Colorado River Water Cuts: The federal government released a final 10-year Colorado River operating framework, setting up deeper, recurring reductions for Arizona, California and Nevada while requiring two-year renegotiations through 2036—Wyoming and other upper-basin states would rely more on voluntary conservation. Energy & Environment: Wyoming DEQ is investigating a foul odor tied to Jim Bridger Power Plant evaporation ponds, with residents near Superior and Point of Rocks saying the smell has worsened and is affecting daily life. Nuclear Workforce & Supply Chain: University of Wyoming’s Manufacturing Works is part of the Intermountain-West Nuclear Energy Corridor Tech Hub, which received EDA implementation funding to speed advanced reactor deployment and build regional manufacturing capacity across Idaho and Wyoming. Ag Innovation: A five-year cattle grazing project at the Lake City Research Center is testing adaptive grazing, aiming to boost beef productivity while improving environmental outcomes. Local Politics & Growth: Cheyenne voters are being urged to approve a new Johnson Pool via the optional sixth-penny sales tax, replacing a leaking, closed aging facility. Wyoming Elections: The crowded GOP fight for Wyoming’s lone congressional seat is heating up ahead of the Aug. 18 primary. Community & Industry Events: Brush Creek Ranch was named Orvis-Endorsed Fly-Fishing Lodge of the Year, highlighting Wyoming’s tourism and conservation-driven outfitting.