Author: John Roedel

High-speed pursuit ends east of Cheyenne

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – On August 7, 2020, a Cheyenne, Wyoming resident led Wyoming Highway Patrol (WHP) troopers on a pursuit near Cheyenne, Wyoming. According to the WHP, the pursuit began... Read more »

08/07/20 3:21 PM

Elitch Gardens cancels rest of 2020 season

The iconic amusement park that rests on the edge of downtown Denver has officially ruled out the possibility of any kind of a 2020 season. Elitch Gardens announced on Friday,... Read more »

07/31/20 12:19 PM

Cheyenne man faces Kidnapping charge following arrest

CHEYENNE, Wyoming, – Cheyenne police say they arrested a 37-year old man after it was alleged that he kidnapped a person who he claimed had owed him money. Timothy Zacharias... Read more »

07/29/20 3:49 PM

Suspect charged in May motorcycle pursuit and crash

An affidavit filed in the case says that on May 19th, 2020 a deputy with the Laramie County Sheriff's Office, otherwise known as the LCSO, observed a male on a motorcycle fall over while riding on an I-80 service road. The motorcycle operator was later identified as Wakefield.

07/29/20 11:15 AM

Mike Tyson to make boxing comeback in exhibition bout against Roy Jones Jr.

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Mike Tyson will be returning to the boxing ring 34 years after being crowned the youngest heavyweight boxing champion in history, according to Kevin Iole of Yahoo Sports.... Read more »

07/23/20 1:54 PM

Barrasso: We will not shut down the economy again

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Wyoming Republican U.S. Senator John Barrasso posted a video on Facebook of himself speaking on the floor of the U.S. Senate to say there will be no further shutdowns of the... Read more »

07/23/20 12:01 PM

Wyoming State Penitentiary Healthcare worker tests positive for COVID-19

Cheyenne, Wyo. – According to officials with the Wyoming Department of Corrections, a contract healthcare worker from the Wyoming State Penitentiary (WSP) in Rawlins has tested positive for the COVID-19... Read more »

07/16/20 5:03 PM

Colorado Gov expected to issue mask mandate on Thursday

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – According to the Gazette, Colorado Governor Mark Polis is expected to issue an executive order Thursday that would mandate all Coloradans wear masks when they are in public.... Read more »

07/16/20 1:33 PM

Laramie Man Charged with Attempted Murder in the 2nd Degree

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Officials with the Laramie Police Department say that on July 13, 2020, at approximately 2:00 a.m, officers responded to the 700 Block of South 9th Street for... Read more »

07/15/20 2:35 PM

Johnson Pool in Cheyenne will move to reservation only

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – City of Cheyenne officials announced starting Thursday, July 16th, the Johnson Pool (303 E. 8th St.) will be reservation only. The change was made to allow the most people... Read more »

07/15/20 1:43 PM

Walmart and Sam’s Club to require shoppers to wear face coverings

Starting Monday, July 20th, 2020, Walmart and Sam’s Club will be requiring shoppers to wear face coverings when visiting their stores, according to an announcement from their CEOs. The full... Read more »

07/15/20 8:54 AM

F.E. Warren releases new details on upcoming Cheyenne airshow

CHEYENNE, Wyo – F.E. Warren Air Force Base has released new details on the Wings Over Warren Airshow they are set to host on July 22, 2020. According to airbase... Read more »

07/13/20 2:20 PM

Cheyenne man faces felony, accused of firing pistol during altercation

Police were dispatched to a bar located on the 3300 block of Nationway on July 3rd, 2020 to investigate a report of shots fired in the parking lot.

07/07/20 4:25 PM

Suspects in custody after pursuit near Cheyenne

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Officials with the Wyoming Highway Patrol say that on July 5th, 2020, a trooper attempted to stop a vehicle on Interstate 25 near Cheyenne, Wyoming. According to... Read more »

07/06/20 5:40 PM

Sheriff: Boy, 14, kills stepfather during camping trip in Northern Colorado

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — According to The Steamboat Pilot, the shooting death of a 57-year-old man is currently under investigation by the Routt County Sheriff’s Office in Colorado following an incident... Read more »

07/02/20 11:20 AM

WDH reminds public to follow guidelines over 4th of July weekend

CHEYENNE, Wyo. –During Governor Mark Gordon’s live press briefing today, Wyoming’s State Health Officer Alexia Harrist encouraged the public to continue to follow the current health guidelines over the upcoming... Read more »

07/01/20 3:39 PM

Cheyenne PD seeks public help locating forgery suspects

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – The Cheyenne Police Department is seeking the public’s help with the whereabouts of several individuals wanted in relation to felony warrants. According to the Cheyenne Police Department,... Read more »

06/25/20 11:12 AM

Cheyenne woman faces charge related to infant Child Abuse case

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Officials with the Laramie County Sheriff’s Office say that they have arrested a 20-year old woman after it is alleged that she did not take action to... Read more »

06/25/20 10:35 AM

New details released for July 22 airshow in Cheyenne

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – F.E. Warren Air Force Base has released new details on the “Wings Over Warren Airshow” they are hosting on July 22, 2020, in Cheyenne, Wyoming. According to... Read more »

06/23/20 3:50 PM

Wyo. law enforcement office warns to be on lookout for ‘Grandparent Scam’

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Officials with the Laramie County Sheriff’s Office, otherwise known as LCSO, are advising the public to be on the lookout for “The Grandparent Scam.” According to tot... Read more »

06/23/20 9:41 AM

NWS: High fire danger for southeastern Wyoming over the next few days

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – The National Weather Service in Cheyenne has issued a Red Flag Warning for portions of Platte and Laramie County along with all of Goshen County. The warning... Read more »

06/16/20 1:48 PM

Cheyenne man faces assault charge after reportedly receiving sagebrush in drug deal

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – The Cheyenne Police Department, otherwise known as the CPD, says they have arrested a man for assault, alleging that he attacked another person with a souvenir baseball... Read more »

06/11/20 11:10 AM

Winter Storm Warning issued for I-80 between Cheyenne and Laramie

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – The National Weather Service in Cheyenne has issued a Winter Storm Warning for a portion of Interstate 80 between Cheyenne and Laramie. This includes the areas around... Read more »

06/08/20 9:39 PM

NWS issues a Winter Weather Advisory on I-80 between Cheyenne and Laramie

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – The National Weather Service in Cheyenne has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for portions of Laramie County between Cheyenne and Laramie. The advisory is set to begin... Read more »

06/08/20 10:42 AM

Cheyenne Man charged with assault following alleged knife attack

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – A 34-year old man was arrested by the Cheyenne Police Department Police, otherwise known as CPD, after they allege that he attacked another person with a knife.... Read more »

06/01/20 12:44 PM

Man facing Aggravated Robbery charge, accused of holding up convenience store

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – A 35-year old man faces a count of Aggravated Robbery after law enforcement says that he robbed a Cheyenne convenience store in late April. According to court... Read more »

05/29/20 12:18 PM

Pair sleeping in van on roadway arrested on drug charges

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Two individuals are facing drug charges after a trooper with the Wyoming Highway Patrol says that they discovered them sleeping in their van off of WY 210.... Read more »

05/29/20 9:36 AM

Suspects arrested, 12 pounds of marijuana seized after traffic stop

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Three men were arrested by the Wyoming Highway Patrol and now face multiple felony drug charges following a traffic stop on I-80. Court papers say that Dan... Read more »

05/29/20 9:32 AM

Cheyenne Frontier Days offers more details on 2020 cancelation

CHEYENNE, WY (May 27, 2020) — Cheyenne Frontier Days™ (CFD) today announced that public health and safety concerns related to the coronavirus pandemic have forced the cancellation of the 2020... Read more »

05/27/20 5:03 PM

Cheyenne Frontier Days CEO: Pray for our rodeo families

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Speaking on behalf of the six large summer rodeos in Wyoming, Cheyenne Frontier Days President Tom Hirsig asked for people to pray for the members of their... Read more »

05/27/20 4:40 PM

California man arrested by WHP after suspected MDMA uncovered during traffic stop

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – A 31-year old man was arrested by the Wyoming Highway Patrol after they allegedly discovered him to be in possession of MDMA, otherwise known as “ecstasy” and... Read more »

05/27/20 11:31 AM

Cheyenne Police seek person of interest in weekend homicide

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – The Cheyenne Police department says that they are attempting to locate Benjamin Ketcham, 31, of Cheyenne. Investigators say that Ketcham is a person of interest in a... Read more »

05/26/20 3:42 PM

UW athletics announce clear bag policy starting next fall for home events

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – The University of Wyoming has announced that in an effort to increase safety, reduce entry wait times, limit physical contact via traditional bag searches, and remain consistent... Read more »

05/21/20 2:11 PM

Wyoming Department of Corrections announces new administration and warden assignments

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Wyoming Department of Corrections (WDOC) Director Bob Lampert recently announced new assignments for several of the agency’s top-ranking prison officials. According to Lampert, Warden Eddie Wilson will be moving... Read more »

05/21/20 10:55 AM

‘Sean Curtis and the Divide’ to perform ‘drive-in’ concert Saturday in Cheyenne

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Blue Pig Presents has announced that the popular local country music group Sean Curtis and The Divide will be putting on a drive-in concert at the Terry Bison Ranch on Saturday,... Read more »

05/21/20 10:04 AM

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Author: John Roedel

High-speed pursuit ends east of Cheyenne

Man faces charges after Cheyenne chase in stolen vehicle

CSU launching investigation into alleged COVID-19 coverup in athletic program

Standoff suspect makes initial appearance in court

Woman faces felony charge in 2016 Cheyenne Meth Conspiracy case

Cheyenne man arrested after standoff with law enforcement

Elitch Gardens cancels rest of 2020 season

Cheyenne man faces Kidnapping charge following arrest

Suspect charged in May motorcycle pursuit and crash

Mike Tyson to make boxing comeback in exhibition bout against Roy Jones Jr.

Barrasso: We will not shut down the economy again

Wyoming State Penitentiary Healthcare worker tests positive for COVID-19

Colorado Gov expected to issue mask mandate on Thursday

Laramie Man Charged with Attempted Murder in the 2nd Degree

Johnson Pool in Cheyenne will move to reservation only

Walmart and Sam’s Club to require shoppers to wear face coverings

F.E. Warren releases new details on upcoming Cheyenne airshow

Cheyenne man faces felony, accused of firing pistol during altercation

Suspects in custody after pursuit near Cheyenne

Sheriff: Boy, 14, kills stepfather during camping trip in Northern Colorado

WDH reminds public to follow guidelines over 4th of July weekend

Cheyenne PD seeks public help locating forgery suspects

Cheyenne woman faces charge related to infant Child Abuse case

New details released for July 22 airshow in Cheyenne

Wyo. law enforcement office warns to be on lookout for ‘Grandparent Scam’

NWS: High fire danger for southeastern Wyoming over the next few days

Cheyenne man faces assault charge after reportedly receiving sagebrush in drug deal

Winter Storm Warning issued for I-80 between Cheyenne and Laramie

NWS issues a Winter Weather Advisory on I-80 between Cheyenne and Laramie

Cheyenne Man charged with assault following alleged knife attack

Man facing Aggravated Robbery charge, accused of holding up convenience store

Pair sleeping in van on roadway arrested on drug charges

Suspects arrested, 12 pounds of marijuana seized after traffic stop

Cheyenne Frontier Days offers more details on 2020 cancelation

Cheyenne Frontier Days CEO: Pray for our rodeo families

California man arrested by WHP after suspected MDMA uncovered during traffic stop

Cheyenne Police seek person of interest in weekend homicide

UW athletics announce clear bag policy starting next fall for home events

Wyoming Department of Corrections announces new administration and warden assignments

‘Sean Curtis and the Divide’ to perform ‘drive-in’ concert Saturday in Cheyenne

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High-speed pursuit ends east of Cheyenne

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Oil City Police Calls (8/6/20 – 8/7/20)

One dead, one injured in Friday police shootout in Casper

Obituaries

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Pete Hamill, legendary New York columnist and novelist, dies

Obituaries: Summers, Barcenas-Whitten

Obituaries: Winn, Balben, Alm

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Community

Community

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NWS: Mostly sunny and clear in Wyoming, storms possible off Laramie Range

House Speaker and District 37 incumbent Harshman says legislating is ‘steady,’ ‘deliberative’

Limited space and registration required in NCSD bus plan

Recent Births (7/27/20 – 8/3/20)

Wyoming

AP

Schools face big virus test as students return to classroom

House Speaker and District 37 incumbent Harshman says legislating is ‘steady,’ ‘deliberative’

Limited space and registration required in NCSD bus plan

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