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Cheyenne attorney Mackenzie Williams recognized for pro bono legal services
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Wyoming State Bar awarded Cheyenne attorney and Deputy Wyoming Attorney General Mackenzie Williams the 2026 Pro Bono Award for Legal Services for his longtime commitment to expanding access to justice for those who need it. He received the award in person at…
Laramie County clerk announces start of early voting beginning Oct. 6
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Laramie County clerk announced that early voting for the November general election will begin on Tuesday, Oct. 6. A release from the Office of the Laramie County Clerk says that early voting ends on Monday, Nov. 2. County Clerk Debra Lee said that the atrium…
$5K bond issued to suspect in violent July camper chase on I-80
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The suspect in an early July high-speed chase on Interstate 80, which ended with the fleeing man driving his truck and camper over road spikes before running and hiding in foliage inside Curt Gowdy State Park, was recently issued a $5,000 cash bond in Laramie…
UW research values Wyoming’s elk, mule deer and pronghorn at a stunning $6B
by Mike Koshmrl, WyoFile One way to comprehend the value of Wyoming’s elk, deer and pronghorn is to relate it to the state’s permanent mineral trust fund. The corpus of that account, which sits at over $13 billion, is fed by severance taxes on oil, gas and mineral extraction and…
Suspected drug dealer charged with distribution, stabbing client with sword
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — A Cheyenne man will enter the Laramie County District Court on multiple drug charges after a Cheyenne Police Department investigation reportedly discovered him selling methamphetamine and fentanyl. He will also face an aggravated assault charge after using a…
Cheyenne Finance Committee OK’s final 2026 budget reappropriations, $800K in new purchases
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The City of Cheyenne will reappropriate nearly $5 million in funds from its 2026 budget to clean up its accounts and pay for unexpected costs. A resolution supporting the reappropriation made it past the Cheyenne Finance Committee and just needs a positive City…
Finance Committee backs 4-year 1% sales tax continuation; final decision up to November voters
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — A four-year continuation of the City of Cheyenne’s optional 1% sales tax is a step closer to appearing on the November ballot after the city’s finance committee supported putting it there today. If the City Council approves the resolution next week, Cheyenne…
Obituaries: Dowdy; Larimore; Bradberry; Campbell; Cornelison; Howsare; Masters
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Pokes in the Pros: Week 2
CASPER, Wyo. — The University of Wyoming has produced several NFL players currently making an impact. Here’s how they did in the most recent week’s slate of games. Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills The Bills’ star quarterback continued his hot start to the 2026–27 NFL season in style on…
Cheyenne Audubon says proposed business park addition threatens important bird area
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Cheyenne City Council’s Public Services Committee advanced a handful of ordinances to annex and zone Laramie County land for industrial projects Sept. 21. Included in the committee’s agenda was an ordinance to rezone a parcel of agricultural land already in…
Colorado man arrested after false stabbing report near College Drive
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — A 63-year-old Colorado man is facing multiple charges after Laramie County deputies and Cheyenne police responded to a false report of a stabbing Friday morning. Deputies and officers rushed to the area of College Drive and South Greeley Highway around 9 a.m.…
Cheyenne Finance Committee reviews proposed 1% sales tax renewal today
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The City of Cheyenne’s Finance Committee meets today to discuss a series of proposed purchases and to consider renewing a list of contracts and leases, all of which will advance to the Cheyenne City Council for final approval if supported today. The highlight of…