Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 23rd of July.
Good morning, Laramie.
During the first four days of Cheyenne Frontier Days, the multi-agency DUI Task Force arrested 19 impaired drivers+ and the Laramie County Sheriff's Office said DUI enforcement will continue through the 10-day celebration.
Endurance artist Oakley Boycott will present his durational performance piece 'Silence' (part of 'The Space Between' exhibition) at the Gorgon Gallery in the Laramie Plains Civic Center.
The event will test the limits of endurance and give residents a fresh look at local art.
On Tuesday, a federal judge dismissed a lawsuit from the Equality State Policy Center that challenged Wyoming’s new voter law requiring proof of citizenship and residency—he ruled the group failed to show direct harm.
Secretary of State Chuck Gray celebrated the decision as a win for common-sense election integrity measures.
Animal welfare and environmental groups backed a House bill to ban bear baiting on federal land in Wyoming, sparking debate with local hunters about ethical practices.
Lawmakers referred the bill—H.R. 4422—to the Natural Resources Committee on July 15 and discussions remain on fair chase standards.
During the Fourth of July and Jubilee Days celebrations, the Laramie City Council approved a contract for the city’s 2026 Chip Seal Project and began work on sustainable ranch plans to guide future local development.
The measures set the stage for improved streets and a focus on environmental practices in Laramie.
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