America 250 & July 4 Planning: As the U.S. marks its 250th birthday, Wyoming public-land managers are urging safe Independence Day recreation, with BLM noting fireworks are prohibited on its Wyoming lands and reminding visitors to check local fire restrictions. Wildfire & Fireworks Rules: With dry conditions and active fire risk across the West, Wyoming Game and Fish is also asking hunters and anglers to report vandalism and misuse that damages access areas—while Colorado municipalities are tightening fireworks rules ahead of July 4. Cheyenne Local Government: Cheyenne is briefing residents on Laramie County’s upcoming sixth-penny sales tax ballot, including Cheyenne Police Department proposals for updated digital equipment and a new firearms training facility. Rural Health Funding: Wyoming Department of Health opened applications for the Rural Health Transformation Program, with $205 million available to expand emergency care, workforce training, and rural health technology. Public Access Protection: Game and Fish says it spends tens of thousands annually repairing vandalized signs and damaged access infrastructure, urging the public to help protect public access opportunities. Immigration Case in Rock Springs: A Rock Springs business owner says a traffic stop escalated into federal immigration detention that separated her family for months, with her release reported June 19. Cold Case Update: Sublette County identified human remains found near Sweetwater Gap as missing Scottish camper John Gillies after an international investigation. National Policy Watch: A Colorado River settlement for Native communities remains blocked as Wyoming and other Upper Basin states raise concerns in the ongoing water-rights fight.