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"Nightmare on 17th Street" brings the scares to Cheyenne once again, Reporter Akili Bonner tours experience
Cheyenne, Wyo. - Now in its 37th year, one building on Cheyenne's 17th Street has continually embraced the "spooky side" of Halloween by taking advantage of a "creepy building." Reporter Akili Bonner went back to the Knights of Pythias as he wanted to experience its Nightmare on 17th Street Haunted...
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Kemmerer wildlife crossing project 56% complete; drivers warned of unfinished southern section
Construction on the wildlife crossing project south of Kemmerer is 56% complete, with two northern crossing structures and approximately 13 miles of adjoining fencing expected to be fully functional for migrating herds this winter, according to Wyoming Game and Fish Department Interim Director Eric Wiltanger. But the Wyoming Department of...
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Rare American Indian Books In University Of Wyoming Collection Likely Worth Millions
What began with backing from America’s richest man at the turn of the past century now constitutes a gem of history at the University of Wyoming’s American Heritage Center. The Center’s Toppan Rare Books Library is one of the few places in the nation one can access the...
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Cheyenne Regional Airport adding four weekly flights to Denver starting January
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Thanks to a new agreement with SkyWest airlines, Cheyenne residents will soon have the chance to catch four additional flights to Denver from the Cheyenne Regional Airport each week. One new flight will leave Cheyenne on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays starting in January 2027. The...
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Cheyenne Farmers Market is wrapping up for the season this weekend
Cheyenne, Wyo. - Every Saturday from August through mid-October, Frontier Park transforms into Cheyenne's seasonal "pop-up shopping mall" with fresh fruits and vegetables, homemade foods, and handcrafted products. For more than 30 years, the Cheyenne Farmers Market has been a community tradition and an important fundraiser for Community Action of...
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Wyoming's Best Donut Shop Is the Only Pink Building Around
You cannot miss the best donut shop in Wyoming, because it is the only building on its block painted hot pink and covered in larger-than-life painted doughnuts. It sits just the other side of the viaduct from downtown Cheyenne; it opens at 4:30 in the morning, and the apple fritters are so large that locals […]
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Look Back at These 12 Lost Wyoming Street Corner Sights and See What You Still Remember
Wyoming’s old downtown photographs tell stories that a surviving street grid cannot tell by itself. Grand hotels disappear, a courthouse is replaced, a storefront acquires a new front, and rail vehicles stop passing through the frame. Sometimes a familiar name remains after the physical scene has changed. These twelve...
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Lummis Family to receive first Raymond C. Kintner Western Heritage Award from Old West Museum
CHEYENNE – The Lummis Family has been announced as the inaugural recipient of the Raymond C. Kinter Western Heritage Award, presented by the Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum. The Western Heritage Award recognizes an individual or organization that demonstrates an exceptional commitment to preserving, promoting and advancing Western heritage in alignment with the museum’s mission. It honors those whose contributions strengthen the appreciation of Western traditions, history and culture while supporting the museum’s continued impact in the community. The Lummis Family has long supported the CFD Old West Museum, with Enid Lummis serving as one of the museum’s founding members. The family also has deep roots in agriculture, local history, education and Cheyenne Frontier Days, reflecting a lasting commitment to preserving and celebrating our Western heritage for generations to come, the museum said in a news release. "We are honored to recognize the Lummis Family for their enduring contributions and dedication to our Western way of life." The Lummis Family will be honored at the museum’s Black Hat Gala on Nov. 6. For ticket information, visit tinyurl.com/black-hat-gala .
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Bally’s gambling facility moving into defunct Old Chicago after getting permits from city
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Bally’s Corporation, a popular nationwide gambling company, is coming to Cheyenne. Besides the company’s Thunder Plains horse racing track and facility making continuous progress and approaching opening races sometime next year, the company will soon open an off-track betting facility in north Cheyenne. The...
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Bringing an immersive experience to Cheyenne: How Art For Art celebrates different perspectives
CHEYENNE — Five art pieces with three perspectives attached. First, represented through a song chosen by the staff, is the hosts’ interpretation, cued as a piece is revealed from beneath a black sheet. Second, the artist’s original intent. After the piece is unveiled, the artist takes The Lincoln’s stage to share the story and emotions that inspired their work before it is auctioned off live. And last, the audience’s take. Did the artist’s retelling prompt them to raise their hands to bid, or did the piece resonate in a way the artist never considered? Renee Jelinek, co-founder of The Lincoln, said Art For Art, the venue’s annual fundraiser and artist showcase, was created from her desire to “reinforce the concept that art is subjective to everyone individually.” Each piece has its own voice, but it can erupt at different frequencies. Of the artwork brought to Jelinek by resident artists, both new and experienced, those chosen for the event’s live auction are the ones that speak to her and her staff the most. “Sometimes there will be a piece that a song comes to mind immediately, but usually it does take quite a bit of working through different concepts to land
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Curt Gowdy State Park seeks next round of feedback on future improvements to trails and facilities
CHEYENNE – Wyoming State Parks is developing a Curt Gowdy State Park Master Plan to guide recreation, management and investment decisions for the next 10 to 15 years. As one of the system’s most visited recreation destinations, the Curt Gowdy State Park Master Plan will respond to new challenges and opportunities. Curt Gowdy is considering adding a shower house, a disc golf course, a strider park and trails; upgrading day-use areas and the amphitheater; and much more. Wyoming State Parks is considering changes across multiple areas throughout the park, as well as land acquisition, operations management to protect visitors and natural resources, and expanded education and interpretation opportunities. Wyoming State Parks invites the public to continue helping shape the future of Curt Gowdy State Park. This effort provides visitors and community members with an opportunity to directly influence how Curt Gowdy State Park evolves. Review the recommendations, speak with project team members and provide feedback through interactive activities at one of these open houses. Each event will be the same: Oct. 26, 5-7 p.m. — Wyoming State Museum, 2301 Central Ave.Oct. 27, 5-7 p.m. — Wyoming Territorial Prison (Historic Horse Barn Building) — 975 Snowy Range Road, LaramieOct. 28, 5-7