Parole & Public Safety: A woman whose brother was killed by a juvenile in 1982 is urging Wyoming-area readers to follow a July parole hearing, arguing the killer should stay behind bars. Cost of Living: A new national map shows residential electricity prices rising fast in many states, with Wyoming up about 9.5% year over year—another hit for household budgets. Cheyenne Civic Life: The Greater Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce hosted a gubernatorial forum lunch, spotlighting housing, workforce, and business permitting as top campaign themes. Rural Health & Education: The UW School of Medicine received a $25 million gift to expand rural and Indigenous medical training through a new scholarship program for the WWAMI region, including Wyoming. Wildlife & Fire Risk: UW researchers and partners are tracking how cheatgrass is changing Wyoming’s fire cycles in the Bighorn Basin, making frequent burns more likely. Community & Outdoors: Birders are flocking to Wyoming’s Jackson Hole Birding Festival, a growing event built around tours, talks, and hands-on nature learning. Local Elections: Weston County appointed a new election clerk after years of investigations into the former clerk’s conduct. Immigration & Rural Towns: Reporting highlights how stricter immigration policies may be pushing some newcomers to leave Wyoming, affecting small-town population stability. Health Care Policy: Rep. Rob Bresnahan says he’ll fight proposed federal Medicaid rules he fears could cut coverage for serious illnesses. Education Updates: Wyoming’s WY-TOPP math and science scores won’t be released until early fall as the state finalizes standards and transitions vendors.