Patriot Day Access: Wyoming State Parks is offering free entrance to all state parks, historic sites, and recreation areas for first responders (law enforcement, firefighters, paramedics, EMTs) on Friday, Sept. 11—reservations and fees like camping still apply. Road Safety: A fatal Teton Pass crash Wednesday killed a passenger who was not wearing a seatbelt; the driver was life-flighted, and community members are pushing for more safety work after multiple serious wrecks near the same area. Public Health in the Community: Cheyenne Regional Medical Center’s Children’s Clinic is expanding a free clothing closet inside the clinic, open to any family in need (no appointment or clinic connection required). Local Wellness Events: Laramie’s Albany County Public Library is hosting free stress-relief acupuncture through AcuRecovery, plus a “Walk with a Doc” event with Ivinson Memorial Hospital. Wyoming Wildlife Health: Wyoming Game and Fish says a parasite linked to kidney disease is behind the Salt River mountain whitefish die-off, with no trout deaths found and numbers starting to drop. Bike Safety: Buffalo police and the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office are running a bike safety push for kids, using positive stops and gift cards for safe riding habits. Health-Related Learning Impact: A new American Psychological Association report warns extreme heat is reducing children’s ability to learn, urging schools to treat heat disruptions like other emergency closures.