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Hello Cheyenne! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why a roadside photo shoot near Cheyenne ended in felony charges
  • How LCSD1’s virtual days could save your family extra June school
  • Are you the Cheyenne-area musician state parks want on their trails?

Also on today's calendar: Cheyenne Home Show 2026.

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Today's riddle: Last night I had a dream. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Saturday: Rain and drizzle in the a.m., with a high of 44 and low of 28 degrees.
  • Sunday: Rather cloudy, temps: high: 51, low: 39.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 65 and low of 36 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Laramie County man charged with felony on suspicion of pointing rifle at surveyor (capcity.news) — Law enforcement in Cheyenne report that a Laramie County man has been charged with felonies after allegedly pointing a rifle at a project manager photographing nearby property. Deputies say the confrontation happened near Road 124 and Yellowstone Road, and investigators later arrested the suspect at his Old Faithful Road home after matching him to photos provided by the surveyor.
   

2. LCSD1 virtual days alleviate need to extend the school year (wyomingnews.com) — Families in Cheyenne’s Laramie County School District 1 are being reminded how virtual learning days work so the district can avoid extending the school year into June. When bad weather or emergencies hit, LCSD1 may shift to online instruction, with teachers preparing student iPads in advance and ParentSquare sending official notices by 5:30 a.m.
   

3. Tunes on the Trail seeking new Wyoming musicians for summer 2026 (oilcity.news) — From Cheyenne, state parks officials are inviting Wyoming musicians to apply for intimate, unplugged “Tunes on the Trail” concerts at state parks and historic sites in summer 2026. Four selected artists will each play a 90‑minute, family‑friendly set, earn $550, and help promote outdoor recreation through performances at Guernsey, Seminoe, South Pass City, and Hot Springs.
   

4. Laramie County Recent Arrests (12/18/25–12/19/25) (capcity.news) — Law enforcement in Laramie County, based in Cheyenne, has released a recent arrest log covering contacts with suspects between Dec. 18 and Dec. 19. The list outlines recommended charges ranging from DUI and drug possession to burglary and aggravated assault, and reminds residents that all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.
   

5. US senator from Wyoming won't seek reelection in 2026 in Republican stronghold (ksgf.com) — Cheyenne readers should know that U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis, speaking from Wyoming’s capital, says she won’t run for reelection in 2026, citing concerns about her stamina for another six-year term. Her decision opens a rare Senate seat in a strongly Republican state that hasn’t elected a Democrat to the chamber in over 50 years.
   

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  • UPDATE…He was under my shed!
    He’s home now!! My cat Moon escaped his carrier last night when I was taking him to my car. He’s an inside only cat, he does answer to his name… (Nextdoor South Fork)
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    Looking for owners. Taking him or her to the vet to check for a chip as collar has no information (Nextdoor Rocking Star Ranch)
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