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Hey there, Cheyenne! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why deputies say a Cheyenne-area hit-and-run suspect lied about his name
  • How a Cheyenne cattle symposium says ranchers should rebuild their herds
  • How do you snag 2026 Cheyenne Frontier Nights tickets early?

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📰 News we're reading

1. Laramie County man arrested following hit-and-run investigation (capcity.news) — Deputies in the Cheyenne area arrested a man after an early-morning Dec. 1 hit-and-run that damaged a fence, gate and road sign near Welchester Drive and Wood Road. Investigators say he initially gave a false name before being identified as having three active Laramie County warrants, and he now faces charges while presumed innocent in court.
   

2. Range Beef Cow Symposium: Rebuilding the cow herd (agproud.com) — A major cattle industry gathering in Cheyenne recently focused on how ranchers can safely and profitably rebuild their cow herds. Panelists shared practical tips on genetics, culling strategies, land and lease limitations, and managing development costs. Their advice emphasized realistic growth plans, exit strategies, and adding value to cull cows amid volatile markets.
   

3. Tickets on sale for Cheyenne Frontier Nights concerts with ‘stacked' lineup (kdvr.com) — Cheyenne residents can now lock in tickets for the 2026 Cheyenne Frontier Days Frontier Nights concerts and PRCA Rodeo, featuring big-name country acts like Blake Shelton and Riley Green. Tickets are available online, with the Cheyenne Frontier Days Ticket Office opening for in-person and phone sales. The nine-day celebration again promises rodeos, concerts, food, and classic western fun in Cheyenne.
   

4. Road-Raging Cheyenne DoorDasher Accused Of Pointing Loaded Gun, Fighting With Teen (cowboystatedaily.com) — Cheyenne residents reported a series of frightening road-rage encounters Monday evening involving a red SUV, including a fight with a teen and a handgun allegedly displayed during confrontations. Police say they later stopped the vehicle, arrested the driver after a struggle, and recovered a loaded handgun, with multiple felony and misdemeanor charges now filed.
   

5. Cheyenne woman suspected of forging checks arrested on 2023 warrant (capcity.news) — Cheyenne police recently arrested a Laramie County woman on a 2023 warrant tied to allegedly unauthorized checks cashed at Meridian Trust Federal Credit Union branches in town. Court documents describe how estate checks were reportedly taken from a local home and used, though the woman remains presumed innocent while the case moves forward.
   

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