Grizzly Bear Fight: A federal proposal would loosen Endangered Species Act protections, giving states more say over grizzly killing in Idaho, Montana and Wyoming—public comment runs until Aug. 17. Education & Elections: Wyoming’s GOP primary for Superintendent of Public Instruction is Aug. 18, with three candidates backing local control but differing on curriculum and standards. School Governance: Wyoming County Schools are under a state of emergency after the state board flagged problems and progress issues. Energy & Industry: Doosan Enerbility won a contract to build core equipment for TerraPower’s sodium-cooled SMR now under construction in Kemmerer. Public Safety & Health: A Colorado statute took effect Aug. 12 to improve how epilepsy-related deaths are recorded when autopsies find no clear cause. Wildlife & Livestock: Sen. Steve Daines joined a bipartisan bill pushing nonlethal tools to protect cattle and sheep from wolves and bears. Local Politics: Cheyenne City Council seeks court guidance on an annexation referendum petition. Wyoming Economy: Gas prices in Sheridan and Teton counties show the latest week-to-week swings, with some stations hitting the lowest reported rates.