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Hello again Cheyenne! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Cheyenne families escaped a 500-acre fire with minutes to spare
  • Could your business win Cheyenne’s $55,000 downtown planter contract?
  • How accessible is Cheyenne for wheelchair users planning a weekend getaway?

Also on today's calendar: Cheyenne Winter Farmers' Market 2025 - 2026 Season and 2 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did one astronaut stranded on the moon say to another? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Cheyennefor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Friday: Very windy; clouds and sun, with a high of 60 and low of 35 degrees.
  • Saturday: Becoming windier and cooler, temps: high: 44, low: 30.
  • Sunday: Rather cloudy, with a high of 53 and low of 40 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Wind-Whipped Fire Forces Cheyenne Families To Abandon Homes, Christmas Presents (cowboystatedaily.com) — A fast-moving grass fire driven by 70 mph winds forced Cheyenne families from the Winchester Hills and Hyndman subdivisions into an emergency shelter at South High, leaving many unsure if their homes or Christmas presents survived. More than 100 firefighters from across Laramie County battled flames just feet from houses, and officials are urging Cheyenne residents to prepare go-bags and evacuation plans for future wind-driven fires.
   

2. Cheyenne DDA announces request for proposals for the 2026 Downtown Planter Program (wyomingnews.com) — Downtown businesses and local landscapers should know Cheyenne’s Downtown Development Authority is seeking proposals for its 2026 Downtown Planter Program, with a budget of $45,000–$55,000. Qualified vendors can bid on full-service or partial work, with a one-year contract that may extend to a three-year program; proposals are due January 16 and details are at downtowncheyenne.com.
   

3. A Wheelchair Accessible Weekend in Cheyenne, Wyoming (sanluisobispo.com) — If you or a loved one use a wheelchair, Cheyenne offers an unusually accessible mix of Western history, rodeos, museums, and dining, from the Depot Museum to Terry Bison Ranch. This first-hand travel piece highlights ramps, lifts, ADA cabins, and roomy hotel suites, plus tips on navigating Frontier Days crowds, restaurant hours, and getting here from Denver.
   

4. University of Sioux Falls named students to Fall 2025 Dean's List (wyomingnews.com) — A Cheyenne student, Kaden Anderson, has earned a spot on the University of Sioux Falls Fall 2025 Dean’s List, recognizing strong academic performance in Exercise Science. The Christian liberal arts university honored 588 students in total and highlights its broad range of degree programs and commitment to academic excellence.
   

5. Wyoming Manhunt For Fugitive Sex Assault Suspect Enters Second Month (cowboystatedaily.com) — Cheyenne residents should know that a Wyoming parolee once supervised out of the Cheyenne office is now the subject of a monthlong manhunt in northern Wyoming on serious felony charges. Authorities say he may be getting help from locals and are offering a reward for tips, while a U.S. Marshals fugitive task force joins the search across multiple communities.
   

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  • Evacuations are underway for residents in the Winchester Hills area due to a large grass fire threatening structures, with wind gusts up to 60 mph.
    5:07PM on Dec 17: A fire warning has been issued for Laramie, WY, with residents in the Winchester Hills area ordered to evacuate due to a large… (Nextdoor )
  • Heads up.
    Large brush fire between I25 to S. Greeley hwy. By terry ranch rd. People need to get out. !!!!!!! (Nextdoor Rolling Hills Estates)
  • McDonald's posted a job opening for Day Shifts - Openers/Prep and Stock 4am - 11am Mon -Fri in Cheyenne. Apply here.
  • Walmart posted a job opening for Meat Cutter and Wrapper in Cheyenne. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cheyenne here.

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