Colorado man survives WYO 70 rollover crash
A Colorado man visiting the area is one lucky camper. He was the driver and sole occupant of motor home that overturned on Battle Pass earlier this week.
He walked away with only minor injuries and citations, though. Cali O’Hare has more.
USFS water and sewer project nears completion
In Saratoga, the USFS office and surrounding compound will connect to the town’s water and sewer system in a couple of weeks.
The project has been underway for much of the last year. Emma Diercks has an update on the progress being made.
Washington Street underpass closed next week
In Rawlins: residents who use the Washington Street underpass between the south side and downtown should will have to find an alternative route next week.
Beginning Monday, September 16th through Friday, September 20th, the underpass will be closed from 8 a.m. each morning to 7 p.m. each night.
Cali O’Hare spoke with officials from the Rawlins Department of Public Works about the scheduled repairs.
EPA restores former water protection rules
The Environmental Protection Agency yesterday announced it will scuttle the Obama-era rules defining what what US waterways must be protected by law. The new EPA final rule will dial back protections to 1986 standards.
Wyoming sued over the Obama Administration’s 2015 Waters of the United States Rule. Senator John Barrasso was applauded yesterday’s announcement.
Barrasso called the WOTUS rule “outrageous,” adding that “we need rules that protect water respect local authority.”
Senator Mike Enzi said the Obama Administration rule was a huge regulatory overreach and that yesterday’s announcement is good news for rancher and small businesses.
The EPA will announce the new guidelines for which water bodies should remain federally protected by the end of the year. Environmentalists are expected to sue.
Officials seeking input on theatre from Sinclair residents
Residents of Sinclair are being asked to provide comment on the restoration of the town’s historic theatre. The town intends to apply for a grant and loan for the project. Officials want to hear from residents about how the theater should be used. Emma Diercks reports.
Sports: High school conference play begins this weekend
The weekend slate is a full one for the schools that call Carbon County home. Joey Saverine has the story.
More Highlights:
- UW set for Idaho
- Cowgirl soccer and volley will play a full slate this weekend
- Broncos ready to shore up red-zone mistakes
