Good morning, Cheyenne.

The NFIB survey showed that the Small Business Optimism Index reached 99.8 in July in Cheyenne, exceeding its 52-year average of 98.0.

Local small business owners reported more job openings and plan to add new workers and invest in their operations soon.

Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck announced its new Cheyenne office at 1620 Central Ave as a hub for legal and policy work; the firm says the move reflects continued investment in the local business community.

Cheyenne residents can enjoy a busy weekend of festivals as the final Fridays On The Plaza with Ayron Jones wraps up today and events including Depot Days, the Wyoming Aviation Air Show, and Cars, Cigars and Guitars kick off later this weekend at local venues.

Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum hosts Discover and Discuss Night with Lucas Fralick on Tuesday from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at 4610 Carey Ave to explore Frank Mondell's legacy in shaping Wyoming history (RSVP encouraged).

Today at 3:30 p.m., the Laramie County Planning Commission meets at the Historic County Building at 310 19th St. to review zoning requests for Vantage Data Center’s Project Latigo, a 480-megawatt data center on 1,835 acres, & proposals for a 48-unit apartment complex and a 52-home subdivision.

The filing window for school and college board seats is open from Aug.

5 through Aug. 24 at the County Clerk’s Office in Cheyenne — three candidates have already filed and there is no fee to run.

Governor Gordon ordered U.S. and Wyoming flags to be flown at half-staff today from sunrise until sunset to honor Ann Simpson (wife of former Senator Alan Simpson) as her funeral is held in Cody.

Three candidates for the GOP nomination held their final debate Thursday in Riverton before next Tuesday’s primary.

State Sen. Eric Barlow, retired Marine Col. Brent Bien, & Superintendent Megan Degenfelder discussed pandemic policies and water rights for Wyoming.

Wyoming's rural health advisory panel approved roughly $205M in federal funds to boost hospitals, EMS, and workforce programs during its meeting Tuesday + over $41M was set aside for critical access hospitals.

The state will pick final recipients by end of October.