Drama continues to surround Saratoga medical clinic
More drama and uncertainty at the medical clinic in Saratoga. Health Management Services hoped to move into the Platte Valley Medical Clinic on Thursday, but that did not occur. While Dr. Brian Kaiser has shut the doors at the clinic, he’s not yet relinquished his lease with the Town of Saratoga. Emma Diercks has been following this story from the beginning and has the latest.
Rawlins landfill may be growing upward
Digging deep for the last year, the City of Rawlins has looked at expanding the construction and demolition pit at the municipal landfill vertically. The process is called vertical alignment, and could buy the city as much as 20 more years before the current site must be closed. City leaders are now reporting they expect the DEQ to give them the go ahead. Cali O’Hare reports.
Candidates take turns in the hot seat at Encampment forum
Two candidates for Encampment mayor and three for town council appeared at a public forum Tuesday evening. They laid out their ideas and fielded questions from voters who attended. Emma Diercks was there and filed this report.
Free fall concert in Rawlins this weekend
Three local musical groups will perform this weekend at the Rawlins Music Academy’s free Fall Concert. The event includes themed performances by the Jubilante Ensembles, the Joyful Ringers, and the Encampment String Trio. Cali O’Hare has more.
Local officials discuss Wilderness Study Area recommendations
Carbon County is one of five counties that provided recommendations on designations for its Wilderness Study Areas. Chairs from the local Wyoming Public Lands Initiative Committee spoke with Bigfoot 99 about the next steps and what worked well in the county to move the process forward.
Sports: Carbon County sports teams eyeing hardware
More Highlights:
- Cowboy football team set for Boarder War in Ft. Collins, Colorado.
- UW cross country will race in conference championships.
- Broncos moving forward after the week was plagued with Chad Kelly distractions.
- Click here to listen to this week’s episode of Carbon County Sports Corner.
