Good morning, Cheyenne.

A grass fire in eastern Cheyenne forced crews to close Laramie Street between Whitney and Saratoga to control its spread and protect fencing, debris and vehicles as Cheyenne Fire Rescue responded at 1:59 p.m. on Friday + managed to keep the blaze under control.

Five Wyoming startups, including two from Cheyenne, presented refined pitches at Laramie County Community College on June 11 after completing gener8tor's gBeta accelerator program, a free + no-fee course that paired entrepreneurs with expert mentors.

The startups include innovations like an AI cooking robot + solar-powered cooling device for insulin.

Local businesswoman Bria Hammock received the 2026 Jan Torres Woman Entrepreneur of the Year Award — friends and family gathered at Westward on Friday evening to honor her achievement.

Project Jade, a 1.8-gigawatt data center in Laramie County south of Cheyenne, proceeds as planned after partner Crusoe backs out.

Tallgrass + Black Hills Corp remain committed to powering the facility with on-site natural gas, with operations expected to begin early 2028.

Columnist Dennis Sun explains that USDA control measures have kept beef prices steady after New World screwworm was found in Texas and New Mexico — efforts include sterile fly releases and livestock monitoring.

His report in Wyoming Livestock Roundup shows consumers can continue enjoying beef without price hikes.

Local historian Rick Ewig released his book We Are In Charge Now on Apr.

30, which details Cheyenne’s WWII corruption and community efforts; he will sign copies at Laramie County Library (2 p.m. on July 12).

At Friday's Healthcare Policy Summit at Hilton Garden Inn, Laramie, NCHT CEO Beth Worthen warned that closing rural hospitals could trigger major economic disruption—resulting in loss of critical services and local jobs amid looming property tax changes.

The 5,600-worker man camp (part of the Iron Guard Workforce Housing Campus) planned south of Cheyenne has been put on hold due to permit issues; developers are exploring new sites and will notify residents when a decision is made.

The Capital City Aviators Baseball Club, Cheyenne’s new collegiate team in the Independence League, will host a free home game against the Casper Spuds at Pioneer Park on Monday, June 15 at 6:30 p.m. Families are invited to attend a youth camp before the game.

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.