Wolf Management: Wyoming wildlife managers cut the wolf hunt cap by 50% after a canine distemper outbreak drove the state’s wolf numbers to their lowest level in two decades. Public Lands & Predators: A new push to allow “cyanide bombs” on public land on a case-by-case basis is reigniting debate over predator control and environmental impacts. Climate Science Under Pressure: Federal actions to dismantle parts of ocean and climate research are drawing court fights, including a judge blocking efforts tied to NCAR’s future. Colorado River Risk: Experts warn Lake Powell and Lake Mead could face a “system crash” without faster water cuts, as federal officials move toward a shorter-term management framework. Wildfire Preparedness: Fire mitigation efforts are under scrutiny as experts warn conditions for intense fire season are lining up early, with Wyoming noted for some increases in thinning and prescribed burns. Energy & Pollution: Trump’s nearly $700 million coal support plan includes major infrastructure and export moves that could affect Wyoming coal supply chains and regional air quality. Invasive Grass & Fire: Cheatgrass is accelerating more frequent fires in Wyoming’s Bighorn Basin, threatening sagebrush ecosystems. Wildlife & Access: Wyoming’s Sportsperson Conservation Forum will tackle mule deer strategy, public access, and wildland fire recovery. Weather Watch: Severe storm threats are in the forecast for the region, including damaging winds and large hail into northeastern Wyoming. Local Notes: Cheyenne downtown flower planters are being stolen again, and Wyoming’s Game and Fish updates include fish hatchery expansion.