Wyoming Politics: A new report says liberal donors and advocacy groups helped flip Wyoming’s August primaries by backing left-leaning Republicans to defeat Freedom Caucus-aligned candidates, including House Speaker Chip Neiman and gubernatorial hopeful Eric Barlow. Border War Sports: CSU and Wyoming are extending their rivalry beyond football with eight-year series in men’s and women’s basketball, volleyball, and soccer starting in 2028. Higher Ed & Tech: The University of Wyoming is rolling out BoodleBox, a secure enterprise AI platform for faculty, staff, and students, aiming for responsible use across campus. AI & Community Debate: Natrona County residents are split over a proposed multi-million-dollar AI data center, with questions about growth and local impact. Public Safety & Health: Wyoming AG Keith Kautz announced a $17.1B multistate Meta settlement over youth safety, with Wyoming set to receive about $13.3M. Outdoors & Community: A Wind River Range hiker was found alive after five days, with his signature on the summit register helping rescuers narrow the search. Local Life: Rawlins residents raised concerns that a new pedestrian tunnel underpass lacks a safe sidewalk connection. Education & Climate: A new study warns extreme heat is hurting children’s learning, urging schools to treat heat disruptions more like snow days.