Road & Safety Updates: WYDOT says I-25 through Casper (Curtis St. to Bryan Stock Trail) will close for three days, July 7–11, for Herford Lane Bridge demolition, with detours via F Street and Yellowstone Highway and expect congestion. Holiday DUI Crackdown: Wyoming Highway Patrol and local partners are ramping DUI Task Forces for the July 4 weekend; Natrona County’s coordinated enforcement runs July 3 (5 p.m.) through July 5 (midnight), with “safe ride” options highlighted. Fireworks Rules: Fire chiefs warn fireworks can spark wildfires; Rock Springs and Green River ban fireworks (sparklers excepted in Rock Springs/Green River cities), and all fireworks are banned on public lands. Wildfire Watch: Kinky Creek Fire in Teton County is up to 56% containment at 880 acres, but closures remain as storms and strong winds complicate suppression. Outdoors & Wildlife: Yellowstone confirmed a bison injured a 12-year-old near Mud Volcano; park guidance urges staying far back from large animals. Travel Planning for July 4: Severe storm risk is rising across parts of the region as the heat dome breaks, with lightning, damaging winds, and flash flooding possible—plan for rapid weather changes. Local Interest: Wyoming Game and Fish relocated a subadult grizzly to the Five Mile Creek drainage near Yellowstone’s east entrance to reduce future human-bear conflicts. Public Lands & Culture: Grand Teton’s Indigenous arts demonstrations continue through summer at Colter Bay, offering hands-on craft time with regional tribes.