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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.
The Road to Cheyenne: southwest races and Wyoming’s lone congressional seat
The Road to Cheyenne is our special series previewing the primary elections. This week, we’re previewing state legislative races in the southwest corner of the state and we’ll take a deeper look at the Republicans challenging Wyoming lone house seat occupied by Harriet Hageman. Kamila Kudelska: I have...
Press play in the prairie: Twangin’ tunes to get you in the CFD mood
CHEYENNE — Commuting from another city or state? Looking for some music to play while you’re putting on your boots and hat? Look no further than the Wyoming Tribune Eagle’s official Cheyenne Frontier Days playlist. These lil’ ditties are sure to get you into that western mindset pre-CFD. “Rodeo” by Garth Brooks There is no better way to start off this playlist than with “Rodeo” by Garth ...
9Things to do at Cheyenne Frontier Days
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The 128th annual Cheyenne Frontier Days (CFD) — a huge, 10-day western celebration — opens Friday. The "Daddy of 'em All" has been held since 1897 so that Cheyenne can celebrate its Old West roots. More than 140,000 people will visit the Wyoming capital...
Severe Storms Possible In SE Wyoming Thursday, Friday
The Cheyenne Office of the National Weather Service says strong storms are possible in southeast Wyoming on Thursday and Friday, with strong winds and large hail being the primary hazards. The agency posted the following on its website: Storms are expected through late this week with a few severe thunderstorms...
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...
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.
Fugitive warrant issued for county inmate's return to Wyoming
A Wyoming fugitive who tried to enter Canada at the Eureka crossing earlier this year is fighting extradition to his home state.According to court documents, Todd I. Faass, 58, of Cheyenne, was trying to enter Canada on April 30. U.S. Border Patrol officers checked and found Faass had a warrant for his arrest following an alleged probation violation on an aggravated assault case.He’s been in the Lincoln County Detention Center since. Faass first said he’d waive extradition, but at a June 3 court hearing, Faass changed his mond. Deputy County Attorney Lauren O’Neill said Wyoming has issued a governor’s warrant for Faass to be returned to answer the allegations of the alleged probation violation.In the court document dealing with the possible extradition, authorities also said Faass was a registered sex offender in California.
Laramie Police, Albany County Sheriff To Help With Cheyenne Frontier Days
The Laramie Police Department, Albany County Sheriff's Office, and possibly the University of Wyoming Police Department will be helping with law enforcement during Cheyenne Frontier Days 2024. Extra officers from Torrington and Pine Bluffs will also be helping out, with those agencies expected to contribute perhaps two or three officers...
K-9 unit assists in uncovering drugs, tools in stolen vehicle
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — On July 16 at 2:19 p.m., Cheyenne police arrested Delanie Wallowingbull, 27, at 115 S. Greeley Highway for possession of drugs and burglary tools. The arrest occurred after Detective Marino located a stolen white 2008 Nissan Versa at a Sinclair gas station. When Officer Veniegas arrived,...
Sheridan VA hosting women veterans event
CASPER — The Cheyenne and Sheridan Veterans Affairs Health Care systems, along with the Vet Center, will host an event for women veterans, “Protecting our Women Warriors: Sisters in Service,” Aug. 3 in Casper. The free event will include experiential learning in a variety of fields and...
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.
Bridger Steege's hard work, mental toughness led to major championship win: "That's the kind of guy he is"
CHEYENNE — When he was young, Bridger Steege’s father gave him a choice of two passions he could pursue. Steege had attended his first shooting competition when he was 8 years old, but over the years, he had also developed a love for riding bulls. In the end,...
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.
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.
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.”
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...
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.
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