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Hi Cheyenne! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • See who was recently booked into Laramie County detention
  • How a Cheyenne shots-fired call escalated into a full SWAT response
  • What investigators uncovered after the Dunn Avenue fire in Cheyenne

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Near-record temperatures, with a high of 82 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 79, low: 55.
  • Sunday: Rather cloudy, with a high of 71 and low of 45 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Laramie County Recent Arrests (10/7/26–10/8/26) (capcity.news) — Cheyenne residents can see a snapshot of recent Laramie County arrests from October 7–8, including alleged offenses ranging from probation violations and domestic assault to aggravated assault with a weapon and property destruction. Names, recommended charges, and key legal disclaimers are listed to help neighbors stay informed about local public safety activity.
   

2. Cheyenne man arrested following shots fired incident Wednesday night (wyomingnewsnow.tv) — A Cheyenne man was arrested after deputies responded to a shots-fired report near Greenfield Court and later surrounded his Imperial Court home with the joint SWAT and crisis negotiation teams. After hours of phone contact, gas deployment, and a forced entry with a K9, he was taken into custody on aggravated assault and stalking charges, highlighting a significant law enforcement response in local neighborhoods.
   

3. Cheyenne Fire Rescue: Arrest made after September fire on Dunn Avenue (wyomingnews.com) — Cheyenne Fire Rescue quickly contained a Sept. 16 dumpster fire on Dunn Avenue before it could heavily damage a local business, then worked with ATF and Cheyenne Police to arrest a suspect within 24 hours. No injuries were reported, and investigators are still determining charges. Residents with information can contact ATF as the case remains under investigation.
   

4. Johnson Junior High's Genesis Thornton is LCSD1 student of the week for Oct. 12 (capcity.news) — A Johnson Junior High seventh grader in Cheyenne has been named Laramie County School District 1's student of the week for Oct. 12, recognized for her kindness, organization, and positive attitude. She balances strong classroom performance with cross country, cheerleading, and band, and credits a favorite teacher for encouraging creativity and patience.
   

5. Cheyenne woman launches sports league to honor daughter's memory (wyomingnews.com) — A Cheyenne mother is turning her daughter's memory into a new youth sports league built on transparency, equal treatment, and zero tolerance for bullying. Working with local partners, she aims to create teams where Cheyenne kids develop both athletic and emotional skills, feel heard by coaches and parents, and find a safe, supportive space away from social media pressures.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Panda Express posted a job opening for Assistant Manager (P1-1364396-2) in Cheyenne. Apply here.
  • Olive Garden posted a job opening for Prep Cook 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 cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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