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Cheyenne Frontier Days 2024 Gets Underway On Friday
Cheyenne Frontier Days 2024 gets underway today (July 19), although the first round of rodeo action won't start until tomorrow. But the carnival midway will open at 10:30 a.m. at Frontier Park, and the first night show of CFD 2024, featuring the Turnpike Troubadours and the Red Clay Strays will be tonight at 7.
Relax, recharge and reconnect: Step right up to the Laramie County Fair
CHEYENNE — The team that works hard to put on the Laramie County Fair year after year wants nothing but for folks to unwind and embrace the community after Cheyenne Frontier Days ends. For events, they try to switch it up, but since this has been a tradition that’s been going on for 116 years, they always try to have some staples. Some of these include their ranch rodeo, pig wrestling and ...
The Mayor’s Minute from Mayor Patrick Collins
I remember the Flood of 1985 very clearly. It was a horrible day for our city with the loss of so many lives and the destruction of property. Hail and over 6 inches of rain caused our creeks to flood, resulting in 12 fatalities and over $61 million in property damage. In our first goal setting session in 2021, City Council made it a goal to create a stormwater mitigation program to prepare our city for when it happens again. Wes Bay, our stormwater engineer, gave Council an update on the progress the Engineering Department has made to create a stormwater division to maintain our system and fund the improvements needed to protect our community. I appreciate the work our staff has done and the leadership provided by City Council.
The Outlaw Saloon excited for another year of Cheyenne Frontier Days after parties
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (Wyoming News Now) - The final touches are being added to The Outlaw Saloon’s back lot for Cheyenne Frontier Days starting July 19. Owner Curtis Crowton, who took over as owner in 2020 says he is excited to continue a long standing tradition. “It’s unique, you know...
Horse Creek Fire transitions to local type 4 incident commander
BONDURANT – Wyoming Type 3, Team 2 were scheduled to transfer command of the Horse Creek Fire to a local Type 4 Incident Commander on Friday. The fire continues to burn in a remote, mountainous area in steep, rugged terrain, though minimal fire activity has occurred. Safety is the No. 1 priority through the transition of command on the Horse Creek Fire. Fire managers and personnel continue to assess the area and carry out suppression efforts. ...
‘Special to all of us’: Volunteers sworn in as Cheyenne’s newest CASA advocates
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Being a community volunteer feels almost like an obligation to Brian Harkavy. As a former lawyer, he has extra time on his hands. He worked with children and families when studying at Harvard Law School in the 1990s, so when he decided to volunteer with CASA of Laramie County, the organization’s mission and purpose were familiar to him.
Too old to work? Some Americans on the job late in life bristle at calls for Biden to step aside
NEW YORK (AP) — A swath of Americans watching President Biden is seeing something beyond debate-stage stumbles and prime-time miscues: Themselves. Debate about the 81-year-old Democrat’s fitness for another term is especially resonating with other older Americans who, like him, want to stay on the job. “People were...
Suspect in Curt Gowdy State Park death guilty of involuntary manslaughter
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Russell Perry pleaded guilty to an amended charge of involuntary manslaughter on July 18 in District Court. The charge carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison and/or a $10,000 fine. The state will argue for an eight- to 12-year incarceration in accordance with a...
Rodeo royalty's CFD survival guide, declassified
CHEYENNE — Braving sweltering heat and spontaneous downpours, attendees of the “Daddy of ‘em All” truly must be prepared for the outdoors aspect of the world’s largest outdoor rodeo and western celebration. For first-time rodeo-goers, the do’s and don’ts of Cheyenne Frontier Days can be confusing. You may be questioning what to wear, what to bring and even where to park. Once you get past the culture shock, however, CFD transforms into an immersive western experience. ...
Councilmember Scott Roybal elected new president of Cheyenne Downtown Development Authority; Wendy Volk chosen as vice chair
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — New leadership is stepping in for the Cheyenne Downtown Development Authority. At its regular monthly meeting Thursday, the downtown governing body held new elections for the board’s president and vice chair positions. Scott Roybal, the board’s representative for the Cheyenne City Council, was nominated and unanimously elected president.
Atlas Theatre receives DDA grant to infill purposeless windows
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Historic Atlas Theatre has received a grant to remove windows that “no longer serve a purpose.”. On Thursday, the Cheyenne Downtown Development Authority approved a Capital Improvement Grant for the Friends of the Atlas Board at its regular monthly meeting. The theater board requested a 50% match from the DDA for masonry work on the Atlas Theatre’s south side, according to a DDA staff report. The total cost of repairs is $8,800. The development authority awarded the Atlas board $4,400.
Cheyenne Extreme 18U head coach Adam Galicia announces departure from role
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (Wyoming News Now) - Cheyenne Extreme 18U head coach Adam Galicia is stepping down as skipper after 16 years with the program and 13 coaching the 18U team. The decision wasn’t an easy one for him, but by the end of the season Galicia felt it was time.
Jess E. Ketcham seeks election to county commission
CHEYENNE — Jess E. Ketcham is a sixth-generation Wyomingite from Cheyenne, and is now running for a seat on the Laramie County Board of County Commissioners to serve the community he grew up in. If elected, he said his first move would be to develop a mission statement for the county and craft a strategic plan to use to guide decisions as the county grows and develops. Election 2024 Logo To ...
Broken Turbine Blade Near Cheyenne
Do we have a sagging wind turbine blade near Cheyenne, Wyoming?. Several things could cause a break like this. The Facebook page Wywindhere is a group of concerned citizens in the area that keep an eye on local wind turbines and post the problems that they see. This photo was...
Cheyenne Frontier Days Unveils Plans For New American Indian Village
Cheyenne Frontier Days Officials unveiled plans for the new Morningstar American Indian Village on Friday. The new village is slated to open in 2026 near the CFD Old West Museum. Renee Middleton, Executive Director of the Cheyenne Frontier Days Foundation, told Townsquare Media the goal is to have the new facility open in time for Frontier Days 2026, which will be the Year of the Native American at CFD. Middleton said the new facility is made possible in large part by a grant from the Hughes Foundation. She added that Frontier Days officials will raise additional money for the village's educational component. Middleton said the total final cost of the village is "still up in the air right now. But I can tell you right now it's already over $10 million."
The 'Daddy of Em All' Celebrates the 'Year of the Cowgirl' on Cowboy Channel
The Cowboy Channel, the official network of Pro Rodeo, is gearing up for its 6th year of exclusive live coverage of the 2024 Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo, the world's largest outdoor rodeo and Western celebration. For nine consecutive days, fans can tune in every afternoon to The Cowboy Channel from July 20th to July 28th to experience the best competition in rodeo at the Daddy of ‘em All.
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