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Cheyenne
Friday, August 29th, 2025
Good morning, Cheyenne. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 29th of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Cheyenne man, Jonathan Roy Phillips, faces felony theft charges after police say he stole over $2,000 from Sam’s Club by making more than 20 fraudulent returns for tires and batteries on Aug. 22—he is held at Laramie County Detention Center. Cap City News
- ➤ Cheyenne police are asking for help finding 15-year-old Diego Gonzales—last seen on Aug. 24 at South High School—who is 5-foot-9, weighs 130 pounds and has brown hair and brown eyes; anyone with information should call dispatch at 307-637-6525. KING FM
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Cheyenne nun Sister Teresa Frawley, 81, has served Native American communities at Wind River for over 40 years and is named a finalist for the national Lumen Christi Award—finalists receive $15,000 and the winner, to be announced this fall, will share a $100,000 prize. Cap City News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, the EPA proposed approving Wyoming’s coal combustion residuals program so that the state can manage coal waste disposal in landfills and surface impoundments—making it the fifth state with an approved program. If finalized, state leaders say the move will boost energy production while ensuring safety and regulatory certainty. KING FM
- ➤ Cheyenne and Laramie County Animal Control will host a Q&A session from 10 a.m. to noon on Sept. 3 in the Laramie County Library’s Willow Room—asking residents to bring questions on local animal rules and cases. Cap City News
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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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Fuel Live Concert
7:00-10:30 p.m. — Cheyenne Civic Center — Ticket info to be confirmed — Rock out with the American rock band Fuel hailing from Pennsylvania.
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