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Also, don't miss Doll and Toy Show on the Cheyenne Patch calendar

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Hello Cheyenne! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a Central grad became one of Wyoming's top sports leaders
  • How Cheyenne neighbors used video and Facebook to catch a thief
  • What did Cheyenne's council really decide on the climate action plan?

Also on today's calendar: Doll and Toy Show and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Sunny, nice and warm, with a high of 77 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Saturday: Sunny; breezy in the p.m., temps: high: 76, low: 42.
  • Sunday: Sunshine and pleasantly warm, with a high of 75 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Former Central coach, athletic director Chad Whitworth honored as distinguished alumnus (capcity.news) — A longtime Cheyenne Central High School figure is being honored as a distinguished alumnus for decades of work as a teacher, coach, and athletic director in Laramie County School District 1. His leadership helped Central's girls basketball team win state titles and later shaped high school sports statewide through the Wyoming High School Activities Association.
   

2. Hours After Cheyenne Woman Posts Video, Police Arrest Suspected Porch Pirate (cowboystatedaily.com) — A Cheyenne resident helped police quickly track down a suspected porch pirate who stole packages from her mother's south-side home, near the Frontier oil refinery. After she posted doorbell video and rallied local social media, tips poured in, leading to the arrest of a 37-year-old Cheyenne woman on three misdemeanor theft counts tied to multiple recent package thefts.
   

3. City Council approves climate action plan as planning resource, not guiding policy (wyomingnews.com) — Cheyenne's City Council has voted to treat a new, grant-funded climate action plan as a planning resource rather than official policy, easing fears about mandated changes. The plan still provides detailed emissions data for Cheyenne and Laramie County and could help the city pursue future grants, but council members stressed it won't automatically drive housing or energy rules.
   

4. Laramie County School District 1 Board of Trustees candidate speak at forum (wyomingnews.com) — Cheyenne residents heard from most Laramie County School District 1 board candidates at a Thursday night forum focused on student behavior, staff pay, book access, and district leadership. Candidates contrasted views on discipline, funding for paraprofessionals and support staff, and who should decide students' access to books, while emphasizing communication, safety, and stronger ties with state legislators.
   

5. East High's Everett Schon is LCSD1 student of the week for Oct. 5 (capcity.news) — Cheyenne's East High School is celebrating senior Everett Schon as Laramie County School District 1's student of the week for Oct. 5, recognizing his strong academics and work ethic. He's praised for balancing tough classes, work, soccer, and leadership, and he credits teacher Kevin Lueck for his supportive, caring approach in the classroom.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Kitten lost kitten in the area of E 6th St and House Ave.
    probably scared and hungry. Please call 720-532-2113 if found. She was wearing a pink collar with a pink bell and has a tag with owner info. She is… (Nextdoor Eastridge)
  • Sam's Club posted a job opening for Freezer, Cooler and Deli Stocker Associate in Cheyenne. Apply here.
  • Taco Bell posted a job opening for Team Member in Cheyenne. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cheyenne here.

Ok Cheyenne! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!)
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