Good morning, Cheyenne.

James McIntyre's long-overdue Medal of Honor was presented to his surviving family during a ceremony held Saturday, June 27 at Iowa Flats Cemetery in Platte County (attended by the Cheyenne Honor Guard and local officials) as they rectified a century-old oversight from World War I.

The Cheyenne Police Department will host its 17th annual Neighborhood Night on Thursday, July 9, with block parties set at various venues across the city featuring food, music, and family-friendly games to encourage neighborly connections with officers.

Residents are welcome to attend the event that best suits their schedule.

Vantage hosted an open house Friday at the Red Lion Hotel to share plans for a proposed data center on an 1,800 acre site along Terry Ranch Road 12 miles south of Cheyenne.

Permitting for the 480 MW project will begin late this year and may create thousands of jobs.

Global crude oil prices stabilized, causing Laramie County gas prices to drop 26 cents to $3.57 per gallon on Monday (with the lowest price at Sam’s Club on Dell Range Blvd.), while the national average dipped to $3.78.

GasBuddy reported Monday that average gasoline prices in Cheyenne fell 14 cents to $3.90 per gallon (48.7 cents lower than last month) as national trends point to further drops.

Cheyenne homeowners can apply for Rooted in Cheyenne’s Fall Planting on July 1 and, if approved, have their trees planted on Saturday, Sept.

19 along designated areas including neighborhoods receiving free trees funded by Microsoft. Volunteers over 12 may join & get meals while working with local pros.

The City of Cheyenne will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Parsley Boulevard Greenway Connector on Tuesday, July 7 at 3 p.m. Located north of Interstate 80, the new segment provides improved biking and walking routes to local schools + community centers.

Cheyenne installed three restored railcars dating back to the mid-1920s and 1955 behind Gunslinger Square for the 15th Street Revitalization Plan, funded by a federal grant and local funds.

A council member remains skeptical (citing expense and potential misuse) while the final project design is set for Dec. 19.

Cheyenne BOPU terminated sewer services for an industrial user that contaminated the water reuse system with rare bacteria this spring & now the polluter faces substantial remediation charges.

The wastewater system, cleared of the bacteria, restarted on Monday, June 29, while Prairie View Pond will begin refilling tomorrow.

Instacart's analysis shows Wyoming residents—especially in Cheyenne—are gearing up for Fourth-of-July cookouts by ordering more potato chips, sweet corn, baked beans and watermelon while favoring hamburger buns over hot dog buns ahead of the holiday.

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.

Frontier Market

12-6 p.m. — Frontier Mall — Free entry — Saddle up for a weekend filled with local vendors, handmade goods, and family-friendly fun.

90's Country Music Party Featuring Double Wide

Event Start — The Lincoln — Ticket prices to be announced — Dance the night away to classic 90's country hits with Double Wide.

Cheyenne Frontier Days

6 p.m. — Accomplice Beer Company — Varies — Experience the largest outdoor rodeo and western celebration in the world with rodeo events, carnival rides, and more.

2026 New SPED Teacher Bootcamp

9 a.m. - 4 p.m. — Little America Hotel & Resort — $250 scholarship available — Engage in practical learning designed for new special education teachers to enhance their skills.

Laramie County Fair 2026

Jul 29 – Aug 8 — Laramie County Fair — Pricing varies — Celebrate summer with community fun and engaging activities at Cheyenne's prestigious fair.