Good morning, Cheyenne.

Cheyenne artist Jordan Dean is using two boom lifts—one to project the image and one to paint—to create two giant horses that stand between 60 and 70 feet tall on a prominent water tank using paint that costs $400 per gallon, and he is about 20 percent done as weather permits.

He will finish the mural soon and plans to paint the other tank next summer if private funding allows.

Columnist Joan Barron recalled Cheyenne’s historic storm on August 1, 1985 that dropped up to 7.87 inches of rain in three hours, killing 12 and injuring 70—leading local officials to later enhance flood warnings and control measures.

Today, due to extreme fire danger, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department declared an open fire ban on all Game and Fish lands in Albany, Carbon, Goshen, Laramie and Platte counties, affecting 14 Wildlife Habitat Management Areas and 43 Public Access Areas including spots like Laramie Peak and Glendo Lake.

On August 1, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department opened organization applications for antelope hunt event licenses available for up to two events a year under state law—applications must include detailed hunt areas, license types, and financial plans by August 31.

The Game and Fish Commission will review submissions at its November meeting.

The Wyoming Department of Health reported four more measles cases in Carbon County—three were unvaccinated and one was immunocompromised—after all were exposed to a confirmed case.

The new cases include both adults and children, and no one was hospitalized.

The University of Wyoming cross country team announced its 2025 schedule with its season beginning at the Wyoming Invite on Aug.

30 in Cheyenne—marking the fifth year it will host the event. They will also race in St. Paul on Sept. 19, at Notre Dame on Oct. 3, and at Missouri on Oct. 18 before starting postseason meets on Halloween in Fresno and on Nov. 14 in Salt Lake City.

Shoes Cruise 2 Booze with Skechers!

7-8 p.m. — Blue Raven Brewery — Check out new Skechers running shoes and enjoy beverages post-run, with a chance to win a pair!

Bruise-A-Palooza Roller Derby

6 PM - 9 PM — City of Cheyenne Ice and Events Center — Entry fee required — Experience thrilling roller derby matches with teams from across the region.

The Cheyenne Farmers Market

Come join Community Action of Laramie County, Inc, and your favorite local and regional vendors, farmers and artisans for 10 weeks of fresh fruit, vegetables, unique home bakers, kettle corn, kimchi, honey and more, each Saturday from 7am to 1pm near the Chris LeDoux statue at Frontier Park August 9 to October 11.

The Cheyenne Farmers Market

Come join Community Action of Laramie County, Inc, and your favorite local and regional vendors, farmers and artisans for 10 weeks of fresh fruit, vegetables, unique home bakers, kettle corn, kimchi, honey and more, each Saturday from 7am to 1pm near the Chris LeDoux statue at Frontier Park August 9 to October 11.

MicroMania Wrestling

6:00-7:30 p.m. — Outlaw Saloon — Ticketed event — Experience a high-powered, explosive wrestling show with a comedic twist.

Downtown Charity Putt Putt Golf Tournament

9:30 a.m. — Paris West Restaurant and Bar — $15 entry fee — Golf through creatively designed holes spread across downtown for a good cause.

Soarin' Blue Pickleball and Cornhole Tournament

4 PM – 7 PM — The Picklr Cheyenne — Registration fees apply — Enjoy thrilling matches and great food at this community-friendly sports tournament.

Randy Travis Concert

7-9 PM — Cheyenne Civic Center — Cost info unavailable — Experience the smooth baritone sounds of a renowned country artist in a local venue.

Grappling Industries Tournament in Cheyenne

9 a.m.–11 p.m. — BEAST - City of Cheyenne — Admission details unavailable — Experience an all-day grappling competition featuring local and regional talent.