AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoWater & Data Centers: Cheyenne officials say a rare bacterium (Cupriavidus gilardii) was found in wastewater tied to Meta’s $800m AI data center contractor, forcing parts of the city’s reuse system offline for cleanup and raising public health and water-reuse questions. Energy & Mining: American Uranium says drilling at its Lo Herma project in Wyoming is complete and is set to support an updated mineral resource estimate and scoping study soon, as the company pushes toward in-situ recovery development. Uranium Boom: A broader push for more domestic uranium is gaining momentum as the U.S. looks to feed nuclear growth and data-center power demand, while drought and water-use concerns remain front and center in the West. Roads & Construction: WYDOT crews will start concrete slab repairs on Rock Springs’ South Belt Loop (WYO 376) July 15, with staged lane access changes through late October. Broadband: Bluepeak says its fiber network has passed 500,000 homes and businesses across six states, including Wyoming, aiming to expand high-speed access in rural areas. Public Safety: Wyoming attorneys general joined a push to strengthen FCC rules to cut off scammers’ access to legitimate phone numbers, targeting the next wave of robocall fraud. Weather Watch: Forecasters warn a heat dome could push parts of Wyoming and nearby Plains close to record highs this weekend, with health guidance for outdoor workers and vulnerable residents.
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