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Laramie County Recent Arrests (5/9/25-5/12/25)

2 days ago | capcity.news | Klark Byrd

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Here is the arrests log for law enforcement agencies in Laramie County. The log represents law enforcement contact with suspects who were arrested and the recommended charges against them. The arrest log is not a comprehensive document and may not represent all of the arrests made in a given time period.
This week in Cheyenne a mixed bag of some sunny, some rainy days

3 days ago | capcity.news | Garrett Grochowski

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The incoming week will be marked by rather sporadic periods of rain for the Cheyenne area. What days are marked by a chance of rain, according to the National Weather Service station in Cheyenne, stand a significant chance of receiving very large volumes of rainfall. Today, for example, will see just a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon, mostly after 3 p.m. Today’s high will be around 80 degrees and the day will come with 15 mph winds.
Cheyenne Happenings (5/10/25): Road show, home show, live music

4 days ago | capcity.news | Nick Perkins

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — It’s Saturday. You made it through another week. And your reward is a myriad of events and activities happening this weekend. From a color run 5K to live theater, stand up comedy and more, there’s a ton to do on Saturday and you’re invited to all of it. This is what’s happening on Saturday. Do you have precious metals, coins, collectibles, jewelry, and antiques that you want to sell but don’t know where to go?
Balmy weekend expected for Cheyenne area

5 days ago | capcity.news | Tommy Culkin

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Cheyenne area residents can expect warm temperatures and a sunny start to the weekend before the chance of Sunday showers, according to National Weather Service forecasts. Today, the NWS reports clear skies, with a high temperature near 73 degrees. West winds are likely to reach speeds of 15 mph in the afternoon. Conditions should remain mostly clear into the night, with temperatures dropping to a low of around 44 degrees after sundown.
Cheyenne council reviews City Attorney's Office $1M budget, Engineering's $1.67M budget requests

5 days ago | capcity.news | Klark Byrd

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Cheyenne City Council continued its review of the proposed Fiscal Year 2026 city budget today, hearing detailed presentations from the City Attorney’s office and the Engineering division. The city presented its full $74.4 million budget proposal May 2. On Wednesday, the council discussed the $4.8 million budget request for Public Works. The Thursday workshop involved the budgets for the City Clerk and Fire Rescue divisions at $881,908 and $14.76 million, respectively.
Cheyenne Happenings (5/9/25): Voyage of Valor, live theater, live music

5 days ago | capcity.news | Nick Perkins

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — It’s Friday. You made it through another week. And your reward is a myriad of events and activities happening this weekend. From a roadshow event to a Voyage of Valor for veterans, live theater and more, there’s a ton to do on Friday and you’re invited to all of it. This is what’s happening on Friday. Do you have precious metals, coins, collectibles, jewelry, and antiques that you want to sell but don’t know where to go?
East High's Padilla is LCSD1 Student of the Week for May 12

5 days ago | capcity.news | Klark Byrd

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Joshua Padilla, a senior at East High School, was selected as Laramie County School District 1’s Student of the Week for the week of May 12. Padilla was selected by the committee for his dedication to his education, family and future career. He maintains a high GPA while balancing school and work. Padilla is known for being kind and respectful. He is bilingual in English and Spanish and often translates information for his mother.
(OPINION) The Mayor’s Minute with Patrick Collins (5/9/25)

5 days ago | capcity.news | Klark Byrd

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 [email protected]. This week started off with coffee with Gov. Freudenthal. I love the opportunity to listen and learn from someone who has spent a lifetime serving Wyoming. I can’t believe how quickly an hour passes.
City Clerk, Fire Rescue budget requests up for Fiscal Year 2026

5 days ago | capcity.news | Klark Byrd

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Cheyenne city officials discussed proposed budgets for the City Clerk and Fire Rescue divisions Thursday, outlining planned expenditures, staffing changes and funding requests for Fiscal Year 2026. The Thursday meeting was part of a series of budget workshops hosted by the city. On Wednesday, the council discussed the $4.8 million budget request for Public Works. The city presented its full $74.4 million budget proposal on Friday, May 2.
Showers likely today before sunny and warm Saturday

5 days ago | capcity.news | Garrett Grochowski

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Showers and thunderstorms will mostly likely continue to pervade Cheyenne’s weather forecast for the coming days, with Saturday being the only day this weekend likely clear of precipitation. Today will see showers and thunderstorms, once again, in the afternoon between 12-3 p.m. The chance of precipitation will total up to 30% today. Friday will be around 70 degrees at its warmest with 5-10 mph winds.