News across Laramie County
Cheyenne All-City Children’s Chorus to launch new season this weekend
CHEYENNE, Wyo. –– The venerable Cheyenne All-City Children’s Chorus is kicking off its next half-century with its first concert of the new season this coming weekend. The first concert for its new season is titled “Deep in the Roots” and will take place on Saturday, Oct. 3 at 4…
In win for Cheyenne Audubon, city rejects Business Park zoning for parcel near bird habitat
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — An ordinance to rezone a 74-acre parcel in far-east Cheyenne to Business Park, controversial to a dedicated group of bird enthusiasts who said any commercial or industrial development in the area would harm important habitat nearby, failed its second Cheyenne…
Big Where You Need Us. Local Where You Want Us.
When it comes to health insurance, Wyoming families want more than just a health plan. They want confidence their coverage will support them when they need it, access to quality care, and support from people who understand the communities they live in. That’s why, for decades,…
Cheyenne Central tennis teams recreate iconic ’95 photo after doubling up on state championship
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — A high school girls team and a high school boys team doubling up on a state championship is no small feat. There are a lot of things that have to go right, Cheyenne Central Tennis Coach Garrett Seamans said, but the Indians have figured it out. After big state…
A flood of Chinese soda ash has Wyoming’s industry swimming in troubled waters
by Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile After decades of quietly chugging along as the state’s largest global export commodity, reaping an annual $1.3 billion, Wyoming’s trona mining and soda ash industry is navigating troubled waters. In addition to diminishing demand — primarily for…
Tigers Travel to Face Cheyenne Central
CHEYENNE — The Rock Springs Tigers will remain on the road Friday when they travel to face Cheyenne Central, searching for their first win of the season. Kickoff is scheduled for 6 p.m., with TRN Media’s pregame coverage beginning at 5 p.m. Fans can listen to the game on 97.9 FM…
Wyoming elections chief applauds Supreme Court’s ruling on controversial voter data system
by Maggie Mullen, WyoFile The U.S. Supreme Court temporarily revived a controversial federal database that Wyoming and other states have uploaded their voter lists to, clearing the way for the Trump administration to use the information to verify voters’ citizenship ahead of…
Cheyenne Happenings (10/2, 10/3): Oktoberfest, Home Show, more
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The weekend is almost upon us, which means you made it through another week. You should be proud of yourself, and you should treat yourself to the myriad of activities happening throughout Cheyenne this weekend. From two different Oktoberfests to “Shrek the…
Former Central coach, athletic director Chad Whitworth honored as distinguished alumnus
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — In Laramie County School District 1 schools, educators leave their mark on students in the classrooms, during athletic events and in administrative offices. Chad Whitworth, a former Central High student himself, did it in all three places and is now being honored…
East High’s Everett Schon is LCSD1 student of the week for Oct. 5
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — East High School senior Everett Schon, due to his academic excellence and hard work, has earned the honor of being the Laramie County School District 1 student of the week for Oct. 5. The district said it selected Schon because of his strong work ethic, maturity…
LCSO has standoff with skunk after creature breaks into county building
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Juvenile Crisis Center is Laramie County’s place for kids who can’t safely live in their lives and require special services. The place sounded inviting enough for one critter earlier this summer, which Laramie County Sheriffs said broke into the building one…
(OPINION) Behind this summer’s busy hotels: how Cheyenne tourism actually gets funded
Cap City News publishes letters, cartoons and opinions as a public service. The content does not necessarily reflect the opinions of Cap City News or its employees. Letters to the editor can be submitted by emailing editor@oilcity.news. Dear Cheyenne, It’s early October. How did…