AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoCheyenne Construction Fire: Cheyenne Fire Rescue battled a fast-moving blaze at a four-story apartment complex under construction, with heavy smoke and flames visible for miles; crews expanded to dozens of firefighters as the wood-frame structure burned. Cheyenne Data Centers: Cheyenne City Council rejected a 12-month moratorium on new data center development after hours of public comment, with residents citing water, noise and wildlife impacts while opponents warned a pause could chill investment and jobs. Critical Minerals & Manufacturing: The U.S. Department of Energy awarded $10 million to Big Blue Technologies in Cheyenne for a modular magnesium metal production process tied to the critical minerals supply chain. Uranium Drilling Hearings: Public hearings opened in Hot Springs County over a proposed uranium drilling project in the Black Hills, with opponents raising concerns about water, agriculture and tourism. Wyoming Jobs Snapshot: Wyoming’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate slipped to 3.5% in April, with construction and seasonal work cited as key drivers. Wildlife Habitat Expansion: Wyoming Game and Fish will consider buying 368 acres adjacent to the Table Mountain WHMA, adding habitat and water rights while keeping the land in agricultural production. Road & Transit Work: The Wyoming Transportation Commission approved 10 highway contracts totaling about $49 million, including projects in Sheridan, Fremont and Johnson counties. Energy Storage for Data Centers: Enbridge and Meta announced a Wyoming solar and energy storage facility (1.6 GWh) aimed at supporting data center power needs. Gas Prices Watch: GasBuddy reports show Wyoming fuel prices remain volatile, with multiple counties posting lowest-in-state deals for regular, midgrade and diesel in the week ending May 16.
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