Good Day
Cheyenne
Tuesday, September 16th, 2025
Good morning, Cheyenne. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 16th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Cheyenne YMCA has served our town for nearly 70 years and will close on Sept. 26 because it lacks 800 members and needs $8 million in repairs — a change that worries many local users — as financial issues persist. Cowboy State Daily
- ➤ The Cheyenne YMCA Branch changed membership hours today and announced it will suspend operations indefinitely starting September 26. Wyoming Tribune Eagle
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A late-night fire on Ridge Road displaced three families and caused $199,654 in damage as Cheyenne Fire Rescue crews responded at 10:27 p.m. Thursday, safely evacuating everyone, controlling the heavy flames within 10 minutes, and continuing to investigate the cause — officials confirmed no injuries occurred. Cap City News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Laramie County drivers saw their average gas price rise 4 cents to $2.91 today even though the national average dropped 3.6 cents to $3.12 per gallon & GasBuddy data shows this shift moved Laramie County from Wyoming’s second-cheapest fueling option to third. Cap City News
- ➤ GasBuddy's survey shows Wyoming's average gas price dropped 2.3 cents per gallon to $3.07/g today. Prices are 18.3 cents lower than a year ago but 4.2 cents higher than last month — a small fluctuation in fuel costs. KGAB
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Jeff and Kim French established the Cowboy State Scholarship to support Wyoming students studying STEM, agriculture, and trades. The scholarship gives $1,000 per year — split between fall and spring—to two eligible students who must have a 2.5 GPA, enroll in six credits, and meet financial need criteria. KING FM
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Wyoming Business Council Board of Directors approved a rule change that now requires local communities to add a 25% funding match for economic development projects—Sheridan will see this new requirement applied. Wyoming Tribune Eagle
- ➤ Laramie County commissioners met on Jan 7 at the Historic Courthouse at 3:30 p.m. and reviewed over $1 million in grant applications—these included a request for over $250,000 for a rapid DNA system for the Coroner’s Office, nearly $320,000 for animal containment panels at the Archer Complex, and a $37,000 purchase for tactical throwbots, along with several land use proposals and nonprofit funding amendments. Cap City News
- ➤ Lynn Friess, widow of Foster Friess, pledged $1 million to Turning Point USA on Sunday in memory of leader Charlie Kirk, who was fatally shot in Utah — she said Erika Kirk’s heartfelt address inspired her donation to expand the organization. Cowboy State Daily
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Focus is saying no to good ideas.
~ Sam Altman
About Good Day Cheyenne
Welcome to the Good Day Cheyenne, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Cheyenne, Wyoming community. If you like the Good Day Cheyenne, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Cheyenne.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Cheyenne and across Wyoming. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Good Day Cheyenne
A free Cheyenne community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://gooddaycheyenne.com/sitemap