Wyoming Politics: Three GOP candidates for governor—Sen. Eric Barlow, Superintendent Megan Degenfelder, and retired Marine Col. Brent Bien—made their final pitch at Central Wyoming College ahead of the Aug. 18 primary, focusing on water, health care, energy, and government accountability. Elections & Courts: A records lawsuit involving Laramie County Sheriff Brian Kozak is drawing fresh scrutiny after newly released campaign finance filings show former GOP chair Drake Hill donated to Kozak’s Republican primary opponent, Eric Norris. Public Safety: A Casper woman, Alysha Ann Dahl, was sentenced to 151 months in federal prison for meth distribution tied to a multi-county trafficking ring. Wildlife & Federal Policy: A new federal proposal would loosen Endangered Species Act protections for grizzly bears, shifting more authority to states; Wyoming is among the affected states. Community & Culture: Eastern Wyoming College’s Archaeology Field School wrapped up another six-week excavation at the POWARS II site near Sunrise, training the next generation of archaeologists. Energy & Cost of Living: GasBuddy reports the lowest midgrade prices in Sweetwater County hit $4.09 for the week ending Aug. 8.