Residents of Cody, Wyoming, responded to a mother's Facebook plea, turning Chloe O'Donnell's seventh birthday party into a success after all 15 invited children canceled due to heat concerns, showcasing community spirit.
A contractor for Meta's AI datacenter in Cheyenne, Wyoming, flushed bacteria-contaminated water into public sewers, leading to new regulations on wastewater disposal. The bacteria, Cupriavidus gilardii, is rare and harmful only to those with weakened immune systems, and did not affect drinking water.
Researchers have confirmed nine deep mantle earthquakes beneath Utah and Wyoming, originating tens of miles below the crust. These events, occurring in a region where seismic ruptures were thought to be difficult, challenge conventional earthquake theory and provide rare evidence of continental mantle earthquakes.
Born with sacral agenesis, the author amputated her legs at five and learned to walk on her hands. In 2012, she climbed Mount Kilimanjaro, raising $500,000 for clean water in East Africa, using her hands and a wheelchair. The experience taught her the importance of asking for help and fueled her career as a motivational speaker and content creator focused on disability justice.
Trail running is gaining popularity among older adults, offering health benefits and a strong community. Experts advise a gradual approach to starting, focusing on safety, proper gear, and respecting nature.
Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon signed an executive order to support the responsible development of AI data centers and advanced computing facilities, emphasizing sustainability and workforce development. This move aligns with national AI initiatives and the state's existing tech investments, including Bitcoin mining.
The US seeks to reduce dependence on China for rare-earth elements, crucial for electronics, EVs, and military tech, with a Wyoming mine offering potential for domestic supply.
Crypto exchange Kraken is seeking a U.S. federal banking charter to complement its Wyoming SPDI subsidiary.
Construction has begun on Terra Power's advanced nuclear reactor in Wyoming, aiming to meet surging energy demand from AI data centers. The project, a collaboration between private companies and the government, faces scrutiny over environmental impact and taxpayer funding.
President Trump approved the Bridger Pipeline Expansion, a 650-mile pipeline carrying 550,000 barrels of Canadian oil daily through Montana and Wyoming. The project requires additional environmental approvals, with construction expected to start in fall 2027. Environmental groups oppose the project over spill risks, citing the company's history of pipeline accidents including a 2015 Yellowstone River spill.
A Wyoming judge has blocked the state's new abortion ban that would prohibit abortions after embryonic cardiac activity is detected, issuing a temporary restraining order while a lawsuit challenges the law. Natrona County District Judge Dan Forgey wrote that the law is likely to be overturned on the same constitutional grounds that led the state Supreme Court to strike down sweeping abortion bans in January. Wyoming's lone abortion clinic, Wellspring Health Access, and other plaintiffs successfully challenged the previous blanket bans, and welcomed this latest ruling.
