Domestic Violence Awareness: North East Wyoming Advocacy Resource Center (FOCUS) is asking Wyoming businesses to “Shine a light” with purple candles in windows through October, spotlighting support and remembrance during Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Election Access & Intimidation: Voting rights groups are organizing volunteers to monitor potential intimidation at polling places as the Trump DOJ plans to deploy large numbers of federal monitors, drawing lawsuits and criticism from civil rights leaders. Wyoming Politics on Air: Wyoming Public Radio and KHOL Jackson continued candidate interviews for competitive statewide and federal races, including U.S. Senate nominee James Byrd and U.S. House candidates Shawn Johnson, Jeffrey Haggit, and Lisa Kinney. Energy & Tech in Cheyenne: Black Hills says it will spend $1.8 billion to add power capacity for a proposed Google data center in Cheyenne, with agreements requiring Google to cover electricity supply costs. Community Health: A community baby shower in Scranton highlights maternal health resources and early prenatal education. Local Justice: A Rawlins man and co-defendants were sentenced in federal court for a statewide meth trafficking ring, with prosecutors saying the operation flooded multiple Wyoming counties. Arts & Culture: Arcadia Chorale opens its season Oct. 11 with a concert celebrating America’s diversity. Sports & Schools: New PIAA playoff formats for football and girls volleyball are set for the 2026-27 school year.