Good morning, Cheyenne.

Rooted in Cheyenne will hold its 20th tree planting event on Saturday, Sept.

19 in local streets, planning to plant over 100 trees — including 37 free trees in select neighborhoods with Microsoft support. Volunteers 12 and older are invited to join crews led by local green pros.

A truck carrying 40,000 pounds of shelf-stable food arrived Wednesday at Needs Inc. to kick off America Gives—part of the America250 initiative—and local nonprofits including Meals on Wheels, St. Joseph’s, The Salvation Army, and Needs Inc. will share the donations to support families facing hunger.

The Wyoming Arts Council has awarded $162,500 for Creative Aging Project Grants that will support 65 eight-week arts programs for older adults at libraries, arts centers, and senior centers through June 2027.

ConnectGen Laramie County LLC has modified its wind project proposal with fewer turbines and a smaller area after state approval with 26 conditions; county commissioners will soon review the plan (public comments are open until Sept.

28) as local ranchers and residents weigh its impact on the regional landscape.

LCCC trustees unanimously approved renaming the school to Wyoming State College to take effect on July 1, 2027, as the college prepares to launch applied baccalaureate degrees + update its branding and materials.

Laramie County School District 1 has released new safety protocols for high school events to promote sportsmanship and safety.

The measures include free admission for verified students, restrictions on backpacks, and rules requiring supervision for younger attendees—ensuring a positive and orderly experience for all.

Noah Make, a Central High graduate (currently a freshman at Drexel), won the national grand prize of the Lowell Milken Center's 2026 Discovery Award on Wednesday for his documentary 'Armin T.

Wegner Against the Silence' about a German witness to the Armenian genocide.

SNHU honored Cheyenne students who achieved a spot on the summer 2026 president’s list by maintaining full-time enrollment and earning a minimum GPA of 3.7 — the summer term runs from May to August.

The Wyoming Air National Guard hosts Discovery Day 2026: A Salute to STEAM (a free, hands-on STEAM event) on Sept.

24 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 217 Dell Range Blvd in Cheyenne; educators must pre-register groups with lunch served from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

The Wyoming Community Foundation released the 2026 Wyoming Counts Kids Data Book which shows higher graduation rates and lower teen births but growing economic and service gaps in rural areas.

Data from the Wyoming Survey and Analysis Center also reveals rising food insecurity and housing costs that challenge many households.

Bally’s Cheyenne Park’s inaugural live horse racing meet is rescheduled to 2027 after the Wyoming Gaming Commission and Bally’s Wyoming agreed that more facility work and safety checks are needed.

Future racing dates will be set during a Casper fall meeting.