County coroner’s office to relocate
In Rawlins, city officials are working with county commissioners to allow the move of the coroner’s office to a new, bigger location across the street from the courthouse. Cali O’Hare has the story behind the move.
Saratoga landfill receives grant and loan for closure
Work to close the Saratoga landfill is set to begin in the summer of 2020. Yesterday, the Wyoming State Loan and Investment Board approved a grant and loan to the Upper Platte Valley Solid Waste Disposal District to fund the process. Emma Diercks reports.
WGFD starts boat inspections next weekend
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department will begin boat inspections next weekend.
Inspections stations will start operating at ports of entry in Cheyenne and Laramie on Saturday, April 13th. All watercraft on Wyoming waters must display a 2019 AIS decal.
WGFD says inspections will go faster for boaters who buy the sticker now. The decals are available online from the agency’s website or at license-selling agents statewide.
Boaters will receive AIS decals by mail within 15 days. Motorized watercraft decals are $10 (in-state) and $30 (out-of-state). Non-motorized watercraft decals are $5 (in-state) and $15 (out-of-state). Non-motorized inflatable watercraft 10 feet or shorter are exempt. Decals are valid for the calendar year.
Local fire departments continue to improve operations
The Saratoga Town Council this week approved more than $9,000 worth of equipment for the volunteer fire department. The funds will come from the fire department’s budget and will help pay for equipment and the removal of an old training trailer. Emma Diercks reports.
Also this week, Rawlins City Council approved the purchase of a new pickup truck to be used by the Rawlins Fire Department Battalion Chief. Cali O’Hare has more.
Sports: Spring weather dictates weekend competition schedule
Weather permitting, all of the county high schools are set to get out and put some miles on this weekend. Joey Saverine previews a busy weekend where many of the teams will stick close together.
- Cowboy football to scrimmage in Casper
- UW track will send a small group to Arizona
- Pokes in the Pros
- Rockies host home opener today
- Broncos begin voluntary workout program
