Good morning, Cheyenne.

On Friday at 2:30 p.m., crews responded to a small grass fire near US Highway 85 and County Road 152 that quickly spread—burning 1,328 acres over a 10-mile perimeter—with 85 personnel and 46 apparatus helping to contain it.

Mike Cushman’s Powder River Percherons, teams of dapple-gray draft horses weighing up to 2,600 pounds, continue to wow audiences at parades statewide.

He plans to showcase a classic six‐up lineup for the Fourth of July in Cheyenne, offering the community an enduring tradition of local pride.

Since 2010, Wyoming lawmakers approved a tax break for large data centers (including several near Cheyenne) to save millions in sales taxes and boost jobs, and a 2021 repeal effort failed after local officials and economic groups opposed the change.

Local businesses are facing a severe labor shortage that has forced them to reduce service hours and delay new hires, while rising living costs and limited housing add to the challenge across the region.

Cheyenne restaurants and similar employers are adapting to meet customer demand.

Wyoming outfitter Dustin Stetter said there are currently no screwworm cases in the state, though officials warn that if the flesh-eating parasite spreads from Texas, it could harm mule deer and bighorn sheep.

Ranchers and pet owners are urged to watch for signs of infection.

Former state Sen. Rex Arney (a Sheridan lawyer) proposed expanding the Industrial Siting Council’s authority to include data centers housed on Cheyenne’s public business parks amid community concerns over construction impacts.

Local residents and officials continue to debate how to balance economic growth with preserving neighborhood views.

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.