Cheyenne
Coverage of Cheyenne in the Nexus archive.
- A Wyoming city found a rare bacterium in wastewater tied to a Meta data center
Cheyenne, Wyoming, officials identified a rare bacterium in the city's wastewater treatment facility linked to a Meta data center under construction. The contamination originated from fill-and-flush operations by Goat Systems, a Meta contractor, which led to the revocation of industrial discharge privileges and a halt on wastewater from data centers. The bacterium affected the city's recycled water system used for irrigation, not the drinking water supply.
- Forest Service chief defends agency’s largest reorganization in a century
USDA Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz defends a major reorganization dissolving regional offices established 120 years ago, citing 300 applications for 15 new state director roles. The restructuring includes moving the agency’s headquarters to Utah, closing research stations, and establishing state offices with six to eight staff members each.
- Meta data center water discharges suspended for contaminating water supply
Meta's data center water discharges in Cheyenne have been suspended after a contractor contaminated the reuse water system, leading to environmental concerns.
- Cheyenne drug investigation results in Federal firearm and narcotics charges
A Cheyenne man has been sentenced for being a felon in possession of a firearm and for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and carfentanil. The case stems from a federal drug investigation.
- Director Wray Visits FBI Offices in Cheyenne and Denver
FBI Director Christopher Wray visited the Denver Field Office to meet with FBI employees and partners from Colorado and Wyoming. The visit facilitated engagement between the FBI director and regional law enforcement personnel across the two states.