Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 17th of October.
Good morning, Cheyenne.
🎭 Culture
This weekend Cheyenne hosts live music and spooky events.
The Black Jacket Symphony will play AC/DC at the Civic Center, ghost tours at the CFD Old West Museum, trolley haunted tours, a costume sale, and a market are scheduled + Kip Moore will perform at The Lincoln on Saturday.
A local guide leads a ghost tour that shows Cheyenne’s grim past at stops such as the renovated Atlas Theater, the Tivoli, and an old courthouse (known for eerie legends).
The tour is available all year for residents and visitors who want to learn about local scandals and unsolved crimes.
The Wyoming Wildlife Photo Contest is open until November 17 and offers photographers a chance to win a $600 grand prize along with awards in four categories for wildlife, scenic, recreation and flora.
Photos must be original, taken in Wyoming without AI use, and up to 10 may be submitted through the Wyoming Game and Fish Department website.
🏛️ Government
The Bureau of Land Management has opened public scoping periods for 227 oil and gas parcels covering 250,930.64 acres in Wyoming and North Dakota that are set for 2026 lease sales—this is the first step in the federal process for developing these resources.
Stakeholders can review maps and instructions on the agency’s ePlanning website to provide their input.
The Wyoming Department of Family Services announced that SNAP benefits for early November are delayed—along with pausing the Low Income Energy Assistance program due to the federal shutdown, affecting over 28,000 residents.
DFS is working with local food banks and advises low-income families to continue completing applications until funding is restored.
🏥 Health
A worker at a radio tower near Hat Six travel center encountered a skunk in the early morning and later shared safe tips to clean its spray from skin and pets.
He advises mixing baking soda with hot water or combining hydrogen peroxide, baking soda, and dish soap—steps designed to neutralize the skunk odor effectively.
🎉 Cheyenne Events
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Trunk or Treat Festival
1-3 p.m. — Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum — Free entry — Enjoy a family-friendly afternoon filled with candy and spooky fun at the annual Trunk or Treat event.
Blue October Concert
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Cheyenne Civic Center — Free entry — Experience emotional rock melodies from the renowned band Blue October.
Tuesday Night Book Club: Remarkably Bright Creatures
6-7:30 p.m. — Laramie County Library — Free entry — Engage in a discussion about the charming novel, Remarkably Bright Creatures, alongside its author.
Pumpkin Patch Tangles Workshop
Create your own unique autumn decor — 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. — Cheyenne Botanic Gardens — Supplies provided — Learn new patterns while tangling wooden pumpkins.
Trick or Treat Smell My Beats
8 PM – 12 AM — The Lincoln — Ticketed event — Experience a night of Halloween-themed music and fun in Cheyenne.
The Great Gatsby - Ballet
7:00 – 8:30 PM — Cheyenne Civic Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the glitz and glamor of the Roaring Twenties in this captivating ballet adaptation of Fitzgerald's classic.
Sixpence None the Richer Concert
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Cheyenne Civic Center — Ticket prices TBD — Enjoy a nostalgic evening with the beloved band known for their timeless hits.
Beatles vs. Stones - A Musical Showdown
7-8:30 p.m. — The Lincoln — $41-57 — Experience an epic musical rivalry as tribute bands Abbey Road and Satisfaction face off in a battle of the bands.
Living Room Conversations: Gratitude
12-2 p.m. — Laramie County Library — Free entry — Engage in a thoughtful discussion on gratitude while enjoying a meal with community members.
Sean McGowan: Solo Guitar Recital
5-7 p.m. — Laramie County Library — Free entry — Enjoy an eclectic solo concert featuring classic songs and original compositions from award-winning guitarist Sean McGowan.
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