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Good morning Cheyenne! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What Cheyenne park parking lots could look like by November
  • How new radios and grants could change Cheyenne's public safety gear
  • How Cheyenne is shaping Wyoming's new maternal health push

Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 85 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Friday: Breezy in the morning, temps: high: 82, low: 47.
  • Saturday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 76 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Cheyenne looks to improve 200K square feet of pavement at Lions, Cahill parks before November (capcity.news) — Cheyenne residents could see smoother parking lots at Lions and Cahill parks as soon as late October if the City Council approves a $647,154 paving contract next week. The work would overhaul more than 200,000 square feet of asphalt, including most of Lions Park's parking areas, and will be paid from existing city funds without adding new tax burdens.
   

2. Cheyenne Animal Control, police request new radios with city funding (capcity.news) — Cheyenne officials are moving ahead with funding new radios for Animal Control and police, replacing failing equipment currently forcing staff to rely on cell phones. A federal grant will also cover new SWAT vests, and several other contracts and a liquor license transfer for an east Cheyenne entertainment project advanced to the full City Council for final approval next week.
   

3. Wyoming becomes 50th state to join maternal care alliance (newsfromthestates.com) — Wyoming has finally joined a national maternal health alliance, and Cheyenne's accredited freestanding birth center and Cheyenne Regional Hospital are central to the state's strategy. At a recent summit, experts highlighted new partnerships, Medicaid and doula opportunities, and federal funding that could expand safer births and better neonatal care for families across Cheyenne and the rest of Wyoming.
   

4. Firefighting Planes Refuel In Cheyenne, Wheatland Fire (kgab.com) — Firefighting planes buzzed low over Cheyenne to refuel as they battle the fast-growing Moonshine Fire near Wheatland, now about 1,300 acres with no containment. Crews from multiple agencies and specialized aircraft, including turboprop water bombers, are attacking the blaze amid dry, windy conditions, while residents are urged to heed fire restrictions statewide.
   

5. Cheyenne Regional Medical Center recognizes DAISY and VIP Award recipients (wyomingnews.com) — Cheyenne Regional Medical Center is celebrating several nurses and staff with its DAISY and VIP awards, honoring standout care, teamwork, and service across units from ICU to cardiology and imaging. Community members, patients, and families are encouraged to nominate CRMC employees for future recognition through the hospital's online Employee Recognition page, helping spotlight caregivers who've made a difference in their lives.
   

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    Have walked past this little memorial for a lady who died followed by her dedicated dog 12 months later. Did anyone know this lady and her loving dog… (Nextdoor Cheyenne Ranchettes)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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