Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 2nd of October.
Good morning, Cheyenne.
Earlier this summer, a skunk broke into a Juvenile Crisis Center in Cheyenne, bypassed security, and engaged in a brief standoff with staff before being safely escorted outside+ no injuries or air quality issues were reported by the Laramie County Sheriff's Office.
Cheyenne Police Department will host a Trunk-or-Treat at the Public Safety Center at 415 W.
18th St. on Oct. 29 from 5 to 7 p.m., inviting families to meet specialty units and enjoy food+music from trucks while collecting candy safely.
Cheyenne All-City Children's Chorus launches its 51st season with its first concert, Deep in the Roots, tomorrow at 4 p.m. at the Laramie County School District 1 Administration Building Auditorium — the performance will be streamed live on Facebook.
Wyoming’s labor market improved in the second quarter when fewer people were unemployed and more jobs were added.
Gains in private education and health services boosted growth + taxable sales rose 9.6% to $6.4 billion, though mining lost 2.5% of its workforce, state analysts said.
Laramie County Community College in Cheyenne reported growth in enrollment & graduation success since its COVID year when it had 4,970 students.
The college now serves 6,342 students and awarded record credentials to 858 graduates to meet local workforce needs.
Chad Whitworth, a Cheyenne Central High alumnus who served as coach and athletic director, is honored as a distinguished alumnus for his decades of dedication to education and athletics — his leadership earned two state titles for the girls basketball team.
He works with the Wyoming High School Activities Association.
East High School senior Everett Schon has been named LCSD1 student of the week and will be recognized on Oct.
5 at his school. The award highlights his academic excellence, strong work ethic (balancing challenging courses with work and soccer) and leadership.
A candidate forum for Laramie County School District 1 was held Thursday night in Cheyenne, where incumbents and challengers discussed education, funding & classroom policies.
The event allowed candidates to share their ideas and experiences to strengthen local schools.
Cheyenne will enjoy clear skies and rising temperatures from 68 today to a high of 82 on Monday, plus light winds and low humidity that lower fire risks.
The National Weather Service forecasts sunny conditions through next week.
Cheyenne Board of Public Utilities shifted water main replacement work east on East 19th Street starting Thursday; the westbound lane from Rayor Avenue to the Converse Avenue roundabout closed while pavement resurfacing from Rayor Avenue to Albany Avenue continues for about six weeks with parking restrictions from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
On Monday, Oct. 1 — Kevin McKinney appeared on SportsZone discussing the Cowboys' 27 to 10 Homecoming win and the upcoming road game against North Dakota State in the 'Battle of the Basins.'
The Cowgirl soccer team will risk its six-game winning streak tonight at UC-Davis; junior midfielder Reese Gould shared details on SportsZone last Wednesday.
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