Nuclear Energy Funding: Idaho National Laboratory is helping lead a new Intermountain-West Nuclear Energy Corridor tech hub after a $31 million federal grant (with $9 million in matching funds) aimed at advanced fuel, workforce training, and supply-chain growth across Idaho and Wyoming. Local Energy Planning: Jerome County leaders are asking whether small modular nuclear reactors could meet rising power needs as federal momentum builds. Environmental Health Research: Wyoming-based researchers helped find that toxins from Florida blue-green algae blooms can become airborne, raising respiratory exposure concerns beyond contaminated water. Data Centers & Water: A Cheyenne data-center project tied to Meta is facing wastewater scrutiny after a rare bacterium was found in the sewer system, spotlighting how new AI infrastructure may strain local wastewater rules. Wildlife Policy Clash: Wyoming Game and Fish is “thoroughly disappointed” with a Grand Targhee Resort expansion approval that would grow into bighorn sheep habitat. Military Tech: Anduril and Archer unveiled “Thunder,” an autonomous armed tiltrotor “loyal wingman” concept for helicopters, timed with Farnborough. Public Health: CDC reports measles cases at 2,260 across 44 jurisdictions, with summer travel raising the risk of more outbreaks. Wyoming Education/Engineering Leadership: Tim McLain was appointed dean of BYU’s College of Engineering, starting July 1. Sports & Community: Wyoming QB Tyler Hughes was named a nominee for the 2026 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team for extensive community service.