Good morning, Rock Springs.

Food Bank of Wyoming is urging residents to donate, volunteer or raise awareness during Hunger Action Month to help address food insecurity where 1 in 6 are at risk; local partners will match donations up to $40,000 as community members can also join volunteer projects at Casper Distribution Center.

On Friday night, Aug.

28, local writers Nicholas Trandahl, Maria Kelson, and K.J. Gillenwater met in Lander for a panel discussion hosted by the Bookmarked Literary Arts Festival (supported by a Wyoming Humanities grant) to share how experiences sparked their work. They discussed military service, crime thrillers and science fiction.

Industrial groups and lawmakers are urging third-party power generation as Rocky Mountain Power delays extra capacity—fearing a local energy shortfall could stunt economic growth.

The legislature considered new bills last week, and the utility has begun a study on how to meet the rising industrial demand.

The Rock Springs Main Street/URA awarded $9,930 in façade improvement grants to two downtown property owners, helping secure nearly $30,000 in reinvestment in their buildings.

The enhancements focus on 516 Broadway Street (Home on the Range) and 756 Pilot Butte Avenue (Maddy’s Artisanal Ice Cream and More).