All roofing contractors are required to be licensed through the City of Cheyenne Building Safety Division, permits are required to be pulled for each address.Residents should ensure contractors, including for roofing and siding, are licensed by the City and that the contractor has pulled a permit for their property.
The Building Department has launched their online license & permit portal. Company Contractors can find their claim code below to activate their online account, scroll down to Licenses and Permits then click on Building Safety Division – Contractor Licensing then follow the directions listed. An online account will be required to apply for permits with the Building Department.
Published on March 14, 2023
CHEYENNE – Thirteen train cars carrying automobiles derailed yesterday, March 13, at Union Pacific’s Railyard.
Cheyenne Fire Rescue (CFR) was notified about the incident at 4:51 p.m. and arrived on the scene by 4:56. When rescuers arrived at the 1900 block of West Lincolnway, they found some of the train cars had partially or fully come off the tracks.
Although fire wasn’t present, CFR took action securing the scene and evaluating the level of impact. All train traffic was temporarily suspended while CFR made contact with UP’s personnel.
Fire officials verified there were no hazardous materials involved. However, a powerline was impacted in the railyard. Staff requested Black Hills Energy’s assistance to mitigate the issue.
The scene of the incident was cleared by 6:31 p.m., with an estimate of damages to Union Pacific unknown. The cause of the derailment has been undetermined and is currently under investigation.
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