Resident calls for dismissal of Rawlins police officer
In Rawlins, officials have stayed silent since a judge ruled in May that city must pay over $900,000 to the family of an unarmed man shot and killed by police.
Citizens are starting to speak out, though. Statements made during the public comment period of Tuesday’s City Council meeting mark the second time a citizen has publicly called for the dismissal of Rawlins Police Sergeant Jared Frakes. Cali O’Hare was at the meetings and filed this report.
Platte Valley Clinic building to be appraised
In Saratoga, town council will have the Platte Valley Clinic building appraised. Officials don’t have plans now to sell the building but would like to know what it is worth. Emma Diercks has more.
Latinofest celebrates history, culture
The First Annual Latinofest in Rawlins is fast approaching. The free event will highlight the history, culture, contributions and businesses of the Latino population in Rawlins, Carbon County and Wyoming. Bigfoot 99’s Cali O’Hare sat down organizers and has a preview.
