Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 4th of September.
Good morning, Cheyenne.
Google, a co-developer of the $50 billion Project Tembo data center, will host a community meeting with a presentation & Q&A on Sept.
9 at The Metropolitan Downtown to discuss project plans, local partnerships and sustainability.
Knights of Pythias seeks volunteers age 16+ for their 'Nightmare on 17th Street' Haunted House operating October weekends 7-11 p.m. Volunteers must attend a Saturday, Sept.
26, 1 p.m. orientation at the Knights of Pythias Lodge (312½ W. 17th St); forms are available at Collectors' Hub (312 W. 17th St).
Local leaders and residents are debating data center growth in Cheyenne today — some praise its potential to boost the economy while others worry about its impact on rising costs and community life.
The heated discussions follow several recent community meetings and planning proposals.
The Cheyenne Kiwanis Club held its 50/50 Golden Ticket Raffle on Sept.
3, drawing three winners who received cash prizes and gold while donating $25K to youth nonprofits. The event supported local programs such as Raising Reader, Big Brothers Big Sisters, and Girls on the Run.
The Laramie County Board approved a zone change for Vantage Data Center’s Project Latigo on 1,835 acres 12 miles south of Cheyenne — clearing the way for a 480-megawatt data center expected to create up to 2,000 jobs when construction begins next year — promising local investment.
90s alt rock band Everclear and special guests American Hi-Fi will perform at Lincoln theater on Nov.
5 as part of a nationwide tour starting Oct. 22, allowing Cheyenne ticket holders to vote for their favorite songs.
Industrial groups representing mines, refineries and data centers are urging lawmakers to allow non-utility power generators to help address a growing megawatt shortfall that is hindering Wyoming’s economic growth.
Lawmakers and utility officials are reviewing draft bills that could fast-track new power capacity.
Laramie County School District 1 Nutrition Services is accepting meal applications for the 2026-27 school year.
Families can apply online or by paper and must submit a new form with current household information (applications from the previous year remain active until Oct. 5) to ensure meal benefits.
Cheyenne announced modified schedules for facilities on Labor Day, Sept.
7, with city offices and transit closed while trash and recycling pickups shift one day; several committees will meet later and venues like the Aquatic Center and Golf Courses remain open (check local guidelines for details).
Cheyenne Housing and Community Development Office is offering $51,987 in funding for projects that address food insecurity and shelter needs for low and moderate income residents.
Local nonprofits must email proposals by Sept. 30 to secure Community Development Block Grant funds.
The Wyoming Industrial Siting Council approved Tuesday the permit for the 139-turbine Laramie Range Wind Project covering 42,000 acres & subject to 26 conditions, with county commissioners set to review the revised proposal as the project awaits further approvals.
Cheyenne OBGYN announced Thursday that Dr. Tianna Mack and Dr. Mitchell Oberhelman have joined the care team to serve women and the broader region (both are accepting new patients).
Jack Dunkley, a 253-pound edge rusher from Duquesne, brings an unorthodox style to the Cowboys and will debut Saturday at 4 p.m. in Fort Collins+ he recently overcame a painful back surgery and aims to boost the defense's impact.
Wyoming and Colorado State renew a historic Border War rivalry at 4 p.m. Saturday at Canvas Stadium in Fort Collins — the 118th meeting draws expert analysis from local shows.
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