CHEYENNE — Following some controversy, Laramie County commissioners approved a retail liquor license this week for the Bit-O-Wyo Ranch Wedding and Event Venue.

The venue, located in an old barn at 470 Happy Jack Road, has been the subject of dispute for a couple of weeks after the applicant, Tania Reidel of Reidel Ventures LLC, made her first appearance for a public hearing regarding the license Oct. 21.

However, that public hearing was postponed until Tuesday due to safety issues and lack of a lease approval.

At this week’s Board of County Commissioners meeting, Riedel said she has completed the lease approval, and has established a site plan to be presented at a later time.

Residents who live on or near Happy Jack Road came forward at the meeting to express concerns with the venue as

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