Good morning, Cheyenne.

Cheyenne’s Storey Boulevard water tanks, painted over two years to showcase Wyoming heritage, were celebrated on Oct.

15. Team leader Cortney Johnson announced the project will need an extra $50,000 + artist Jordan Dean will begin painting the tower’s backside next summer with work set to complete by fall.

Owner Anya Turner transformed her supplement store into Sweet Saddle Bake Co., a cupcake shop that now bakes 200 to 400 treats daily at 800 S.

Greeley Highway in Cheyenne. Local customers and visitors from nearby towns support her creative flavors and personal approach.

Gov. Mark Gordon opted into a federal tax-credit scholarship program to expand school choice for local students; the Wyoming Department of Education accepted nonprofit applications Monday + the deadline is Dec.

1 for organizations to offer tuition, tutoring and supplies beginning Jan. 1.

Coyote Ridge Elementary's special education paraeducator Troy Schieferstein was selected for LCSD1’s October employee spotlight for his 12-year dedication and calm support during challenging situations — he will be honored by the district's Board of Trustees Monday, Oct.

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University of Wyoming student Will Anderson found three rare ice crawlers in Yellowstone near Antler Peak and Grey Peak during his summer research, after detouring when a grizzly bear blocked his route.

He will present his findings at the Entomological Society of America's meeting in November (his work may help explain alpine habitats).

Laramie County School District 1 reported its best test scores since 2017–18, with 53.2% of students scoring proficient or advanced in English and 49% doing so in math during the 2025–26 school year; improved reading instruction & teacher training contributed to the results.

By order of Governor Mark Gordon, Laramie County flags are set to fly at half-staff on Monday (Oct.

19) from sunrise to sunset to honor Army Spc. Jonn Edmunds from Cheyenne who died 25 years ago in a helicopter crash in Pakistan.

AAA released a new survey in Cheyenne ahead of National Slow Down, Move Over Day today — the survey shows that while over 90% of drivers say they move over for roadside incidents, only 64% actually do so, prompting calls for improved driver awareness.