Good morning, Cheyenne.

Colonel Jonathan Esses serves as the Air Force liaison for Cheyenne Frontier Days and coordinates military participation in local events — he rides in parades, fires cannons, and helps run the dunk tank tradition for outgoing committee members.

The National Weather Service reported Wednesday that Cheyenne’s KCYS doppler radar is down due to a parts failure; residents must rely on neighboring radars until a replacement part arrives (no ETA is available).

The Cheyenne Library hosts a sixth-penny sales tax project open house on Monday, Aug.

3, from 5-7 p.m. in the Cottonwood Room (2200 Pioneer Ave), where residents can explore displays and ask questions about county and city proposals ahead of the Aug. 18 election.

City officials are considering leasing 1,200 acres at Belvoir Ranch for a solar farm that may net the city around $500K a year on a 25-year lease — the company hopes to start soon while soil conditions are being evaluated.

Fridays on the Plaza: Lit

Summer evenings — Cheyenne Depot Museum — Free entry — Experience Wyoming's largest outdoor music festival with live entertainment every Friday.