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Wyoming News
Modeling agency opens in Cheyenne, aiming to expand opportunities and break new ground
CHEYENNE — Fashion in the U.S. tends to be associated with the East and West coasts, with a few exceptions elsewhere, like Texas Fashion Week in San Antonio. But what about the Mountain West? There’s Denver, of course — it’s already established itself as a fashion hub. Let’s talk about Cheyenne, whose fashion community, thanks to figures like Priscilla Jo Monreal, is working to put the city on the map as the home for the next generation of models. Monreal is a respected independent model with about 20 years of experience in the fashion and entertainment industries, and has called Cheyenne her home for about three years. This past September, she participated in the city’s second Cheyenne Fashion Week. On Oct. 14, she cut the ribbon to her long-held dream: Legacy Entertainment, LLC. But, the story goes beyond just opening a business. After extensive research through the Wyoming State Archives, Wyoming newspapers, Secretary of State business records and more, she was confident in stating that she has established Cheyenne’s first modeling agency, currently representing 14 clients and actively accepting more. The vision to open her own agency, Monreal said, has been in the works since 2018. It wasn’t until her
capcity.news
Advancement of urban farm ordinances spurs strong emotions from county pocket residents
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Ordinances updating the City of Cheyenne’s Unified Development Code and Municipal Code to make room for agriculture as a land use in Cheyenne made it past another round of City Council readings Monday. Fearing that the ordinances don’t do enough to protect their way of life ahead of a looming annexation, county farmers pleaded with the council to reconsider the changes ahead of a final vote in two weeks.
Trains.com
Former Union Pacific steam boss Steve Lee dies at 76
Of all the key personalities who had leading roles in the resurgence of mainline steam in the 1990s, perhaps none was more important than Union Pacific’s Steve Lee, who carried the official title of manager of train operating practices but in a larger sense was a “master of steam,” as a headline in Trains once [...] Read More...
Wyoming News
WY Fresh owners’ pleas met with silence at council meeting; mayor pushes back on criticism
CHEYENNE — Members of the Cheyenne City Council pushed forward four ordinances regarding agricultural regulations during a meeting that featured questions about clarity, and emotional pleas from a WY Fresh Farm and Farmstand owner that went unanswered. The proposed changes, which were discussed at a City Council meeting Monday, come nearly a year after the Kniseley family, who own WY Fresh Farm and Farmstand at 200 Walterscheid Blvd., began pushing back when they found out in January that their property was the subject of the council’s last round of county pocket annexations. The annexation item initially had a March 9 deadline, but due to consistent public pushback and unanswered questions, council members voted that day to delay the annexation until Nov. 9. Now, the council is considering amendments and additions to the city’s Unified Development Code (UDC) that would clarify agricultural regulations, allow gravel parking in certain circumstances, expand where livestock can be kept and permit electric fencing for some agricultural uses. First three of four ordinances The first agriculture ordinance amends the UDC to add and clarify specified use allowances, clarify processes for agricultural uses and provide definitions. The proposal would replace the existing “limited agriculture” category with “gardens
Douglas Budget
UW College of Ag honors Wyoming ranchers Moore, Davis, others
The University of Wyoming College of Agriculture, Life Sciences and Natural Resources (CALSNR) on Oct. 16 recognized outstanding alumni, valued partners and generous supporters at the 2026 Dean’s Legacy Dinner in Laramie. Converse County rancher Frank Moore and Gillette rancher Tom Davis were named this year’s Outstanding Alumni Award...
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Cheyenne Frontier Days CEO Tom Hirsig stepping down after 2027 rodeo
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Cheyenne Frontier Days Board of Directors announced Thursday that Tom Hirsig, CEO of the annual rodeo and events series, will be stepping down from his role after the 2027 season. A new CEO has not yet been chosen, but more information will be shared by CFD when it is available.
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Cheyenne Farmer’s Market’s $750K season powers local economy, poverty relief
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Cheyenne Farmer’s Market, which operates every Saturday in the fall, generated around $750,000 in gross revenue this year. Vendors, specializing in everything from honey to jewelry to tamales, are ending the season on a high note. So, too, is Community Action of Laramie County, which hosts the market and takes a portion of the revenue to support its mission to reduce local poverty.
Wyoming News
Snowpack and soil moisture in Mullen Fire burn scar; wind farm and stormwater infrastructure updates
Good morning! Today's newsletter is led with an interesting research study underway in the Snowy Range. Boomerang freelancer Carrie Haderlie explores how Colorado State University civil engineers and researchers will be using a Cosmic Ray Neutron Rover to study soil and snowpack moisture levels at the Mullen Fire burn scar . It will measure hydrological changes and water content across the area. There's also news from Cheyenne that would be of keen interest for Albany County and Laramie residents about a wind farm and stormwater infrastructure - two topics our area is very familiar with. Repsol Renewables North America still intends to move forward with its proposed Laramie Range Wind Project despite a setback condition. The project’s state permit was officially approved earlier this week with a total of 26 conditions. The Cheyenne City Council rejected a resolution this week that would have established a mechanism to set aside up to $10 million from the city’s general fund reserves for stormwater infrastructure. There's also an interesting story from the Douglas Budget via the Wyoming News Exchange about how the Converse County Clerk's Office discovered artificial intelligence may have been behind an emailed records request, basically asking for copies of everything