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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:

  • Why a national 'AI revolt' bus targeted Cheyenne's booming data centers
  • Will Microsoft's massive Cheyenne annexation actually end up on your ballot?
  • Cheyenne mom faces felony charge over son's missed critical medical care.

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

Today's riddle: Why should you never iron a 4-leaf colver? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mainly cloudy, afternoon rain, with a high of 65 and low of 44 degrees.
  • Thursday: Some clouds, then sunny, temps: high: 67, low: 40.
  • Friday: Sunny, nice and warm, with a high of 75 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. National Group Rallies Against Data Centers Outside Cheyenne City Hall (cowboystatedaily.com) — A national anti‑AI group brought its "AI Data Center REVOLT" bus to Cheyenne City Hall, joining residents worried about water use, ranchland loss, and rapid data center growth. As the City Council approved yet another annexation, locals and visiting activists questioned how many massive projects Cheyenne can sustain and urged residents to stay engaged in council decisions.
   

2. Cheyenne Clerk more than halfway through counting Microsoft annexation referendum petition votes (capcity.news) — Cheyenne's city clerk is more than halfway through verifying signatures on a referendum petition that could send Microsoft's 3,500‑acre annexation to the November ballot. Organizers say they gathered about 3,200 signatures, but only 2,739 valid Cheyenne 2024 voters will count, and a court still must decide whether this is even the correct appeal path.
   

3. Cheyenne mom charged with felony child abuse for neglecting premature son (capcity.news) — A young Cheyenne mother has been charged in Laramie County District Court with felony child abuse, accused of neglecting critical medical care for her premature son. Doctors in Colorado and at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center reported severe malnutrition and missed follow-ups, though she remains presumed innocent while the case moves toward an initial court appearance.
   

4. Slow-Speed Chase Starts On Cheyenne Golf Course, Ends With Arrest Of Armed Felon (cowboystatedaily.com) — Cheyenne residents watched a slow-moving police chase Monday evening as officers followed a pickup that started on the Cheyenne Country Club golf course and wound through city streets. Police say the driver, a Colorado man, eventually stopped near West 25th and Pioneer, allegedly fought officers, and was jailed on 10 charges, including felon in possession of a firearm.
   

5. Panel discussion on restorative justice set Wednesday at St. Mark's (wyomingnews.com) — Residents can join a free panel on restorative justice tonight from 5–6:30 p.m. at St. Mark's Episcopal Church on Central Avenue in Cheyenne. A University of Wyoming professor and three formerly incarcerated speakers will discuss accountability, repairing harm, and safer communities, offering personal stories of life after prison and faith.
   

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    A cat who went missing in Cheyenne, WY, has been safely reunited with their family after 2 days, 18 hours. More details here https://www.pawboost… (Nextdoor Eastridge)
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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

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