Good morning, Cheyenne.

A 29-year-old man from Minatare was arrested at 9:40 a.m. Thursday, August 28 at East 13th Street and Platte Avenue in Cheyenne on felony theft charges—his preliminary hearing is set for today at 9 a.m. in Laramie County Circuit Court after a judge appointed him a public defender.

A judge denied Wyoming’s motion to dismiss a lawsuit challenging its universal school voucher program—this decision means the legal challenge will continue in court.

Today, a strong cold front moves through Cheyenne — bringing gusty winds and a taste of fall as the high reaches 83 before showers and lows near 44 tonight.

Cooler air will hold into tomorrow with a high near 63 and gusts up to 35 mph — signaling a continuing shift in the weather.

Wyoming sagegrouse lek attendance rose 11% this spring with an average of 31 males per active lek—thanks to well-timed winter moisture, though a dry summer raised concerns about lower counts next year.

Officials noted that natural seven- to nine-year population cycles mean numbers may shift with changing weather.

At F.E. Warren Air Force Base in Cheyenne, the Air Force took the first Minuteman III silo offline to make room for new Sentinel missiles—this upgrade will modernize our nuclear force and bring more jobs and companies to the area.

A public hearing will be held on September 8 at 6:00 p.m. at the Municipal Building — City Council Chambers, 2101 O'Neil Ave and via an electronic council meeting to review a bar & grill liquor license application by Rich Rich Up LLC d/b/a Wasabi Japanese Steakhouse; community members may attend to share their input on the request.

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.

Great Bison Shuffle

7:30 a.m. — Terry Bison Ranch Resort — Registration fees apply — Experience a scenic race on buffalo trails with options for all ages and abilities.

Wyoming Rodeo Association Finals

Under the lights — September 19-20 — Laramie County Fairgrounds Rodeo Arena — Ticket prices vary — Experience the thrill of rodeo action with 56 years of tradition on display.

Fuel Live Concert

7:00-10:30 p.m. — Cheyenne Civic Center — Ticket info to be confirmed — Rock out with the American rock band Fuel hailing from Pennsylvania.

Cowboy Joe Auction

5 PM — Little America Hotel & Resort — Includes premium buffet and cocktails — Enjoy a thrilling evening of live and silent auctions.