Colorado River Water Plan: A new federal framework would require Arizona, California and Nevada to cut Colorado River use by up to 40% in worst-case conditions, with details for the first two years expected soon—Arizona officials call the options “unacceptable.” Data Center Fight in Wyoming: Laramie leaders and Albany County are set for a joint Aug. 11 work session on whether to slow or stop data center development, citing water, power costs, noise and community impacts. Nuclear Workforce Boost: The Intermountain-West Nuclear Energy Corridor Tech Hub won U.S. Commerce EDA implementation funding, with UW’s Manufacturing Works helping assess regional supply chains and workforce gaps for advanced reactors. Cheyenne Local Tax Vote: Cheyenne voters are urged to approve an Aug. 18 optional sixth-penny sales tax to replace the aging Johnson Pool with a new public outdoor facility. Wyoming Business & Culture: Gov. Mark Gordon will keynote Cheyenne LEADS’ “Economic Essentials — The Wyoming Way” luncheon Aug. 10, and the Wyoming Office of Tourism named inaugural “Mavericks of Wyoming,” including Cheyenne tech entrepreneur Heather Morgan Shoemaker. Community & Health: Natrona County’s hospital board says it no longer oversees the hospital, raising questions about why the board still exists; and Cheyenne Animal Shelter is cutting adoption fees for adult dogs through Aug. 9. Energy & Markets: Spot gold held near $4,050/oz after a Fed pause and softer inflation helped stabilize bullion. Heat Alert: A Western heat dome is pushing record-level temperatures and raising public health and fire risks across multiple states, including Wyoming’s region.