Good morning, Cheyenne.

2026 will offer rare celestial events for Wyoming skywatchers, with a supermoon on January 3, a blue moon in May, a six-planet alignment in February and a winter supermoon on Christmas Eve.

Robotic lunar missions are on track to boost future moonwalks as auroras brighten western skies.

Researchers report that ghost forests now cover 25 to 35 percent of Wyoming's forests as mountain pine beetles and white pine blister rust kill limber pines (vital for local wildlife).

Recent studies urge stronger disease resistance strategies to protect these ecosystems.

Wyoming lawmakers say America needs to boost AI innovation & set state policies so the nation stays ahead of China as plans for new local data centers move forward.

Wyoming is set to receive $205 million (exactly $205,004,743) in federal funding to expand rural healthcare, stabilize hospitals, and support local providers.

Approved by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Dec. 29, the Rural Health Transformation Program will bolster care statewide in fiscal year 2026.

A new study by pet insurer Trupanion reveals that Wyoming’s top pet names are Daisy, Lucie, and Frankie for puppies, and Lucy, Jasper, and Olive for kittens+ pet owners might choose a backup name if their favorite is already used.

University of Wyoming alumni shined this past week in NFL games.

Bills’ Josh Allen passed for 262 yards and scored two rushing touchdowns in a close game — Broncos’ Frank Crum and Patriots’ Chad Muma saw greater roles while Casper native Logan Wilson missed action, as teams seek postseason momentum.

Wyoming Cowboys secured a 68-56 road win over Air Force on Tuesday at Clune Arena on the Air Force Academy campus.

Nasir Meyer led with 14 points as the team hit 18 straight free throws and moved to a 10-3 overall record.

Starting running back Samuel Harris and slot receiver Deion DeBlanc announced on Wednesday they would return for their sophomore season in Laramie — joining teammates in preparing a competitive lineup for fall.

Harris, known for his strong rushing and DeBlanc eager to broaden his role, will boost Wyoming's offense.

Wyoming tight end John Michael Gyllenborg was invited to the Panini Senior Bowl and will play on Saturday, Jan.

31 at 1:30 p.m. CT in Mobile (Alabama) after finishing his career with 80 receptions, 1,023 yards and seven touchdowns.

A Day of Bluegrass Guitar with Jim Hurst

2-7 p.m. — Laramie County Library — Free entry — Experience an evening of captivating bluegrass music with renowned guitarist Jim Hurst.

Dueling Pianos Road Show

7:30-9:30 p.m. — Black Tooth Brewing Company — Early bird tickets available — Experience a wild night of music, mayhem, and audience participation with the Dueling Pianos Official Road Show.