Heat Dome Watch: The National Weather Service warns a “significant and dangerous” heat dome will hit much of the western and central U.S. over the weekend, with record-level highs and especially risky warm nights that can strain health systems and power grids. Wyoming Education & STEM: At the University of Wyoming, nearly 180 early childhood educators attended a Play Institute to learn how to build play-based learning across preschool through early grades. K-12 Funding: Wyoming families can now apply for up to $7,000 in K-12 scholarships for private or homeschooling for the 2026-27 school year after the state Supreme Court lifted a prior injunction. Broadband Tech: Mimosa Networks and Viaero Wireless report a rural fixed wireless deployment clearing a key benchmark—about 50 subscribers per sector over links up to 9.8 miles—using unlicensed 6 GHz with Automated Frequency Coordination. Public Health & Safety: Cheyenne suspended municipal wastewater discharge rules for data-center fill-and-flush after a rare bacterium was traced to a Meta-linked site, prompting broader bans on that discharge. Local Buildout: Laramie’s new bike park construction is underway, with a grand opening planned for late August. Policy & Governance: Casper approved a 180-day moratorium on new historic horse racing simulcasting/gaming development after a new Wyoming law requires local consent for future sites.