Good morning, Cheyenne.

Cheyenne Rotary Club Foundation is accepting grant applications from local nonprofits planning projects in health, education, and community betterment.

Eligible groups must align proposals with Rotary values + applications are available via email request.

The Wyoming Office of Tourism — partnering with Wrangler — named five Mavericks of Wyoming on Friday to honor local leaders.

Winners include musician Ian Munsick from Sheridan, painter Richard Burke of Douglas, tech founder Heather Morgan Shoemaker, leader Jason Blades, and Bryce Albright; Gov. Mark Gordon received honorary status.

Today, Wyoming residents and visitors celebrated the nation’s 250th birthday at the State Capitol with keynote speeches, live music, dance performances, kids’ crafts and a time capsule sealing ceremony — remarks from local officials and a Wyoming National Guard band added local pride to the festivities.

Miss Wyoming America Strong candidate Gena Jensen launched a 100-envelope Facebook fundraiser — donation amounts are set by the envelope number — to cover travel, dress, and makeup expenses for her upcoming pageant in Las Vegas.

The Wyoming Children’s Society will host its 25th annual gala on Aug.

15 at Little America Hotel and Resort in Cheyenne to raise funds through live entertainment, auctions, a meal, and more. A silent auction opens online on Aug. 3 and runs until 9 p.m. (doors open at 5:30 p.m.)

Domenic Bravo, executive director of the Wyoming Office of Tourism, was named secretary of Destinations International's executive committee, boosting Wyoming's efforts in tourism innovation.

His role helps connect local tourism professionals + global best practices to guide future improvements in visitor management.

Crews will work on I-25’s Clear Creek bridge on Wednesday, Aug.

4 with a 14-foot lane width restriction in both directions; repairs include deck fixes, new joints and a polyester overlay by WYDOT and Reiman Corp. The project is expected to finish this fall, though delays may occur.

Gov. Mark Gordon will deliver the keynote at the Economic Essentials — The Wyoming Way luncheon on Aug.

10 from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Clay Pathfinder Building at Laramie County Community College; University of Wyoming President Shane Reeves and Wyoming Business Alliance President Renny MacKay will join for a panel discussion on economic growth.

Cheyenne Regional Medical Center’s Emergency Department earned the ENA Lantern Award — one of the highest honors nationwide for emergency care — as the first in Wyoming to be recognized for excellence; this accolade highlights the team’s commitment and innovative care.

Roedy Farrell, a bareback bronc rider from Thermopolis, competed at Cheyenne Frontier Days after following his champion father's footsteps (two-time CNFR winner).

He tied for second with a 90-point ride on July 23 and finished eighth at the finals, reaching 20th in the world.