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Cheyenne
Saturday, December 20th, 2025
Good morning, Cheyenne. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 20th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Cheyenne Recreation Division and Arena Training Institute are set to offer a free women’s self-defense class on Jan. 10 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at 1212 Ridge Road, open to women (ages 14 and up) with early registration encouraged. City of Cheyenne
- ➤ Cheyenne residents can enjoy a festive weekend of free holiday events including the Christmas Tree Stroll and Holiday Lights until Jan. 4 and Breakfast with Santa at the Archer Complex at 8:30 a.m.; other events offer a market and a holiday sip and shop at a local brewery. Cap City News
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A BNSF train derailed Friday near Cheyenne after strong winds caused container cars to topple; residents reported at least 150 cars were affected & service is under assessment. Cowboy State Daily
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Dec. 18, Wyoming Secretary of State Chuck Gray criticized Gov. Mark Gordon’s office after the Attorney General moved ahead with an appeal reversing a judge’s decision to approve the Pronghorn H2 wind project lease in Converse County — Gray said the appeal skipped a chance for public input. KING FM
- ➤ Gov. Mark Gordon and the Wyoming Energy Authority approved $100M in matching funds to support BWXT’s energy project, announced Friday in Cheyenne. Wyoming Tribune Eagle
- ➤ Cheyenne officials reminded residents which holiday materials can be recycled during the season — they urge everyone to review the official guidelines for sorting approved items. Wyoming Tribune Eagle
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Wyoming’s health department submitted an 84-page application for up to $800M in federal funds to improve rural care — the proposal offers incentives for small hospitals and workforce training grants and awaits funding decisions by Dec. 31. Cap City News
- ➤ Ruffians, a local barber shop, analyzed Google search trends and found Wyoming residents looked most for hair loss help with 587 monthly searches, followed by hair growth and dandruff. The data shows a strong local focus on hair care during winter (reflecting personal and seasonal challenges). KING FM
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Wyoming has named Christian Taylor as the new playcaller for its football team. Taylor spent two seasons with the Buffalo Bills and brings 16 years of college coaching experience + he will help the Cowboys improve their offense. 106.3 Cowboy Country
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A Day of Bluegrass Guitar with Jim Hurst
2-7 p.m. — Laramie County Library — Free entry — Experience an evening of captivating bluegrass music with renowned guitarist Jim Hurst.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.
~ Maya Angelou
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