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Thursday, October 9th, 2025
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Good morning, Cheyenne. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 9th of October.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ An active-duty airman of the 90th Missile Wing was found dead at F.E. Warren Air Force Base on Wednesday morning, and the Air Force Office of Special Investigations is investigating the case—officials withheld his name until next-of-kin could be notified. Cap City News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Residents in Cheyenne have reported strange lights in the sky near F.E. Warren Air Force Base, and experts such as attorney Richard Beckwith and former fighter pilot Maj. Ryan Bodenheimer have shared close-call sightings of UFOs. KGAB
- ➤ Empire was an all-Black town in Wyoming founded in 1908 by farming families near the Nebraska border; it had its own school, post office, and churches but dissolved in the 1920s due to drought, economic hardship, and racial hostility (a legal fight to keep a black teacher marked one bitter challenge). The abandoned settlement now stands as a quiet reminder of a unique chapter in local history. KGAB
- ➤ On Monday, a freshly painted mural on the North City Tower at Storey Boulevard was entered into Tnemec's Tank of the Year competition—local officials say it highlights Cheyenne's growing art scene. Wyoming Tribune Eagle
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GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ At a meeting in Cheyenne on Wednesday, state Treasurer Curt Meier said he is tired of Secretary of State Chuck Gray derailing committee work—Gray has used the meeting to revisit old disagreements with Gov. Mark Gordon as the board considered a rule change on concealed-carry. The board voted to move the proposal to public review while heated debates unfolded. Cowboy State Daily
- ➤ Cheyenne city officials are considering a change to the tree-planting code for new residential properties—developers said current rules favor large shade trees that often do not suit smaller lots. Wyoming Tribune Eagle
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Wyoming will host the San Jose State Spartans in a Saturday football game starting at 5 p.m. at War Memorial Stadium — the Cowboys plan to rely on quarterback Walker Eget and receiver Danny Scudero to test San Jose State’s strong offense. 106.3 Cowboy Country
- ➤ Wyoming coach Jay Sawvel said the team will start running back Sam Scott in Saturday's game against San Jose State—hoping his strength and steady play will boost early offense. The Cowboys plan to adjust their game plan and use Scott’s power to control the clock and change the pace. 106.3 Cowboy Country
- ➤ Wyoming coach Jay Sawvel said it is time to feature senior running back Sam Scott in the backfield when the Cowboys host San Jose State Saturday evening as he brings steady, powerful runs and reliable chunk plays—his 230-pound frame marks him as a key threat against tough defenses. KGAB
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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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Afflerbach Elementary Craft & Vendor Show 2025
9 AM – 3 PM — Afflerbach Elementary School — Free entry — Browse a variety of local artisans and small businesses for your seasonal shopping needs.
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Thankful Thursday Fundraiser
4-9 PM — East LincolnWay Event Hall — Cost varies — Enjoy a night of raffles, auctions, and dinner to support the Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
If you do what is easy, your life will be hard. If you do what is hard, your life will be easy.
~ Les Brown
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