Wildlife & Economy: A University of Wyoming natural resource economist puts the value of Wyoming’s elk, mule deer and pronghorn at nearly $6B, framing hunting and ecosystem services as a “return” similar to the state’s mineral trust fund. Public Safety & Community Impact: A Sikh truck driver was stabbed at Wyoming’s Bitter Creek rest stop on I-80, surviving after more than a dozen cuts; community leaders say anti-Sikh hostility tied to trucking debates is rising as police investigate motive. Data Centers & Local Guardrails: The Wyoming Outdoor Council held statewide forums on hyperscale AI data centers, with residents focused on water, energy, wildlife and “reasonable guardrails,” while reporting also says the Trump administration is weighing public-land data center builds across multiple Western states. Antitrust & AI: Federal antitrust claims accuse major AI firms (including Anthropic and OpenAI) of collusion after public calls to coordinate a slowdown in AI development. Infrastructure & Roads: WYDOT begins fall mowing for winter safety and starts guardrail repairs on US 189/191 near Bondurant, with reduced speeds and short delays. Energy Costs: Diesel prices are climbing, pushing trucking firms toward a “tipping point” as fuel, insurance and shipping demand pressures mount. Assistance Updates: DFS will hold virtual town halls on the draft 2026-27 LIEAP plan, with applications open for priority households.