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Good morning to you Cheyenne! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How Cheyenne is negotiating with Big Tech over massive new data centers.
• How a mountain of free potatoes reveals Cheyenne's inflation squeeze.
• How Cheyenne's big Indian relay race will now benefit local families

Today's riddle: What did one strawberry say to the other strawberry? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 80 and low of 53 degrees.
• Wednesday: An afternoon thunderstorm, temps: high: 77, low: 55.
• Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 82 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. How Communities Are Bargaining With Big Tech Over Data Centers (issues.org) — Cheyenne is emerging as Wyoming's data center powerhouse, with 21 existing facilities, major new Microsoft and Meta campuses, and rising city revenues from construction and electricity fees. The article explains how local and state officials are structuring deals so big tech pays for its own power and infrastructure, while residents push for transparency, community benefits, and long‑term protections.
   

2. What A Mountain Of Free Potatoes Says About The Economy (cowboystatedaily.com) — A 42,700‑pound mountain of free Idaho potatoes in Cheyenne drew families, retirees, and volunteers to Needs Inc., highlighting how inflation is squeezing even working households. Locals shared how the giveaway helps stretch tight budgets while the pantry's director described a surge in first‑time clients and full‑time workers needing food assistance.
   

3. Cheyenne announces Calcutta auction at Championship of Champions Indian relay race (capcity.news) — Cheyenne is adding a Calcutta auction to next month's Championship of Champions Indian relay race, giving locals a chance to bet on teams while supporting charity. The auction will run alongside the Sept. 25–27 races, with 10% of proceeds benefiting the Children's Western Wish Foundation. Residents can enjoy top-tier relay action and know part of their wagers help families facing serious hardships.
   

4. Moving into fall means increased bear activity (wyomingnews.com) — From its Cheyenne headquarters, Wyoming Game and Fish is warning residents that black bear activity is ramping up statewide as the animals bulk up for winter. Officials urge people to secure garbage, fruit trees, gardens, and bird feeders, and to promptly report unusual bear behavior so conflicts can be handled before they escalate.
   

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Thursday September 3
• Series: Our Extraordinary Night Skies with the UW Planetarium, Nig
  Curt Gowdy State Park 41°14'12.0"N 105°16'49.8"W
  8:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday August 27
• Back To School BBQ
  Albany County School District #1 Rock River, WY 82083
  5:30 pm
• LMS - Instrument Rental Night
  Albany County School District #1 Rock River, WY 82083
  6:00 pm
• Open House @ 6:00pm
  Albany County School District #1 Rock River, WY 82083
  6:00 pm
Saturday August 29
• George Birge →
  The Cowboy Saloon & Dance Hall, 108 S 2nd St, Laramie
  7:00 pm
Monday August 31
• Little Beans Club →
  The Old Moose Coffee & Events, 134 E 21st Ave, Torrington
  10:00 am
• LMS - Back to School Night
  Albany County School District #1 Rock River, WY 82083
  5:30 pm
Wednesday September 2
• Board of Education Retreat
  Albany County School District #1 TBD.
  3:00 pm
Thursday September 3
• Back To School Bash @ Undine Park
  Albany County School District #1 Undine Park, 800-898 S 7th St, Laramie, WY 82070, USA
  4:00 pm
• Series: Our Extraordinary Night Skies with the UW Planetarium, Nig
  Curt Gowdy State Park 41°14'12.0"N 105°16'49.8"W
  8:30 pm
Friday September 4
• Live Music: Quinlan Valdez →
  Bear Bottom Bar and Grill, 2768 WY-130, Centennial
  2:00 pm
• Chadron Varsity Football @ Torrington →
  Torrington High School, 2400 W C St, Torrington
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Found him again on Brittany Drive.
  I'm going to give him some water. If he is yours, he will be at my house at 713 Brittany Drive. Call me at (307) 321-4666. (Nextdoor Western Hills Park)
• Please share & repost to help reunite this stray dog!
  FOUND on August 23, 2026 in Cheyenne, WY 82009 near Near Brittany Drive Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to contact the finder,… (Nextdoor South Fork)

• Aimbridge Hospitality posted a job opening for Fairfield Inn & Suites Cheyenne - Housekeeper in Cheyenne. Apply here.
• J. C. Penney Company, Inc. posted a job opening for Beauty Consultant - Frontier Mall in Cheyenne. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cheyenne here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: If you weren't so sweet, we wouldn't be in this jam! (Thank you Patti F. for sending it in!)
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