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And on the Cheyenne Patch calendar - Doll and Toy Show

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Cheers Cheyenne! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Cheyenne crews stopped a dumpster fire from destroying a business.
  • How safe is Cheyenne's tap water after the latest lead tests?
  • Free family Fall Festival coming to Little America next weekend

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

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Sunny, breezy and warm, with a high of 77 and low of 43 degrees.
  • Sunday: Sunny, nice and warm, temps: high: 75, low: 49.
  • Monday: Very warm, with a high of 84 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Crews put out dumpster fire after it damages building; suspected arsonist arrested (capcity.news) — Cheyenne firefighters quickly stopped a dumpster fire on Dunn Avenue from destroying a collision repair shop, then worked with federal and local partners to investigate. A Cheyenne man was later arrested on third-degree arson charges in connection with burning cardboard in a dumpster, and the case is now moving through Laramie County District Court.
   

2. Cheyenne tap water passes latest round of lead testing (capcity.news) — Recent testing shows Cheyenne's tap water is largely clear of lead, with only two of 36 sampled homes exceeding federal action levels and likely due to internal plumbing. Most participating homes, including 17 with undetectable lead, passed easily as the Board of Public Utilities continues monitoring, mapping service lines, and sharing guidance to help residents reduce exposure.
   

3. Little America Cheyenne hosting free Fall Festival on Oct. 10 (capcity.news) — Cheyenne families can enjoy a free Fall Festival at Little America on Saturday, Oct. 10, from noon to 4 p.m. in the east parking lot on West Lincolnway. Kids can explore bounce houses, face painting, crafts, pumpkins, and a petting zoo, while adults browse local vendors and enjoy festive music during this hometown celebration.
   

4. Energy bill assistance program now accepting applications (wyomingnewsnow.tv) — Cheyenne residents struggling with winter heating costs can now apply for Wyoming's Low Income Energy Assistance Program, which is open from October 1 through April 30. The program helps eligible households with a portion of heating bills and offers extra crisis aid for emergencies like shutoff notices or broken furnaces, with income limits based on household size.
   

5. Officials discuss the seven individuals federally sentenced for roles in multi-county drug-trafficking ring (wyomingnewsnow.tv) — Federal and state officials in Cheyenne announced sentences totaling more than 83 years for seven people tied to a multi-county meth trafficking ring that operated across several Wyoming counties, including Laramie. Speaking at the Joseph C. O'Mahoney Federal Center, authorities highlighted the large quantities of drugs seized and praised the interagency work that dismantled the organization.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • To all the sewers, crafters, and quilters, I have an abundance of notions, fabrics, tools, and organizers all ready for you to go through and pick up for free.
    DM me for address. First come, first serve, but there is a lot. Take it or it gets thrown out. (Nextdoor Lakeview Historic District)
  • Kroger posted a job opening for Online Grocery Pick-Up Clerk in Cheyenne. Apply here.
  • Kohl's posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Sales Associate in Cheyenne. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cheyenne here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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