Good morning, Cheyenne.

Wyoming Rescue Mission is urging Cheyenne residents to donate as winter’s severe cold puts vulnerable neighbors at risk.

Donations starting at $50 help provide safe shelter and warm meals while keeping the facility open 24/7.

An agreement announced Friday between TerraPower and Meta to build up to eight advanced nuclear reactors positioned Cheyenne as a potential site for a dual-unit Natrium nuclear plant.

Officials plan for the first two units to be delivered in 2032 — supporting growing local energy demand.

Godfather’s Pizza Cheyenne, a long-running local favorite (open since 1982), will permanently close on Jan.

31 at 5719 Yellowstone Road due to a planned retirement following Bob Vreeland’s passing. The Vreeland family thanks its dedicated staff and invites the community to visit during its final weeks.

Black Hills Energy finished the $350 million Ready Wyoming transmission project on Dec.

29, linking power grids in Wyoming and South Dakota via a 260-mile line through five counties (helping to stabilize prices and support renewable energy).

The Wyoming Department of Workforce Services reported Friday that the statewide unemployment rate was 3.4% in November 2025, indicating steady labor market trends.

Vivian Xiang at Carey Junior High, a seventh grader maintaining a 4.0 GPA and participating in volleyball and Mandarin, is named LCSD1 Student of the Week for Jan.

12 due to her focus and commitment to excellence (school officials highlighted her achievements).

Principal Karen Delbridge from Central High School was named Wyoming 2026 Secondary Principal of the Year by the Wyoming Association of Secondary School Principals earlier this week+ she was recognized for her leadership in secondary education.

Wyoming lawmakers learned last week the state will receive $205 million in federal rural health funds, and they are weighing a proposal to upgrade care in rural areas + their decision could soon impact essential local services.

The Wyoming Cowboys face Nevada today at 8 p.m. at the Lawlor Events Center in Reno.

Freshman guard Naz Meyer, named Old Trapper Conference Freshman of the Week, helped start the season with two wins (the Cowboys hold a 22–11 series record dating to 1938).

The Wyoming Cowgirls return home today to face four-time defending Mountain West champion UNLV after an overtime loss on Wednesday.

Henna Sandvik scored 18 points and Malene Pedersen, one of the top conference scorers, set a competitive tone — promising a tough game in Laramie.

The University of Wyoming wrestling team will step into Big 12 dual action today at 7 p.m. at Lockhart Arena in Utah Valley.

The Cowboys, fresh off a third-place finish at the Soldier Salute Tournament, hope to build chemistry — the match airs live on Utah Valley’s YouTube page.

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.

The Frozen Fury on the Plains Bucking Bronc Futurity Match

5-9 p.m. — Event Center at Archer — Tickets required — Experience the thrill of 30 top young saddle bronc stock in action at this annual futurity match.

RT-130 Wildland Refresher Training

3-7 p.m. — 5800 N College Dr, Cheyenne, WY — No cost information provided — Dive deep into the latest techniques and practices for wildland firefighting at this in-person refresher event.