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Retired Laramie County sheriff inducted into hall of fame
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Wyoming Association of Sheriffs and Chiefs of Police inducted four distinguished law enforcement professionals into its Hall of Fame on Wednesday, May 15. The induction ceremony took place at the state Capitol building, drawing state officials, law enforcement members and their families. The Hall of...
Laramie County Circuit Court initial appearances (5/16/24)
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Provided below are the defendants and charges from appearances in Laramie County Circuit Court. All persons cited are presumed innocent until convicted or pleading guilty. Official charges are subject to change by the Laramie County District Attorney’s Office. Initial Appearances. Vanessa Marie Trujillo, 36 –...
Warm weather, high winds set to hit Cheyenne
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Cheyenne residents can expect warm and dry weather through Saturday. According to the National Weather Service in Cheyenne, temperatures on Friday could reach the low to mid-80s along and east of Interstate 25. Windy conditions are also anticipated on Friday as a strong disturbance moves across...
Police department proposing increase of $1.1M for officer salaries, $393K for administration costs to city’s FY25 budget
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The cost for police wages, pensions and administration services is expected to increase during the next fiscal year. This is according to Cheyenne Police Chief Mark Francisco, who went over the department’s budget proposal during a city budget session Thursday. Since May 8, leaders with the City of Cheyenne have been meeting to discuss the city’s proposed $147.6 million budget for fiscal year 2025, which begins July 1. Several city departments, including Community Recreation & Events, the Mayor’s Office, the Cheyenne Police Department and Cheyenne Fire Rescue, have been expressing their budget requests throughout the past week.
Cheyenne man arrested after assaulting deputy during arrest
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Around 5 p.m. May 13, a deputy with the Laramie County Sheriff’s Office served Michael English, 48, with an order of protection on Seymour Avenue. Shortly after, the deputy attempted to arrest English on an arrest warrant for the strangulation of a household member. English responded by placing a stranglehold on the deputy, leading to a struggle according to booking sheets.
Historic Atlas Theater, NOVUS Auto Glass latest recipients of downtown development grants for property improvements
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Two Cheyenne buildings received funding from the city’s Downtown Development Authority on Thursday to help cover repairing exteriors, addressing wear and providing new signage. The DDA approved two applications to its Capital Improvement Program at its regular monthly meeting, which takes place the third Thursday...
(OPINION) Cheyenne Regional Airport continues to build for our bright future
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. Cheyenne Regional Airport is continuously looking at ways to enhance and modernize to...
Thank you, Cheyenne, for supporting our local law enforcement officers
It is a privilege to write about a group of men and women who prove each and every day their willingness to risk their very lives to protect the residents of our city, even those of us they don’t personally know. What a blessing for us to know Cheyenne has 113 sworn officers who have taken an oath to protect all of us and from all walks of life. They protect our kids in their schools, our businesses and our families in our homes. ...
Rooted in Cheyenne to conduct citywide tree planting event May 18
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Rooted in Cheyenne will be conducting its 15th neighborhood tree planting event on Saturday, May 18. Local green industry professionals, Rooted in Cheyenne board members, City Forestry staff and volunteers will be planting around 150 trees along Cheyenne’s streets, which is Rooted’s largest planting to date.
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