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An environment to succeed: County commissioner candidates share views on public library, access to objectionable books
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — With just over a month until the Wyoming primary election, candidates are revving up their campaign messaging and community engagement. Just this week, local candidates met with dozens of public library staff members to discuss their views on overseeing library operations and intellectual freedom. Tuesday morning,...
Animal Control reminds pet owners of the dangers of hot cars
CHEYENNE – Pets and hot cars don’t mix, and the Cheyenne and Laramie County Animal Control Division is reminding residents and visitors that not only can leaving pets in hot parked vehicles be dangerous for the animal, owners can be cited for doing so. Animal Control conducts frequent wellness checks for animals left in hot vehicles every summer, especially during Cheyenne Frontier Days. Pet owners often leave their pets in hot vehicles in the parking lots of shopping centers, grocery stores, restaurants and gyms. “Every summer during Cheyenne Frontier Days, a pet is seized from a hot vehicle outside the venue on the neighborhood blocks nearby,” said Officer Nguyen with Animal Control. “Please, plan ahead! Find a pet sitter or have them boarded at an animal boarding facility.” To contact Animal Control, call 307-637-6206.
Silent Witness 7-13-24
The Laramie County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information on a burglary that occurred around mile marker 24 on Interstate 25. Between June 18 and 19, a construction trailer was broken into. A Top Con Sonar system was among the items taken. If you have information about this or any other crime, call Crime Stoppers-Silent Witness at 307-638-TIPS or go online to silentwitnesslaramiecounty.com. You will remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000.
Sonar System Stolen From Construction Trailer North of Cheyenne
The Laramie County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public's help in tracking down whoever burglarized a construction trailer north of Cheyenne. Public Information Officer Brandon Warner says the burglary occurred sometime between June 18 and 19, 2024 around mile marker 24 on Interstate 25. Topcon Sonar System Among...
University of Wyoming spring 2024 semester graduates, Laramie County
LARAMIE – The University of Wyoming accorded degrees upon the following students from Laramie County at the completion of the 2024 spring semester. The following degrees may be included on this list: BA (Bachelor of Arts); BFA (Bachelor of Fine Arts); BGS (Bachelor of General Studies); BM (Bachelor of Music); BS (Bachelor of Science); BSAR (Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering); BSB (Bachelor of Science in Business); BSCE (Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering); BSCP (Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering); BSEE (Bachelor of Science...
Man Drove With Female Hanging From Window, Laramie County Deputy Says
A 44-year-old Greeley, Colorado man is facing a felony charge after allegedly driving through Cheyenne with a female hanging from his window. According to a booking sheet, it all started around 12:20 a.m. on July 8, 2024, after a deputy with the Laramie County Sheriff's Office was dispatched to a report of a female screaming to call the cops.
Cheyenne police arrest Patrick Pacheco, fugitive on most wanted list
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Patrick Benjamin Pacheco, 50, was arrested by the Cheyenne Police Department on July 9. Pacheco, who was on the Laramie County Sheriff’s Office Most Wanted List, faced a felony probation violation warrant. At around 4:15 p.m., Officer Painter responded to a tip at Habitat for...
Torrington man arrested after threatening with machete, toy firearm
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Laramie County Sheriff’s Office arrested 38-year-old Johnn Thomas Woyak on July 9 for assault with a deadly weapon. Officers responded to an altercation on the 700 block of West Prosser Road, according to police booking sheets. During the incident, Woyak allegedly produced a machete...
UPDATE: Missing At-Risk Teen Found, Laramie County Sheriff’s Office Says
The Laramie County Sheriff's Office is asking the public to be on the lookout for a missing at-risk teen. According to a department Facebook post, 13-year-old Andy Stevens left his home at 7:13 p.m. on July 9, 2024. The Sheriff's Office says he was wearing black sweatpants, a black shirt,...
Laramie County commissioner candidates talk book policy
CHEYENNE — Last month, the Laramie County Republican Party hosted the candidates for county commissioners, where they discussed hot topics in the community, including book policy. Tuesday morning, the Laramie County Library invited the same candidates to meet again for a more in-depth discussion on how they would approach library funding, book policy and the library board. Four of the seven ...
Wyoming Divided Over Tech Giants’ New Projects: Jobs vs. Concerns
Just a little over a month ago Bill Gates attended a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Terra Power Nuclear Plant being constructed in Kemmerer, Wyoming. On top of that, Facebook’s parent company Meta just announced the construction of a new Data center in Laramie County. These tech giants promise to bring new jobs and improve Wyoming’s economy, but not everyone agrees. Now, that tech giants like Mark Zuckerberg and Bill Gates plan on bringing more data centers and nuclear power plants to the Cowboy State....
Wyoming Digest
CHEYENNE — A year ago, a piece of land in southern Laramie County off U.S. Highway 85 sat barren and looked like most undeveloped land in the area. Now, it is home to more than 315,500 solar panel modules that generate 150 megawatts of energy that will power a portion of the Meta data center set to open in 2027.
Laramie County health and food inspections (7/1/24–7/7/24)
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Cheyenne-Laramie County Health Department inspects restaurants, bars, convenience stores, delis, grocery stores, bed and breakfasts and more. Every facility has an unannounced inspection at least twice a year. According to the department, there are two types of violations: “red critical violations” and “black violations.” Critical...
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