Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 7th of October.
Good morning, Cheyenne.
On Tuesday at the 15th annual Women of Influence celebration at Little America Hotel and Resort in Cheyenne, 20 women were honored for their leadership and service across the state—first lady Jennie Gordon stressed that celebrating achievements helps open doors for others.
On Tuesday morning, Wyoming first lady Jennie Gordon dedicated one of four new food pantries built by Fortis Construction at Meals on Wheels Cheyenne—designed to increase food access—with the other pantries set for Needs Inc., Wyoming Coalition for the Homeless and Cheyenne Regional Medical Center.
First lady Jennie Gordon’s Wyoming Hunger Initiative and the John P.
Ellbogen Foundation awarded $117,998 in flexible grants in September to 36 anti-hunger organizations in Wyoming (covering operating costs like salaries, rent, and utilities).
On Sept. 26-27, LCCC's new Speech and Debate Team earned multiple placements at the Fran Tanner Invitational in Twin Falls, Idaho.
Coach Ashley Schulz praised the team's performance and said they will continue competing at tournaments throughout the academic year.
Cyber Cheyenne 2026 is a cybersecurity summit set for Oct.
16 at Laramie County Community College (1400 E. College Drive) from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. It will offer interactive sessions for IT professionals, business owners and students to learn practical digital defense skills.
Cheyenne’s Sanitation Division announced a revised trash, recycling and yard waste pick-up schedule for Columbus Day week (Oct.
12–16) as services shift one day later. The Solid Waste Transfer Station, Happy Jack Landfill, Household Hazardous Waste and Compost Facility will have adjusted closures.
Cheyenne City Council plans to appropriate $250,000 from General Fund reserves to replace the worn golf cart path at Airport Golf Course due to safety concerns as the current 6-foot path is too narrow for modern carts.
The project will go to council approval next week.
Cheyenne Regional Medical Center will host its annual diabetes conference on Saturday, Nov.
7 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Laramie County Community College. Registration opens at 8 a.m. and includes A1C testing, a cooking demo, and family activities + $25 admission with free entry for under 18.
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