Cowboy State Daily Video Newscast: Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Opposition to data center development is intensifying in Cheyenne, Wyoming, as local residents voice concerns and circulate petitions. Councilman Lawrence Wolf acknowledged that the rapid pace of development has overwhelmed the city and county's planning capabilities. A circulating petition advocates for a temporary moratorium on data centers in the Cheyenne area, driven by worries over their substantial water and electricity demands, as well as the potential for tarnished viewscapes. Concurrently, the Cheyenne City Council recently convened to consider a proposal to rezone 160 acres of a historic ranch to a business park, a move that could potentially facilitate further data center development amidst rising community apprehension.