AI & Public Health in Wyoming: Cheyenne’s Board of Public Utilities moved fast after a rare bacterium was traced to wastewater tied to Meta’s data-center contractor, triggering emergency policy changes and a wastewater discharge ban. Nuclear Power Deadline: The Trump administration says four privately developed reactors met its July 4 “critical” benchmark, with the next goal pushing toward much larger nuclear capacity by mid-century. Wyoming Energy & Minerals: Peabody won U.S. Department of Energy funding to advance rare earth and critical mineral recovery from Wyoming’s Powder River Basin, adding to state support. Rare Earth Security Push: The U.S. Army selected a company to build and operate a heavy rare earth processing operation on a military installation, targeting dysprosium and terbium for defense magnets. Water Crisis Watch: Scientists and advocates renewed calls to rethink Colorado River storage as Lake Powell drops toward record lows, with talks over long-term conservation still stalled. AI in Medicine Debate: Utah’s AI chatbot prescription refill program is drawing national scrutiny as doctors warn about safety and regulation when AI handles renewals. Wildlife & Climate: A growing push for wildlife crossings highlights their real-world benefits, while record heat and wildfires in Europe underscore how fast climate-driven extremes are escalating. Wyoming Community Notes: University of Wyoming honor roll updates and Sweetwater County School District No. 1 appointed two new trustees.