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1. Trial Near For Fire Chief, Wife Accused Of Abusing 50-Pound, 13-Year-Old Son (cowboystatedaily.com) — A former Laramie County Fire District No. 1 chief who lived in Cheyenne and his wife are nearing trial on aggravated child abuse charges involving their severely malnourished adopted son. A Laramie County judge has set a firm Sept. 22 trial date after multiple delays, and investigators describe disturbing allegations about the boy's treatment at the couple's Cheyenne home and subsequent hospitalization in Denver.
2. Laramie County Recent Arrests (9/3/26–9/4/26) (capcity.news) — Cheyenne residents can see a snapshot of recent law enforcement activity, with Laramie County agencies listing individuals arrested between Sept. 3 and Sept. 4, 2026, and their recommended charges. The log excludes juveniles, certain sensitive cases, and those who bonded out before information was released, and everyone named is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
3. The continuing legacy of Cheyenne's Gunslingers: bringing western gunfights to life (capcity.news) — Cheyenne's longtime Gunslingers troupe keeps Old West gunfight reenactments alive downtown, performing free shows throughout June and July and especially during Frontier Days. Volunteers emphasize safety, family-friendly scripts, and local business support while promoting gun safety education and preserving the city's Western heritage for residents and visitors alike.
4. GIRLS SWIMMING: Central's DeLay qualifies first in two at Natrona (wyomingnews.com) — Cheyenne swimmers shined at Friday's Natrona Invitational prelims in Casper, with Central's Addy DeLay qualifying first in both the 200 individual medley and 500 freestyle. South's Jaelyn Brown and East's Abby James and teammates also hit strong qualifying marks and state standards, setting up an exciting set of finals for local high school fans today.
5. Dendroctonus ponderosae flight in a suburban environment in Cheyenne, Wyoming (usda.gov) — Researchers studied mountain pine beetle flight at the High Plains Grasslands Research Station just northwest of Cheyenne, using baited funnel traps among ponderosa pines. Their detailed 2011 fieldwork and weather data help scientists better understand beetle activity that can affect regional trees, shelterbelts, and landscapes around the Cheyenne area.
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