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Hi there, Cheyenne! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why a Freedom Elementary cashier is LCSD1's September standout
  • See which recent arrests Laramie County agencies reported this week.
  • How F.E. Warren keeps 9/11 memories alive for a new generation.

Also on today's calendar: Zoom-delivered Japanese Classes and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the tractor say to the plow? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Not as warm, becoming breezy, with a high of 73 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Sunday: Breezy in the afternoon, temps: high: 86, low: 58. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: Warm with clouds and sun, with a high of 84 and low of 47 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Freedom Elementary's Schuman chosen for LCSD1 September employee spotlight (capcity.news) — Laramie County School District 1 is honoring Freedom Elementary nutrition services head cashier Kim Schuman in Cheyenne as its September employee spotlight, with formal recognition planned at the Sept. 14 board meeting. Colleagues praise her for knowing students by name, mentoring coworkers, and making sure children feel cared for as well as fed every school day.
   

2. Laramie County Recent Arrests (9/10/26–9/11/26) (capcity.news) — Law enforcement agencies in Laramie County have released a Cheyenne-based arrest log covering Sept. 10–11, listing individuals, alleged offenses, and notes about how charges may change. Residents are reminded that everyone named is presumed innocent until proven guilty, and that the log excludes juveniles and certain sensitive cases.
   

3. Sept. 11 memories alive at F.E. Warren, where duty is remembered and lived (oilcity.news) — Cheyenne's F.E. Warren Air Force Base marked the 25th anniversary of 9/11 with a memorial ceremony honoring the nearly 3,000 victims and today's service members. Chief Master Sergeant Charise Mosley shared how the attacks transformed her early Air Force career, while organizers stressed teaching younger airmen—many born after 2001—why vigilance and duty still matter.
   

4. Cheyenne Man Accused Of Stealing German Shepherd, Chasing Man With Pickaxe (cowboystatedaily.com) — A Cheyenne man faces felony aggravated assault and several misdemeanors after allegedly stealing a German shepherd and chasing another man with a pickaxe during an August incident at a Cheyenne home. Court records outline a long local criminal history, and residents may see this case move next to an arraignment in Laramie County District Court.
   

5. GIRLS SWIMMING: Central wins three duals at Southeast Quad (wyomingnews.com) — Cheyenne Central's girls swim team dominated Friday's Southeast Quad at home, sweeping duals against Laramie, Cheyenne South and Cheyenne East while adding several new state qualifiers. Local swimmers from all three Cheyenne schools posted strong relay and individual results, giving fans an early look at who could shine at the Class 4A state meet.
   

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  • Data Center (DC) Bulletin Board, next week September 14 - 19.
    It feels like we need a bulletin board, there is so much going on. The City Council meets on Monday, September 14 at 6:00pm. At the beginning of the… (Nextdoor Moore Haven Heights)
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    The Wyoming Outdoor Council is holding a Data Center discussion on Tuesday September 15 at 6:00pm at the Kiwanis Community House in Lion's Park. Food… (Nextdoor Moore Haven Heights)
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  • Laramie County Community College posted a job opening for Athletic Event Support Staff (Part Time & Student) 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: Hold me close John Deere. (Thank you Jenny H. for sending it in!)
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