Yellowstone Safety Alert: Tourists were filmed walking off-limits on Grand Prismatic Spring’s thermal mats, ignoring boardwalk rules that warn the crust can be thin and dangerously hot. Wildlife & Public Lands: Wyoming Game & Fish director Angi Bruce says she’s “thoroughly disappointed” by a U.S. Forest Service decision allowing Grand Targhee expansion into key Teton Range bighorn sheep habitat. Travel Disruption: A flash flood watch was issued for the Wapiti burn scar area near the Wyoming border, with warnings for heavy rain, debris flows, and unsafe roadways. Railroad Tourism: Union Pacific’s Big Boy No. 4014 keeps drawing massive crowds as it pauses in Kansas City before continuing its return toward Cheyenne, with Wyoming viewing interest high. Outdoor Planning Tip: A reminder that July is Yellowstone’s deadliest month, with driving and medical emergencies among the biggest risks. Local Roads: Wyoming Highway Patrol reports a semi crash that damaged the Higley Boulevard Bridge near Rawlins, closing Exit 214 and affecting travel times. Energy & Travel Comfort: Grid warnings and heat-driven power concerns are spreading across states including Wyoming, with calls for backup plans. Community Events: Healthy Wyoming’s Cost of Care Summer Roadshow is bringing healthcare affordability talks to Cheyenne and other Wyoming communities.