Leadership Wyoming visited Cheyenne last week and was exposed to the Capitol’s western roots and the local legislative hustle.

The 17th Annual Leadership Wyoming class participated in the government and community events last week. During the visit they went to the Supreme Court, witnessed a Cheyenne Frontier Days panel at the CFD Old West Museum and they were even introduced at the Legislature.

“We are honored to be here in Cheyenne and get to show the class the work of the legislature
and many great things happening in Cheyenne. Given that we have spent time in coal mines, trona
mines, and touring schools of all types around the state, the class really has an up-close view of just how hard the decisions are facing the legislature” -Executive Director Mandy Fabel

Forty four Leadership Wyoming participants come from all across the state and participate in this annually as a part of the eight month program. It helps to further educate business professionals and community members with first-hand experiences.

The program used to be operated by long-standing founder, Bill Schilling. The program is now under a new executive director, Mandy Fabel, who was hired in November of 2017.

“I am so honored to accept the position of executive director of Leadership Wyoming,” Fabel said. “I am deeply committed to Wyoming and deeply committed to the success of the Leadership Wyoming program alongside the Wyoming Heritage Foundation. I believe Leadership Wyoming offers tremendous value for each of the participants in the program and the state as a whole. I am very much looking forward to connecting with the current class and the 700+ alumni across the state to continue to build the Leadership Wyoming program into the future.”

Applications for the next class of Leadership Wyoming are now being accepted. The deadline to apply is in April 2018. Participate in the local Leadership Cheyenne class, applications release in May of 2018 and are due in June of 2018.

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Have you ever dreamt of sipping the perfect pint of Guinness in Dublin?

Have you wondered if kissing the Blarney Stone really does bestow you with the gift of gab?

A trip to Ireland to fulfill these dreams is easier than you think.  You owe it to yourself to find out just how easy and affordable it is.

Join Karen and Bill Pacheco, the owners of Dream Vacations for a presentation on all that the Emerald Isle has to offer.  We will feature a slide show with details of a 7 day vacation to Ireland; with details about accommodations, available tours, various types of travel, and of course, pricing.  Appetizers are included, and it’s free!

You’ll also be able to enter a drawing for a $10,000 dream vacation of your choice.

If Ireland isn’t your thing, don’t worry, we’ll have brochures for everything from all-inclusive beach vacations to European river cruises.

Come on out to Applebee’s on Dell Range on February 21, from 5:30 to 7:30 and meet Cheyenne’s newest travel agents, and get inspired to start working on your bucket list!

You deserve to make your dreams come true!

For more information call Dream Vacations @ 307-772-1224 or visit www.kpacheco.dreamvacations.com

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Southeast Wyoming and Southwest of Nebraska are prime locations for the third leg of the nuclear triad.

Tuesday last week the Greater Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce hosted Northrop Grumman. One of the two finalists for the modernization of the intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). When the missiles were first installed this company led the innovation and again, they hope to do it again. They are what you could consider as, missile masterminds. The technology being created will have to last for another 50 years upon installation and takes a forward thinking team.

Currently, the Ground Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSD) team of Northrop Grumman are in the exploration phase. The learning sessions coordinated by the Chamber are to help identify areas of concern, capture local perspectives and strengthen communication among all key stakeholders. During the session community elected officials and leaders from Kimball, NE, Pine Bluffs, WY, Cheyenne, WY and Laramie County were in attendance, along with private industry.

“Northrop Grumman remains very grateful for the very special long-standing relationship we enjoy with the Greater Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce, and we look forward to moving together as a team in forging the future for GBSD and the ICBM force.” shared Carol Erikson, Vice President GBSD, Space Systems Division of Northrop Grumman.

The diverse group shared thoughts and insights with Northrop Grumman which will help them identify community capabilities, areas for improvement and best practices for implementation. More sessions, such as this, will happen throughout the process.

Initially three vendors were being considered for the modernization. Now, Boeing and Northrop Grumman are the remaining competing vendors. Boeing has yet to visit with the local community.

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Connect with your local community hospital.

The Greater Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce announces the upcoming Business After Hours with the Cheyenne Regional Medical Center Foundation (408 E. 23rd Street).

This is an open forum for anyone wanting to create partnerships and meet with like-minded business professionals. The event will be hosted on Thursday, February 22nd from 5pm until 7pm, and is open to the business public and will feature brews and prizes.

The host of the February Business After Hours is the Cheyenne Regional Medical Center Foundation. This organization works annually to support the Laramie County’s hospital. This community hospital is funded by the community and they work to evolve healthcare for the area’s citizens. All are welcome to attend the after hours event and encourage those in the community who are interested in learning more about the local hospital to come and connect.

The Greater Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce partners with hosts local hosts like the CRMC Foundation monthly to provide these unique opportunities to the community. Learn more by visiting www.cheyennechamber.org.

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The Cheyenne area is expanding and growing, and businesses are seeing the value in the great community and locating here.

Such is the case with the now infamous Dunkin’ Donuts at F.E. Warren Air Force Base. The area is fortunate that a great company has located here, especially to add amenities for the area’s service men and women.

For those who “donut” currently have access to the base, there are great options to enjoy  throughout the County. Delectable treats in Cheyenne to include two different Daylight Donut locations and a Delectable Donuts on Lincolnway, which was originally a Dunkin’ Donuts. In addition, there are many great new location offering convenient yummy foods like Big Apple Bagels, The Downtown Hub, and the soon to come Central Cafe.

Cafe 307 is a County destination which have Cowboy Cinnamon Rolls. If you haven’t had one of these then, it is a Laramie County must.

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At approximately 8:00 a.m. on February 20, officers with the Cheyenne Police Department were dispatched to an armed robbery at USA Gasoline, 3363 E. Pershing Blvd. Officers determined that Derrick Dicks, 29, of Cheyenne, entered the business, displayed a handgun and asked for money. Dicks was unsuccessful in obtaining cash and left on foot.

CPD officers tracked footprints in the snow from the scene of the robbery to a nearby apartment where Dicks was located. The CPD/LCSO SWAT team was deployed to assist in serving a search warrant at the 3300 block of Meyers Ct. and Dicks was taken into custody at that location.

This case remains under investigation by the Cheyenne Police Department.

Officer Kevin Malatesta, Public Information Officer, 307-633-6653, kmalatesta@cheyennepd.org
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The Laramie County Board of Commissioners voted today to pass the resolution to approve the management services agreement (MSA) between Cheyenne Regional Medical Center (CRMC) and UCHealth, a Colorado-owned and operated, nonprofit 501 (c) (3) integrated health system.

The vote came after an 18-month strategic planning and assessment process that included analysis of CRMC’s overall capabilities by an outside healthcare consulting firm and input from nearly 500 employees, medical providers and community members.

CRMC’s Board of Trustees voted to approve the MSA in open session at its regular board meeting on Jan. 25, 2018. The final step in the process was for the Board of Commissioners to review the agreement and vote on it.

“This has been a well-designed and deliberative process that began in the fall of 2016,” said Phyllis Sherard, CRMC’s chief strategy officer and vice president of population health. “The process included a comprehensive assessment of the challenges a mid-sized community hospital would encounter moving forward. It quickly became apparent that to continue our hospital’s tradition of caring and innovation into the future, some model of strategic affiliation would be necessary.”

A search committee identified three finalists to consider for affiliation last summer. CRMC’s trustees voted to move forward with negotiating an MSA with UCHealth in August 2017.

“UCHealth was selected by a comprehensive 25-person search committee that included CRMC trustees, executives, physicians, nurses, support services staff and the county commissioners,” said Patrick Madigan, CRMC’s interim chief executive officer. “In the end, the search committee and our trustees believed that UCHealth emerged from the deliberation as the unsurpassed partner to help us deliver a well-coordinated and well-communicated continuum of care for the communities we serve.”

The agreement between CRMC and UCHealth will be for three years, with an option for renewal in year three. Major terms of the agreement include employment of CRMC’s CEO by UCHealth and helping CRMC meet three major goals focused on becoming “better than the best” in patient experience, safety and clinical quality; improving its financial performance; and enhancing physician integration and alignment.

“Cheyenne Regional Medical Center and UCHealth have very similar cultures and values, always putting patients first and providing exceptional service and benefits to the communities we serve,” said Kevin Unger, president and CEO of UCHealth’s Poudre Valley Hospital and Medical Center of the Rockies. “We are excited and honored to begin working with the leaders and providers at CRMC to identify ways that UCHealth can provide support while ensuring CRMC remains the strong, locally owned hospital it is today.”

The search and evaluation process for an MSA affiliate included review and input from Laramie County Commissioners Buck Holmes and Troy Thompson, DVM.

“The search process and the development of the management services agreement has been deliberate, thoughtful and inclusive,” Holmes said. “The commissioners feel confident that this agreement will help preserve the hospital as an important community asset and will also advance the mission of the hospital, which is to provide our community with best-in-class healthcare.”

Dr. Jessica Kisicki, a CRMC emergency department physician who was part of the search committee, agreed that the affiliation will be a benefit to CRMC and the community: “This agreement is meant to provide our health system with access to some great resources, including the ability to share knowledge and work with medical staff from UCHealth. I believe this kind of resource sharing can only serve to benefit our health system and, more importantly, our patients and community.”

Bill Larson, president of CRMC’s Board of Trustees, said that the affiliation will serve to strengthen the hospital moving forward: “We want to reiterate that this is not a sale or a merger of the hospital. Our system has strong and capable leadership, which is demonstrated by the significant progress the hospital and its affiliated provider group have made over the past several years. Our decision to go in this direction was driven by our desire to continue to provide a compelling value proposition to consumers and payers by improving our cost structure and expanding our physician network.”

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The City of Cheyenne entered into a competition and made it to round two.

Mayor Marian Orr shared the announcement that Cheyenne was selected as a #MayorChallenge Champion City. Over 500 communities applied. Cheyenne is one of thirty five communities selected to move forward to the next round. This round will require Cheyenne to pilot the submitted proposal.

“This Award is a testament to hard work and innovative thinking.” Shared Mayor Marian Orr.

Blight is the prime issue being addressed in the proposal. “Buildings with a purpose” is the name of the initiative and is a way to pair entrepreneurs with brick and mortar locations to reduce blight and encourage innovation. $100,000 has been awarded to the community to test the project.

“We have ideas and this next phase it to put this idea fully together.” Shared Robert Briggs.

Overall there are property owners who are interested in redeveloping their building and this plan would pair them with viable businesses in need of space.

“We have worked hard to find creative ways for entrepreneurs to be encouraged to expand their businesses in our community from their garages. This project concept is a great fit and solution.” Stephanie Joy Meisner Maggard, Vice President of the Greater Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce. “We look forward to helping the City of Cheyenne on this next phase.”

Through the exploration of proposal 17 buildings were identified which could fairly be adapted for entrepreneurs, according to Mr. Briggs. The top winner will receive $5 million and the top 4 winners will receive $1 million once this phase is completed.

To learn more about this competition visit the website.

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(Cheyenne, WY)- Here is a recap of recent law enforcement arrests around the county from February 14th through February 16th

All persons arrested or cited are presumed innocent until convicted in a court of law. Charges are subject to change following official filing from the Laramie County District Attorney’s Office.

Ezekia Clinger 35, Cheyenne, Failure to pay

Beau Davies 29, Cheyenne, Assault simple on police officer

Seth Davis 22, Kimball, Probation violation

Kevin Diggan 49, Cheyenne, Public intoxication

Dustin Hotchkiss 30, Silver City, NM, DUI, failure to stop at stop sign

Melanie Lemmons 36, Cheyenne, P/P violator arrest w/o warrant

Travis Martinez 21, Cheyenne, Assault AGG on pregnant woman, pedestrians under influence

Andre McNeill 20, Cheyenne, Possession of controlled substance, driving under suspension-subsequent violations, no liability insurance, texting on a public road

Ronald McNeil Jr. 30, Cheyenne, Court order

Gina Scott 35, Cheyenne, Escape detention, fleeing/eluding, interference with peace officer, reckless driving

Elizabeth Bautista 36, Cheyenne, Failure to appear and comply, interference with peace officer

Jonathan Benitez 20, Cheyenne, Domestic battery, false imprisonment

Zachary Brown 19, Cheyenne, Possession of marijuana, giving false identity, speeding

Derek Cady 22, Shoshoni, District court warrant

Alexander Delarosa 25, Cheyenne, District court warrant, failure to pay and appear, probation violation

Yazenia Diaz 38, Mishawaka, IN, Possession of controlled substance w/intent to distribute

Trevor Doyle 23, Cheyenne, Failure to appear, giving false identity

Sean Gibbons 43, Cheyenne, Public intoxication

David Gibson 46, Chicago, IL, Possession of controlled substance w/ intent to deliver, conspiracy to commit felony, possession of firearm

Claude Hall 48, Cheyenne, Public intoxication

Xydell Hobbs 56, Salt Lake City, UT, Failure to appear

Barrian Jamison 24, Cheyenne, Violate protection order

Patrick Jimenez 31, Cheyenne, Domestic battery, reckless endangering

Christopher Keho 43, Bayard, NE, District court warrant

Darcy Latham 30, Cheyenne, District court warrant – probation violation

Julie Layton 45, Torrington, District court warrant

Zachary Peoples 22, Cheyenne, WY warrant

Gina Scott 35, Cheyenne, District court warrant – probation violation

Paula Vasquez 35, Cheyenne, Failure to comply

William Wallace 51, Cheyenne, DUI – alcohol, failure to maintain lane, driver’s license required, class/endorsements required

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“It’s extraordinary to see the look on their faces when they get to do something they didn’t think they’d have the money to do.”-Scott Fox, Executive Director of the Cheyenne Regional Medical Center Foundation

The Cheyenne Regional Medical Center Foundation has raised over $40 million dollars since it was founded in 1977. The purpose of the foundation was to help grow the county hospital, which was the Memorial Hospital of Laramie County at the time. The funds raised have helped to bring in much-needed facility upgrades, to include the Davis Hospice Center and the Cheyenne Regional Cancer Center.

Business individuals can have the opportunity to talk with Scott Fox, as well as the rest of the CRMC Foundation team at the Business After Hours event they are hosting on Thursday, February 22nd from 5pm to 7pm. The program is a partnership with the Greater Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce and is a way to gather like-minded professionals together in our community. The event is free, open to the business public, and will be hosted at the Foundation house at 408 E. 23rd Street.

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Runway models are needed for the first ever, Cheyenne Frontier Days Fashion Show.

Devon Von Krosigk is a hard working entrepreneur who has found success with an online boutique called, The Desperado Depot. The online store has been so successful that the brick & mortar location will be opening March 1st in the Asher Building located on 15th. Her innovative ideas and love for fashion doesn’t stop there. July 26th she will be hosting a Fashion Show in conjunction with Boot Barn on the CFD Fair Grounds after the rodeo. More details will unfold but currently they are in need of runway models.

Greater Cheyenne area locals are wanted to be featured in the show. Von Krosigk will be hosting a open casting call and all ages are welcome. Simply drop off a portfolio, along with professionals photos and a bio to the boutique location after March 1st. The final date to submit is June 1st.

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Arts Cheyenne connected the dots and brought first hand experiences to future artists.

University of Wyoming Students conducted a workshop on Friday, February 23rd on metalsmithing at McCormick Jr. High. They will be doing another on Friday, March 2nd at Central High School. This opportunity was part of Arts Cheyenne’s education initiative.

Giving this type of opportunity to high school students allows for them to understand how this work can evolve to much more. The introductions to students who are furthering their education in the arts is a nice way to show that career pathway for those determining what they would like to pursue.

The workshop was focused on exercising negative and positive shape. Each student worked with a 2″ x 2″ piece of metal and had their choice of brass, copper or nickel silver. Design ideas were encouraged to be thought of ahead of class time, which allowed for a higher level of creativity. This way students could find inspiration anywhere.

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With growth comes more responsibility to plan for the future.

The airport terminal construction is expected to be completed in fall of 2018. 80% if the contractors used for the project has been local contractors, has created $1.6 million in payroll and provided 200 jobs. Anticipating the completion of the new airport terminal, the Cheyenne Regional Airport formed a coalition called CRAFT focused recruiting a new airline.

With the new terminal they airport can better serve the potential customer base of 450k individuals. Current CYS data shows that the top destination shows currently are Seattle, Phoenix, Los Angeles, Las Vegas and Dallas.

When asked about what the plans are for the old terminal, it was shared it will be utilized for two years for storage.

However after that duration it was expressed by Airport Director, Tim Barth, “It is going to be an interesting community discussion.”

By having more accessible and realiable air service in the community, residents and potential passengers will have to change their traveling mindset. This paradigm shift will be making people pay a higher price locally for a flight without having the additional costs of driving to surrounding air service, paying for parking and even lodging for varied flights.

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Shawn Dubie Memorial Rodeo begins on Friday, March 2nd.

The Shawn Dubie Memorial Rodeo begins at 7 p.m. on Friday, Mar. 2, with Military Appreciation Day in the LCCC Arena.

Mar. 3, the performance begins at 7 p.m. with Cheyenne Frontier Days Volunteer Appreciation Day.

Champions’ challenge begins at 11 a.m. on Sunday, Mar. 4.

Tickets:

• General Admission: $10
• Military, Seniors & Youth 11-17: $5
• LCCC Students & Children 10 and Younger: Free

Learn more about the event here.

See this year’s rodeo team here.

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(Cheyenne, WY)- Here is a recap of recent law enforcement arrests around the county from February 7th through February 21st

All persons arrested or cited are presumed innocent until convicted in a court of law. Charges are subject to change following official filing from the Laramie County District Attorney’s Office.

Mark Blythe 54, Cheyenne, Public intoxication

Tessa Brown 32, Cheyenne, Failure to pay

Glenn Bushong 39, Cheyenne, Failure to appear

Dahryn Candelaria 33, Page, AZ, Possession in plant form, speeding, failure to appear

Josephine Carlson 30, Cheyenne, Disturbance of peace, interfering/obstructing, public intoxication

Kelly Chavez 46, Cheyenne, Public intoxication

Benjamin Delany 22, Cheyenne, Assault – battery

Yazenia Diaz 38, Michawaka, IN, Possession of controlled substance w/ intent to distribute

Joey Easterwood 28, Transient, Under influence of controlled substance

Christopher Edrington 45, Cheyenne, Public indecency – exposure

Joe Espinosa 45, Cheyenne, DUI

Gabriel Gonzales 34, Cheyenne, Interfering/obstructing, resist arrest, refusing to obey, violent or tumultuous acts

Fernando Hernandez 43, Cheyenne, Public intoxication

Peter Hernandez 23, Cheyenne, Probation/ISP violation and/or sanction

Chuck Hodge 30, Cheyenne, Public intoxication

Junior Humphrey 48, Cheyenne, P/P violator arrest w/o warrant

AJA Johnson 18, Cheyenne, Failure to appear, possession of methamphetamine, interference w/ peace officer

Joel Johnson 41, Cheyenne, Interfering/obstructing, resist arrest, possession/use drugs amphetamine type

Ramin Lewis 41, Cheyenne, Strangulation of a household member

Jose Martinez-Hijine 28, Cheyenne, Probation/ISP violation and/or sanction

Megan Mceachron 29, Cheyenne, DUI, careless driving

Anthony Michaels 44, Cheyenne, Public intoxication, interfering/obstructing, fighting, riotous conduct

Shane Mondry 31, Denver, DUI

Loveless Naylor 40, Cheyenne, Possession of controlled substance w/ intent to distribute, possession of firearm, speeding, driving while license suspended

Gorge Orta 20, Cheyenne, Failure to pay

Wade Prehn 43, Cheyenne, Public intoxication

Lester Reed III 41, Cheyenne, District court warrant

June Salwei 56, Cheyenne, Take carry away – purse snatch, public intoxication

Joseph Sena 25, Cheyenne, District court warrant, failure to appear

Gavin Shanks 23, Cheyenne, Domestic battery, interference with peace officer

Brenda Smith 55, Cheyenne, Failure to appear

Patricio Soriano 35, Cheyenne, Failure to comply

Tanya Still 44, Cheyenne, DUI, careless driving accident, proof of liability insurance, failure to appear

Michael Woods 38, Cheyenne, Public intoxication, fighting, riotous conduct, interfering/obstructing

Michael Allen 54, Denver, Failure to comply

Ramon Garcia 29, Cheyenne, Public intoxication

Mitchell Gray 21, Cheyenne, Failure to appear, shoplifting, unlawful entry onto property

Dominick Green 27, Cheyenne, Failure to comply

Susan Holly 52, Cheyenne, Probation violation

Stephanie Jackson 30, Cheyenne, P/P violator arrest w/o warrant

Alejandro Jaramillo Jr. 22, Cheyenne, District court warrant

Johnathan Lienhard 25, Cheyenne, District court warrant

Tyler Lockman 37, DWUI

Emery Olson 31, Cheyenne, Fighting, riotous conduct

Chayanne Rodriquez 39, Cheyenne, District court warrant – probation violation

Dustin Saunders 23, Albuquerque, NM, DUI

Colton Sheets 25, Cheyenne, District court warrant – probation violation

Jason Williams 36, Cheyenne, NCIC hit person, comm. corrections rejection

Adam Wynne 35, Cheyenne, Failure to appear

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Love is felt through partnering together.

Author information – Habitat for Humanity of Laramie County 

Is it possible to feel love in a bank?  As Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity of Laramie County, I am pleased to report that indeed one can find love in the world of finance.  This is especially true when you are part of a community supported by a Chamber of Commerce as effective as ours.

As a Chamber member, I’ve had many opportunities to expand my professional network.  When visiting with a few of Cheyenne’s financial leaders about my idea for “The House that Banks Built”, a program that would enable Habitat to build one of the four affordable homes we’re working on in 2018, I knew they would offer positive feedback because of the relationships we’ve cultivated through the Chamber.

Before long I was presenting my proposal to a board room full of bankers interested and excited to help. They asked great questions that gave my staff and me the opportunity to improve our plans, and many of them gave us fantastic advice and feedback throughout the process.

This spring, we’re excited to roll out this partnership, highlighting what can be accomplished when different sectors of our community work together.  With these connections, our community is able to effectively invest in affordable housing and all of its benefits.

This opportunity wouldn’t have been possible without a supportive and engaging Chamber of Commerce bringing different types of businesses together every day.  It’s a form of love that makes our community what it is. At Habitat for Humanity we’re thankful to turn that love into the opportunity to change lives.

It’s truly all we need.

To learn how you can donate to or help with Habitat for Humanity’s 2018 building project, follow them on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/cheyennerestore/   or visit the Habitat ReStore, 1721 Ames Ave.

Together, let’s create a stronger community, entertain yourself with networking opportunities and/or represent the needs of business to government? Contact Mary Jane Strickland or call 307-638-3388.

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Cheyenne now has its very own central perk with the new Central Cafe.

The community has seen some sneak peek images of the new Cafe via social media and through the months has seen the VFLA Architect’s building design come alive when driving by. The Central Cafe had a soft opening Monday, February 26th and it is a much anticipated opening. Starting Wednesday, February 28th Central Cafe is open to the public during full business hours.  With an array of delicious drinks offered from tea to gourmet coffee, to quick eats; like panini sandwiches and delicious soup of the day, the new location will be a prime for Avenue residents and passersby.

In a featured article by the Wyoming Tribune Eagle early this year Jenna Beahm, general manager of the Central Cafe, shared that the Cafe will be offering both drive-through services and will have a patio. Visit Central Cafe, 3920 Central Avenue, Cheyenne WY 82001 and enjoy!

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(Cheyenne, WY)- Here is a recap of recent law enforcement arrests around the county from February 21st through February 23rd

All persons arrested or cited are presumed innocent until convicted in a court of law. Charges are subject to change following official filing from the Laramie County District Attorney’s Office.

David Aguirre Jr. 31, Cheyenne, District court warrant, fleeing/eluding, headlight equipment required, plate light required, failure to comply, driving under cancelled, suspended, or revoked license

Brandon Booth 43, Cheyenne, DUI, speeding

Walter Goelz 54, Cheyenne, Probation violation

Kieth Grace 35, Cheyenne, Failure to appear

Troy Groeneveld 50, Cheyenne, FTP

Michael Lott 31, Cheyenne, P/P w/o warrant

Alexis Mccafferty 18, Cheyenne, District court warrant

Dayne Mccart 19, Cheyenne, Failure to comply

Jakie Nace 33, Cheyenne, Public intoxication

Christopher Palmer 32, Cheyenne, Failure to comply w/ CAC or FCS

Craig Plyler 27, Cheyenne, Driving under cancelled, suspended, or revoked license, no proof of liability insurance

Robert Soza II 36, Cheyenne, Giving false identity

Dustin Swinford 38, Laramie, Failure to appear

Robert Vasquez 32, Cheyenne, Failure to appear

David Baringer 31, Cheyenne, Probation & parole violation, interference with peace officer

Tara Cary 36, Cheyenne, WY warrant

Jason Colcombe 36, Cheyenne, Failure to appear warrant, interference with custody

Michael Eberharter 53, Cheyenne, DUI, stop sign

Mark Eitniear 33, Cheyenne, Failure to pay

Juan Fernandez 33, Cheyenne, District court warrant

Sean Gibbons 43, Cheyenne, Public intoxication

Alejandro Jaramillo Jr. 22, Cheyenne, Destruction property

William Kimbrough 53, Transient, Failure to appear

Crystal Kletsch 33, Casper, Failure to appear

Jonathan Lienhard 25, Bernalillo, NM, NCIC hit person

Andrew List 26, Cheyenne, Failure to appear warrant

Eurisa Marquez 24, Cheyenne, Criminal trespass, larceny

Lorenzo Martinez 29, Cheyenne, Interference with peace officer, failure to appear warrant

Michael Nixon Jr. 41, Raceland, LA, Unlawful entry onto property, public intoxication

Ashley Nowlin 31, Cheyenne, P/P violator arrest w/o warrant

Chris Ornelas 50, Cheyenne, DUI, improper left turn

Alejandro Sandoval 36, Cheyenne, District court warrant

John Tousignant 39, Cheyenne, DUI, failure to maintain lane

Robert Trefren 33, Cheyenne, Domestic battery

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Black Hills Energy warns customers of scam attempts.

Black Hills Energy has received customer reports of late bill payment scams with customers being told that they are past due on their account, and without immediate payment, their service will be disconnected.

“Individuals claiming ties to the utility may threaten to disconnect service if they are not paid immediately or
may say you’ve overpaid and must provide personal bank account or credit card information for a refund,” said
Shirley Welte, vice president of Black Hills Energy’s Wyoming electric and natural gas utilities. “If your
account is at risk of service disconnection or you’re due a refund, we will issue advance written notices by
mail.”

“Beware, as perpetrators are becoming more sophisticated, manipulating caller ID or leaving a call-back
number with a recording that mimics a utility’s phone system message and options,” said Welte.
We advise customers with concerns to call our service associates at 1-888- 890-5554 to verify the legitimacy of
requests for payment history, amounts due or whether an employee was dispatched to your location. Payment
options and account access are also available at blackhillsenergy.com.
Additionally, Black Hills Energy urges customers with concerns about the identity of someone claiming to
represent the company to call Black Hills Energy’s 24-hour emergency line at 800-694- 8989 to verify
employment. Calling local law enforcement is also an option.

Additional tips:

• Don’t give in to a high-pressure call seeking personal information – if someone calls claiming to
  represent your local utility and they demand immediate payment or personal information, hang up and
  call the customer service number on your utility bill.
• To verify whether an employee was dispatched to your location, call your utility using the number on
  your bill or the company’s website. Black Hills Energy employees wear shirts with a Black Hills logo,
  carry a company-issued photo ID and drive logoed vehicles. Employees will gladly wait outside while
  you call the company to verify their identity.
• Do not provide your Social Security number, credit card numbers or bank account information to anyone
  during an unsolicited phone call or an unannounced visit.

Media Contact:
Laurie Farkas (Cheyenne) 307-778- 2121
Norm Long (Casper) 307-261- 3254
24-Hour Media Assistance 888-242- 3969

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