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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:

  • How 18 rescued ferrets took over one Cheyenne couple’s home
  • What the Supreme Court’s ruling means for Meadowlark’s playground injury case
  • How to snag Joe Bonamassa tickets early in Cheyenne

Also on today's calendar: Gospel Sharing Support.

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Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Thursday: Very windy; rather cloudy, with a high of 60 and low of 29 degrees.
  • Friday: Breezy in the afternoon, temps: high: 53, low: 42.
  • Saturday: Cooler in the afternoon, with a high of 48 and low of 27 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Cheyenne couple running ferret sanctuary out of house, providing home for the misunderstood pets (capcity.news) — A Cheyenne couple is running Sadie’s Mischief Makers Ferret Sanctuary out of their home, caring for 18 rescued ferrets and offering education to local pet owners. With mounting vet and food costs, they’re seeking donations from Cheyenne residents and inviting visitors to learn what responsible ferret ownership really involves.
   

2. Wyoming Supreme Court Allows School Injury Lawsuit To Proceed (kisscasper.com) — A long-running lawsuit over a 2018 playground injury at Meadowlark Elementary in Cheyenne is moving forward again after the Wyoming Supreme Court ruled a district judge went too far by dismissing the remaining claims as a sanction. While the justices upheld earlier rulings that cleared playground equipment manufacturers, they ordered the negligence claims against Laramie County School District 1 back to court under lesser sanctions.
   

3. Blues rock titan Joe Bonamassa announces August 2026 return to Cheyenne Civic Center (capcity.news) — Joe Bonamassa is set to bring his 2026 Summer Tour to the Cheyenne Civic Center on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026, with tickets going on pre-sale Dec. 10 and general sale Dec. 12. The blues rock star, fresh off his 29th Billboard Blues No. 1, will make Cheyenne a marquee stop before wrapping the tour at Red Rocks.
   

4. Sheridan wins 'We the People' state competition, Central takes runner-up (douglas-budget.com) — Cheyenne Central and Cheyenne East students just made a strong showing in the statewide “We the People” civics competition held at the Capitol, with Central finishing runner-up and earning a wild-card spot at nationals. Local teams answered constitutional questions in simulated congressional hearings, impressing judges that included Wyoming Supreme Court justices and state leaders.
   

5. Bought apps on Google Play? You may be owed money, Wyoming AG says (capcity.news) — If you’ve bought apps or made in-app purchases on Google Play, a Cheyenne-based announcement from Wyoming’s attorney general says you could automatically receive part of a $700 million settlement. Residents are urged to watch for PayPal or Venmo notices, track key 2026 court dates, and sign up online if they need to use the supplemental claims process.
   

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  • LOST CAT ALERT!
    Have you seen this pet? Boy Cat was lost on November 21, 2025 and was last seen near Cheyenne, WY If you have information on their location, please… (Nextdoor Monterrey Hgts)
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    We are on Roundtop Drive and our water is very discolored (Nextdoor Century West)
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