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International Museum Day in Cheyenne Video included

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Saturday was International Museum Day and to celebrate it the CFD Museum offered free admission to the public. International Museum Day was created in 1977 to provide a reminder to Governments and the More>>

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Menard's Grand Opening Video included

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The parking lot was jam packed as Menard's kicked off its grand opening celebration Saturday. The 10 day celebration will be every day until May 27th. Menard's will be offering daily prize giveaways and More>>

Armed Forces Day at Frontier Mall Video included

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Every year since 1950, Americans have celebrated Armed Force3s Day. Saturday marked the 64th annual celebration. Wyoming's armed forces were out at Frontier Mall interacting with the community. Kids More>>

Police Chief gets Dunked! Video included

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Warm weather, a Bar-B-Q and a dunk tank provided the entertainment this afternoon at Clear Creek Park near the Animal Shelter. That was Cheyenne Police Chief Brian Kozak plunging into the water. People More>>

March for Babies Video included

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Cheyenne families gathered in Lions park Saturday, each of them sharing the common bond of having lost a baby or child or having a child cared for in a neonatal intensive care unit. Saturday's March More>>

Bark Beetle Spraying to begin in Cheyenne Video included

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Starting Monday, Cheyenne's Urban Forestry division will begin spraying for bark beetles throughout the city.

Spraying will go from 4 a.m. to noon each work day, starting with trees in Lions Park.
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Midas Donates Vans to NEEDS Video included

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NEEDS Incorporated got some new wheels Friday afternoon. Midas owner, Nick Dodgson, handed over the keys to three vans. Dodgson recently replaced the courtesy shuttles at his Cheyenne, Fort Collins and More>>

Young Artists Display Artwork at Capitol Video included

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Twelve of Wyoming's top young artists were at the Capitol Friday to show off their artwork. Kids third through fifth grade from around the state were asked to make bookmarks showing the importance of More>>

Governor Honors Armed Services Members Video included

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Many Americans will celebrate Armed Forces Day Saturday. To Pay tribute to the men and women in uniform who have served and are currently serving our country, Governor Mead signed a proclamation to mark More>>

Workers Rappelling off of Capitol Dome Video included

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When you think of reppelling in Wyoming… Devils Tower or Vedauwoo may come to mind. But what about the state capitol? As part of a study to restore and rehabilitate the building, Vertical Access is repelling More>>

Special Olympics Torch Arrives at Capitol Video included

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The torch for the 2013 Wyoming Special Olympics Summer Games made its way to the Capitol Building steps in Cheyenne Thursday morning. Cheyenne's Special Olympians gathered there to welcome the torches More>>

Trash Truck Tips Over Video included

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shortly after 11:00 Thursday morning, a semi-trailer full of construction trash tipped over on the westbound I-80 on-ramp at College Ave. More>>

Governor Speaks to Truckers Video included

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The 74th annual Wyoming Trucking Association (WTA) Convention shifted into high gear Thursday. Speaking to the general membership, Governor Mead stressed the importance of maintain our roads, which he More>>

Depot Days in Cheyenne this weekend Video included

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Cheyenne's 8th annual Depot Days begins this weekend.

The Depot has been working hard to prepare for this year's event and has plenty of things planned for the public.
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Plane Crashes near Pine Bluffs Video included

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A scary moment for a pilot in Pine Bluffs early Wednesday afternoon.

Mark Nardin of Circle-S Aviation lost control of his single engine Cessna 188 and crashed into a field about two miles west of the Pine Bluffs Municipal Airport at approximately 11 a.m.

The plane did not catch on fire and no chemicals were on board. Nardin walked away from the crash and sustained no injuries.
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Governor Signs Great Outdoors Proclamation Video included

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The weather couldn't have been much better today for Governor Mead to sign a proclamation declaring June as Great Outdoors month.  A large crowd, including about fifty students from Hobbs Elementary, gathered More>>

Next Week is National Emergency Medical Services Week Video included

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Ambulances lined 24th Avenue in front of the capitol this morning, but not for any emergencies.Next week is National Emergency Medical Services Week and to help draw attention Governor Mead signed a formal More>>

Governor Releases New Energy Strategy For State Video included

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Earlier today Governor Mead revealed his energy strategy for Wyoming.  The state leads the nation in energy exports but until now the it hasn't really had a comprehensive plan when it comes to addressing More>>

Attempted Abduction of 3 Year-Old in Laramie

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Abduction of 3 year-old boy foiled by care-giver More>>

Community Marches Against Bullying

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Parents, teachers, students, school administrators and public officials. All of them were in downtown Cheyenne Saturday morning for an anti-bullying march. More>>

Wyoming's Fallen Officers Honored

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Cheyenne area law enforcement agencies hosted the second annual Wyoming Fallen Peace Officer's Memorial Saturday afternoon. More>>

Father & Son Ride for Equality

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In less than two weeks, an important vote on the Boy Scouts of America's membership policy will take place.

If the vote passes it will allow openly gay youth to be admitted as scouts.

One father and son duo is riding halfway across the country to show their support for passing of the new policy.
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Scam in Your Mailbox Video included

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The latest Scam is in your Mailbox PLEASE CONTACT THE WYOMING ATTORNEY GENERALS OFFICE AT (307) 777-7847. More>>

Cheyenne gets big grant from EPA

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Cheyenne's west end project received a huge boost Thursday thanks to the Environmental Protection Agency in the form of a grant for $1 million. More>>

Mayor talks budget and potholes at monthly meeting

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Mayor Rick Kaysen says his budget proposal is moving closer to being finalized.

His proposed budget of $54.6 million would include a 7% utility rate increase, a 3.4% increase for sanitation services and a 2.25% pay increase for non-uniformed city employees and police officers.
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Cheyenne's water gets high marks

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The results are in. Cheyenne's Board of Public Utilities has released the latest results for Cheyenne's water quality.

According to the report, Cheyenne's drinking water is safe and water quality meets or exceeds federal and local drinking water standards.
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Holocaust survivor visits East High School

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As the years go by, fewer people remain that have experienced landmark moments in our history.

The Holocaust is one of those moments and while few survivors remain, one was at East High School Wednesday to give her first hand account.
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Wyoming Economic Outlook Tour stops in Cheyenne

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The Wyoming Business Alliance's 2013 Economic Outlook Tour hit Cheyenne Wednesday.

Cheyenne is one of a dozen stops around the state to discuss how to strengthen economic development in Wyoming.
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Women's Civic League of Cheyenne Celebrates 65th Anniversary Video included

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The Women's Civic League of Cheyenne celebrated its 65th anniversary today with the theme "Strength of Sisterhood."  The league began in 1948 with five women. Today, they have over two hundred and fifty. More>>

This Week Is School Nutrition Employee Week Video included

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This week is "School Nutrition Employee" week.  School nutrition employees must balance many roles and follow a number of federal, state and local regulations to ensure that every school lunch offers students More>>

S.W.A.T. Surrounds House in Northeast Cheyenne Wednesday Morning Video included

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There are reports that  S.W.A.T. and Laramie County Sheriff's deputies were dispatched to 3610 Victoria Drive in northeast Cheyenne early this morning.News channel 5 spoke with one of the neighbors and More>>

Governor Mead Signs Goodwill Proclamation

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To recognize National Goodwill Industries week Governor Mead signed a proclamation this afternoon honoring the organization in Wyoming. Goodwill Industries of Wyoming has been in existence for the past More>>

Day of Giving Starts Early at the Depot Plaza Video included

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Cheyenne's eighth annual Day of Giving will be this Friday but many were giving early today at the depot plaza. Jumpstart, now in its second year, is hosted by the Downtown Development Authority.People More>>

Wyoming #2 most dangerous state to work in

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A new report suggests Wyoming is one of the deadliest state's to work in.  More>>

Children's Mental Health Awareness Week Video included

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Earlier this afternoon Governor Mead proclaimed this week as Children's Mental Health Awareness Week in Wyoming.  The theme this year is "Out of the Shadows - Exposing Stigma.  With the spotlight shining More>>

Mayor Kaysen and Cheyenne VA Medical Center Celebrate National Nurses Week Video included

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The Cheyenne VA Medical Center kicked-off National Nurses week this morning with a proclamation from Mayor Kaysen and a presentation from three Air National Guard nurses. This year's theme is "Nurses: More>>

Suspicious Letter Found at City Municipal Building Video included

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Around 2 p.m. this afternoon, the Cheyenne Police Department received a call about a suspicious letter found by an employee at the city municipal building.  Police, Cheyenne Fire, and the Air National More>>

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  • Saturday, May 18 2013 11:38 PM EDT2013-05-19 03:38:47 GMT
    Here are the Final Results of the Wyoming State Track meet in Casper.Licensed to Wyoming H.S. State Championship Meet HY-TEK's Meet Manager 5/18/2013 05:15 PM
    Here are the Final Results of the Wyoming State Track meet in Casper.Licensed to Wyoming H.S. State Championship Meet HY-TEK's Meet Manager 5/18/2013 05:15 PM
  • Friday, May 17 2013 12:45 AM EDT2013-05-17 04:45:00 GMT
    Post 6 baseball is looking to recover from two straight losses. They head to South Dakota this weekend for three games against Rapid City.
    Post 6 baseball is looking to recover from two straight losses. They head to South Dakota this weekend for three games against Rapid City.
  • Friday, May 17 2013 12:15 AM EDT2013-05-17 04:15:03 GMT
    The Elementary School Track meet wrapped up on May 16 at Okie Blanchard Stadium.
    The Elementary School Track meet wrapped up on May 16 at Okie Blanchard Stadium.

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