Good morning, Laramie.

HomeBase rolled out Tally—an autonomous inventory robot—at two local stores today to improve inventory management and blend small-town service with new technology.

Further details on the rollout's impact are expected in the coming weeks.

Crews are containing the Reese Mountain Fire in northeast Albany County that has burned an estimated 75 to 100 acres on private land near Ashley Creek and Palmer Canyon—smokejumpers parachuted in from Laramie Regional Airport while air tankers dropped water and fire retardant.

More than 40 personnel remain on site, and officials expect full containment by Tuesday, Aug 19 with no structures damaged.

Columnist Dennis Sun argued that Wyoming must protect its water rights because lower basin states have mismanaged water (a concern in ongoing Colorado River talks).

He said more storage dams are needed to support agriculture and fisheries (with tougher negotiations expected) as discussions continue.

Wyoming mountain lions do not roar like African lions but do purr and make chirping sounds for communication—specialist Ken Logan said their bone structure prevents roaring.

The cats, also known as pumas, adapt to many habitats and are rarely seen in the wild.

Laramie City Council held a work session Tuesday and focused on modernizing city finances—improving transparency—and revamping downtown streets to boost accessibility and appeal.

Wyoming lawmakers tabled a bill that would fine libraries $50,000 every time a child accesses sexually explicit materials in public or school library sections—lawmakers plan to refine the proposal at their Oct.

13 meeting after nearly two hours of public testimony. The measure has raised debate over its definitions and the risk of increased lawsuits against libraries.

Laramie Plainsmen held full-padded preseason practices this week as head coach Jake Chick said the team is building toughness and competition on the field—preparing them for their season opener against Cheyenne East on Friday, August 29 at 6 p.m.

Utah Utes vs. Wyoming Cowboys Football

6:00 – 7:30 PM — War Memorial Stadium — Tickets from $84 — Catch a thrilling college football matchup between the Utes and Cowboys.