Good morning, Cheyenne.

A local pizza shop received an unwanted order of 18 hot pizzas and a $300 bill on Friday when a prank caller failed to pick up the order, so staff decided to donate the meals to the emergency room to support busy health care workers.

Average gasoline prices in Wyoming increased by 11.4 cents per gallon over the past week, reaching $4.21 on Monday—GasBuddy.com reported prices ranging from $3.69 to $5.99 across 494 stations.

AAA data shows fuel prices in Laramie County increased by 22 cents last week to an average of $4.09 per gallon, and local drivers can still find cheaper rates at select stations — even as national trends reflect ongoing oil cost pressures.

On Aug. 3, the LCSD1 Board met at 6 p.m. at Storey Gymnasium to review a $1,948,307 contract for the Hobbs Elementary rebuild and update district policies before schools resume on Aug.

24.

Laramie County Community College announced its plan to rebrand as Wyoming State College to clarify its identity and offerings.

Its board of trustees will vote on Sept. 16 and, if approved, the change will take effect on July 1, 2027 (without altering its mascot or mission).

The board approved changes at its Aug.

17 meeting, adding a $2,500 fee for teachers who break contracts and updating equipment take-home rules to require written permission. The new policies will take effect for the new school year.

Cheyenne City Council will hold a work session Friday, Aug.

21 at Council Chambers to consider proposed updates to urban agriculture rules. Residents may review the draft online and submit feedback before the revised proposals go to the Planning Commission after Sept. 8.

A Place for Mom reports today that assisted living in Wyoming costs an average $4,579 a month (a 5% annual increase) based on unit size and care needs.

The data helps families compare pricing models for future care planning.

The Red Cross is hosting a blood drive on Monday, Aug.

24 at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center (11 a.m. to 4 p.m.) to boost critically low blood supplies, and residents with Type O or Type B blood are encouraged to donate.

Local health leaders announced a $5.2M program Monday at the Wyoming Capitol & plan to launch Mission: Lifeline Stroke Wyoming to reduce treatment times for stroke victims in rural communities.

The initiative will integrate emergency and follow-up care over the next three years.

Wyoming sophomore running back Samuel Harris is on the 2026 Doak Walker Award watch list (one of 62 candidates) and was also named to the Maxwell Award list.

Officials will name semifinalists in November and announce the winner live on December 10.

Wyoming's men's basketball team will compete in the Sunshine Slam tournament in Daytona Beach at the Ocean Center, where they face Duquesne on Sunday, Nov.

22 and play Kent State in a historic series. Tickets begin Wednesday, Sept. 9 at Ticketmaster.