Good morning, Cheyenne.

Three local residents won top prizes in the Cheyenne Kiwanis Club’s 50/50 raffle.

Shirley Kaetzer won three ounces of gold coins, Dave Stratton won $7,500, and Mark McNulty received $2,500; the club will use the $25,000 raised to support local youth initiatives.

Google is hosting an open house for its Project Tembo data center on Wednesday, Sept.

9 at The Metropolitan Downtown (1701 Carey Ave) from 5 to 9:30 p.m. Local residents, media and officials can attend a presentation, Q&A and interactive stations to learn about the project and its power setup.

Cheyenne’s Gunslingers, a volunteer troupe with over 40 years of history, performed free Old West reenactments every day during June and July and twice daily at Cheyenne Frontier Days; since relocating to Gunslinger Square in 2009, they have promoted a family-friendly atmosphere + upheld strict safety measures.

Khloee Zunker, a senior at South High School, was named Student of the Week in Laramie County School District 1 for Sept.

7. She was recognized for her leadership as (student body president, public relations officer, and cheer captain) and plans to study sports and entertainment marketing.

Wyoming Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources invites locals to volunteer for National Public Lands Day this September with projects at sites like Bear River State Park and Boysen State Park, culminating on Sept.

26 when park fees are waived (cleanup and trail work are on schedule).

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service workforce in Wyoming, including at the National Elk Refuge north of Jackson, declined sharply since 2024 with only 48 employees remaining today (a 25% drop) while no new hires have been added through late June 2026.