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  • Saturday, May 18 2013 11:27 AM EDT2013-05-18 15:27:29 GMT
    Starting Monday, Cheyenne's Urban Forestry division will begin spraying for bark beetle's throughout the city. Spraying will go from 4 a.m. to noon each work day, starting with trees in Lions Park. Urban
    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.
  • Friday, May 17 2013 9:12 PM EDT2013-05-18 01:12:26 GMT
    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
    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
  • Friday, May 17 2013 8:38 PM EDT2013-05-18 00:38:20 GMT
    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
    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
  • Friday, May 17 2013 8:19 PM EDT2013-05-18 00:19:08 GMT
    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
    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
  • Friday, May 17 2013 3:41 PM EDT2013-05-17 19:41:15 GMT
    When you think of repelling 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
    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
  • Friday, May 17 2013 10:26 AM EDT2013-05-17 14:26:10 GMT
    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
    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
  • Friday, May 17 2013 9:28 AM EDT2013-05-17 13:28:01 GMT
    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.
    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.
  • Friday, May 17 2013 9:14 AM EDT2013-05-17 13:14:02 GMT
    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
    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
  • Thursday, May 16 2013 10:47 PM EDT2013-05-17 02:47:59 GMT
    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. "We have an open house with the
    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.
  • Wednesday, May 15 2013 10:01 PM EDT2013-05-16 02:01:00 GMT
    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
    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.
  • Monday, May 13 2013 8:23 PM EDT2013-05-14 00:23:33 GMT
    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
    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
  • Monday, May 13 2013 8:22 PM EDT2013-05-14 00:22:48 GMT
    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
    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
  • Monday, May 13 2013 8:21 PM EDT2013-05-14 00:21:53 GMT
    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
    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
  • Monday, May 13 2013 7:40 PM EDT2013-05-13 23:40:04 GMT
    Attempted Abduction of a Minor Contact Information: Lt. Gwen Smith Laramie Police Department (307) 721-3569 The Laramie Police Department is investigating an attempted abduction of a 3 year old child
    Abduction of 3 year-old boy foiled by care-giver
  • Monday, May 13 2013 1:49 AM EDT2013-05-13 05:49:11 GMT
    Parents, teachers, students, school administrators and public officials. All of them were in downtown Cheyenne Saturday morning for an anti-bullying march. Bullying is still a common part of the school
    Parents, teachers, students, school administrators and public officials. All of them were in downtown Cheyenne Saturday morning for an anti-bullying march.
  • Monday, May 13 2013 1:44 AM EDT2013-05-13 05:44:16 GMT
    Cheyenne area law enforcement agencies hosted the second annual Wyoming Fallen Peace Officer's Memorial Saturday afternoon. One by one, all 67 names of those who have lost their lives in the line of
    Cheyenne area law enforcement agencies hosted the second annual Wyoming Fallen Peace Officer's Memorial Saturday afternoon.
  • Friday, May 10 2013 8:31 PM EDT2013-05-11 00:31:20 GMT
    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
    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.
  • Friday, May 10 2013 5:27 PM EDT2013-05-10 21:27:23 GMT
    The latest Scam is in your Mailbox PLEASE CONTACT THE WYOMING ATTORNEY GENERALS OFFICE AT (307) 777-7847.
    The latest Scam is in your Mailbox PLEASE CONTACT THE WYOMING ATTORNEY GENERALS OFFICE AT (307) 777-7847.
  • Friday, May 10 2013 1:16 AM EDT2013-05-10 05:16:19 GMT
    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. The announcement is part of $62.5 million in EPA Brownfields
    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.
  • Friday, May 10 2013 1:00 AM EDT2013-05-10 05:00:35 GMT
    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
    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.
  • Friday, May 10 2013 12:41 AM EDT2013-05-10 04:41:32 GMT
    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
    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.
  • Thursday, May 9 2013 9:47 AM EDT2013-05-09 13:47:36 GMT
    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
    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.
  • Wednesday, May 8 2013 11:44 PM EDT2013-05-09 03:44:38 GMT
    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. The
    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.
  • Wednesday, May 8 2013 9:36 PM EDT2013-05-09 01:36:58 GMT
    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.
    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.
  • Wednesday, May 8 2013 9:34 PM EDT2013-05-09 01:34:55 GMT
    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
    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
  • Wednesday, May 8 2013 9:33 PM EDT2013-05-09 01:33:55 GMT
    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
    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
  • Wednesday, May 8 2013 8:56 PM EDT2013-05-09 00:56:45 GMT
    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
    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
  • Wednesday, May 8 2013 11:12 AM EDT2013-05-08 15:12:11 GMT
    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
    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
  • Tuesday, May 7 2013 4:20 PM EDT2013-05-07 20:20:29 GMT
    According to a new AFL-CIO report, Death on the Job: The Toll of Neglect, 32 workers were killed in Wyoming in 2011, giving the state a worker fatality rate of 11.6 deaths per 100,000 workers. North Dakota,
    A new report suggests Wyoming is one of the deadliest state's to work in. 
  • Monday, May 6 2013 8:51 PM EDT2013-05-07 00:51:18 GMT
    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
    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
  • Monday, May 6 2013 8:30 PM EDT2013-05-07 00:30:50 GMT
    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:
    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:
  • Monday, May 6 2013 8:24 PM EDT2013-05-07 00:24:33 GMT
    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
    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
  • Sunday, May 5 2013 4:34 PM EDT2013-05-05 20:34:13 GMT
    Saturday was day two of the General Federation of Womens' Club of Wyoming annual state convention.  This year it was held at Little America.  As a service organization, the club is very involved in the
    Saturday was day two of the General Federation of Womens' Club of Wyoming annual state convention.  This year it was held at Little America.  As a service organization, the club is very involved in the
  • Sunday, May 5 2013 4:27 PM EDT2013-05-05 20:27:09 GMT
    Over two hundred people joined AirLife Cheyenne staff Saturday to celebrate their one year anniversary.  Hot dogs, cake and punch were all a part of the open house, which took place at their base at the
    Over two hundred people joined AirLife Cheyenne staff Saturday to celebrate their one year anniversary.  Hot dogs, cake and punch were all a part of the open house, which took place at their base at the
  • Sunday, May 5 2013 4:22 PM EDT2013-05-05 20:22:54 GMT
    The Laramie County Library teamed up with local comic book store Heros Only Saturday to celebrate free comic book day.  The event began in 2002 and is held on the first Saturday of May.  The library has
    The Laramie County Library teamed up with local comic book store Heros Only Saturday to celebrate free comic book day.  The event began in 2002 and is held on the first Saturday of May.  The library has
  • Tuesday, April 30 2013 10:17 PM EDT2013-05-01 02:17:25 GMT
    Burns, Bushnell, parts of Cheyenne, Hillsdale, Meridian and surrounding areas.  High West Energy crews working on problem.  No estimated time when power will be restored.
    Burns, Bushnell, parts of Cheyenne, Hillsdale, Meridian and surrounding areas.  High West Energy crews working on problem.  No estimated time when power will be restored.
  • Monday, November 26 2012 8:20 PM EST2012-11-27 01:20:47 GMT
    It's not often teachers are recognized for a job well done, but one Wheatland teacher was honored for being one of the best in the country at what she does. Mary Jo Birt has only been teaching geography
    It's not often teachers are recognized for a job well done, but one Wheatland teacher was honored for being one of the best in the country at what she does.

    Mary Jo Birt has only been teaching geography at Wheatland Middle School for two years, but quickly realized she had a passion for it.
  • Wednesday, February 29 2012 7:49 PM EST2012-03-01 00:49:39 GMT
    Owen Petersen of Mountain View wants to ban sex offenders from living within 1,000 feet of state licensed child care facilities.
  • Friday, October 7 2011 4:21 PM EDT2011-10-07 20:21:33 GMT
    I-25 has opened back up between Cheyenne and Glendo for all vehicles.
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  • Thursday, May 16 2013 9:38 AM EDT2013-05-16 13:38:41 GMT
    CHEYENNE- Armed Forces day is May 18 and to celebrate the Military Affairs Committee of theGreater Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce is holding several events.   On Friday May 17 at the Capitol from 4:00 PM
    Armed Forces day is May 18 and to celebrate the Military Affairs Committee of theGreater Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce is holding several events.
  • Wednesday, May 15 2013 9:46 AM EDT2013-05-15 13:46:32 GMT
    To visit the Cheyenne YMCA website please click here.Summer Day Camp Summer is a great time for kids at the YMCA!  Included in our Summer Camp Program are movies, swimming, bowling, field trips,
    Summer is a great time for kids at the YMCA!  Included in our Summer Camp Program are movies, swimming, bowling, field trips, Cheyenne Frontier Days activities, miniature golf, skating and more!
  • Wednesday, May 15 2013 9:34 AM EDT2013-05-15 13:34:17 GMT
    Pine Bluffs/Burns activities are closer to the bottom of this article.These events are free and open to the public. Unless noted otherwise, events take place in the Laramie County Library's meeting rooms,
    These events are free and open to the public. Unless noted otherwise, events take place in the Laramie County Library's meeting rooms, 2200 Pioneer Avenue in Cheyenne. Some events require registration in advance. To sign up for programs or to obtain more details, call 307.634.3561.