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Good morning Cheyenne! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Project Wrangler could pump millions into Cheyenne's budget.
  • Could a local lawsuit derail Microsoft's huge Cheyenne data center expansion?
  • What led to a knife threat at a Cheyenne Lincolnway motel?

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Riddle: David's parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what's the name of the third son? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Partly sunny and warmer, with a high of 78 and low of 50 degrees.
  • Sunday: Warm with periods of sun, temps: high: 78, low: 51.
  • Monday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 72 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Meet Project Wrangler: Korean solar company returns to Cheyenne pitching 140MW farm (capcity.news) — A major 140‑megawatt solar and battery project is being proposed for the city‑owned Belvoir Ranch west of Cheyenne, potentially bringing $30–$60 million in lease revenue over 50 years. Hanwha Renewables is seeking a four‑year option agreement the Cheyenne City Council will begin debating Oct. 7, giving residents only a few weeks to weigh in before a key vote on Project Wrangler.
   

2. Cheyenne Woman Asks Court To Overturn 3,500-Acre Microsoft Data Center Annexation (cowboystatedaily.com) — A Cheyenne resident is asking a Laramie County judge to overturn the city's approval of a 3,500-acre annexation tied to Microsoft's massive data center expansion south of town, arguing the process violated state law. Her petitions challenge both an alleged Open Meetings Act violation and questions over listed land ownership, raising broader concerns about noise, infrastructure strain, and emergency services for South Cheyenne neighborhoods.
   

3. Cheyenne man charged with aggravated assault after motel knife threat (capcity.news) — A 61-year-old Cheyenne man has been charged with aggravated assault after police say he threatened a motel employee with a knife and shoved a neighbor at a Lincolnway motel. Court records describe a confrontation that escalated from an argument to alleged death threats, with the man now facing a possible prison sentence if convicted.
   

4. Encore Electric hops on landscaping duty at Boys & Girls Club for volunteer event (capcity.news) — Cheyenne families using the Boys & Girls Club of Southeast Wyoming will notice tidier fields and safer play areas after Encore Electric volunteers spent a Saturday tackling long‑overdue landscaping and repairs. Around 30 employees and family members pitched in, from mowing and weeding to fixing equipment, and the company added a $2,000 donation to help keep membership costs low for local kids.
   

5. Laramie County's most wanted list gets new names and updates (kgab.com) — Laramie County authorities have updated their most wanted list, adding several new fugitives that Cheyenne-area residents may encounter. The Sheriff's Office is urging the public to share tips, offering anonymous reporting through Crime Stoppers and reminding people not to approach suspects but to call dispatch or 911 with urgent information.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • LOST CAT ALERT!
    Have you seen this pet? Freya was lost on September 18, 2026 and was last seen near Ashley Dr and Beckle If you have information on their location… (Nextdoor Windsong Estates)
  • Arkansas Best Corporation posted a job opening for CDL-A Local Driver / Forklift Operator, Part Time in Cheyenne. Apply here.
  • Kroger Family of Companies posted a job opening for Online Grocery Pick-Up Clerk 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: David (Thank you Thomas F. for sending it in!)
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