Good morning, Cheyenne.

Cheyenne residents can enjoy an action-packed weekend starting Friday with Story Time at Cheyenne Botanic Gardens at 11 a.m. and a volunteer weed pull at Curt Gowdy State Park at 9 a.m. Saturday brings the Sherman Hill Train Show, garden classes, live theater, BBQ dinner and art night across venues.

Nominations for the 2026 Bill Daniels Ethical Leadership Award are open in Cheyenne thanks to a partnership between the Wyoming Business Alliance, Wyoming Heritage Foundation, the Daniels Fund and the University of Wyoming College of Business.

Local candidates may apply following official guidelines.

Two Cheyenne startups, Foodease and SolaraPod, showcased their innovative products yesterday at the gBETA Wyoming Startup Showcase held at Laramie County Community College.

The event spotlighted an AI-powered cooking device + a solar-powered medication cooler as part of a seven-week accelerator program that completed on May 22.

Project Jade, a 2.7GW data center near Cheyenne, stays on track despite founding partner Crusoe exiting two months ago.

Tallgrass Energy said work on power generators is ramping up with phases starting this summer and service planned for early 2028 (further details remain pending).

Cheyenne is buzzing this weekend with live music, rodeo action and cultural fests.

Friday On The Plaza — with Marshall Tucker Band at Downtown Depot Plaza at 6 p.m. — kicks off a packed schedule that includes Hell On Wheels Rodeo and a Celtic Festival.

Columnist Rod Miller returned to his childhood ranch with his family and Carbon County Sheriff Alex Bakken to tour historic stone structures (including a barn bearing carved initials) and enjoy nostalgic first experiences like horseback riding and fishing amid treasured family landmarks.

The May 2026 Wyoming Insight shows that oil and natural gas prices increased for a second consecutive month.

The report is available online at the state's Economic Analysis Division website.

The National Weather Service extended the Red Flag Warning for southeast Wyoming through Friday evening because high winds & low humidity create dangerous fire conditions.

Cheyenne will see a sunny high near 74 today, although wind gusts up to 40 mph call for caution.

Britney Tennant, CEO of the Cheyenne Animal Shelter, officially launched her bid for the HD11 seat to restore local unity and public service values.

The grassroots campaign will focus on door-knocking and outreach ahead of the Aug. 18 primary and Nov. 3 general election (with the current incumbent not running).

Wyoming saw a 74.5% drop in vacation-home mortgage originations, falling from 537 in 2021 to 137 in 2025 (a steeper decline than the 65.8% national drop).

Rising rates and tighter credit made it harder for buyers to afford second homes.

Wyoming Senior Olympics will host the Senior Summer Olympics starting Wednesday, June 17 in Cheyenne, where hundreds of athletes and more than 20 sports will compete throughout the weekend.

Coach Mark Branch added eight new wrestlers to the University team this spring, including transfers and state champions, as part of a spirited roster update.

The recruits (joining this summer) will join seven freshmen (signed in November) to prepare for the upcoming season.

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.

Fourth of July Celebration

10 AM – 4 PM — Frontier Mall — Free entry — Celebrate Independence Day with a festive Makers Market and community fun.