The Environmental Health Division of the Cheyenne-Laramie County Health Department has been working behind the scenes to keep visitors and residents safe.
Wyoming News Now observed the truck was damaged on the driver’s side, near the rear tire. The crash landed the police car facing oncoming traffic on Lincolnway, while the truck rolled and landed on the side of Ridge Road upside down.
“The camp cook would try to think of ways to be creative with very minimal supplies to try to keep the cowboys happy. If you didn’t have a good cook, you wouldn’t have good cowboys because the good cowboys would go wherever the outfits were that had a good cook,” said Mims.
The driver was arrested for possession of a controlled substance, possession of the stolen vehicle, driving while under the influence, fleeing to elude, reckless driving, speed, and other traffic-related offenses. The passenger was also arrested for interference with a peace officer, a warrant for failing to pay child support and possession of a controlled substance.
“Well, our parades are, to me, always wonderful. They are full of history and lots of character. Things that you don’t normally see in a typical parade but definitely western and definitely historic,” said Hubbard.
Each week Blue Federal Credit Union and Wyoming News Now are teaming up to salute our community helpers with our Do Gooder award. This week’s recipient is Brenda Metcalfe.
“The Challenge Rodeo is one of the best events Cheyenne Frontier Days has to offer. We partner with Laramie County School District and we take students from our schools with special needs and put them in a real, live rodeo performance. We want to let them be part of the Daddy of ‘Em All as well,” said Will Luna, long-time volunteer and coordinator for Cheyenne Frontier Days.
On Wednesday, July 28 the Cheyenne Police Department assisted Cheyenne Fire Rescue in responding to a series of dumpster fires in the Downtown area, one of which also ignited the garage of a near-by residential complex.
Tuesday, July 27 at approximately 9:30 a.m. Cheyenne Police Officers responded to an incident involving the passenger of a vehicle at Frontier Park near Gate V12.
On July 25, 2021, a fatal crash occurred around milepost 24 on Wyoming 211 northwest of Cheyenne, Wyoming. At 5:26 p.m., Wyoming Highway Patrol troopers were notified of a one-vehicle rollover.
Representing the United States Navy for Cheyenne frontier days, Vice-Admiral Sean Buck was out today, at the Depot Plaza, for the pancake breakfast this morning.
Cheyenne Frontier Days is underway, and while many of the Wyoming Department of Transportation’s construction projects in Cheyenne are put on pause during the “Daddy of ‘em All,” there are some lingering traffic impacts that may cause delays for motorists attending this week’s festivities.
Dozens gathered on Monday morning to celebrate the groundbreaking ceremony for phase one of the Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum’s “Capital Campaign.”
“It’s part of our being - it’s the fabric of this community and we are proud of that. It brings a lot of people to our community, shows it off. It also gives those of us that live here a chance to be a part of something bigger than ourselves. That kind of volunteer ethic; it permeates the whole community and makes us all better.”
On Friday morning the CFD Old West Museum, the Greater Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce, the community and dozens of former Miss Frontier’s gathered to honor the Miss Frontier history and tradition.
On Thursday, July 22 at approximately 9:30 a.m. Cheyenne Police Officers were dispatched to a report of suspicious activity in the area of West 17th Street and Bent Avenue.
“Be prepared, do your homework ahead of time to go over all of those propositions and all the different projects,” said Teresa Moore, Director of Community Recreation and Events.
Each week Blue Federal Credit Union and Wyoming News Now are teaming up to salute our community helpers with our Do Gooder award. This week’s recipient is Dan Hedrick.
Emily Reisdorfer has been running Indigo Buffalo Turquoise virtually for the last three years. On Saturday, July 17, it became an in-person shop and the newest addition to downtown Cheyenne.
Earlier this year, the Cheyenne East High School Speech and Debate team won the state championship for the fourth year in a row. The team then went on to compete in the national tournament, which had more than 7,000 competitors from around the United States.
Work will only be performed on one side of the street at a time, primarily in the parking lane. During Cheyenne Frontier Days, work will continue but will not include any street closures.
FR crews arrived on scene to find a detached shed to be on fire and spreading to vegetation in the alley. Crews were able to quickly get the fire under control and confine it to the shed. The detached shed was unoccupied along with the adjacent home.
The Cheyenne Botanic Gardens is Wyoming’s only public garden. It exists in one of the most challenging garden climates in the lower 48 states (high winds, regular hail, high altitude, little winter snow cover, and unpredictable first and last frosts).
“Price value matters. How they are spending their hard-earned money and what they are getting for it matters. Being local to the community matters. So you know, it fits the right profile for what we are today and what we will be on a go-forward basis but, no question, the competitive piece is a big driver of it,” said Chief Technology Officer Cash Hagen.
“There is a million and one things going on and that’s just our department, but there is also other community events going, obviously. It’s going to be a summer-filled with music so there is always something to enjoy.”
Raut said the reasoning for the luncheon is to celebrate Durbar’s loyal customers, and to invite members of the community to try something new for themselves.
Each week Blue Federal Credit Union and Wyoming News Now are teaming up to salute our community helpers with our Do-Gooder award. This week’s recipient is Louise Walden.
