Road & Safety: South Dakota DOT is weighing reconstruction plans for US Highway 85 from Spearfish Canyon to the Wyoming line, with added shoulders and curve reroutes—locals are split on safety gains versus impacts to land, wildlife, and forest areas. Severe Weather Watch: A hot weekend with a storm threat is forecast across the region, including possible strong winds and hail that could affect travel on major highways. Cheyenne Events: Hell on Wheels Rodeo returns to Laramie County’s Archer complex for its seventh year, drawing visitors for rodeo action and a chuckwagon dinner. Wildfire Readiness: The Wyoming National Guard joined state and local partners for a tabletop exercise to tighten coordination for wildfire response, including aviation requests and interagency communications. Outdoor Tourism Spotlight: Jackson Hole’s birding festival is building momentum with tours and talks, tapping into the growing birding travel crowd. Wildlife & Hiking Caution: A viral grizzly “moth-eating” hike video is sparking debate about how social-media attention can affect sensitive wildlife habitat. Driver Reminder: “Secure Your Load Day” urges Wyoming drivers to strap down cargo to prevent items from falling onto roads. Trails & Community: Rawlins is hosting a National Trails Day cleanup along the Continental Divide Trail, a big draw for through-hikers. Travel Health Note: Wyoming is among states reporting measles cases, with CDC data showing 2,030 confirmed cases nationwide this year.