Wyoming Politics & Courts: A Wyoming woman, “Jane Doe 4,” filed a federal lawsuit alleging her stepfather used Elon Musk’s xAI Grok to turn a childhood photo into more than 7,000 explicit fake images, after a law-enforcement raid tied the case to child sexual abuse material. Federal Policy & National Security: The U.S. Air Force is buying Chinese-made DJI drones for F.E. Warren AFB to train missile security forces to detect and defeat similar foreign drone threats. Energy & Agriculture: Senate Majority Leader John Thune said year-round higher ethanol blend E15 likely won’t pass without compromises for small oil refiners, as the House and Senate versions of farm-related legislation move forward. Wildlife & Public Safety: As hunting season nears, Wyoming Game and Fish is flagging chronic wasting disease focus areas around Jackson and an uptick in bear activity for hunters and other outdoors users. Elections & Campaigns: In the GOP primary for Laramie County sheriff, a records lawsuit opponent is backed by former Wyoming GOP chairman Drake Hill, who donated $1,000 to the challenger. Local Government: Cheyenne Wells council approved special-event liquor licenses for the Tumbleweed Fair and St John Knights of Columbus at its July 14 meeting. Water & Western Politics: Lake Mead hit a new low, underscoring the Colorado River crisis affecting millions across the basin.