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Perry pleads guilty to manslaughter; sentencing scheduled for October
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...
Laramie County Circuit Court initial appearances (7/18/24)
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Provided below are the defendants and charges from appearances in Laramie County Circuit Court. All persons cited are presumed innocent until convicted or pleading guilty. Official charges are subject to change by the Laramie County District Attorney’s Office. Initial Appearances. Bryan Edward Dunn, 56 –...
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.
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."
Family ties continue: Dr. Kent Kleppinger retires after 40 years in pediatrics
As his retirement date drew near, pediatrician Dr. Kent Kleppinger received a rather frantic phone call from a father in Cheyenne. “I had a really good family that kind of grew up in this practice,” Kleppinger recalled. “They moved to Cheyenne and the dad calls and says, ‘Is Klemp going to be there ’til five?’ I was going to finish up, leave early, but I said I’d stay. I thought maybe his kid was sick or something.”
Cheyenne Frontier Days offers something for everyone
Welcome to Wyoming’s capital city and the 128th anniversary celebration of Cheyenne Frontier Days, the “Daddy of ’em All.”. If this is your first time with us, we’re glad you came. We believe you’ll find us to be a friendly bunch, eager to help you get to where you want to be, offer sightseeing suggestions or recommend a good place to kick back, relax and grab a good meal. And, heaven forbid something goes wrong, like a flat tire, we’ll help with that, too.
Mayor's Minute: Lots of great community improvement projects underway
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.
Taylour Latham claims first breakaway quarterfinal
CHEYENNE – Taylour Latham estimates that she hadn’t entered a rodeo as a breakaway roper in nearly 18 months. The Cheyenne cowgirl cited a lack of time and lack of money as reasons for her hiatus. She found enough money and the time to enter Cheyenne Frontier Days this week.
LEGION BASEBAL: Sixers score late to top EnFuego
CHEYENNE – A pair of late runs in the fifth and sixth innings helped propel Cheyenne Post 6 to a 2-1 win over EnFuego at the All-American World Championship on Friday. The Sixers let up the first run of the game in the first inning, but slammed the door shut on the defensive end for the rest of the game. The Sixers outhit EnFuego 5-3 in the contest.
PBR's Wyatt Rogers looking to build off back-to-back World Finals appearances
CHEYENNE — Ever since he was a kid, Hulbert, Oklahoma, resident Wyatt Rogers knew the rodeo life would be the path to success in his future. Both of his parents competed in timed events while he was growing up. When he was a baby, Rogers’ parents said he would...
Mid-rodeo grounds improvements led to records in barrel racing
Barrel racing at Cheyenne Frontier Days has long been an adventure in contestants’ eyes. The composition of the ground itself created difficult footing for horses, while the third barrel being out in the middle of the arena created depth perception issues for them. Both helped make the competition a bit of a crapshoot.
Dandies rebuilding ranks to promote, serve Frontier Days
Halley Redman had a list of things she wanted to implement when she was hired as director of the Cheyenne Frontier Days Dandies. The mounted equestrian drill team had a prominent role promoting CFD when she was a member of the group as a teenager, and Redman wants to help the group regain its footing. However, her appointment as director came relatively close to the 127th anniversary edition of CFD, and Redman focused on getting it across the finish line before implementing change.
Brody Cress is Cheyenne's cowboy
From its breathtaking scenery to its cold and windy winters, Wyoming is known for many things by those on the outside of the Cowboy State. But what those people may not know is the love, admiration and support the state's residents give to those who come from within. Professional saddle...
Shelby Boijolis-Meged, Haven Meged balance marriage and rodeo aspirations
CHEYENNE — Ask Shelby Boijolis-Meged and Haven Meged who is the better roper in their marriage and you’ll get a diplomatic answer. “He is,” Shelby said. “She is,” Haven said. As predictable as those answers are, the tone of their voices during their elaborations conveys a genuine respect and admiration for their spouse’s rodeo talents. ...
Pete Laybourn seeks election for fourth and final term on city council
CHEYENNE — Cheyenne City Council member Pete Laybourn is seeking reelection to his seat representing Ward 1. If elected, this will be his fourth and final term, he said. Election 2024 Logo “I think that experience does matter, and I hope that the citizens of Ward 1 will approve of what I’ve done, and I’m going to do more of it,” he said. “But I am definitely not a ‘yes’ vote until I’ve studied ...
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...
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