Good morning, Cheyenne.

The Cheyenne Elks Lodge is hosting a free pumpkin festival Saturday, Oct.

24 from 10 a.m. to noon at its location at the corner of 17th Street and Central Avenue, offering pumpkin decorating, games, face painting, and light refreshments (no registration needed).

Construction on the new trail and wetlands at Kiwanis Park nears completion, as nearly one mile of gravel trail opens and final work on bird blinds and signage is set to finish by late October.

Visitors and pets are asked to avoid seeded areas — protecting developing native plants.

On Saturday, Laramie County Sheriff’s Office officers killed a male mountain lion near 1300 Hackamore Road after multiple reports of the animal approaching children and livestock (a female remains at large).

Wyoming artist Travis Glasgow announced his upcoming 'Trout About' fabric line at Hoffman Fabrics today, featuring two panels — Rocky Mountain Rainbow and Popo Agie Brown — printed with his trout photography inspired by local waterways.

Cheyenne Youth Symphony will perform its free fall concert 'Treasures' on Saturday, Oct.

24 at 7 p.m. in the Surbrugg/Prentice Auditorium (at Laramie County Community College) featuring young string musicians playing pirate music under director Jaylene Willhite.

Representatives from all eight Wyoming community colleges and the University of Wyoming met last Friday at UW at Casper and Casper College for the annual Articulation Summit to discuss strategies—streamline transfers, address credit barriers, and improve degree progression.

Breakout sessions allowed faculty to collaborate on curriculum and records.

Yellowstone National Park and Colorado-based Tallgrass announced a record $105 million conservation fund to support long-term stewardship and to build a $35 million visitor center at Norris Geyser Basin (aiming to enhance education and park access for Wyoming students).

LCSO reported a mountain lion was spotted near mobile home parks along 3400 S.

Greeley Highway (south of Afflerbach Elementary) today and advised residents to keep children and pets close; officials ask anyone who sees the animal to call dispatch for updates.

Cheyenne City Council advanced proposed ordinances — updating urban agriculture rules to ease permits for growing foods and raising animals.

The proposals move to a second reading Monday, Oct. 26, with final approval set for Nov. 9.

Laramie County Board of Commissioners voted Tuesday to review a local woman's appeal against a cell tower project near her home.

County staff will examine project documents to check if (setback rules apply) as her concerns about safe distances remain unaddressed.

Kevin McKinney made his weekly appearance on SportsZone Monday afternoon, discussing Wyoming Cowboy football and men’s basketball during his recurring segment.