Cheyenne Economic Strategy: Gov. Mark Gordon joined business leaders at Laramie County Community College for “Economic Essentials: The Wyoming Way,” pitching how education, energy and workforce development can help Wyoming compete as AI and data centers grow. AI + Local Investment: Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg outlined a “Future is for Everyone Fund,” aimed at communities hosting Meta data centers, including Cheyenne, with promises of jobs, school support and stable energy costs. Health + Public Safety: Teton County commissioners rescinded a measles emergency after no new cases were expected, following an outbreak tied to worker housing near Grand Teton National Park. Competition + Talent: The Mountain West named 114 UW scholar-athletes, including multiple finance, accounting and MBA honorees. Legal + Consumer Costs: Attorney General Ford announced a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz over alleged generic-drug price inflation and reduced competition. Cybersecurity for Utilities: DEF CON Franklin and the National Rural Water Association launched the Water Watch Center to help small water systems defend against cyberattacks. Energy + Markets: Wyoming Phosphoria Formation data was released as part of a multistate critical minerals study, while Amplify Energy approved a share repurchase program after reporting Q2 results. Politics: Reid Rasner ramped up late primary outreach with a new statewide TV ad buy and expanded grassroots fundraising. Local Business: A Casper restaurant owner publicly shamed alleged dine-and-dashers after police action reportedly went nowhere.