Screen capture of a Platte Valley Healthcare Sustainability Project meeting live stream in June.

Healthcare sustainability meeting preview

The Platte Valley Healthcare Sustainability Project Committee hit the pause button this week. At a meeting scheduled for tonight, the group had intended to share the findings of an outside company looking the into financial feasibility of a critical access hospital in Saratoga.

The meeting will go on as planned, but the numbers are on hold until next month. Emma Diercks has more.

 

 

Photo courtesy of Rawlins Fire Department.

Rawlins house fire sparks advocacy for fire sprinklers

In Rawlins, a fast moving house fire last month claimed the lives of several family pets, caused $200,000 in damages and left the heart-broken homeowners looking for answers.

Cali O’Hare reports that the devastating blaze has turned the family into advocates for mandatory fire sprinkler suppression systems for any new residential construction in the city.

 

 

Saratoga officials review tap fee ordinance

In Saratoga, the water and sewer board is reviewing the tap fee ordinance. The group wants to better define how commercial and industrial units should be charged for connecting to the system. Currently, the ordinance states that the rates are to be set by a contract based upon demand, but it does not provide any further guidelines.

 

 

Image courtesy of WHP.

Distracted driving major factor in highway deaths

It has been a deadly year on Wyoming highways, and the state patrol is looking into the reasons behind the rising death toll. Cali O’Hare reports.

 

 

Sports: Casper native selected for top award watch list

As the Wyoming Cowboy football season is quickly approaching, Casper Native Logan Wilson is picking up pre-season accolades. Joey Saverine has the story.

 

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