Good morning, Cheyenne.

Community leaders and garden enthusiasts gathered at Cheyenne Botanic Gardens on May 20 to break ground on the new Smith Family EAT Garden.

Construction will finish by year-end and the space will open in Spring 2027, offering trial beds and teaching areas with naming rights available.

Cheyenne Regional Medical Center and the Laramie County Library team up with local health and safety groups to host the 29th annual Safe Kids Day event this Saturday, offering family-friendly activities + community resources.

Tech companies such as Microsoft and Prometheus Hyperscale plan new data centers in Cheyenne using advanced closed-loop cooling (about the water use of eight single-family homes), and Mayor Patrick Collins said city officials are coordinating with power providers to manage demand and ease water concerns.

Two Cheyenne college students were honored for their academic communication skills; Dickinson State awarded the Recognition of Excellence in Communication to students who excelled in their classes + marking a notable achievement in local higher education.

Hawk Springs Reservoir in Goshen County is nearly dry due to low inflow + scheduled water draw affecting fishing and boating.

Officials warn that by summer's end, local farmers and anglers may face disruptions if additional moisture does not arrive.

Late Saturday, a fire gutted Cheyenne’s Historic Pumphouse but city officials say the stone walls remain solid, and Mayor Collins (with the City Council) plans to restore the 134-year-old building as the headquarters for the Clean and Safe Program once safety assessments are complete.

Kelan Gruver, Kansas 5A Player of the Year who averaged 18 points per game at Bonner Springs, signed with the Wyoming Cowboys after his game-saving triple in the state title game + he becomes the ninth new addition to the roster.

Spring Time Needle Felting Workshop

5:30 – 7:30 PM — Cheyenne Creativity Center — Cost details not provided — Explore the art of needle felting and create unique wool fiber designs.

High Plains Arboretum Plant Sale

10 A.M. – 12 P.M. — Cheyenne Botanic Gardens — Purchase locally tested trees, shrubs, and fruits at a community favorite plant sale.

Tim Meadows Comedy Show

7 p.m. — Cheyenne Civic Center — $54-66 — Comedy legend Tim Meadows brings laughter while supporting a local nonprofit at this special event.

Gregory Alan Isakov Concert

7:30-9 p.m. — Cheyenne Civic Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the soulful melodies of Gregory Alan Isakov in a captivating indie folk performance.

BVKC Dog Show

Friday to Sunday — Event Center at Archer — Admission varies — Explore a wide variety of dog breeds and learn about responsible pet ownership.