Wyoming Courts & Elections: Wyoming Supreme Court Chief Justice Lynne Boomgaarden’s Judicial Nominating Commission announced two judicial vacancies—one in Laramie County District Court and one in Campbell County Circuit Court—with applications due Aug. 31. Law & Public Safety: A multi-state commercial vehicle enforcement sweep (including Wyoming) put at least 32 drivers and 45 vehicles out of service, citing licensing, brake and mechanical issues, and hazardous materials problems. Wyoming Politics & Community: Local political forums are set ahead of the Aug. 18 primary, including Rock Springs candidate meet-and-greets and debates plus a Green River mayor forum. Energy & Environment: Upper Colorado Basin governors said the Interior Department’s final Colorado River EIS offers short-term guidance but depends on agreements still being finalized as reservoir levels hit record lows. Wyoming Economy & Industry: Peninsula Energy named Gary Birch chief technical officer and formed a technical committee to ramp up low-pH ISR uranium operations at the Lance project. Sports: Wyoming running back Samuel “Tote” Harris was added to the Maxwell Award Watch List.