Good morning, Cheyenne.

*Cheyenne Bike Week* will kick off this weekend with Bike to Work Day events, a poker run and family-friendly slow roll rides for locals to enjoy across town.

Participants can join a variety of cycling activities to celebrate community and healthy living.

The Greater Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce honored 10 award winners at its Pillars of Commerce Annual Banquet on June 12 at Little America Hotel in Cheyenne.

The event celebrated local business achievements.

Rocky Mountain Power has proposed an 8.8% rate increase for most customers and a 37.7% hike for ag irrigation, prompting local farmers to warn that the added costs could strain their operations.

Wyoming regulators are accepting public comments through today.

Les Schwab Tires opened a new location on S Greeley Highway on June 10 that offers full-service truck maintenance and free tire services, and it will host a grand opening celebration on June 26 and 27 featuring food trucks + raffles + goodie bags.

Local small businesses are urged to embrace AI innovation to tackle challenges such as longer travel times + fewer nearby suppliers as they look to boost efficiency and remain competitive.

The update calls for modern strategies to drive future growth.

Printmaker Laura Grossett’s exhibit The Pale Horse Waits explores Wyoming landscapes and environmental change and will run from June 23 to July 30 at the Esther and John Clay Fine Art Gallery on LCCC’s Cheyenne campus — a reception and workshop are scheduled for July 27.

The Wyoming Game and Fish Commission was named Commission of the Year by WAFWA for its work conserving local wildlife and balancing economic and environmental needs.

Two staff members, deputy chief Dave Zafft and federal aid coordinator Christina Maleesa, also received special awards.

Laramie County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Perry Rockvam was honored with a national award for his role in creating the Special Management Housing Unit to improve mental health care in jail.

His approach includes mental health pods and a behavioral system (designed for safer inmate transitions).

Laramie County commissioners lifted stage 1 fire restrictions on Tuesday afternoon and urged residents to use caution with dry conditions — officials recommend monitoring updates for any future changes.

A Pentagon report said five Army members saw a translucent, potato-shaped UFO over Cheyenne Mountains in February 2022.

The sighting lasted about two minutes — further details remain undisclosed.

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.

Caleb T. Conroy Foundation Golf Tournament

6:30 p.m. — South Fork Mobile Home Subdivision — Fundraiser — Enjoy a fun day of golf, prizes, and community support.