Pedro Mountain Fire evacuations to lift today
A major update from the Pedro Mountain Fire this morning: The evacuation orders and road closures that have been in place for more than a week will be lifted at 2 p.m. this afternoon.
Homeowners are urged to exercise re-entry precautions because of hazardous conditions and ongoing fire-fighting operations. Lori Iverson, the public information officer with the Incident Team, told Bigfoot 99 that unnecessary travel into the area is discouraged.
Other dangers include debris, such as wires, nails and broken glass. Another hazard is hard-to-see ash holes, left from burned out stumps and trees.
Fire crews will be in the area patrolling and removing sprinkler put in last week for structure protection. Iverson said operations are still underway but the fire is 60 percent contained.
The Pedro Mountain Fire has burned 21,463 acres. Officials say it was caused by lightning early in the afternoon on August 24.
Schools to complete safety survey
The Wyoming Department of Education is asking school districts to complete a survey on student safety.
The data collected will be used to better understand what steps Wyoming schools are currently taking to evaluate risks related to school violence. Emma Diercks has more.
Rawlins schools serving breakfast and healthy snacks
Elementary schools in Rawlins will start serving a free, fresh fruit or vegetable twice a week through a new state program.
In addition, Rawlins schools are pushing a breakfast program that strives to ensure hungry children receive the proper nutrients to stay focused and attentive in school. Cali O’Hare has more.
Commissioners reject wind project applications
The Carbon County Commissioners yesterday rejected two applications for wind projects, saying they needed more work.
Commissioners want the company, BluEarth Renewables, to submit a separate application to the BLM and to make agreements with both PacifiCorp and Anadarko before the county issues a conditional use permit for the projects Emma Diercks reports.
Volunteers clean up roadsides
A multi-agency effort resulted in the cleanup of nearly 300 miles of roadside west of Rawlins, near Wamsutter.
Volunteers from the Bureau of Land Management – Rawlins joined forces with representatives from local industry, and neighboring Sweetwater County to get the job done. Cali O’Hare has more.
Sports: Pokes embracing “Cowboy Tough” motto
The Cowboy’s win over Missouri showed the toughness that Head Coach Craig Bohl has talked about for the past couple of seasons. Joey Saverine reports.
More Highlights:
- Wyoming’s Alijah Halliburton named NCAA’s Bronko Nagurski player of the week
- Cowgirl volleyball gets first win
- Broncos make more roster moves ahead of week 1
