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‘Paint the Tank’ effort continues as project team looks to paint tower backside
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — After hundreds of thousands of dollars, 100 gallons of special catalyzed epoxy paint and countless hours of labor, Cheyenne’s Storey Boulevard water tanks are lit up with images of Wyoming’s heritage. That’s only true for those looking at the towers from the south, however. With $50,000 more, the people behind the project want to change that.
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Musician, storyteller brings ‘Evening of Note’ to two Wyoming prisons
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Inmates and staff at two Wyoming prisons attended a donor-funded program of acoustic music, storytelling and visual art last month. Presenter Christian Thomas Lee brought his “Evening of Note” program to the Wyoming Women’s Center in Lusk on Sept. 28 and the Wyoming Medium Correctional Institution in Torrington on Sept. 29, the Wyoming Department of Corrections said Tuesday. The department hosted the events with Volunteers of America Northern Rockies, and private donors paid for them.
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PRCA, Orchard Hills face final city approval test: committee vote due today
City officials in Cheyenne are weighing two major land-use changes that could reshape development on the city’s southern edge. A Public Services Committee meeting at noon today will determine whether annexation and zoning ordinances for two large parcels move to the full City Council for final votes next week—decisions with immediate consequences for local land use, traffic and long-term economic plans.
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ToDo Calendar 10-22-26
Cheyenne and Laramie County Paranormal Tea Time Oct. 22, 4:30-6 p.m. Join writer and podcaster Victoria Jaye for an engaging conversation about all things paranormal while making homemade tea bags. Burns Branch Library, 112 Main St., Burns. 307-547-2249 Tom Papa: Grateful Bread Tour Oct. 22, 7 p.m. $53+. With more than 20 years as a stand-up comedian, Tom Papa is one of the top comedic voices in the country finding success in film, TV, radio and podcasts, as well as on the live stage. He is a regular guest on “The Joe Rogan Experience” podcast and has a special out on Netflix now. The Lincoln Cheyenne, 1615 Central Ave. Thelincolncheyenne.com/concert-calendar Behind the Curtain: Lunch & Learn Oct. 23, noon-1 p.m. In this session, the cast and crew of Cheyenne Little Theatre Players’ production of “Misery” will shed light on the intricate design and collaboration that bring the production to life. Attendees may enter a raffle to win two tickets to the performance. Laramie County Library, 2200 Pioneer Ave. 307-634-3561 The Rocky Horror Picture Show Oct. 23 and 24, with both 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. showings. The Cheyenne Little Theatre Players’ Rocky Horror Picture Show Shadow Cast is back! Get
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Laramie City Council adopts downtown plan
The Laramie City Council recently adopted a long-range downtown development plan, establishing a guide for improvements, investment and redevelopments during the next 10 to 15 years. The council officially approved the resolution Oct. 6 after hearing support for the plan and concerns about parking, representation and possible funding methods. The Downtown Development Plan cuiminated from a yearlong joint effort involving the city, Downtown Development Authority (DDA) and Laramie Main Street Alliance. Melissa Ruth, a Logan Simpson project manager and consultant, said it was organized around five core pillars: economic vitality; public space and infrastructure; character areas and design; marketing, communication and events; and mobility and connectivity. “This whole process has been a joint effort between the city of Laramie, the Downtown Development Authority and the Laramie Main Street Alliance to update this plan of development as a guide for the future of downtown Laramie,” she said. Ruth added that public outreach included workshops, interviews, pop-up events and an online questionnaire. The questionnaire received about 247 complete responses, along with about 187 additional responses from people who answered some questions but didn’t complete the demographics section of the survey. The plan addresses several possible projects, including a public restroom, activated alleyways,
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Economic opportunities of Cheyenne’s new PRCA home ‘transformational’ for state, tourism experts say
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association’s move from Colorado Springs, Colorado, to Cheyenne could generate more than $250 million in economic impact in 10 years, Wyoming tourism experts predict. The Wyoming Hospitality and Travel Coalition met in Sheridan Oct. 22 for its annual fall summit. There,...
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Outlaw Saloon demolition officially started
Cheyenne, Wyo. - One building's story is taken down brick by brick. Demolition has officially started on Outlaw Saloon. In the morning of Monday, October 19th, steel screeched as it was pulled from the Outlaw Saloon. The business gave its last call in December of 2025. This after our news...
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Economic opportunities of Cheyenne’s new PRCA home ‘transformational’ for state, tourism experts say
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association’s move from Colorado Springs to Cheyenne could generate more than $250 million in economic impact in 10 years, Wyoming tourism experts predict. The Wyoming Hospitality and Travel Coalition met in Sheridan on Oct. 22 for its annual fall summit. There,...
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Wyoming Downs eyes location change from Cheyenne Plaza to Cadillac Ranch Bar building
Cheyenne, Wyo. - Wyoming Downs and 307 Horse Racing is heavily looking at moving its location inside the Cheyenne Plaza to another building currently serving as a popular after-hours spot just a half mile away. Kyle Ridgeway, President of Wyoming Downs and 307 Horse Racing tells WNN, "the plaza is...
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Laramie County promises to review Cheyenne cell tower setback dispute
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Laramie County Board of Commissioners voted Tuesday to look into the appeal of a local woman fighting against a cell tower construction project near her home, agreeing to review her assertion that the project is violating county setback rules. In June 2025, the commission approved...
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The Cheyenne Depot Museum receives grant to update exhibits
Cheyenne, Wyo. - The Cheyenne Depot Museum is receiving a grant that will update the Big Boy 4014 and Union Pacific Office Areas within the museum. The Cheyenne Depot Museum applied and won the Union Pacific Community Ties Grant, receiving $8,000 to update exhibits. One Exhibit upgrade regards concentrating the...
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Trail, wetland expansion at Kiwanis Community Park nearing completion
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Construction work at Kiwanis Community Park to establish wetlands for wildlife and walking paths for human visitors is nearing completion, according to the City of Cheyenne. A little under a mile of gravel paths is already open, but visitors are asked to avoid seeded areas to allow new native plants to establish themselves.
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(LETTER) Prop 1 decides who gets a raise
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,. If Proposition 1 passes, everyone who goes to work to put...
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Cheyenne’s 2026 Christmas ornament features Storey Blvd water tank murals
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — For the past eight years, the Cheyenne Historic Preservation Board has commissioned board member Gary Sims to create a unique Christmas ornament for residents to purchase. This year, the ornament celebrates Cheyenne’s newest public artworks: the murals on the Storey Boulevard water tanks. The ornament,...
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Finance Committee sends stormwater reserve transfer plan to council without recommendation
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Before it could receive a comprehensive reading by the Cheyenne City Council, the city’s Finance Committee opposed a resolution that would transfer excess General Fund reserve money to a stormwater runoff management account after every fiscal year. Confused about its purpose, councilors on the committee unanimously agreed not to support the idea.
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Investment policy and budget updates on Cheyenne Finance Committee agenda today
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Cheyenne Finance Committee will look to update the city’s investment policy today, permitting the city to invest public funds, exclusively from core funds like general reserves, in equities on a conservative basis. Other committee action includes amending the city’s general fund balance policy and reappropriating a portion of its budget.