to welcome the new month. 106.3 Cowboy Country
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Following an Aug. 14 traffic stop on Interstate 25 in Laramie County, two Wyoming men—Ethan John Zimmerman and Wayne Edgar Rosson—faced felony drug charges after a K-9 alert led officers to find fentanyl pills and controlled substances in their truck. Cap City News
- ➤ Cheyenne police arrested 74-year-old James Eric Calkins on Aug. 15 after he reportedly defrauded a local credit union by cashing several fraudulent checks in July—he now faces forgery charges and a $3,000 bond. Cap City News
- ➤ Matthew Brandon Spoon, a 33-year-old Cheyenne man, was arrested at 8:30 a.m. on Aug. 15 at the Maverik on N. College Dr for DUI and expired registration — he was also charged with felony theft for allegedly stealing a firearm. He appeared in court on Aug. 20 with a $3,000 bond set and will have a preliminary hearing on Aug. 27 at 2:15 p.m. 106.3 Cowboy Country
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Mayor Collins outlined plans for a public-private project that may build up to 184 affordable housing units in Cheyenne—he also noted a free concert series starting in September, new business expansion, and workforce training for data centers while reminding drivers to watch for school children. He met with local agencies to check on available state resources and ensure these projects strengthen community development. City of Cheyenne
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Breakaway roper Jordan Hollabaugh—first champion at Cheyenne Frontier Days when breakaway roping was added in 2019—appeared on SportsZone on Wednesday to discuss her rodeo career and the season. KFBC
- ➤ The Wyoming Cowgirl volleyball team is in Cheyenne today at Laramie County Community College for a free youth clinic and an exhibition game against Denver at 3 p.m.—the youth clinic is full and head coach Kaylee Prigge discussed the plans on SportsZone. 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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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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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.
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Great Bison Shuffle
7:30 a.m. — Terry Bison Ranch Resort — Registration fees apply — Experience a scenic race on buffalo trails with options for all ages and abilities.
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Wyoming Rodeo Association Finals
Under the lights — September 19-20 — Laramie County Fairgrounds Rodeo Arena — Ticket prices vary — Experience the thrill of rodeo action with 56 years of tradition on display.
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