Memorial Day

Here are some businesses showing gratitude to those who serve or have served our country with free meals and discounts for Memorial Day weekend.

Platelets are a component of blood component that helps control bleeding. Supplies need to be continuously replenished as their shelf life is only 5 days.

Trash, recycle and yard waste pick up scheduled for Monday will take place this Saturday.

Hundreds of graduation parties and Memorial Day festivities will take place this three-day weekend and Cheyenne police will be cracking down on drunk drivers.

Government offices are closed, but the Cheyenne VA will be available to handle medical emergencies.

US 14A is scheduled to open on Thursday.

Memorial Day in Cheyenne is a big deal among residents, bikers, dignitaries, veterans and military people alike. It was a day to remember, and remember we did.

Cheyenne’s Memorial Day services will be held Monday at Beth El Cemetery at noon, located north of Pershing Blvd and south of the Airport. Cheyennecity.org says the Avenue of Flags will be flown between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m.

The Cheyenne Compost Facility will be closed Monday and Tuesday, May 30 and 31 for the Memorial Day Holiday

“Conditions are very dangerous at this time,” says Burton. “People shouldn’t float when the river is this high. It will drop soon; wait until then for your float trip.”