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Greetings Cheyenne! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What big recreation and transit projects Cheyenne council just advanced
  • How much could Laramie County start charging for records requests?
  • How Cheyenne's Zonta Club has empowered women for 70 years

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

Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Luminous sunshine, with a high of 79 and low of 50 degrees.
  • Thursday: Near-record temperatures, temps: high: 82, low: 51.
  • Friday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 81 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Cheyenne city councilors say Airport Golf Course cart path needs full replacement (capcity.news) — Cheyenne city councilors are backing a $250,000 reserve fund appropriation to fully replace the deteriorating cart path at the city's busy Airport Golf Course, citing safety and appearance concerns. The Finance Committee also advanced funding and agreements for the new Johnson Pool design, youth services, senior transit support, and potential impact funds tied to a power station expansion.
   

2. Laramie County Sheriff's Office wants to charge fees for public records requests (capcity.news) — Cheyenne residents may soon have to pay fees when requesting records from the Laramie County Sheriff's Office, as commissioners opened a 45-day public comment period on a proposed cost schedule. The plan would charge based on request complexity and require upfront payment, with refunds or additional billing once actual costs are known.
   

3. Zonta Club of Cheyenne reaches 70 years of organizational advocacy and service (wyomingnewsnow.tv) — A long-running women's service club in Cheyenne is celebrating 70 years of empowering local women and girls through advocacy against trafficking, domestic violence and sexual assault. About 50 members currently serve Cheyenne and Laramie County with outreach at Cheyenne Frontier Days, fundraisers, and scholarships, while planning how to keep meeting changing community needs.
   

4. Cheyenne Regional Medical Center to host annual community diabetes conference (wyomingnews.com) — Cheyenne Regional Medical Center is inviting local residents to a community diabetes conference on November 7 at Laramie County Community College, with sessions for all ages. Attendees can hear guest speakers, get free A1C testing, watch a healthy cooking demo, and connect with resources to better manage diabetes, with lunch and refreshments included.
   

5. Cyber Cheyenne 2026 coming to LCCC on Oct. 16 (wyomingnews.com) — Cyber Cheyenne 2026 is coming to Laramie County Community College on October 16, offering local residents a full day of cybersecurity talks, workshops and student activities. The summit will cover everything from basic online safety to advanced tech defense, with tracks for professionals, small businesses, and students, plus chances to network with Wyoming and Northern Colorado experts.
   

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    He is safe. Please let's help him find his way home. he has a red collar. He has been reunited with his family. (Nextdoor Triple Crown & Durham)
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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly?" — Stationary (Thank you David H. for sending it in!)
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