Good morning, Cheyenne.

The Laramie County Library will offer four new library cards designed by local children during Library Card Sign-up Month in September, with each new and renewed user receiving a free tumbler and sticker; current cardholders may update their cards if desired (tumbler available while supplies last) (designs chosen by vote).

Registration is open for the 2026 Governor's Business Forum, a three-day event set for Nov.

11 through Nov. 13 at Little America Hotel & Resort in Cheyenne. The forum, Forging the Wyoming Way, features Gov. Mark Gordon, a Veterans Day luncheon, and keynote talks from Keith Allred and Kate Gladdin.

Severe thunderstorms are expected today in Cheyenne with large hail up to 2 inches, damaging winds over 55 mph, and heavy rain after noon.

The National Weather Service (NWS) rated the area at slight risk, and tornadoes are not expected.

Gov. Mark Gordon ordered all U.S. flags to be lowered in Wyoming to honor music icon Dolly Parton, whose passing was announced Tuesday.

The flags will remain lowered until sunset on Sept. 1.

DEQ held a public forum Tuesday at Laramie County Community College to explain the environmental permitting process amid the state’s data center boom.

Officials detailed how air, water and waste permits protect health while urging public participation in regulatory efforts.

The Wyoming Department of Agriculture is warning local stores to pull select Outshine Fruit Bars from shelves after units in several flavors were found to contain glass.

Consumers are advised to check lot codes and dispose of any recalled items.

Alex Taylor from WyoSports discussed Wyoming Cowboy football on SportsZone Tuesday.

The team will open its season a week from Saturday at Colorado State.

Registration is now open for the City of Cheyenne 3-6 Youth Basketball League, costing $65 per player.

Early registration lasts through today (Aug. 27) and practices start Oct. 26 with games on Nov. 7, available online or at the Kiwanis Community House on Lions Park Dr.