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Coffee in hand, Cheyenne? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a $300M solar farm could reshape Cheyenne's Belvoir Ranch
  • See this week's full list of Laramie County arrests
  • How an AI detour could put Cheyenne first on British tours

Also on today's calendar: Doll and Toy Show and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two favorite words for a shark to hear? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Nice with clouds and sun, with a high of 76 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Monday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 69, low: 50.
  • Tuesday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 67 and low of 47 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Hanwha Renewables Proposes Project Wrangler Solar Farm at Belvoir Ranch (news-usa.today) — A 140-megawatt solar farm and matching battery facility is being proposed for Cheyenne's city-owned Belvoir Ranch, representing a $300 million investment and new lease revenue for the city. Hanwha Renewables has outlined plans to limit grading, protect wildlife, and sell the completed project to a long-term owner while Black Hills Energy would deliver the power to local customers.
   

2. Laramie County weekly arrest report (9/18/26–9/25/26) (capcity.news) — Laramie County law enforcement has released this week's arrest log from Cheyenne, listing dozens of people booked on allegations ranging from DUI and domestic battery to child endangerment and felony drug charges. Names, alleged offenses, and warrant details are provided, but the list excludes juveniles, certain sensitive cases, and those who bonded out before information was released.
   

3. British Tour Company Raves About Cheyenne After AI Told Them To Visit (cowboystatedaily.com) — A British tour company may make Cheyenne the official starting point for its Wild West and Alaska cruise package after an AI tool suggested a spontaneous stop here. Their group loved Big Boy 4004, Holliday Park, and the city's giant cowboy boots, while Visit Cheyenne's digital strategy is helping AI-driven travelers discover local attractions and hotels.
   

4. Local school officials change safety protocols, Outdoor Council shares data center concerns (copy) (wyomingnews.com) — Cheyenne readers get a quick roundup of big local stories, from a swift guilty verdict in a high-profile Laramie County child abuse case to the city's early talks on a 140-megawatt solar and battery project at Belvoir Ranch. The newsletter also highlights Cheyenne's crosstown football rivalry, a judicial vacancy process, and a visit examining loneliness at F.E. Warren Air Force Base.
   

5. Popular Cooking With Congress Creator Hosts Cheyenne Presidential Dinner Party (cowboystatedaily.com) — Cheyenne diners recently enjoyed a presidential-themed dinner at the Frontier Days Old West Museum, where YouTube creator Bennett Rea recreated favorite dishes of presidents who visited the city. Between bison steaks, jelly beans, and towering Taft menus, the evening used food stories to connect Cheyenne's own presidential visits with a more human side of national history.
   

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    The staff is always friendly and helpful. The store is very clean and well lit. I usually have Kim complete my pedicures. She is a wonderful… (Nextdoor Western Hills Blvd)
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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: "MAN OVERBOARD!" (Thank you M J. for sending it in!)
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