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- [WYDEQ Issues 218 Page Report on Medicine Bow Airport](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/wydeq-issues-218-page-report-on-medicine-bow-airport/) - THURSDAY, August 13, 2026| Photo - Medicine Bow airport - Courtesy Vernon Lovejoy Wyoming DEQ discovered several hazardous materials at the historic Medicine Bow Airport. Built in 1929, the Medicine Bow Airport, officially known as Site 32, served the transcontinental airmail route, guiding pilots between Salt Lake City, Utah, and Omaha, Nebraska. The runway hosted several
- [Hanna Residents Demand Town Take Action on Excessive Amounts of Debris](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/hanna-residents-demand-town-take-action-on-excessive-amounts-of-debris/) - THURSDAY, August 13, 2026| Photo - Hanna Town Hall - Bigfoot99 file photo Hanna residents demanded the town take action on excessive trash and debris. During the citizens participation portion of Tuesday evening’s Hanna Town Council meeting, resident and Hanna Basin Museum Board President Pam Borrego noted that debris from nearby properties frequently ends up
- [Rawlins Resident Working to Reestablish VFW Post](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/rawlins-resident-working-to-reestablish-vfw-post/) - WEDNESDAY, August 12, 2026| Photo - Molzahn (center) with squad mates - Courtesy Garth Molzahn A Rawlins resident is working to reestablish a VFW post in the city. Garth Molzahn is a United States Navy corpsman who served in support of Operation Inherent Resolve as part of the global war on terror. After being discharged
- [Medicine Bow Town Council Disagrees with Visitor's Council](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/medicine-bow-town-council-disagrees-with-visitors-council/) - WEDNESDAY, August 12, 2026| Photo - 1932 Fossil Cabin - Bigfoot99 file photo The Fossil Cabin has reached its new home, but the building may never reopen to the public. Built in 1932 by amateur fossil collector Thomas Boylan, the Fossil Cabin contains more than 5,000 fossils from the nearby Como Bluffs. Boylan built the
- [Rawlins Amends Driver Insurance Ordinance to Match State Law](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/rawlins-amends-driver-insurance-to-match-state-law/) - TUESDAY, August 11, 2026| Photo - Rawlins City Hall - Bigfoot99 file photo Rawlins officials advanced a city rule requiring insurance for non‑owner drivers. At the July 21st Rawlins City Council meeting, the governing body considered changing city regulations to allow Rawlins Police officers to cite drivers who lack insurance, even when they’re not the
- [Saratoga Removes Jail Time from Municipal Ordinances](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/saratoga-removes-jail-time-from-municipal-ordinances/) - TUESDAY, August 11, 2026| Photo - Saratoga Town Hall - Bigfoot99 file photo Saratoga officials moved forward with an ordinance to remove jail time from all violations of town law. At the April 1st Saratoga Town Council meeting, Mayor Chuck Davis announced that a resident had requested legal representation for an upcoming municipal court case
- [Edinburgh Street will Close Due to Construction](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/edinburgh-street-will-close-due-to-construction/) - TUESDAY, August 11, 2026| Photo - Edinburgh rebuild notice - Courtesy City of Rawlins Edinburgh Street in Rawlins is temporarily closed while crews continue the rebuild project. Beginning this week, the intersection of Edinburgh Street and Inverness Boulevard on the east side of Rawlins will be closed to traffic. In a media release, Rawlins Public
- [Commissioners Say Project "A Long Way from Construction Phase"](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/commissioners-say-project-a-long-way-from-construction-phase/) - MONDAY, August 10, 2026| Photo - The canyon at Seminoe Reservoir - Bigfoot99 file photo Despite federal approval, county officials say the Seminoe Pumped Storage Project still faces state and local obstacles. For roughly ten years, the Salt Lake City‑based developer, rPlus Hydro, has been working to build a variation of a hydroelectric power plant
- [Berkshire Back in Rawlins to Break His World Record](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/berkshire-back-in-rawlins-to-break-his-world-record/) - MONDAY, August 10, 2026| Photo - Announcement for World Record Attempt - Courtesy City of Rawlins World long‑drive record holder Kyle Berkshire is coming back to Rawlins to try to break his own record. In October of 2023, professional golfer Kyle Berkshire set the world long‑drive record at the Rochelle Ranch Golf Course in Rawlins
- [Goat Grazing Request is Directed to Another Agency](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/goat-grazing-request-is-directed-to-another-agency/) - MONDAY, August 10, 2026| Photo - Goats - Bigfoot99 file photo The Town of Saratoga is unable to permit a local business owner to use goats to clear brush along the riverbank. During the August 5th Saratoga Town Council meeting, Mayor Chuck Davis announced that Jeff Talus, owner of the Sierra Madre Trout Club on
- [Carbon County Questions New Mineral Royalty Grant Requirements](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/carbon-county-questions-new-mineral-royalty-grant-requirements/) - August 7th 2026 | Photo - File Photo County officials expressed uncertainty over new requirements for Mineral Royalty Grants. During Tuesday’s Board of Carbon County Commissioners meeting, Vice Chairwoman Gwynn Bartlett presented a certification statement for the county’s Mineral Royalty Grant application. Vice Chair Bartlett explained that the grant is to replace an elevator at
- [Legal Complications Delay Saratoga Police Chief’s Return to Salaried Status](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/legal-complications-delay-saratoga-police-chiefs-return-to-salaried-status/) - August 7th 2026 | Photo - Courtesy Saratoga Police Department Unexpected legal complications have delayed restoring the Saratoga police chief to his original pay status. At the June 17th Saratoga Town Council meeting, Police Chief John Moore announced that he was short an officer and working significant overtime while filling in for staff on medical
- [Rawlins Seeks County Partnership to Improve Wetlands Near City Park](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/rawlins-seeks-county-partnership-to-improve-wetlands-near-city-park/) - August 7th 2026 | Photo - Rawlins City Council Rawlins officials will ask the county to improve a section of wetlands next to a city park. During the August 3rd Rawlins City Council meeting, Councilman Bruce Seilaff asked city staff to look into Rawlins Spring Park, located on the city’s southwest side, below the county’s
- [State Laws Prohibit County from Providing Road Maintenance to Homeowner Association](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/state-laws-prohibit-county-from-providing-road-maintenance-to-homeowner-association/) - THURSDAY, August 6, 2026| Photo - Great Seal of Carbon County - Bigfoot99 file photo State law prohibits the county from providing road maintenance to a Ryan Park neighborhood. During Tuesday’s Board of Carbon County Commissioners meeting, Deputy County Attorney Ashley Davis announced that the Board received a letter from the Ryan Park Property and
- [Sheriff's Deputies Talk Down a Person in Crisis](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/sheriffs-deputies-talk-down-a-person-in-crisis/) - THURSDAY, August 6, 2026| Photo - CCSO patrol vehicle - Courtesy CCSO Local law enforcement successfully intervened to protect a person in crisis earlier this week. Yesterday, Sheriff Alex Bakken announced on social media that on the previous day, August 4th, dispatchers with the Carbon County Unified Dispatch Center in Rawlins received a call regarding
- [DDA Hosts Successful Event](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/dda-hosts-successful-event/) - THURSDAY, August 6, 2026| Photo - CDT Marker - Courtesy CCVC The Rawlins Downtown Development Authority’s first Continental Divide Trail‑themed event was a success. From July 10th to the 12th, Rawlins hosted Halfway Days, a celebration of the city’s place at the midpoint of the Continental Divide Trail. Rawlins Downtown Development Authority Executive Director Pam
- [Account Opened for Donations to Family of Child Killed in Bicycle Accident](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/account-opened-for-donations-to-family-of-child-killed-in-bicycle-accident/) - TUESDAY, August 4, 2026| Photo - Bank of Commerce - Courtesy Bank of Commerce The family of an 8-year-old Rawlins boy killed on Sunday has opened a bank account to collect donations. Shortly after noon on August 2nd, first responders were notified of a collision between a bicycle and a vehicle near the intersection of
- [Two Sheriff's Office Employees Honored by Wyoming Peace Officers Association](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/two-sheriffs-office-employees-honored-by-wyoming-peace-officers-association/) - WEDNESDAY, August 5, 2026| Photo - Dispatch support image - Courtesy CCSO Two members of the Carbon County Sheriff’s Office are being honored for their bravery and service. During yesterday’s Board of Carbon County Commissioners meeting, Sheriff Alex Bakken announced that Sergeant Zach Burns and Dispatcher Karigan Gates were being recognized by the Wyoming Peace
- [Rawlins Construction Projects are Progressing](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/rawlins-construction-projects-are-progressing/) - WEDNESDAY, August 5, 2026| Photo - Higley Blvd Pedestrian Tunnel - Courtesy City of Rawlins Work is progressing on the construction projects underway in Rawlins. The City of Rawlins is undertaking several improvement projects this summer, including replacing water and sewer lines beneath Edinburgh Street and building a pedestrian tunnel under Higley Boulevard. Monday’s Rawlins
- [Know the New Voting Laws Before August 18th](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/know-the-new-voting-laws-before-august-18th/) - WEDNESDAY, August 5, 2026| Photo - Poster encouraging residents to vote - Courtesy Carbon County Clerks Office County officials urged residents to vote in the upcoming primary elections. Primary election day is Tuesday, August 18th. Absentee voting in Carbon County began on July 21st. During yesterday’s Board of Carbon County Commissioners meeting, County Clerk Lisa
- [Temporary Closure of Museum Due to Plumbing Problems](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/temporary-closure-of-museum-due-to-plumbing-problems/) - TUESDAY, August 4, 2026| Photo - Carbon County Museum in Rawlins - Bigfoot99 file photo The Carbon County Museum is temporarily closed while crews work to repair a suspected sewer line break. Yesterday morning, the Carbon County Museum Facebook page posted, “The old pipes at the Museum have finally given away. Unfortunately, this means the
- [Jail to be Reimbursed for Housing of Mental Health Detainees](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/jail-to-be-reimbursed-for-housing-of-mental-health-detainees/) - TUESDAY, August 4, 2026| Photo - Carbon County Jail - Bigfoot99 file photo The Carbon County Sheriff’s Office is now charging the state to hold mental health detainees while they wait to be seen in Evanston. During the July 20th meeting of the Board of Carbon County Commissioners, Sheriff Alex Bakken announced that he’s been
- [Hazy Conditions Blamed on Western Fires](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/hazy-conditions-blamed-on-western-fires/) - TUESDAY, August 4, 2026| Photo - Pink is red flag warning areas and gray is hazardous atmosphere areas - Courtesy National Weather Service Smoke hung over Carbon County this week as strong winds and dry weather made conditions hazy. Residents may have noticed smoky skies and the smell of burning brush across our area. According
- [County Commissioners Agree to Begin Looking for New Emergency Manager](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/county-commissioners-agree-to-begin-looking-for-new-emergency-manager/) - MONDAY, August 3, 2026| Photo - Carbon County Emergency Management C4 Building - Bigfoot99 file photo County officials have agreed to begin searching for a new emergency manager with help from the sheriff. In May, Carbon County Emergency Manager Lenny Layman was removed from his position, and the sheriff’s office began handling his former duties.
- [Rawlins Council Approves Change Order on Edinburgh Street Project](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/rawlins-council-approves-change-order-on-edinburgh-street-project/) - MONDAY, August 3, 2026| Photo - Edinburgh Street - Courtesy City of Rawlins Rawlins officials approved an extra $55,000 for the Edinburgh Street Rebuild Project. During the July 21st Rawlins City Council meeting, Mayor Jacquelin Wells introduced a change order from Lewis and Lewis for the Edinburgh Street project. A change order is a written
- [Permit Needed for Food Trucks at Saratoga Baseball Fields](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/permit-needed-for-food-trucks-at-saratoga-baseball-fields/) - MONDAY, August 3, 2026| Photo - Wood's Field - Bigfoot99 file photo Per Saratoga ordinance, food trucks are prohibited from operating at the town’s baseball fields without a permit. During the July 15th Saratoga Town Council meeting, Clerk Jennifer Anderson announced that the owner of a food truck had asked for permission to set up
- [Rawlins Applies to Host 2028 WAM Summer Conference](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/rawlins-applies-to-host-2028-wam-summer-conference/) - FRIDAY, July 31, 2026| Photo - Map of proposed 5K during WAM conference - Courtesy City of Rawlins The City of Rawlins will apply to host the 2028 Wyoming Association of Municipalities conference. During the July 21st Rawlins City Council meeting, Mayor Jacquelin Wells introduced a measure to submit a proposal to the Wyoming Association
- [RPD to Host National Night Out on August 4](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/rpd-to-host-national-night-out-on-august-4/) - FRIDAY, July 31, 2026| Photo - National Night Out announcement - Courtesy Rawlins Police Department Everyone is invited to meet Carbon County’s first responders at the 43rd National Night Out in Rawlins. This Tuesday, August 4th, the city of Rawlins is hosting National Night Out. Rawlins Police Chief Mike Ward explained that the annual event
- [Single Vehicle Crash Results in One Fatality, Three Injured](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/single-vehicle-crash-results-in-one-fatality-three-injured/) - FRIDAY, July 31, 2026| Photo - WHP uniform patch - Courtesy Wyoming Highway Patrol One person was killed and three others hospitalized in a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 80. At approximately 4:00 a.m. on July 26th, 35‑year‑old Ahmed Fawad Sadiq of Thornton, Colorado, was driving a commercial semi-truck eastbound on Interstate 80 roughly 18 miles
- [Correction to Yesterday's Library Hours Story](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/correction-to-yesterdays-library-hours-story/) - FRIDAY, July 31, 2026| Photo - Saratoga branch library - Bigfoot99 file photo And a correction to yesterday’s story about the Carbon County Library System’s updated branch hours. In her initial email, Interim Library Director Jenita Calton wrote that, thanks to support from the Saratoga Friends of the Library, the Saratoga branch will be open
- [Final Steinley Cup Microbrew Festival Set for August 15th](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/final-steinley-cup-microbrew-festival-set-for-august-15th/) - July 30, 2026 | Photo - Saratoga Chamber Flyer The public is invited to the 30th, and last, Steinley Cup Microbrew Festival. Two weeks from now, on August 15th, the Saratoga Platte Valley Chamber of Commerce will host the 30th Annual Steinley Cup Microbrew Festival at Veterans Island Park in Saratoga. Chamber Director Gabi Johnson
- [Rawlins Business Owner Proposes Expanded July 4th Celebration](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/rawlins-business-owner-proposes-expanded-july-4th-celebration/) - July 30, 2026 | Photo - File Photo A Rawlins business owner has proposed a way to expand the city’s annual 4th of July fireworks show. As reported by Bigfoot99 and Bandit102, during the June 16th Rawlins City Council meeting, Vice Mayor Darril Garner expressed his desire for the city to host the state’s largest
- [Carbon County Libraries Announce Revised Hours Beginning August 1st](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/carbon-county-libraries-announce-revised-hours-beginning-august-1st/) - July 30, 2026 | Photo - File Photo Carbon County Library System Interim Director Jenita Calton announced revised operating hours for all seven of the county’s branches. Beginning August 1st, the Carbon County Library System will adopt new hours for its branches. The Rawlins Library will be closed Mondays, but open 10 a.m. to 6
- [Rawlins Council Advances Insurance Ordinance for Borrowed Vehicles](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/rawlins-council-advances-insurance-ordinance-for-borrowed-vehicles/) - July 29, 2026 | Photo - Open AI Generated Rawlins officials questioned whether state law requires insurance on borrowed vehicles and if the city should adopt the same requirement. During the July 21st Rawlins City Council meeting, Mayor Jacquelin Wells introduced a measure to amend the city’s municipal code on failure to maintain liability coverage.
- [Candidate Meet-and-Greet Brings Federal, State and Local Races to Encampment Friday](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/candidate-meet-and-greet-brings-federal-state-and-local-races-to-encampment-friday/) - July 29, 2026 | Photo - Open AI generated The public is invited to attend a candidate meet and greet in Encampment this Friday. On Friday, July 31st, in the Encampment Opera House, political candidates from federal, state, and local races will hold a meet‑and‑greet. Event organizer Mayvon Platte said the forum will feature United
- [Absentee Voting Underway for Carbon County Primary Election](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/absentee-voting-underway-for-carbon-county-primary-election/) - July 28, 2026 | Photo - Courtesy of Carbon County Clerk's Office Absentee ballots for next month’s primary elections can be picked up at the Carbon County Clerk’s Office. Primary election day is Tuesday, August 18th. Absentee voting started last Tuesday, July 21st. County Clerk Lisa Smith said registered voters can get absentee ballots by
- [Carbon County Library System Appoints Part-Time Interim Director Amid Budget Cuts](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/carbon-county-library-system-appoints-part-time-interim-director-amid-budget-cuts/) - July 28, 2026 | Photo - Bigfoot 99 File Photo The Carbon County Library System has a new director, albeit part-time. This arrangement appears likely to continue. The Carbon County Library Board met last week to discuss its priorities and pass a budget for the current fiscal year. After handling clerical matters, the Board chose
- [Governor Gordon to Visit Downtown Rawlins Wednesday During Statewide Tour](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/governor-gordon-to-visit-downtown-rawlins-wednesday-during-statewide-tour/) - July 28, 2026 | Photo - Courtesy of Governor Gordon's Office Governor Mark Gordon will visit Rawlins tomorrow to present his economic and community support policies. Tomorrow, Wednesday, July 29th, Governor Mark Gordon will tour downtown Rawlins as part of his “The Essentials: Protecting Wyoming’s Future” tour, which highlights his priorities for economic stability, community
- [Abandoned Mine Land Division to Start New Project Near Hanna](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/abandoned-mine-land-division-to-start-new-project-near-hanna/) - MONDAY, July 27, 2026| Photo - Subsidence off of CR 291 - by Matt Copeland Bigfoot99 County officials approved the Abandoned Mine Land Division’s latest project. During the July 20th Board of Carbon County Commissioners meeting, Road and Bridge Superintendent Kandis Fritz announced that the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality’s Abandoned Mine Land Division is
- [City Begins Work on 32-Mile-Long Water Transmission Lines](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/city-begins-work-on-32-mile-long-water-transmission-lines/) - MONDAY, July 27, 2026| Photo - Crew working on transmission pipeline - Courtesy City of Rawlins Work has begun to repair the 32-mile-long water transmission line in Rawlins. The City of Rawlins relies on the transmission pipeline running from the Sage Creek Springs for its drinking water. Portions of the system date back to the
- [Rawlins Rochelle Animal Shelter has Several Dogs Ready for Adoption](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/rawlins-rochelle-animal-shelter-has-several-dogs-ready-for-adoption/) - MONDAY, July 27, 2026| Photo - Two pets available at Rawlins Rochelle Animal Shelter - Courtesy City of Rawlins The Rawlins Rochelle Animal Shelter has pets awaiting their permanent homes. The majority of Carbon County’s stray and feral cats and dogs are taken to the Rochelle Animal Shelter in Rawlins. Currently, the facility is home
- [Rawlins to Dedicate Pedestrian Tunnel to Ten-Year Old Boy](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/rawlins-to-dedicate-pedestrian-tunnel-to-ten-year-old-boy/) - FRIDAY, July 24, 2026| Photo - Patrick Casey McMorrow - Courtesy City of Rawlins Rawlins officials agreed to name the city’s new Higley Boulevard pedestrian underpass in honor of a 10‑year‑old boy who was killed while crossing the highway. During the July 21st Rawlins City Council meeting, Mayor Jacquelin Wells introduced a measure to dedicate
- [New Funding Model Helps Keep County's Libraries Open](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/new-funding-model-helps-keep-countys-libraries-open/) - FRIDAY, July 24, 2026| Photo - Carbon County Library main branch in Rawlins - Bigfoot99 file photo No Carbon County libraries will close thanks to donations from the County Commissioners, contributions from the Library Foundation, and a new funding model. Statewide residential property tax relief measures have reduced the amount of money local governments receive.
- [US Forest Service Institutes Stage One Fire Restrictions](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/us-forest-service-institutes-stage-one-fire-restrictions/) - FRIDAY, July 24, 2026| Photo - US Forest Service logo - Bigfoot99 file photo The United States Forest Service has instituted Stage One fire restrictions for the entirety of the Medicine Bow National Forest and Thunder Basin National Grassland, effective today. The fire ban includes all National Forest System lands in Albany, Campbell, Carbon, Converse,
- [Fire Destroys Historic Barn North of Hanna](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/fire-destroys-historic-barn-north-of-hanna/) - THURSDAY, July 23, 2026| Photo - Burning Barn - Courtesy Tyler Jones A fire north of Hanna destroyed a historic barn. Barn - before the fire - Courtesy Sue Jones Around 2:40 Tuesday afternoon, the Carbon County Fire Protection District received reports of a fire at 3075 County Road 291, approximately 30 miles north of
- [Rawlins Announces July Community Builder Award Recipient](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/rawlins-announces-july-community-builder-award-recipient/) - THURSDAY, July 23, 2026| Photo - Jenny Mathill and city representatives - Courtesy City of Rawlins Rawlins officials announced the winner of the July Community Builder Award. Every month, the Rawlins Volunteer Committee selects a person or organization to honor for their service to the city. During Tuesday’s Rawlins City Council meeting, Volunteer Committee member
- [Injured Deputy Welcomed Home After Long Hospital Stay](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/injured-deputy-welcomed-home-after-long-hospital-stay/) - THURSDAY, July 23, 2026| Photo - Burns Family - Courtesy CCSO Sergeant Zach Burns received a hero’s welcome as he returned to Carbon County. Yesterday afternoon, residents gathered on the streets of Rawlins to welcome Sheriff’s Deputy Sergeant Zach Burns home after his stay in a Colorado hospital. Sergeant Burns was critically injured in early
- [WYDOT Attempts to Determine Safety of Struck Bridge](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/wydot-attempts-to-determine-safety-of-struck-bridge/) - WEDNESDAY, July 22, 2026| Photo - Semi hit bridge support in median - Courtesy WHP Traffic will continue to be detoured around Monday’s crash site while state officials determine if the bridge can be repaired. Around 9 o’clock Monday morning, a loaded semi‑truck crashed into the Higley Boulevard bridge south of Rawlins at Exit 214.
- [Weed and Pest Warn Residents of Limited Mosquito Control Efforts](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/weed-and-pest-warn-residents-of-limited-mosquito-control-efforts/) - WEDNESDAY, July 22, 2026| Photo - Carbon County Weed and Pest logo - Courtesy Carbon County Weed and Pest Carbon County Weed and Pest warns that property tax cuts could limit its mosquito‑control efforts. Recently enacted residential property tax relief programs, including a 25 percent cut for most Wyoming homeowners and a 50 percent reduction
- [Carbon County Enters Stage One Fire Restrictions](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/carbon-county-enters-stage-one-fire-restrictions/) - TUESDAY, July 21, 2026| Photo - High Fire Danger sign - Bigfoot99 file image As of eight o’clock this morning, Carbon County is under Stage One fire restrictions. During yesterday morning’s Board of Carbon County Commissioners meeting, Fire Warden John Rutherford asked elected officials to institute Stage One fire restrictions. He said the Bureau of
- [Highway Patrol Releases Information on Semi vs Bridge Crash](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/highway-patrol-releases-information-on-semi-vs-bridge-crash/) - TUESDAY, July 21, 2026| Photo - Semi truck vs bridge - Courtesy Wyoming Highway Patrol Wyoming Highway Patrol released additional information about yesterday’s bridge strike near Rawlins. Around 9 o’clock yesterday morning, Wyoming Highway Patrol troopers received reports of a maroon-colored semi‑truck that crashed into the Higley Boulevard Bridge in Rawlins. In a media release
- [Game and Fish Ask Anglers to Avoid Fishing in Areas with High Temperatures](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/game-and-fish-ask-anglers-to-avoid-fishing-in-areas-with-high-temperatures/) - TUESDAY, July 21, 2026| Photo - Rainbow trout - Courtesy Wyoming Game and Fish Department Wyoming Game and Fish is asking anglers to avoid fishing on the stretch of the North Platte River that runs from the Colorado–Wyoming State Line to the Dugway Campground north of Interstate 80. Our region’s high temperatures have lowered dissolved
- [Wyoming Submits Image to Best Looking Cruiser Contest](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/wyoming-submits-image-to-best-looking-cruiser-contest/) - TUESDAY, July 21, 2026| Photo - Wyoming's submission to Best Looking Cruiser contest - Courtesy Wyoming Highway Patrol Wyoming Highway Patrol did not win the American Association of State Troopers’ Best Looking Cruiser Contest. Every year since 2014, the American Association of State Troopers has held the Best Looking Cruiser Contest. The national competition asks
- [Predicted Rains Will Not Be Enough to End Drought Conditions](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/predicted-rains-will-not-be-enough-to-end-drought-conditions/) - MONDAY, July 20, 2026| Photo - This week's weather forecast - Courtesy NWS - Cheyenne Despite predicted monsoonal rains, forecasters say our area still needs more moisture. This year, much of the country has been experiencing above‑average temperatures and well below‑average rain, with Colorado and Wyoming facing severe short‑term precipitation shortfalls. National Weather Service Cheyenne
- [Saratoga Council Discuss Police Chief Pay Status](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/saratoga-council-discuss-police-chief-pay-status/) - MONDAY, July 20, 2026| Photo - Saratoga's Chief of Police John Moore - Courtesy Saratoga Police Department Saratoga officials debated putting the police chief back on salary now that the overtime surge has ended. At the June 17th Saratoga Town Council meeting, Police Chief John Moore announced that he was short an officer and working
- [Hanna Council Arrange Appraisal of Recreation Center](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/hanna-council-arrange-appraisal-of-recreation-center/) - MONDAY, July 20, 2026| Photo - Hanna Recreation Center - Bigfoot99 file photo Hanna officials have arranged an appraisal of the town’s shuttered recreation center ahead of a potential sale or lease. In the early 1980s, when local coal mining was in full swing, growth by companies such as Arch Mineral Corporation fueled a major
- [Rawlins Council Discuss Ordinance on Solicitors](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/rawlins-council-discuss-ordinance-on-solicitors/) - FRIDAY, July 17, 2026| Photo - No Soliciting sign - Bigfoot99 file photo Rawlins officials are concerned about the number of door‑to‑door salespeople operating in the city. Several internet providers are installing fiber‑optic cable throughout Rawlins. During the July 7th Rawlins City Council meeting, City Attorney Pinita Maberry‑Nave said as that work progresses, the providers
- [Saratoga Town Council Member Resigns Position](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/saratoga-town-council-member-resigns-position/) - FRIDAY, July 17, 2026| Photo - Mayor Chuck Davis swears-in Mike Cooley in 2023 - Bigfoot99 file photo Mike Cooley has abruptly resigned from the Saratoga Town Council. In 2022, Saratoga voters elected a new mayor, Chuck Davis, and three new council members: Jerry Fluty, Jacob Fluty, and Mike Cooley. Cooley was chosen to fill
- [Town of Elk Mountain Ask Residents to Conserve Water](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/town-of-elk-mountain-ask-residents-to-conserve-water/) - FRIDAY, July 17, 2026| Photo - Tap water - Bigfoot99 file photo Elk Mountain officials are asking residents to voluntarily conserve water to avoid future restrictions. Last winter, the University of Wyoming’s Elk Mountain Observatory recorded less than 51 inches of snowfall, 48 inches below average. Moisture has been scarce through the spring and into
- [County's Medical Agencies to Apply for Grant Funding](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/countys-medical-agencies-to-apply-for-grant-funding/) - THURSDAY, July 16, 2026| Photo - Ambulance - Bigfoot99 file photo Memorial Hospital of Carbon County plans to use newly released federal funding to partner with the Laramie medical center. In 2025, the Trump administration created the Rural Health Transformation Program, which allocated $50 billion to stabilize, modernize, and expand healthcare in rural communities. Wyoming
- [Rawlins Rec Department Ask Residents for Assistance](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/rawlins-rec-department-ask-residents-for-assistance/) - THURSDAY, July 16, 2026| Photo - Flyer announcing website - Courtesy City of Rawlins Rawlins Parks and Recreation Director, Billy Hunt, is asking residents for their help. The City of Rawlins has a website where the public can report damaged playground equipment, park maintenance needs, safety hazards, problems at the cemetery, issues at the Rawlins
- [Town Attorney Advises Council Not to Use Tax Funds to Expand Project](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/town-attorney-advises-council-not-to-use-tax-funds-to-expand-project/) - THURSDAY, July 16, 2026| Photo - Hanna Town Hall - Bigfoot99 file photo Attorneys advised Hanna officials not to use 6th‑penny funds to enlarge an existing project at this time. In 2019, Hanna voters approved the use of Specific Purpose Tax revenue to replace metallic fittings, water valves, and fire hydrants on Mineral Drive before
- [CCSD #2 Superintendent Meets with Elk Mountain Town Council](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/ccsd-2-superintendent-meets-with-elk-mountain-town-council/) - WEDNESDAY, July 15, 2026| Photo - Gymnasium at Elk Mountain school - Bigfoot99 file photo The superintendent of School District Two met with town officials about the future of the Elk Mountain School. Carbon County School District Two Superintendent Darrin Jennings was present at Monday evening’s Elk Mountain Town Council meeting to discuss alternative uses
- [Saratoga to Open Bidding for Next Phase of Sewer Replacement Project](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/saratoga-to-open-bidding-for-next-phase-of-sewer-replacement-project/) - WEDNESDAY, July 15, 2026| Photo - Sewer project staging area - Bigfoot99 file photo Saratoga officials are ready to hire contractors to continue sewer line replacement work. In March 2025, the Saratoga Public Works Department and Engineering Associates drafted plans to use 6th Penny Specific Purpose Tax funding to modernize sewer lines on the west
- [Local Youth Represents Wyoming in National 4-H Shooting Events](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/local-youth-represents-wyoming-in-national-4-h-shooting-events/) - TUESDAY, July 14, 2026| Photo - Coy Munroe takes aim at target with his Mathews Title 38 - Courtesy Coy Munroe An Encampment teen is representing Wyoming in national 4‑H shooting events. In late June, 16-year-old Coy Munroe, of Encampment, and the other members of the Wyoming archery team, competed in the 2026 National 4-H
- [Single Vehicle Rollover Results in Fatality](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/single-vehicle-rollover-results-in-fatality/) - TUESDAY, July 14, 2026| Photo - Wyoming Highway Patrol patch - Courtesy Wyoming Highway Patrol An Arizona woman was killed when her pickup truck overturned on Interstate 80. Around 1:30 p.m. on July 8th, 56‑year‑old Dawn Forteville of Kingman, Arizona, was involved in a single‑vehicle crash on I‑80. Wyoming Highway Patrol Senior Public Relations Specialist
- [Wyoming Game and Fish Issues Fire Bans in Carbon County](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/wyoming-game-and-fish-issues-fire-bans-in-carbon-county/) - TUESDAY, July 14, 2026| Photo - BLM's fire danger board - Bigfoot99 file photo Wyoming Game and Fish has issued fire bans in five Carbon County areas. With temperatures topping 90 degrees and rain still a way off, Wyoming Game and Fish has banned open fires on four state‑managed public access areas and one wildlife
- [Saratoga Approves Lease For New Hobo Hot Pools Wayfinding Sign](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/saratoga-approves-lease-for-new-hobo-hot-pools-wayfinding-sign/) - July 8, 2026 | Photo - Bigfoot 99 File Photo Saratoga officials approved leasing a section of land to install a new sign pointing visitors to the Hobo Hot Pools. During the May 6th Saratoga Town Council meeting, Public Works Director Emery Penner announced that the way-finding sign for the Hobo Hot Pools, located on
- [Rawlins Adds Card Processing Fee For Some City Services](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/rawlins-adds-card-processing-fee-for-some-city-services/) - July 7, 2026 | Photo - Rawlins City Hall - Bigfoot99 file photo Rawlins residents are now required to pay credit card processing fees for certain municipal services. On July 1st, the city of Rawlins instituted a 2.5 percent fee on credit and debit card payments. Finance Director Laura Malone explained that the charges only
- [Rawlins Looks to Establish E-Bike Regulations](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/rawlins-looks-to-establish-e-bike-regulations/) - July 6th 2026 | Photo - Bigfoot 99 File Photo Rawlins officials are working to establish regulations on electric bicycles. During the June 16th Rawlins City Council meeting, City Attorney Pinita Maberry‑Nave said her office has received calls from residents asking about the legality of electric bicycles, commonly known as e‑bikes. Attorney Maberry‑Nave said the
- [MHCC Offers Scholarships for Future Healthcare Professionals](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/mhcc-offers-scholarships-for-future-healthcare-professionals/) - July 13, 2026 | Photo - Bigfoot 99 File Photo Memorial Hospital of Carbon County is offering scholarships for students entering the medical field. During the July 7th Board of Carbon County Commissioners meeting, Memorial Hospital Chief Operating Officer Stephanie Hinkle announced that the medical center has restarted its scholarship program. Hinkle said grants are
- [Rawlins Council Debate Restrictive Building Codes](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/rawlins-council-debate-restrictive-building-codes/) - MONDAY, July 13, 2026| Photo - Building plans - Courtesy Triple D Construction Rawlins officials debated the need for more restrictive building codes, with some arguing that stricter rules could limit growth. During the July 7th Rawlins City Council meeting, Mayor Jacquelin Wells introduced an ordinance to amend the city’s building codes. Building Official Mike
- [New Details Released in Baggs Shooting Investigation](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/new-details-released-in-baggs-shooting-investigation/) - July 13, 2026 | Photo - Courtesy of Moffat County Sheriff's Office More information has been released about the man accused of a Baggs shooting. This incident is unrelated to the separate shooting that severely injured Sergeant Zach Burns last month. In the early morning hours of Sunday, July 5th, the Moffat County Sheriff’s Office
- [Rawlins Clean-Up Day Volunteers Collect 440 Pounds of Trash](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/rawlins-clean-up-day-volunteers-collect-440-pounds-of-trash/) - July 10, 2026 | Photo - Courtesy of the City of Rawlins Rawlins officials celebrated the success of a recent community cleanup effort. This past Monday, the city of Rawlins held its 13th annual Clean-Up Day. Speaking at the July 7th Rawlins City Council Meeting, Public Information Officer Mira Miller announced that the event was
- [Carbon County Holds Off on Fire Restrictions Despite Elevated Wildfire Danger](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/carbon-county-holds-off-on-fire-restrictions-despite-elevated-wildfire-danger/) - July 10, 2026 | Photo - AI-generated image courtesy of ChatGPT Despite the dry weather, county officials are not prepared to institute fire restrictions at this time. Recent warm, dry, and breezy conditions in our area, coupled with little rainfall, have left grasses and brush thoroughly dried out. Speaking at the July 7th Board of
- [Wyoming Game and Fish Builds Artificial Beaver Dams to Improve Water Quality](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/wyoming-game-and-fish-builds-artificial-beaver-dams-to-improve-water-quality/) - July 10, 2026 | Photo - Courtesy of John McCoy The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is building artificial beaver dams to improve downstream water quality. Earlier this month, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department announced that it, and several partner agencies, installed and restored 130 beaver dam analogs around Lone Tree Creek and Bolton
- [Rawlins To Host Half-Way Days, 250 Celebration, And Sky Festival This Weekend](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/rawlins-to-host-half-way-days-250-celebration-and-sky-festival-this-weekend/) - July 9, 2026 | Photo - Event Poster The city of Rawlins is preparing for a weekend filled with events and celebrations. July 4th was the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Tomorrow, July 10th, marks the 136th anniversary of Wyoming’s statehood. In light of these milestones, Rawlins will host a
- [Convicted Truck Driver Appeals Fatal Ambulance Crash Case](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/convicted-truck-driver-appeals-fatal-ambulance-crash-case/) - July 9, 2026 | Photo - Courtesy of Sweetwater County Detention Center The commercial truck driver accused of killing a Memorial Hospital EMT and severely injuring another is asking the state’s supreme court to overturn his conviction. Around four in the morning on December 21st, 2022, Haitian‑born commercial truck driver Saviol Saint Jean was traveling
- [MHCC Reports Improved Financial Outlook Despite Projected Loss](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/mhcc-reports-improved-financial-outlook-despite-projected-loss/) - July 8, 2026 | Photo - Bigfoot 99 File Photo Despite a projected loss, Memorial Hospital of Carbon County reports a generally positive financial outlook. Memorial Hospital administrators delivered their monthly presentation to the Board of Carbon County Commissioners on Tuesday. Chief Financial Officer Joy Coulston announced that cash on hand, defined as the number
- [County Officials Oppose Public Fireworks Sites Over Safety Concerns](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/county-officials-oppose-public-fireworks-sites-over-safety-concerns/) - July 8, 2026 | Photo - Bigfoot 99 File Photo County officials oppose letting residents set off their own fireworks. During the 4th of July, many municipalities stage fireworks shows. However, some towns, including Medicine Bow, allow the public to set off their own pyrotechnics under the supervision of firefighters. During Tuesday’s Board of Carbon
- [Saratoga Approves Survey Funding As Library Ownership Talks Continue](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/saratoga-approves-survey-funding-as-library-ownership-talks-continue/) - July 7, 2026 | Photo - Bigfoot 99 File Photo Saratoga officials agreed to spend up to $5,000 to continue the process of taking ownership of the town’s library. Last year’s statewide property tax cuts resulted in lower revenues for local governments. Carbon County lost approximately $500,000 in residential property tax revenue last fiscal year,
- [Dr. Duane Abels Appointed to MHCC Board of Trustees](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/dr-duane-abels-appointed-to-mhcc-board-of-trustees/) - July 7, 2026 | Photo - Courtesy of Memorial Hospital of Carbon County County commissioners appointed Dr. Duane Abels to the Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees. During the June 16th Carbon County Commission meeting, the commissioners interviewed Susan Smith and Dr. Duane Abels to fill a vacant seat on the Memorial Hospital of Carbon County
- [Man Arrested in Baggs Shooting Investigation](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/man-arrested-in-baggs-shooting-investigation/) - July 6, 2026 | Photo - Courtesy of the Moffet County Sheriff's Office Colorado police announced the arrest of a man in connection with a Baggs shooting. The incident is unrelated to last month’s shooting of a Carbon County sheriff’s deputy. According to Crimewatch.net, the Moffat County Sheriff’s Office in Colorado arrested 37‑year‑old Alejandro Rodriguez‑Zarraga
- [Saratoga Approves Leak Testing for Public Pool](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/saratoga-approves-leak-testing-for-public-pool/) - July 6, 2026 | Photo - Bigfoot 99 File Photo Saratoga officials approved $3,000 to identify leaks in the town’s public swimming pool. During the July 1st Saratoga Town Council meeting, Public Works Director Emery Penner presented a contract with American Leak Detection, a Denver, Colorado‑based pool and plumbing inspection company. Penner explained that the
- [Wyoming Highway Patrol Cruiser Needs Your Vote](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/wyoming-highway-patrol-cruiser-needs-your-vote/) - July 6th 2026 | Photo - Courtesy of the Wyoming Highway Patrol The Wyoming Highway Patrol is asking residents to support its cruiser design in a nationwide competition. In 2014, the American Association of State Troopers launched the Best Looking Cruiser Contest. The annual competition asks the public to vote for their state’s police car
- [July 4th Events Around the County](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/july-4th-events-around-the-county/) - THURSDAY, July 2, 2026| Photo - Fireworks RAWLINS Near 10pm - Fireworks will be launched from the Radio Control Area near the Recreation Center REMINDER: Fireworks are illegal in the City and all of Carbon County. This includes sparklers. Fireworks display is dependent on fire restrictions. Secure your pets as they are often frightened by the
- [BIG WEEKEND OF CELEBRATION IN RAWLINS](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/big-weekend-of-celebration-in-rawlins/) - THURSDAY, July 2, 2026| Photo - Downtown Rawlins at night - Bigfoot99 file photo Rawlins will be celebrating with several community events July 10th through July 12th. The weekend promises a celebration of the past, the future, and the now. Say goodbye to SummerFest and hello to Half-Way Days. This year, Half-Way Days will be
- [Two Killed, Eight Injured in Multi-Vehicle Crash in Natrona County](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/two-killed-eight-injured-in-multi-vehicle-crash-in-natrona-county/) - A PRESS RELEASE FROM WYOMING HIGHWAY PATROL [Cheyenne, WY] — July 1, 2026 Two Colorado residents are dead and four other people are hospitalized after a multi-vehicle crash in Natrona County. On June 26th at approximately 1:52 PM, troopers with the Wyoming Highway Patrol were alerted to a multi-vehicle crash at mile marker 58 of
- [County Officials Commend Volunteers Who Assisted During May's Snowstorm](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/county-officials-commend-volunteers-who-assisted-during-mays-snowstorm/) - WEDNESDAY, July 1,2026| Photo - Search & Rescue banner - Bigfoot99 file photo County officials commended the responders who helped during May’s snowstorm. During the June 16th Board of Carbon County Commissioners meeting, Sheriff Alex Bakken asked to recognize the county’s Search and Rescue volunteers and workers with the Knife River Corporation. Sheriff Bakken said
- [Saratoga Resident Asks for Traffic Signs Near Baseball Fields](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/saratoga-resident-asks-for-traffic-signs-near-baseball-fields/) - TUESDAY, June 30, 2026| Photo - Baseball on the field - Bigfoot99 file photo A Saratoga resident asked the town to add stop signs near the Little League fields to keep children safe. During the June 17th Saratoga Town Council meeting, resident Richard Hodges requested to have stop signs installed at the intersection of West
- [Rawlins Hires Parks and Rec Director](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/rawlins-hires-parks-and-rec-director/) - MONDAY, June 29, 2026| Photo - Billy Hunt - Rawlins Parks and Rec Director The City of Rawlins has hired a new Parks and Recreation Director. Billy Hunt is the new Parks and Recreation Director for Rawlins. Speaking to Bigfoot99 and Bandit102, Hunt said in his early 20s, he managed three hotels in Anchorage, Alaska,
- [250 Committee Member Gives Agenda for Celebration](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/250-committee-member-gives-agenda-for-celebration/) - FRIDAY, June 19, 2026 | Photo - Carbon County 250 Committee logo - Bigfoot99 file photo The Board of Commissioners were updated on the county’s upcoming 250 celebrations. This July 4th marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. To honor the semi quincentennial, the state of Wyoming has allocated federal
- [All 2026 County Candidates Listed on County Clerk's Webpage](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/all-2026-county-candidates-listed-on-county-clerks-webpage/) - TUESDAY, June 2, 2026 | Photo - I Voted sticker - Bigfoot99 file photo Friday was the last day to file to run in the 2026 elections. The Carbon County Clerk’s Office released the final candidate list soon after the filing period closed. Sitting county commissioners Travis Moore and John Johnson are the only declared
- [Bairoil Resident Starts Museum to Preserve Town's History](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/bairoil-resident-starts-museum-to-preserve-towns-history/) - MONDAY, June 1, 2026 | Photo - The Museum House - Memories Matter - Courtesy Adene Wuertley A Bairoil resident has opened a museum to preserve the town’s history. Adene Wuertley has lived in Bairoil for 50 years, having moved to the small oil‑producing town in 1976 with her husband, Bob. A former teacher, Wuertley
- [Saratoga Town Council Agrees to Temporarily Change Chief of Police's Pay Rate](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/saratoga-town-council-agrees-to-temporarily-change-chief-of-polices-pay-rate/) - FRIDAY, June 26, 2026| Photo - Saratoga's Police Chief John Moore - Courtesy Saratoga Police Department Saratoga officials agreed to shift the police chief from salary to hourly pay while the town searches for a new officer. During the June 17th Saratoga Town Council meeting, Police Chief John Moore announced that he was down an
- [Rawlins Remote Control Car Track Suggested to City Council](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/rawlins-remote-control-car-track-suggested-to-city-council/) - THURSDAY, June 25, 2026| Photo - Rawlins City Hall - Bigfoot99 file photo A Rawlins resident has proposed converting the city’s unused hockey rink into an RC car track. During the citizens’ participation portion of the June 16th Rawlins City Council meeting, interim Carbon County Library System Director Jenita Calton presented a plan for an
- [Town of Saratoga Agrees to Assist Hospital with Low-Cost Prescription Program](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/town-of-saratoga-agrees-to-assist-hospital-with-low-cost-prescription-program/) - WEDNESDAY, June 24, 2026| Photo - North Platte Valley Medical Center - Bigfoot99 file photo The town of Saratoga agreed to help the local hospital offer low‑cost prescription drugs through a federal program. During Wednesday evening’s Saratoga Town Council meeting, North Platte Valley Medical Center Board of Directors Chairman Will Faust announced the hospital’s intention
- [Two Cats and Fifteen Dogs Await Adoption](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/two-cats-and-fifteen-dogs-await-adoption/) - TUESDAY, June 23, 2026 | Photo - Batman, Bud, and Versace are at Rawlins Rochelle Animal Shelter waiting to be adopted - Courtesy City of Rawlins Trained dogs are available to adopt in Rawlins. The majority of stray or abandoned pets end up at the Rawlins Rochelle Animal Shelter. As of this report, the facility
- [City of Rawlins Answers Resident Questions - WYDOT Issues Post on Bypass Construction](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/city-of-rawlins-answers-resident-questions-wydot-issues-post-on-bypass-construction/) - June 12, 2026 updated June 22, 2026 We are sharing this release for our friends at WYDOT, and answering some questions for us Rawlins' folks. Does local traffic have to follow the commercial detour? No, commercial traffic is treated differently as they move through communities. They are supposed to stay on truck routes except for
- [Rawlins Awarded SLIB Mineral Royalty Grant for Booster Station Project](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/rawlins-awarded-slib-mineral-royalty-grant-for-booster-station-project/) - MONDAY, June 22, 2026| Photo - An example of the Date Street Booster Station Project - Courtesy City of Rawlins The Office of State Lands and Investments approved a mineral royalty grant from the City of Rawlins to strengthen its water infrastructure. On Thursday, June 18th, the State Loan and Investment Board held a special
- [Sharing the Spirit of America - Guest Contribution from CC 250 Committee](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/sharing-the-spirit-of-america-guest-contribution-from-cc-250-committee/) - FRIDAY, June 19, 2026 by Angie Hobbs Photo - Sharing the Spirit of America - Courtesy Carbon County 250 Committee “On July 4, 1776, the Second Continental Congress approved the Declaration of Independence inside the Pennsylvania State House (now Independence Hall) in Philadelphia. Four days later, on July 8, 1776, after the Declaration was printed
- [Rawlins Vice Mayor Inquires on Building Largest Fireworks Show in the State](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/rawlins-vice-mayor-inquires-on-building-largest-fireworks-show-in-the-state/) - FRIDAY, June 19, 2026 | Photo - Fireworks display in Rawlins - Bigfoot99 file photo The vice mayor of Rawlins said he would like his city to host the largest 4th of July fireworks display in Wyoming. During the June 16th Rawlins City Council meeting, the governing body discussed the budget for the next fiscal
- [Brush Creek Road to Close During Bridge Replacement](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/brush-creek-road-to-close-during-bridge-replacement/) - THURSDAY, June 18, 2026 | Photo - Brush Creek Road bridge - Courtesy Sue Jones County officials voted to close Brush Creek Road for the duration of the planned bridge replacement project. The 100‑year‑old bridge over the North Platte River in Encampment, known as Bridge DML on Brush Creek Road, is set to be demolished
- [Local Couple Recognized as June Community Builder Awardees](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/local-couple-recognized-as-june-community-builder-awardees/) - THURSDAY, June 18, 2026 | Photo - Rawlins City Council and representatives pose with Pastors Kirk and Kristin Sherman - Courtesy City of Rawlins The City of Rawlins has selected a husband‑and‑wife team to receive its monthly service award. Every month, the Rawlins Volunteer Committee selects a person or organization that donates time to help
- [Special August Workshop Set for Encampment Town Council Members](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/special-august-workshop-set-for-encampment-town-council-members/) - THURSDAY, June 18, 2026 | Photo - Grand Encampment Museum grounds - by Matt Copeland Bigfoot99 Encampment officials will hold a special workshop in August to discuss short-term rentals. Last October, the Encampment Town Council adopted Resolution 2025‑07, placing a moratorium on short‑term rental permits. At the time, opponents argued that the growth of online
- [Sheriff Shares Appreciation to Community for Support of Injured Deputy](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/sheriff-shares-appreciation-to-community-for-support-of-injured-deputy/) - WEDNESDAY, June 17, 2026 | Photo - Carbon County Sheriff's Office sign - Bigfoot99 file photo Sheriff Alex Bakken provided more information about the Baggs shooting. On Monday, June 8th, an unnamed suspect opened fire on Sheriff’s Deputy Sergeant Zach Burns with a semi-automatic rifle while he was responding to a call in Baggs. Sergeant
- [CCSD#2 Discusses Alternative Uses for Elk Mountain School](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/ccsd2-discusses-alternative-uses-for-elk-mountain-school/) - WEDNESDAY, June 17, 2026 | Photo - Elk Mountain school's gymnasium - Bigfoot99 file photo The Carbon County School District Two Board is considering alternative uses for the Elk Mountain School. For the fourth year in a row, no students are enrolled at the Elk Mountain School. Last year, the district allowed the Elk Mountain
- [Paint the Town Blue](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/paint-the-town-blue/) - June 16th 2026 | Photo: Paint the Town Blue Event Poster Carbon County is rallying around the sheriff’s deputy injured in a Baggs shooting. On Monday, June 8th, Carbon County Sheriff’s Deputy Sergeant Zach Burns was shot while responding to an emergency call in Baggs. Sergeant Burns was hit in the neck, arm, and hip
- [Rawlins Removes Dangerous Structure](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/rawlins-removes-dangerous-structure/) - June 16th 2026 | Photo: Courtesy City of Rawlins Rawlins officials have removed a dangerous structure and will attempt to recover costs after the property is sold. Last month, the Rawlins City Council voted to demolish the vacant house located at 440 West Davis Street. During the May 5th meeting, Community Development Director Lou Lascano
- [County Health Officer Contract Extended](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/county-health-officer-contract-extended/) - June 16th 2026 | Photo: Official Seal of Carbon County Wyoming County officials agree to extend the contract with the health officer. Doctor Wayne Couch, a long-time family medicine and obstetrics physician, is currently the health officer for Carbon County. In the role, Dr. Couch is responsible for managing disease outbreaks, enforcing state and local
- [Conservation Efforts Continue at the Medicine Bow Airport](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/conservation-efforts-continue-at-the-medicine-bow-airport/) - June 15th 2026 | Photo: Courtesy of Nathan James Work is continuing to conserve the historic Medicine Bow Airport. During the June 8th Medicine Bow Town Council meeting, Councilman Lee Cook, who also serves as the town’s liaison to the Airport Advisory Board, reported that Public Works Director Brian Lashley arranged a visit from the
- [Rawlins Graduates Receive Jon B. France Memorial Scholarship](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/rawlins-graduates-receive-jon-b-france-memorial-scholarship/) - June 15th 2026 | Photo: Courtesy of Rawlins High School Counseling Dept. Two Rawlins High School graduates have received a newly created trade‑school scholarship. Last week, Rawlins High School announced that Brady Snyder and Oliver Nambo had been selected to receive the inaugural Jon B. France Memorial Scholarship. Speaking to Bigfoot99 and Bandit102, Bank of
- [Saratoga Street Sweeper Hired](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/saratoga-street-sweeper-hired/) - June 15th 2026 | Photo: file photo Saratoga officials hired a street sweeper to clear the town’s streets ahead of the July 4th celebrations. Saratoga residents may have noticed a street sweeper removing debris from the town’s streets last week. The town hired R&D Sweeping and Asphalt Maintenance out of Rock Springs to handle the
- [Family Planning Clinic May Open in Rawlins](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/family-planning-clinic-may-open-in-rawlins/) - FRIDAY, June 12, 2026 | Photo - CC Public Health logo - Courtesy CC Public Health Carbon County Public Health is looking to partner with a Laramie-based family‑planning clinic. During the June 2nd Board of Carbon County Commissioners meeting, Carbon County Public Health Nurse Manager Amanda Brown announced that her organization was teaming up with
- [Second Panel in Hanna Basin Museum's Mural to be Revealed Soon](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/second-panel-in-hanna-basin-museums-mural-to-be-revealed-soon/) - FRIDAY, June 12, 2026 | Photo - The artist, Bobbie Herman, in front of her mural - Courtesy Hanna Basin Museum The Hanna Basin Museum will unveil the next panel in its historic mural later this month. On Saturday, June 27th, the public is invited to attend the unveiling of the second panel in the
- [Hanna to See Water Rate Increase](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/hanna-to-see-water-rate-increase/) - FRIDAY, June 12, 2026 | Photo - Hanna Town Hall - Bigfoot99 file photo Hanna residents will see another water rate increase to help build the town’s reserves for future projects and emergencies. During Tuesday evening’s Hanna Town Council meeting, the governing body considered Resolution 2026‑625. Mayor Charlie George said the measure sets the town’s
- [Sheriff Releases More Information on Monday's Officer Shooting](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/sheriff-releases-more-information-on-mondays-officer-shooting/) - THURSDAY, June 11, 2026 | Photo - Sergeant Zach Burns and child - Courtesy Sheriff Alex Bakken The Carbon County Sheriff’s Office released more details about Monday’s officer involved shooting in Baggs. Yesterday morning, Sheriff Alex Bakken posted on social media that his department received a call on Monday, June 8th, about a man with
- [Medicine Bow Council Questions Library Donation Use](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/medicine-bow-council-questions-library-donation-use/) - THURSDAY, June 11, 2026 | Photo - Main branch library in Rawlins - Bigfoot99 file photo Medicine Bow Town Council expressed uncertainty about funding for the town’s library. Statewide property tax cuts reduced Carbon County’s ability to fund outside agencies, including senior centers, museums, and libraries. Facing a 53 percent reduction in its county contribution,
- [Sheriff's Office Handling Emergency Management Duties](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/sheriffs-office-handling-emergency-management-duties/) - WEDNESDAY, June 10, 2026 | Photo - Great Seal of Carbon County - Bigfoot99 file photo Carbon County Emergency Manager Lenny Layman has been removed from the position, and the sheriff’s office is now handling his former duties. During the June 2nd Board of Carbon County Commissioners meeting, Riverside Mayor Leroy Stephenson explained that he
- [Second Reading of 2026-2027 City of Rawlins Budget Passes](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/second-reading-of-2026-2027-city-of-rawlins-budget-passes/) - WEDNESDAY, June 10, 2026 | Photo - Rawlins City Hall - Bigfoot99 file photo The governing body in Rawlins approved next fiscal year’s budget for a second time, including funding for new vehicle purchases. The current fiscal year ends on July 1st. Governments must pass their 2026 through 2027 budgets three times before that deadline.
- [Police Chase Ends with Injured Officer and Deceased Suspect](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/police-chase-ends-with-injured-officer-and-deceased-suspect/) - TUESDAY, June 9, 2026 | Photo - WHP patch - Courtesy Wyoming Highway Patrol A police chase from Baggs ended with the suspect killing himself. At 1:50 yesterday afternoon, Carbon County residents received an emergency alert about an active assailant in Baggs and were advised to shelter in place. Details are scarce at the moment,
- [MHCC Gives Monthly Report to Commissioners](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/mhcc-gives-monthly-report-to-commissioners/) - TUESDAY, June 9, 2026 | Photo - MHCC Emergency entrance - Bigfoot99 file photo Memorial Hospital administrators report continued improvements. Rural hospitals across the country are struggling with low insurance reimbursements, limited patient volume, and challenges in recruiting providers and specialists. Memorial Hospital of Carbon County is not immune to those same pressures. Years of
- [Two Public Meetings Planned to Discuss Proposed Natural Gas Power Plant](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/two-public-meetings-planned-to-discuss-proposed-natural-gas-power-plant/) - MONDAY, June 8, 2026 | Photo - Proposed site for power plant - Courtesy Seminoe Power Company Seminoe Power Company representatives are holding public meetings to discuss a proposed natural gas power plant in Carbon County. During the June 2nd Saratoga Town Council meeting, Town Clerk Jennifer Anderson announced that Seminoe Power Company sent a
- [Commissioners Approve Purchase for Drug Test Kits](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/commissioners-approve-purchase-for-drug-test-kits/) - MONDAY, June 8, 2026 | Photo - Badge over map - Courtesy CCSO Recognizing the value of drug identification devices, county officials authorized the purchase of additional kits. During Tuesday’s Board of Carbon County Commissioners meeting, Sheriff Alex Bakken requested approval to purchase two TruNarc Narcotics Detection Devices using money from the county’s opioid settlement
- [High School Student Chosen as Monthly Service Award Winner](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/high-school-student-chosen-as-monthly-service-award-winner/) - MONDAY, June 8, 2026 | Photo - City of Rawlins representatives with Award Winner Karlee Kramer - Courtesy City of Rawlins The city of Rawlins selected its first high school student to receive a monthly service award. Every month, the Rawlins Volunteer Committee selects a person or organization that donates time to help make the
- [MHCC Receives Perfect Reviews in April's Patient Surveys](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/mhcc-receives-perfect-reviews-in-aprils-patient-surveys/) - FRIDAY, June 5, 2026 | Photo - Patient Satisfaction Report - Courtesy MHCC Memorial Hospital of Carbon County received perfect reviews in an April survey. On June 2nd, Memorial Hospital of Carbon County released the results of an April patient‑satisfaction survey. Every patient admitted during that period who responded to the survey gave the Rawlins
- [Community Clean-Up Day is Saturday in Rawlins](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/community-clean-up-day-is-saturday-in-rawlins/) - FRIDAY, June 5, 2026 | Photo - Rawlins CDT Gateway Community Committee Members Don and Christy Hall, Terry and Jill Patterson, Mira Miller with Special Volunteer Jerry Wood - Courtesy City of Rawlins The public is invited to a Rawlins community cleanup day. Tomorrow, June 6th, is the first National Trails Day celebration in Rawlins.
- [Rawlins Celebrates Arbor Day This Weekend](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/rawlins-celebrates-arbor-day-this-weekend/) - THURSDAY, June 4, 2026 | Photo - Trees for sale - Courtesy City of Rawlins The City of Rawlins is hosting a tree sale and raffle as part of its annual Arbor Day celebration. Arbor Day is a holiday dedicated to the planting, care, and preservation of trees. The first Arbor Day was celebrated on
- [Saratoga Days Event License Approved by Town Council](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/saratoga-days-event-license-approved-by-town-council/) - THURSDAY, June 4, 2026 | Photo - Saratoga logo - Bigfoot99 file photo Attendees of Saratoga Days will notice a few changes at this year’s event. Twenty twenty-six marks the 11th anniversary of Saratoga Days, the Platte Valley’s annual community concert event. Like all activities expected to use town‑owned property, draw a crowd, or otherwise
- [CCSD#2 Asks for Beef and Pork Donations](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/ccsd2-asks-for-beef-and-pork-donations/) - THURSDAY, June 4, 2026 | Photo - Donation flyer - Courtesy CCSD#2 Carbon County School District Two is requesting meat donations to supplement its student meal program. Several years ago, Carbon County School District Two, which serves the eastern half of the county, purchased a steer from an H‑E‑M High School student at the county
- [County Thanks Emergency Personnel for Actions During Last Month's Snow Storm](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/county-thanks-emergency-personnel-for-actions-during-last-months-snow-storm/) - WEDNESDAY, June 3, 2026 | Photo - Seargent Chris Fischer and Deputy Dylan Bilharz and their awards - Courtesy CCSO County officials thanked emergency personnel for going above and beyond during last month’s severe snow event. On May 18th and 19th, Carbon County experienced a major spring snowstorm. The event left many residents without power,
- [Saratoga Town Council Approves 10-Year Police Equipment Contract](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/saratoga-town-council-approves-10-year-police-equipment-contract/) - WEDNESDAY, June 3, 2026 | Photo - SPD patch - Bigfoot99 file photo Saratoga officials approved a 10‑year contract to provide the police department with new body cameras and tasers. As reported by Bigfoot99 and Bandit102, during the May 6th Saratoga Town Council meeting, Police Chief John Moore asked to enter into a decade‑long agreement
- [County Commissioner Speaks on the Negative Impacts of Proposed Project](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/county-commissioner-speaks-on-the-negative-impacts-of-proposed-project/) - WEDNESDAY, June 3, 2026 | Photo - Seminoe Pumped Storage Project overview - Courtesy rPlus Hydro Local officials also commented on the potential negative effects of the proposed Seminoe Pumped Storage Facility. As reported by Bigfoot99 and Bandit102, the Wyoming Joint Travel, Recreation, Wildlife, and Cultural Resources Committee met on May 28th to hear testimony
- [Special Submission to Bigfoot99 - From Journeys to 250 Committee](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/special-submission-to-bigfoot99-from-journeys-to-250-committee/) - WEDNESDAY, June 3, 2026 | Photo - Walk250 advertisement - Courtesy Journeys to Carbon County Journeys to Carbon County Walk America By Justin Horn On April 30, 2026, the Saratoga Museum led a walking tour of historic Saratoga, WY as a field trip for the attendees of the Wyoming Outdoor Recreation Summit. Carbon County decided
- [Rawlins Council Votes to Apply for State Grant](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/rawlins-council-votes-to-apply-for-state-grant/) - TUESDAY, June 2, 2026 | Photo - Rawlins' water tank above hospital - Bigfoot99 file photo Rawlins officials are seeking a State Lands and Investments Board grant to pay for a water infrastructure project. On Wednesday, May 27th, the Rawlins City Council held a special meeting to approve the submission of a mineral royalty grant
- [Saratoga Announces Mosquito Spraying Schedule](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/saratoga-announces-mosquito-spraying-schedule/) - TUESDAY, June 2, 2026 | Photo - Mosquito cartoon - Courtesy brgfx on Magnific website Mosquito spraying in Saratoga is scheduled to begin next week. During the May 20th Saratoga Town Council meeting, Public Works Director Emery Penner announced that mosquito season has arrived. Penner said truck-based spraying is expected to start on June 8th,
- [Wyoming Committee Hears Testimony on Seminoe Pumped Storage Project](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/wyoming-committee-hears-testimony-on-seminoe-pumped-storage-project/) - MONDAY, June 1, 2026 | Photo - Seminoe Dam - Bigfoot99 file photo State and federal officials discussed their ongoing concerns with the Seminoe pumped storage project. On Thursday, May 28th, the Wyoming Joint Travel, Recreation, Wildlife, and Cultural Resources committee met to hear testimony about the proposed Seminoe Pumped Storage Project. The Salt Lake
- [Team Effort Ends in Successful Move of Fossil Cabin](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/team-effort-ends-in-successful-move-of-fossil-cabin/) - FRIDAY, May 29, 2026 | Photo - Vernon "Scottie" Scott poses in front of the Fossil Cabin - Courtesy Oftedal Construction Moving the Fossil Cabin was a team effort. On May 13th, the South Dakota‑based motor carrier O’Neil House Moving transported the Fossil Cabin from the Como Bluffs to its permanent home at the Medicine
- [Rawlins Volunteer Fire Fighters Host Fundraiser 5K](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/rawlins-volunteer-fire-fighters-host-fundraiser-5k/) - FRIDAY, May 29, 2026 | Photo - Announcement for 5K Fundraiser - Courtesy Rawlins Fire Department The public is invited to participate in the Rawlins Fire Department’s annual fundraiser event. Tomorrow, May 30th, the Rawlins Fire Department is hosting a fundraiser 5K and open house. Fire Chief Allen Robinson explained that the day will start
- [Saratoga Introduces New Chamber of Commerce Director](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/saratoga-introduces-new-chamber-of-commerce-director/) - THURSDAY, May 28, 2026 | Photo - Announcement of the new director of Saratoga Platte Valley Chamber of Commerce - Courtesy Chamber of Commerce The Saratoga Platte Valley Chamber of Commerce has a new Director of Operations. Earlier this year, former Platte Valley Chamber of Commerce Director Amanda Knotwell was arrested for allegedly embezzling over
- [Little Snake River Valley Library Selling Raffle Tickets](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/little-snake-river-valley-library-selling-raffle-tickets/) - THURSDAY, May 28, 2026 | Photo - Announcement of fundraiser - Courtesy Friends of the Little Snake River Valley Library The Friends of the Little Snake River Valley Library is holding a raffle to keep the Baggs branch open. The Friends of the Little Snake River Valley Library is collaborating with the Three Forks Ranch
- [Saratoga Town Council Passes Off-Road Vehicle Ordinance](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/saratoga-town-council-passes-off-road-vehicle-ordinance/) - THURSDAY, May 28, 2026 | Photo - Saratoga Town Hall - Bigfoot99 file photo Saratoga officials opened the town’s streets to off-road vehicles. Last September, Saratoga Police Chief John Moore announced that he had received complaints from residents about side-by-sides and other off-road vehicles operating within town limits. At the time, Chief Moore explained that
- [Several Departments Request Replacement Vehicles from Rawlins City Council](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/several-departments-request-replacement-vehicles-from-rawlins-city-council/) - WEDNESDAY, May 27, 2026 | Photo - City of Rawlins logo - Bigfoot99 file photo Rawlins City Council authorized the purchase of seven new municipal vehicles in next fiscal year’s budget. On May 11th, the Rawlins City Council held a workshop to discuss the upcoming 2026 through 2027 budget. During the talks, Finance Director Laura
- [Candidate Filing Ends This Friday](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/candidate-filing-ends-this-friday/) - WEDNESDAY, May 27, 2026 | Photo - Election booth to fill out ballot - Bigfoot99 file photo Candidate filing ends this Friday. The deadline to file as a candidate in the 2026 elections is this Friday, May 29th. Speaking to Bigfoot99 and Bandit102 last week, County Clerk Lisa Smith explained that most elected positions in
- [Saratoga Council to Suggest Alternate Site to Boys and Girls Club](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/saratoga-council-to-suggest-alternate-site-to-boys-and-girls-club/) - TUESDAY - May 26, 2026 | Photo - Overhead view of property selected by Boys & Girls Club in Saratoga - Courtesy Town of Saratoga Citing reluctance to give up a town‑owned street, Saratoga officials voted to offer alternate sites for a Boys and Girls Club recreation center. The Boys and Girls Club of Central
- [Montana Lawmakers Interpret Wyoming Corner Crossing Ruling Differently](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/montana-lawmakers-interpret-wyoming-corner-crossing-ruling-differently/) - TUESDAY - May 26, 2026 | Photo - Corner Crossing image - Courtesy document from US Supreme Court Montana lawmakers say Wyoming’s Elk Mountain corner‑crossing ruling does not make the practice legal in their state. The University of Nebraska–Lincoln estimates that 2.44 million acres of Wyoming public land are considered “corner‑locked” and cannot be reached
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- [The Spirit of 76 - Special Submission from Carbon County 250 Committee](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/the-spirit-of-76/) - Special Submission from Carbon County 250 Committee by Tim Nicklas Photo - Reverse of 1976 coins from author's personal collection - Courtesy Tim Nicklas In 1976, a celebration swept across this great Nation of ours, the bicentennial of the signing of the Declaration of Independence of the United States of America. The Declaration, of course,
- [Memorial Dedication Ceremony Date Changed](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/memorial-dedication-ceremony-date-changed/) - FRIDAY, May 22, 2026 | Photo - Teense Willford memorial bench - Bigfoot99 file photo The governing body of Saratoga approved a date change for the Teense Willford Memorial dedication ceremony. Loren “Teense” Willford, known as the “Voice of the Valley,” died on September 3rd, 2024, at the age of 85 after a year‑long battle
- [Rawlins Residents Will See Increase on Utility Bills](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/rawlins-residents-will-see-increase-on-utility-bills/) - FRIDAY, May 22, 2026 | Photo - Rawlins City Council - Bigfoot99 file photo The Rawlins City Council approved increased municipal fees, including utility rates. Earlier this month, the Rawlins City Council held a budget workshop with Finance Director Laura Malone. During the meeting, Malone suggested a three percent rate increase to all utility services,
- [Several Elected Positions Open This Election Year](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/several-elected-positions-open-this-election-year/) - THURSDAY, May 21, 2026 | Photo - Voting place sign at Jeffrey Center - Bigfoot99 file photo The county clerk outlined the steps to become a candidate for the state, county, and municipal positions up for election this year. Here in Wyoming, candidate filing for the 2026 election opened on May 14th and closes on
- [Rawlins Council Looks to Engineering Firm for Water Protection Advice](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/rawlins-council-looks-to-engineering-firm-for-water-protection-advice/) - THURSDAY, May 21, 2026 | Photo - Council member Bruce Sielaff, City Manager Matt Hall, and Public Works Director Cody Dill look at documents with Sunrise Engineering Engineer CJ Walker - Courtesy City of Rawlins Rawlins officials approved a project to protect water service during emergency repairs. In late April, multiple breaks occurred on the
- [Wyoming's Total Employment Numbers Down](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/wyomings-total-employment-numbers-down/) - Tuesday, April 21, 2026 | Photo - Wind farm - Bigfoot99 file photo Wyoming’s labor market weakened in the fourth quarter of 2025, mostly because of a decline in the mining and construction industries. The numbers show a 0.3% decrease in total employment—a net loss of 900 jobs--and a slight increase in the unemployment rate
- [Saratoga Town Council Approves Rate Increase for Recreation Department](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/saratoga-town-council-approves-rate-increase-for-recreation-department/) - WEDNESDAY, May 20, 2026 | Photo - Saratoga Recreation Gym at PVCC - Bigfoot99 file photo The Saratoga Town Council approved the request for an increase in gym membership prices. During the May 6th Saratoga Town Council meeting, Recreation Director Carter Edwards outlined a new fee schedule for Platte Valley Community Center gym memberships. Under
- [Medical Assistance and Shelter Offered During Spring Snowstorm](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/medical-assistance-and-shelter-offered-during-spring-snowstorm/) - WEDNESDAY, May 20, 2026 | Photo - Snow covered vehicles - Courtesy Sheriff Alex Bakken County officials provided shelter and medical assistance for people affected by the recent snowstorm. This week’s spring storm left thousands of Carbon County residents without power, with some in Rawlins losing electricity for more than a day. Early Monday morning,
- [Thousands Lose Power Due to Spring Storm](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/thousands-lose-power-due-to-spring-storm/) - TUESDAY, May 19, 2026 | Photo - Trampoline piled with snow - Courtesy Scott Davis Yesterday’s storms knocked out power to thousands across Carbon County. Early Sunday morning, residents enrolled in AlertSense, Carbon County’s emergency notification system, were warned about an approaching winter storm. The National Weather Service in Cheyenne estimated the system would deliver
- [Flint Michigan Professor to Present Story on Historic Rawlins Inmate](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/flint-michigan-professor-to-present-story-on-historic-rawlins-inmate/) - TUESDAY, May 19, 2026 | Photo - Professor Henthorn's camera in A-Block - Courtesy Wyoming Frontier Prison A Michigan professor visited Rawlins to research the nation’s westward migration and discovered the story of an inmate at the historic prison. This spring, University of Michigan-Flint History Professor Thomas Henthorn traveled the country studying the settlement of
- [County's Municipalities Receive Betsy Ross Flags](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/countys-municipalities-receive-betsy-ross-flags/) - MONDAY, May 18, 2026 | Photo - Medicine Bow Museum flies their donated Betsy Ross flag - Courtesy Liz Ellis Members of the Carbon County 250 Committee continued presenting commemorative flags to every municipality and museum. Earlier this month, Bigfoot99 and Bandit102 reported that during the May 5th Rawlins City Council meeting, the governing body
- [Saratoga Police Chief Asks for Contract with Police Equipment Company](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/saratoga-police-chief-asks-for-contract-with-police-equipment-company/) - MONDAY, May 18, 2026 | Photo - Saratoga Police patch - Bigfoot 99 file photo The Saratoga Police Department requested $383,000, over the next 10 years, for new equipment. During the May 6th Saratoga Town Council meeting, Police Chief John Moore presented an Axon contract consolidation. Chief Moore said his department has at least two
- [Rawlins Council Asks About Other Uses of Sewer-Camera](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/rawlins-council-asks-about-other-uses-of-sewer-camera/) - MONDAY, May 18, 2026 | Photo - Rawlins Public Works Department - Bigfoot 99 file photo Rawlins officials raised questions about additional applications for the city’s sewer‑inspection camera system. As reported by Bigfoot99 and Bandit102, the Rawlins City Council allocated $135,336.64 to upgrade the Public Works Department’s sewer‑inspection trailer. The system uses a camera‑equipped robotic
- [Elected Positions Within County Due for Pay Raises](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/elected-positions-within-county-due-for-pay-raises/) - FRIDAY, May 15, 2026 | Photo - Official seal of Carbon County - Bigfoot99 file photo County officials want to raise the pay for elected positions, but ongoing budget cuts may limit their ability to do so. During the May 5th Board of Carbon County Commissioners meeting, County Attorney Ashley Davis brought forward a proposal
- [Wood Working Students Build Equipment for Dog Park](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/wood-working-students-build-equipment-for-dog-park/) - FRIDAY, May 15, 2026 | Photo - Gavin Green, Ferris Smith, and Cam Bentsen with agility bridges they designed and built - Courtesy CCHEC A group of civic‑minded Rawlins High School students is inviting the public to a dedication ceremony for new agility ramps at the city’s dog park. On Monday, May 18th, the Rawlins
- [May is Mental Health Awareness Month](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/may-is-mental-health-awareness-month/) - WEDNESDAY, May 13, 2026 | Photo - Carbon County Public Health - Courtesy Carbon County Public Health County officials discussed mental health services available to Carbon County residents. May is Mental Health Awareness Month, which promotes understanding of mental health, reduces stigma, and encourages people to seek support and treatment. According to the Centers for
- [Fossil Cabin Arrives at New Home in Medicine Bow](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/fossil-cabin-arrives-at-new-home-in-medicine-bow/) - THURSDAY, May 14, 2026 | Photo - Fossil Cabin on flatbed trailer - Bigfoot99 file photo After years of delays, Carbon County’s historic Fossil Cabin was successfully moved to the Medicine Bow Museum. Yesterday, May 13th, the North Dakota-based motor carrier O’Neil House Moving transported the Fossil Cabin from the Como Bluffs to its permanent
- [Frontier Prison Hosts Wyoming State Museum's Exhibit](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/frontier-prison-hosts-wyoming-state-museums-exhibit/) - THURSDAY, May 14, 2026 | Photo - Announcement - Courtesy Wyoming Frontier Prison The Wyoming Frontier Prison is hosting an exhibit on the history of the state’s fuel stations next week. On Thursday May 21st, the Wyoming Frontier Prison will unveil its newest exhibition in the historic guards' quarters. Historic Site Director Tina Hill said
- [CCSD#2 Transferred Ownership of Road to Town of Hanna](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/ccsd2-transferred-ownership-of-road-to-town-of-hanna/) - THURSDAY, May 14, 2026 | Photo - Love Street in Hanna - Bigfoot99 file photo School District Two transferred ownership of an access road to the town of Hanna. In 2015, the Hanna Elementary School at 2nd and School streets was demolished and replaced with a new facility two blocks to the north. The former
- [Rawlins Finance Director Suggests Increase to Utility Rates](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/rawlins-finance-director-suggests-increase-to-utility-rates/) - WEDNESDAY, May 13, 2026 | Photo - Photos of water department - Courtesy City of Rawlins Rawlins officials are considering raising utility rates to keep pace with inflation. On Monday evening, the Rawlins City Council held a workshop to discuss the fiscal year 2026 through 2027 budget, with a focus on the city’s enterprise funds.
- [Medicine Bow Town Council Votes to Purchase On-Line Meeting Camera](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/medicine-bow-town-council-votes-to-purchase-on-line-meeting-camera/) - WEDNESDAY, May 13, 2026 | Photo - Sunrise Engineering demonstrates Owl 3 for town council - Bigfoot99 file photo The governing body of Medicine Bow approved the purchase of a camera system to broadcast meetings to the town attorney. Last August, Medicine Bow Attorney Cameron Smith asked the governing body to allow him to attend
- [Boys and Girls Club Requests Document for Access to Town's Site](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/boys-and-girls-club-requests-document-for-access-to-towns-site/) - TUESDAY, May 12, 2026 | Photo - Proposed floor plan for Saratoga's Boys and Girls Club - Courtesy Town of Saratoga As reported by Bigfoot99, representatives from the Boys and Girls Club of Central Wyoming met with the Saratoga Town Council last month to discuss building a recreation center and gymnasium on town‑owned property. The
- [Rawlins City Council Votes to Demolish Vacant Home](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/rawlins-city-council-votes-to-demolish-vacant-home/) - TUESDAY, May 12, 2026 | Photo - Vacant home on South Side of Rawlins - Courtesy City of Rawlins The Rawlins City Council approved the demolition of an unsafe building on the city’s south side. During the May 5th Rawlins City Council meeting, Community Development Director Lou Lascano said residents had raised concerns about a
- [Rawlins City Council Updated on Recent Water Main Breaks](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/rawlins-city-council-updated-on-recent-water-main-breaks/) - MONDAY, May 11, 2026 | Photo - Water main break sign - Courtesy City of Rawlins Rawlins officials discussed the most recent water main breaks. During the May 5th Rawlins City Council meeting, Public Works Director Cody Dill updated the governing body on several water main breaks that occurred two weeks ago. Dill said on
- [Rawlins Police Department to Hold Open House for National Police Week](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/rawlins-police-department-to-hold-open-house-for-national-police-week/) - MONDAY, May 11, 2026 | Photo - National Police Week announcement - Courtesy Rawlins Police Department The Rawlins Police Department is hosting a National Police Week event to honor Carbon County’s fallen peace officers. In 1962, President John F. Kennedy designated May 15th as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week in which it falls
- [County Sets Meeting About Brush Creek Road Bridge Closure](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/county-sets-meeting-about-brush-creek-road-bridge-closure/) - MONDAY, May 11, 2026 | Photo - Meeting announcement - Courtesy Carbon County Road & Bridge County officials want to hear from residents before closing the Brush Creek Road bridge. During the May 5th Board of Carbon County Commissioners meeting, Road and Bridge Superintendent Kandis Fritz discussed the 100‑year‑old bridge over the North Platte River
- [Future Site of Saratoga's Public Works Recommended for Further Testing](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/future-site-of-saratogas-public-works-recommended-for-further-testing/) - FRIDAY, May 8, 2026 | Photo - 12 parcel lot formerly known as Dan's Trucking - Bigfoot99 file photo Saratoga’s newest property purchase requires further environmental study. In December, Saratoga Public Works Director Emery Penner recommended moving his department out of the deteriorating and outdated former water treatment plant and police station on South River
- [Best Pet in Wyoming Contest Closes This Month](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/best-pet-in-wyoming-contest-closes-this-month/) - FRIDAY, May 8, 2026 | Photo - Pomeranian - Courtesy Samantha Davi A Los Angeles-based promotional organization is looking for the best pets in Wyoming. The Pet Lovers’ Choice Awards has teamed up with USA TODAY to find the best pets in the country. Celebrity animal trainer Nicole Ellis said the awards program is asking
- [Sinclair Recreation Hosts Desert Dust Presentation](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/sinclair-recreation-hosts-desert-dust-presentation/) - FRIDAY, May 8, 2026 | Photo - Desert Dust presentation flyer - Courtesy Town of Sinclair The Town of Sinclair is hosting a presentation on Desert Dust, one of the most iconic photographs of the 20th century. On Thursday, May 14th, the public is invited to attend a presentation by author R.J. “Gill” Gillian in
- [Rawlins Airport Board Looking for Muralist](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/rawlins-airport-board-looking-for-muralist/) - THURSDAY, May 7, 2026 | Photo - Flyer announcing muralist bids - Courtesy Megan McComas The Rawlins-Carbon County Airport Board is seeking artists to design a mural honoring the airport’s namesake, Norm Harvey. Rawlins‑Carbon County Airport Board members are asking for submissions from local artists to paint a mural on the side of the Rawlins
- [Rawlins Council Declares Intention of Participation in 250th Anniversary Celebrations](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/rawlins-council-declares-intention-of-participation-in-250th-anniversary-celebrations/) - THURSDAY, May 7, 2026 | Photo - Carbon County Museum Director presents flag to Rawlins City Council - Courtesy City of Rawlins Rawlins officials declared the city’s intention to participate in the county’s semi quincentennial celebrations. During Tuesday’s Rawlins City Council meeting, Carbon County Museum Director and 250 Committee member Tom Mensik presented a proclamation
- [Local Artist is Competing in National Art Contest](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/local-artist-is-competing-in-national-art-contest/) - THURSDAY, May 7, 2026 | Photo - Kelia McCuddy and her artwork submission - Courtesy Kelia McCuddy A local artist is competing in a national art contest presented by Johnny Depp. Carbon County Museum Education and Outreach Manager Kelia McCuddy is taking part in the 2026 People’s Artist competition. The contest, presented by actor Johnny
- [This Week is National Travel and Tourism Week](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/this-week-is-national-travel-and-tourism-week/) - WEDNESDAY, May 6, 2026 | Photo - Building in Savery - Courtesy CCVC website County officials declared this week as National Travel and Tourism Week. During Tuesday’s Board of Carbon County Commissioners meeting, the Board proclaimed the week of May 3rd through the 9th as National Travel and Tourism Week. Carbon County Visitors Council Executive
- [Saratoga K-9 Team Headed to Training in Jackson](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/saratoga-k-9-team-headed-to-training-in-jackson/) - WEDNESDAY, May 6, 2026 | Photo - Sgt. Casey Lehr and K-9 Officer Argus - Courtesy Saratoga Police Department Saratoga officials authorized the police department’s K9 handler to attend a training course in Jackson. During the April 15th Saratoga Town Council meeting, Police Chief John Moore said the National Police Canine Association was holding certification
- [HF Sinclair's Community Relations Administrator Retires](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/hf-sinclairs-community-relations-administrator-retires/) - WEDNESDAY, May 6, 2026 | Photo - Annette Penman - Courtesy Sue Jones Community members gathered to wish Annette Penman a happy retirement and acknowledge the impact she had on Carbon County. During Tuesday’s Board of Carbon County Commissioners meeting, attendees honored Annette Penman’s decades of service to the community. In her role as Community
- [Low Precipitation Effects on Wildlife is Concerning to Game and Fish](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/low-precipitation-effects-on-wildlife-is-concerning-to-game-and-fish/) - Monday, May 4, 2026 | Photo - Seminoe Reservoir, beach at the boat club - Courtesy Bureau of Reclamation Wyoming Game and Fish is concerned about the unusually warm and dry winter and how it will affect wildlife. The past winter has been one of the driest and warmest on record. Because of that, the
- [County to Send Thank You Letter to US Representative Harriet Hageman](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/county-to-send-thank-you-letter-to-us-representative-harriet-hageman/) - Monday, May 4, 2026 | Photo - Harriet Hageman - Bigfoot99 file photo County officials sent a letter of thanks to Congresswoman Hageman for directing federal funding to local projects. During the April 21st Board of Carbon County Commissioners meeting in Encampment, County Clerk Lisa Smith presented a letter to Congresswoman Harriet Hageman for the
- [UP's Big Boy 4014 Will Tour Eastern United States for First Time](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/ups-big-boy-4014-will-tour-eastern-united-states-for-first-time/) - Monday, May 4, 2026 | Photo - Big Boy steam engine - Bigfoot99 file photo The world’s largest operational steam locomotive will tour the east coast of the United States for the first time. Union Pacific’s Big Boy 4014 locomotive will begin the eastern leg of its 2026 excursion tour next month. On May 25th,
- [Rawlins Will Upgrade Video Inspection System](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/rawlins-will-upgrade-video-inspection-system/) - TUESDAY, May 5, 2026 | Photo - City of Rawlins logo - Courtesy City of Rawlins Rawlins officials approved $135,000 to upgrade the city’s sewer‑inspection camera system. During the April 21st Rawlins City Council meeting, Public Works Director Cody Dill presented a $135,336.64 request to retrofit the city’s trailer‑mounted video inspection system. Dill explained that
- [Commissioner Encourages Residents to Run for Office](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/commissioner-encourages-residents-to-run-for-office/) - TUESDAY, May 5, 2026 | Photo - Property tax records - Bigfoot99 file photo As the filing deadline for elected offices approaches, county commissioners are encouraging residents to run or, at least, turn out to vote in the August primary elections. In 2025, statewide residential property tax relief programs have reduced tax revenue for every
- [MHCC Continues Working to Improve Services](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/mhcc-continues-working-to-improve-services/) - TUESDAY, May 5, 2026 | Photo - MHCC Saratoga Clinic - Bigfoot99 file photo Memorial Hospital of Carbon County is rolling out new practices to improve the facility, including opening the cafeteria to the public. On Wednesday, April 29th, Memorial Hospital administrators held a business breakfast to inform the public about the state of the
- [Water Breaks Have City of Rawlins Asking for Reduced Water Use](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/water-breaks-have-city-of-rawlins-asking-for-reduced-water-use/) - FRIDAY, May 1, 2026 | Photo - Rawlins City Crew works to repair high-pressure water line - Courtesy City of Rawlins Two separate water main breaks this week have Rawlins officials asking residents to conserve water. Around 7:30 a.m. Monday, the City of Rawlins Facebook page reported a water main break in the 2900 block
- [MHCC Gives Positive Financial Outlook to Area Residents](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/mhcc-gives-positive-financial-outlook-to-area-residents/) - THURSDAY, April 30, 2026 | Photo - MHCC - Bigfoot99 file photo Memorial Hospital administrators shared a positive financial outlook with the community. Yesterday morning, Memorial Hospital of Carbon County held a quarterly business breakfast where members of the community were invited to learn about the state of the Rawlins medical center. Chief Executive Officer
- [Rawlins Receives Grant Approval to Build Workforce Housing](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/rawlins-receives-grant-approval-to-build-workforce-housing/) - THURSDAY, April 30, 2026 | Photo - Ferguson Building - Bigfoot99 file photo The State Loan and Investment Board approved a $750,000 request from the City of Rawlins to build workforce housing. On April 23rd, the State Loan and Investment Board held a special workshop to consider 22 Unmet Housing Needs Grant Program funding requests.
- [SCWEMS Struggles to Find New Director of Ambulance Services](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/scwems-struggles-to-find-new-director-of-ambulance-services/) - THURSDAY, April 30, 2026 | Photo - SCWEMS patch - Bigfoot99 file photo South Central Wyoming Emergency Medical Services is still struggling to hire a new director. Last August, the South Central Wyoming Emergency Medical Services Joint Powers Board announced that Director Stayton Mosbey would resign the following month. Mosbey had led SCWEMS since December
- [Laramie County Sheriff's Office Starts Major Highway Operation](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/laramie-county-sheriffs-office-starts-major-highway-operation/) - WEDNESDAY, April 29, 2026 | Photo - Laramie County Sheriff's Office logo - Courtesy Laramie County website Last November, the Laramie County Sheriff’s Office began a series of enforcement operations on the major highways surrounding Cheyenne, including Interstate 80. The original effort, called Operation Safe Haul, resulted in 40 immigration-related arrests of commercial truck drivers.
- [Rawlins Council Pledges Support of Continental Divide Trail](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/rawlins-council-pledges-support-of-continental-divide-trail/) - WEDNESDAY, April 29, 2026 | Photo - A Divide Trail marker - Courtesy Carbon County Visitor's Council The City of Rawlins pledged its support for the Continental Divide Trail. During the April 21st Rawlins City Council meeting, Councilman Terry Patterson announced that the Continental Divide Trail Coalition is hosting a celebration to mark the city’s
- [Medicine Bow Town Clerk Unable to Access Federal Grant Website](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/medicine-bow-town-clerk-unable-to-access-federal-grant-website/) - WEDNESDAY, April 29, 2026 | Photo - Federal grant website home page SAM.gov - Screenshot Medicine Bow officials are considering paying a third party to regain access to the federal website used for government grants. Back in January, Medicine Bow Clerk and Treasurer Karen Heath announced that the town no longer had access to its
- [SCWEMS Explains Policy and Procedure to Town Representatives](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/scwems-explains-policy-and-procedure-to-town-representatives/) - TUESDAY, April 28, 2026 | Photo - SCWEMS Ambulance barn - Bigfoot99 file photo SCWEMS representatives explained why the service isn’t always able to do patient transfers from the Platte Valley to other hospitals. As reported by Bigfoot99, some have raised concerns about delays involving the South-Central Wyoming Emergency Medical Service. Speaking at the February
- [Rawlins Receives DEQ Report of Lawrence Salvage Yard](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/rawlins-receives-deq-report-of-lawrence-salvage-yard/) - TUESDAY, April 28, 2026 | Photo - Overhead view of the former Lawrence Salvage Yard - Courtesy City of Rawlins Rawlins officials received a positive environmental finding for the Lawrence Property. In December 2024, the City of Rawlins purchased the former Lawrence Salvage Yard after a fire damaged the four‑and‑a‑half‑acre property. Because the land had
- [Boys and Girls Club of Central Wyoming Meet with Saratoga Residents](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/boys-and-girls-club-of-central-wyoming-meet-with-saratoga-residents/) - MONDAY, April 27, 2026 | Photo - Floorplan for proposed Boys and Girls Club in Saratoga - Courtesy Town of Saratoga Representatives from the Casper Boys and Girls Club met with Saratoga residents to discuss the possibility of opening a center in town. In 2022, Saratoga attorney Nick Haderlie launched an effort to construct an
- [Sheriff's Deputies Assist in Apprehension of Burglary Suspect](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/sheriffs-deputies-assist-in-apprehension-of-burglary-suspect/) - MONDAY, April 27, 2026 | Photo - Suspect in Colorado burglary Tom Piantes - Courtesy Carbon County Sheriffs Office Carbon County sheriff’s deputies assisted Colorado authorities in apprehending a fleeing suspect. Last week, Sheriff Alex Bakken announced on social media that on Wednesday, April 22nd, dispatchers received a report that several firearms were stolen from
- [Cowboys Close Spring Practice with Game](https://bigfoot99.com/sports/cowboys-close-spring-practice-with-game/) - MONDAY, April 27, 2026 | Photo - Scoreboard at War Memorial Stadium - Bigfoot99 file photo Wyoming quarterbacks Tyler Hughes and Mason Drube stood out Saturday in the annual spring game inside War Memorial Stadium. Hughes went 13 of 20 for 131 yards and 2 touchdowns in the modified scoring system. Drube connected on 11-of-16
- [Repairs to Outdoor Pistol Range Completed Before May 1st Opening](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/repairs-to-outdoor-pistol-range-completed-before-may-1st-opening/) - Friday, April 24, 2026 | Photo - Rawlins outdoor gun range - Bigfoot99 file photo Rawlins Shooting Range Advisory Board members volunteered recently to improve the outdoor range. Earlier this month, Rawlins Shooting Range Advisory Board members donated a weekend their time to repair the outdoor pistol range wall. Speaking at the April 21st Rawlins City
- [County Commissioners Discuss Combined Dispatch Center](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/county-commissioners-discuss-combined-dispatch-center/) - Friday, April 24, 2026 | Photo - Dispatch center - Bigfoot99 file photo County officials, this week, discussed the possibility of Rawlins joining the unified emergency dispatch center. Earlier this month, the Rawlins City Council formed an exploratory taskforce to investigate whether the city should join the Carbon County Unified Dispatch Center. Two years ago,
- [Cowboys Close Spring Practice with Free Exhibition Game](https://bigfoot99.com/sports/cowboys-close-spring-practice-with-free-exhibition-game/) - Friday, April 24, 2026 | Photo - War Memorial Stadium Youth Day - Bigfoot99 file photo The Wyoming Cowboys will close out the spring practice on Saturday at 1 p.m. with the spring game inside War Memorial Stadium. It will mark the 15th practice of the spring, and the event is free and open to
- [Saratoga Council Declares May 31st as Poppy Day](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/saratoga-council-declares-may-31st-as-poppy-day/) - Friday, April 24, 2026 | Photo - Remembrance Day poppy - Bigfoot99 file photo In Saratoga, town officials have declared May 31st as Poppy Day in honor of fallen service members. During the April 15th Saratoga Town Council meeting, Clerk Jennifer Anderson announced that the American Legion Auxiliary has asked the governing body to recognize
- [Wyoming's Seat for US House is Teeming with Candidates](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/wyomings-seat-for-us-house-is-teeming-with-candidates/) - Friday, April 24, 2026 | Photo - I Voted sticker - Bigfoot99 file photo Political season is underway with the U.S. House race teeming with candidates. Most of the candidates vying for Wyoming’s U.S. House seat are leaning on their own personal funds, a sign of the personal wealth needed to run a congressional race
- [Documents Signed, Concessionaire to Open Golf Course Eatery on May 1](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/documents-signed-concessionaire-to-open-golf-course-eatery-on-may-1/) - Thursday, April 23, 2026 | Photo - Rawlins Rochelle Ranch Golf Course - Bigfoot99 file photo Rawlins officials selected a new concessionaire for the Rochelle Ranch Golf Course. During Tuesday evening’s Rawlins City Council meeting, Vice Mayor Darril Garner presented a concessionaire agreement between the city and Timothy Carlson, owner of the Crowbar and Grill
- [Water Compliance Training Funds Available for Small Communities](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/water-compliance-training-funds-available-for-small-communities/) - Thursday, April 23, 2026 | Photo - Rawlins Water Treatment Facility - Bigfoot99 file photo The federal government is helping rural communities cover the cost to meet water‑compliance standards. On March 4th, the Environmental Protection Agency launched the Real Water Technical Assistance initiative. EPA Region Eight Administrator Cyrus Western said that in the mountains and plains
- [CCSO Joins Federal 287(g) Program](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/ccso-joins-federal-287g-program/) - Thursday, April 23, 2026 | Photo - Sheriff's badge over county map - Bigfoot99 file photo The Carbon County Sheriff’s Office can now transfer individuals with immigration detainers from the county jail to federal custody. During yesterday’s Board of Carbon County Commissioners meeting in Encampment, Sheriff Alex Bakken presented a memorandum of understanding between his
- [Wyoming Pushes Back Against Colorado River Users](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/southern-states-requesting-water-from-little-snake-river-users/) - Thursday, April 23, 2026 | Photo - Map of Yampa River Basin - Bigfoot99 file photo Downstream users on the Colorado River are ratcheting up the pressure on the Little Snake River to solve their own crisis. That was the message from Wyoming Senior Assistant Attorney General Chris Brown to irrigators and others at a
- [SCWEMS Looks to Move Forward with Ambulance Barn](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/scwems-looks-to-move-forward-with-ambulance-barn/) - Wednesday, April 22, 2026 | Photo - Proposed site for Hanna ambulance barn - Bigfoot99 file photo SCWEMS is once again moving forward with its new Hanna ambulance garage. For several years, South Central Wyoming Emergency Medical Services, better known as SCWEMS, has been working to build a stand‑alone structure on the north end of
- [Laramie Resident Protests Wind Farms to Protect Wildlife](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/laramie-resident-protests-wind-farms-to-protect-wildlife/) - Wednesday, April 22, 2026 | Photo - Slide from a presentation on eagle strikes at windfarms - Courtesy Mike Lockhart A Laramie‑based wildlife conservationist is urging lawmakers to slow new wind projects to protect eagles. Anne Brande, Executive Director of the Albany County Conservancy, is fighting the expansion of wind energy projects in southern Wyoming.
- [Replacement of Communication Tower on Hold for Historical Review](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/replacement-of-communication-tower-on-hold-for-historical-review/) - Tuesday, April 21, 2026 | Photo - Saratoga Town Hall - Bigfoot99 file photo The Town of Saratoga must wait for a historical review before a new communications tower can be built. Last November, Saratoga officials began negotiating with Mountain West Technologies to install equipment on the new communications tower at Town Hall. At the
- [Rawlins Council to Enter Agreement with Concessionaire](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/rawlins-council-to-enter-agreement-with-concessionaire/) - Tuesday, April 21, 2026 | Photo - Rawlins Rochelle Ranch Golf Course - Bigfoot99 file photo Rawlins officials are set to choose a new concessionaire for the city’s golf course. During tonight’s Rawlins City Council meeting, the governing body is expected to enter into a restaurant concessionaire agreement with Timothy Carlson. City documents show that
- [Wyoming's Fuel Prices Same as Last Week](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/wyomings-fuel-prices-same-as-last-week/) - Tuesday, April 21, 2026 | Photo - Fuel Pump - Bigfoot99 file photo The price of gasoline across Wyoming remained unchanged for the second straight week. As of Monday, the average price for a gallon of unleaded averaged $3.80 per gallon, or about 70-cents per gallon higher than a year ago. According to the latest
- [Carbon County Towns Declare National Volunteer Recognition Week](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/carbon-county-towns-declare-national-volunteer-recognition-week/) - Tuesday, April 21, 2026 | Photo - KD Shinkle (center) with volunteers and City Representatives - Courtesy City of Rawlins Officials around Carbon County declared this as National Volunteer Recognition Week. In 1974, President Richard Nixon issued Proclamation 4288, establishing National Volunteer Week to honor and promote volunteer service nationwide. During the April 7th Rawlins
- [County Treasurer Now Accepting Property Tax Refund Applications](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/county-treasurer-now-accepting-property-tax-refund-applications/) - Monday, April 20, 2026 | Photo - Last year's Property Tax Refund Program application - Courtesy WY Dept of Revenue The Carbon County Treasurer’s Office is now accepting property tax refund applications. On Wednesday, April 15th, the Carbon County Treasurer’s Office began taking applications for the Wyoming Property Tax Refund Program. Treasurer Lindsey West explained
- [West Bench Sewer Project Near Completion](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/west-bench-sewer-project-near-completion/) - Monday, April 20, 2026 | Photo - Example of "Cured in Place" epoxy pipe lining - Courtesy Town of Saratoga Work on Saratoga’s latest sewer improvement project is nearly complete. In March 2025, the Saratoga Public Works Department and Engineering Associates drafted plans to use 6th Penny Specific Purpose Tax funding to modernize sewer lines
- [Hanna Needs Appraisal of Recreation Center](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/hanna-needs-appraisal-of-recreation-center/) - Monday, April 20, 2026 | Photo - Hanna Recreation Center - Bigfoot99 file photo Hanna officials are seeking an appraisal of the town’s shuttered recreation center for a future use. In the early 1980s, when coal mining was in full swing, major energy producers, such as Arch Mineral Corporation and Union Pacific Coal Company, collaborated
- [Saratoga Council Approves First Reading of ORV Ordinance](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/saratoga-council-approves-first-reading-of-orv-ordinance/) - Friday, April 17, 2026 | Photo - ATV'S - Bigfoot99 file photo Saratoga has begun the process of allowing off‑road vehicles to legally operate on town streets. Last September, Saratoga Police Chief John Moore said he’d received complaints about side‑by‑sides and other off‑road vehicles operating in town. Chief Moore reminded residents that Wyoming Statute 31‑2‑232
- [Rural Healthcare Discussed at Town Hall Style Meeting](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/rural-healthcare-discussed-at-town-hall-style-meeting/) - Friday, April 17, 2026 | Photo - Wyoming's Representative Harriet Hageman - Bigfoot99 file photo Congresswoman Harriet Hageman discussed rural healthcare funding during a recent town hall meeting in Rawlins. On April 7th, Wyoming Congresswoman Harriet Hageman stopped in Rawlins as part of her annual commitment to update every county on her actions in Washington
- [Cage to Save Program Celebrates 100th Graduate](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/cage-to-save-program-celebrates-100th-graduate/) - Friday, April 17, 2026 | Photo - 100th Graduate of Cage to Save Benny and his handler - Courtesy Rawlins Rochelle Animal Shelter The Rawlins Rochelle Animal Shelter celebrated the 100th graduate of the Cage to Save program. On Wednesday, April 15th, Benny, a young adult Labrador retriever mix, graduated from the Cage to Save
- [Hanna to Maintain Existing Arrangement with Library](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/hanna-to-maintain-existing-arrangement-with-library/) - Thursday, April 16, 2026 | Photo - Hanna Library - Bigfoot99 file photo Hanna officials voted to maintain the existing arrangement with the library system after learning the town’s branch is not planned to close as early as expected. Counties and municipalities rely on property taxes to fund basic services such as law enforcement and
- [Rawlins City Council Updated on Water Transmission Line Repairs](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/rawlins-city-council-updated-on-water-transmission-line-repairs/) - Thursday, April 16, 2026 | Photo - Rawlins Water Treatment Facility - Bigfoot 99 file photo The Rawlins officials addressed the City Council’s questions about the water system. The City of Rawlins relies on a 32‑mile transmission pipeline to bring drinking water from the Sage Creek Springs to the water treatment plant. Portions of the
- [Rawlins Council Discuss Next Steps for Lawrence Salvage Yard](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/rawlins-council-discuss-next-steps-for-lawrence-salvage-yard/) - Wednesday, April 15, 2026 | Photo - Map showing the Lawrence property - Courtesy City of Rawlins Rawlins officials discussed the next steps for the former Lawrence Salvage Yard. On July 6th, 2024, a fire burned roughly four and a half acres in the center of Rawlins. In the following months, the City Council voted
- [Hanna Resident Launches Petition to Change Wyoming Insurance Law](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/hanna-resident-launches-petition-to-change-wyoming-insurance-law/) - Wednesday, April 15, 2026 | Photo - Dallas Avery as he was hit by a car - Courtesy April Avery A Hanna resident is fighting to change how the state handles underinsured motorist insurance claims. Hanna resident April Avery has launched a petition to change Wyoming’s underinsured motorist offset laws. Under current statutes, any payment
- [Wyoming Division of Economic Analysis Issues Press Release](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/wyoming-division-of-economic-analysis-issues-press-release/) - Wednesday, April 15, 2026 | Photo - Graph of percent of change in Wyoming employment - Courtesy Wyoming Division of Economic Analysis Wyoming’s labor market weakened in the fourth quarter of 2025, mostly because of a decline in the mining and construction industries. The numbers show a 0.3% decrease in total employment—a net loss of
- [North Platte River Basin Spring Water Runoff is Well Below Average](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/north-platte-river-basin-spring-water-runoff-is-well-below-average/) - Wednesday, April 15, 2026 | Photo - North Platte River - Bigfoot99 file photo The Bureau of Reclamation’s April forecast shows that spring water runoff from mountain snowmelt in the North Platte River Basin above Glendo Dam is expected to be well below average this year. Snowpack is well below average and the Upper North
- [Laramie County Sheriff's Office Arrests Two Alleged Bank Robbers](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/laramie-county-sheriffs-office-arrests-two-alleged-bank-robbers/) - Tuesday, April 14, 2026 | Photo - Laramie County Sheriff's Office home page - Courtesy Laramie County Sheriff's Office Two alleged bank robbers from New York were apprehended in Cheyenne. Sheriff Brian Kozak encouraged them to visit the Wyoming State Penitentiary in Rawlins. Last week, Laramie County Sheriff Brian Kozak announced that on April 3rd,
- [Saratoga Council Finds Company to Remove Scrap Metal](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/saratoga-council-finds-company-to-remove-scrap-metal/) - Tuesday, April 14, 2026 | Photo - Overhead view of area where scrap metal is located - Courtesy Town of Saratoga Saratoga officials selected a Casper‑based waste hauler to remove scrap metal from around the sewage lagoon. During the April 1st Saratoga Town Council meeting, Public Works Director Emery Penner announced that a significant amount
- [Rawlins Council Forms Group to Study Combined Dispatch](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/rawlins-council-forms-group-to-study-combined-dispatch/) - Tuesday, April 14, 2026 | Photo - City of Rawlins emergency dispatch center - Bigfoot99 file photo Rawlins officials will explore joining the county’s combined emergency dispatch center despite objections from the Chief of Police. During Tuesday evening’s Rawlins City Council meeting, Vice Mayor Darril Garner reminded the governing body that two years ago Sheriff
- [Rawlins Council Proclaims National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/rawlins-council-proclaims-national-public-safety-telecommunicators-week/) - Tuesday, April 14, 2026 | Photo - An officer hangs banner outside the police department - Bigfoot99 file photo Rawlins officials declared this as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. April 12th through the 18th is National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, when local governments recognize the essential role emergency dispatchers play in serving their communities. During
- [Gas Prices Remain Close to the Same as Last Week](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/gas-prices-remain-close-to-the-same-as-last-week/) - Tuesday, April 14, 2026 | Photo - Fuel pump - Bigfoot99 file photo Average gasoline prices in Wyoming are unchanged in the last week, averaging $3.80 per gallon Monday, according to GasBuddy.com's survey of 494 stations in Wyoming. Prices in Wyoming are 41.4 cents per gallon higher than a month ago, and stand 67.1 cents per
- [rPlus Hydro Gives Update to Natrona County Commissioners](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/rplus-hydro-gives-update-to-natrona-county-commissioners/) - Monday, April 13, 2026 | Photo - Seminoe Reservoir - Bigfoot99 file photo Representatives from rPlus Hydro updated the Natrona County Commissioners on the Seminoe Pumped Storage Project. During the April 7th Board of Natrona County Commissioners meeting in Casper, rPlus Hydro Managing Director of Hydro Strategy Matthew Shapiro and Senior Attorney Kevin Baker delivered
- [History of Civil War Veteran Told in Hanna](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/history-of-civil-war-veteran-told-in-hanna/) - Monday, April 13, 2026 | Photo - Larry and Jane Benjamin in period costume - by Matt Copeland Bigfoot99 A group of historical reenactors gathered in Hanna over the weekend to honor the town’s lone Civil War veteran. On Saturday, April 11th, the Platte Bridge Company, a Casper-based living‑history organization, recreated a Civil War-style encampment
- [Edinburgh Street Project On-Track for Completion this Fall](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/edinburgh-street-project-on-track-for-completion-this-fall/) - Friday, April 10, 2026 | Photo - Image from City of Rawlins website - Courtesy City of Rawlins City staff in Rawlins say the Edinburgh Street project is on track to be finished this fall. In 2019, Rawlins’ residents approved the use of Specific Purpose 6th Penny Tax funds to reconstruct Edinburgh Street between Dunphail
- [Hageman Speaks with Locals About Her Push to Increase Coal Production](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/hageman-speaks-with-locals-about-her-push-to-increase-coal-production/) - Friday, April 10, 2026 | Photo - US Representative from Wyoming Harriet Hageman speaking at Jeffrey Center in Rawlins - Bigfoot99 file photo Wyoming Congresswoman Harriet Hageman met with constituents in Rawlins to discuss her work in Washington D.C., including her push to increase the state’s coal production. On Tuesday, April 7th, Congresswoman Harriet Hageman
- [Commissioners Hire Firm to Create Plan to Reduce Road Fatalities](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/commissioners-hire-firm-to-create-plan-to-reduce-road-fatalities/) - Friday, April 10, 2026 | Photo - Map showing road fatalities by county - Courtesy US Department of Transportation The Carbon County Commissioners selected an engineering firm to develop a plan to reduce fatalities on local roadways. In 2021, the Biden Administration created the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which allocated $1.2 trillion to rebuild and modernize
- [Cowboy Basketball Adds California Native to Roster](https://bigfoot99.com/sports/cowboy-basketball-adds-california-native-to-roster/) - Friday, April 10, 2026 | Photo - Basketball - Bigfoot99 file photo Cowboy basketball head coach Sundance Wicks announced this week the addition of forward Mike Mora to the Cowboy roster for the 2026-27 season on Thursday. The sophomore is from Cal State Monterey Bay in the California Community College Athletic Association. During the 2025-2026 season, The
- [Congresswoman Speaks on CDL Violations to Group in Rawlins](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/congresswoman-speaks-on-cdl-violations-to-group-in-rawlins/) - Thursday, April 9, 2026 | Photo - US Representative from Wyoming Harriet Hageman speaks at Jeffrey Center in Rawlins - by Matt Copeland Bigfoot99 Wyoming Congresswoman Harriet Hageman highlighted her work in Washington DC, including efforts to remove unsafe commercial truck drivers from the road. On Tuesday, April 7th, Congresswoman Harriet Hageman held a town
- [Saratoga Resident Organizes Earth Day Clean Up Event](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/saratoga-resident-organizes-earth-day-clean-up-event/) - Thursday, April 9, 2026 | Photo - Earth Day Clean Up announcement - Courtesy Facebook Earth Day 2026 will be observed on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, marking the 56th anniversary of the first Earth Day. A Saratoga resident is organizing a town‑wide community cleanup day. During the April 1st Saratoga Town Council meeting, Mayor Chuck
- [County Commissioners Approve Coroner's Request to Purchase X-Ray](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/county-commissioners-approve-coroners-request-to-purchase-x-ray/) - Thursday, April 9, 2026 | Photo - Carbon County Coroner's Office - Bigfoot99 file photo County officials approved the purchase of a used x‑ray machine for the coroner’s office. In February, County Coroner Brittany Nyman announced that Memorial Hospital of Carbon County administrators offered to sell her an unneeded x‑ray machine for $6,000. Speaking at
- [Rawlins Council Member Corrects Error on Rental Prices](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/rawlins-council-member-corrects-error-on-rental-prices/) - Wednesday, April 8, 2026 | Photo - Rawlins City Hall - Bigfoot99 file photo A Rawlins City Council member clarified misunderstood rental prices. Earlier this year, Rawlins City Council Ward One member Derek Elliot announced the closure of several local businesses, including two restaurants and a laundromat. Councilman Elliot explained that the loss of those
- [Commissioners Discuss Property Taxes and What They Fund](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/commissioners-discuss-property-taxes-and-what-they-fund/) - Wednesday, April 8, 2026 | Photo - Property Tax invoices - Bigfoot99 file photo County officials urge residents to consider what their property taxes fund before voting on additional tax cuts. The Board of Carbon County Commissioners met yesterday morning, and while working through the agenda, the discussion eventually turned to property taxes. Commissioner Sue
- [Gas Prices Continue to Rise](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/gas-prices-continue-to-rise-2/) - Tuesday, April 7th, 2026 | Photo - Gas station - Bigfoot99 File Photo Average gasoline prices in Wyoming have risen 1.3 cents per gallon in the last week. The statewide average price stood at $3.80 per gallon on Monday, according to GasBuddy.com's survey of 494 stations in Wyoming. Prices in Wyoming are 79.4 cents per gallon
- [Carbon County Land Use Plan Set to Complete](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/carbon-county-land-use-plan-set-to-complete/) - Tuesday, April 7th, 2026 | Photo - Carbon County Official Seal - Bigfoot99 File Photo After months of delays, Carbon County’s revised land use plan is set to be completed this summer. In 2023, county officials began working with Y2 Consultants, a Wyoming‑based engineering and survey firm, to update the official Carbon County Land Use
- [State Lawmakers Take Closer Look at Seminoe Pumped Storage Project](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/state-lawmakers-take-closer-look-at-seminoe-pumped-storage-project/) - Tuesday, April 7th, 2026 | Photo - Seminoe Reservoir - Bigfoot99 File Photo State lawmakers say they will educate themselves about the impact the Seminoe Pumped Storage Project may have on wildlife. On April 1st, the Wyoming Management Council met to review the upcoming work schedules for the state’s committees and boards before the next
- [State Representatives to Hold Public Meeting 4/14/26](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/state-representatives-to-hold-public-meeting-4-14-26/) - Tuesday, April 7th, 2026 | Photo - Pam Thayer and Bob Davis - Courtesy 68th Wyoming State Legislative Session Carbon County’s two state representatives will hold a public meeting in Rawlins to discuss the recent legislative session. During the March 17th Rawlins City Council meeting, House District 15 Representative Pam Thayer announced that she and
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- [Michigan Defeats UCONN](https://bigfoot99.com/sports/michigan-defeats-uconn/) - April 7th 2026 | Photo - File Photo Michigan defeated UCONN 69-63 Monday night in the national championship basketball game. https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/48416755/michigan-holds-uconn-win-second-ncaa-hoops-title
- [State Law Makers Agree to Delay Action on Corner Crossing Issue](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/state-law-makers-agree-to-delay-action-on-corner-crossing-issue/) - Monday, April 6, 2026 | Photo - Corner Crossing example - From court documents State lawmakers agree to delay further action on corner crossing. On April 1st, the Wyoming Management Council met to set interim policy ahead of the January 2027 legislative session. During the meeting, the Management Council heard from members of the Joint
- [Saratoga Council Sets Meeting to Discuss Possibility of New Rec Center](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/saratoga-council-sets-meeting-to-discuss-possibility-of-new-rec-center/) - Monday, April 6, 2026 | Photo - Boys and Girls Club of Central Wyoming - Bigfoot99 file photo Saratoga officials are preparing to meet with Boys and Girls Club representatives to discuss the possibility of a new joint recreation center. During the April 1st Saratoga Town Council meeting, Mayor Chuck Davis announced that Boys and
- [Commissioners Praise Volunteer Emergency Responders and Dispatchers](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/commissioners-praise-volunteer-emergency-responders-and-dispatchers/) - Monday, April 6, 2026 | Photo - SCWEMS patch - Bigfoot99 file photo County officials praised our area’s volunteer emergency responders. During the March 17th Board of Carbon County Commissioners meeting, Commissioner Sue Jones said she had attended a recent South Central Wyoming EMS meeting in Saratoga. The organization, known as SCWEMS, is a mostly
- [CCSD #1 Requests Public Opinion on Gymnasium Floor](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/ccsd-1-requests-public-opinion-on-gymnasium-floor/) - Monday, April 6, 2026 | Photo - Original Outlaw logo next to the updated one - Courtesy Carbon County School District #1 Carbon County School District One is asking the public to decide if a new logo should be painted on the floor of the Rawlins High School gym. Over the coming summer break, Carbon
- [UW Selects 29th President of the University](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/uw-selects-29th-president-of-the-university/) - Monday, April 6, 2026 | Photo - Brigadier General Shane Reeves - Courtesy University of Wyoming The University of Wyoming Board of Trustees voted on Thursday to hire Brigadier General Shane Reeves as the 29th president of the university. The 51 year-old Reeves, a native of Sweetwater County, holds a Juris Doctorate and a Master’s
- [Cowboy Basketball Making Changes Before Next Season](https://bigfoot99.com/sports/cowboy-basketball-making-changes-before-next-season/) - Monday, April 6, 2026 | Photo - Basketball with UW logo - Bigfoot99 file photo The Cowboy basketball team will look different next year. It’s portal time and several players look to take their skills elsewhere with others staying in Laramie. Guard Damarion Dennis is entering the transfer portal. Dennis began his career playing his
- [Saratoga Resident Charged with Municipal Offense Requests Public Defender](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/saratoga-resident-charged-with-municipal-offense-requests-public-defender/) - Friday, April 3, 2026 | Photo - Wyoming Public Defender logo - Bigfoot99 file photo Saratoga officials discussed the cost of supplying a public defender, something the town has not had to do for decades. During Wednesday evening’s Saratoga Town Council meeting, Mayor Chuck Davis announced that a resident has requested a public defender to
- [Restoration to Historic Airport Still Waiting for State's Report](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/restoration-to-historic-airport-still-waiting-for-states-report/) - Friday, April 3, 2026 | Photo - Medicine Bow Airport - Courtesy Nathan James Restoration of the historic Medicine Bow Airport remains on hold while the state works to identify potential contamination. The 97‑year‑old Medicine Bow Airport, officially known as Site 32, was an important stop on the transcontinental airmail route, guiding pilots between Salt Lake
- [Older Residents of Small Town Tell Stories for Short Film](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/older-residents-of-small-town-tell-stories-for-short-film/) - Friday, April 3, 2026 | Photo - Elk Mountain Museum - Bigfoot99 file photo The Elk Mountain Museum has produced a short film featuring stories from longtime residents. The public is invited to attend the premiere of the Elk Mountain Museum’s Legacy Film on Monday, May 25th, Memorial Day. Elk Mountain Museum Director Angie Hobbs
- [Donated Land in Rawlins Ready for Use](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/donated-land-in-rawlins-ready-for-use/) - Thursday, April 2, 2026 | Photo - Lots donated to City of Rawlins - Courtesy City of Rawlins The City of Rawlins cleared five parcels of donated land in preparation for a future use. In February, Henry Hewitt and John MacPherson of Sinclair Land and Development offered five unused, industrial‑zoned plots of land on Bonanza
- [Formation of Political Action Committee Seeks to Oppose Sale of Public Lands](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/formation-of-political-action-committee-seeks-to-oppose-sale-of-public-lands/) - Thursday, April 2, 2026 | Photo - Protect Wyoming logo - Courtesy Protect Wyoming web page (protectwyoming.org) A new political action committee (PAC) called Protect Wyoming was formed in December 2025 to support candidates who protect public lands and oppose those seeking to sell them off or privatize wildlife. Led by Chairman Zach Lentsch of Cody and
- [Medicine Bow Council Discuss Painting Exterior of Museum](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/medicine-bow-council-discuss-painting-exterior-of-museum/) - Thursday, April 2, 2026 | Photo - Caboose at Medicine Bow Museum - by Matt Copeland Bigfoot99 A Laramie-based contractor will repaint the Medicine Bow Museum this summer. During the March 9th Medicine Bow Town Council meeting, officials discussed selecting a contractor to paint the exterior of the town museum. The job would be funded
- [Veteran Uses Talent to Raise Money for HEM Schools](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/veteran-uses-talent-to-raise-money-for-hem-schools/) - Thursday, April 2, 2026 | Photo - Desk refinished by Curtis - Courtesy Robert Curtis A Hanna resident is using his woodworking experience to benefit local schools. Military veteran and Hanna resident Robert Curtis is seeking donations of wooden furniture to restore. Curtis told Bigfoot99 he hopes to use his carpentry skills to raise money
- [Green River Invites Rawlins Council to See New Wastewater Plant](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/green-river-invites-rawlins-council-to-see-new-wastewater-plant/) - Wednesday, April 1, 2026 | Photo - Green River Wastewater Treatment Plant - Courtesy City of Green River The Town of Green River has invited Rawlins officials to tour the wastewater treatment plant in western Wyoming. During the March 17th Rawlins City Council meeting, Vice Mayor Darril Garner announced that Green River Public Works Director
- [Uplift Rawlins Sign Design Winner Announced](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/uplift-rawlins-sign-design-winner-announced/) - Wednesday, April 1, 2026 | Photo - The winning sign and the designers Emma and Megan Engstrom - Courtesy Uplift Rawlins Uplift Rawlins has announced the winner of its Home and Business of the Month sign design contest. On Friday, March 27th, Uplift Rawlins, a community improvement group, announced that Emma and Megan Engstrom had
- [Property Valuation Completed on Saratoga's Land Purchase](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/property-valuation-completed-on-saratogas-land-purchase/) - Wednesday, April 1, 2026 | Photo - Industrial lot Saratoga is interested in - Bigfoot99 file photo The Town of Saratoga continues to move forward with plans to purchase industrial land for a new public works facility. During the March 18th Saratoga Town Council meeting, following a closed‑door executive session, Mayor Chuck Davis announced that
- [State Seasonal Roads Remain Closed While County Roads are Open](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/state-seasonal-roads-remain-closed-while-county-roads-are-open/) - Wednesday, April 1, 2026 | Photo - In the past, rotary plow used to open road - Bigfoot99 file photo While county‑managed seasonal roads are open, state‑controlled routes remain closed. During the March 17th Board of Carbon County Commissioners meeting, Road and Bridge Superintendent Kandis Fritz said residents have been asking when she intends to
- [Hanna Has New Payment Service for Paying Online Utility Bills](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/hanna-has-new-payment-service-for-paying-online-utility-bills/) - Tuesday, March 31, 2026 | Photo - Hanna Town Hall - Bigfoot99 file photo Hanna residents will now be charged a fee for paying their utility bills online, no matter which payment method they choose. During the March 10th Hanna Town Council meeting, Mayor Charlie George announced that the town had switched to a new
- [Library Explains Funding Sources Through Social Media Post](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/library-explains-funding-sources-through-social-media-post/) - Tuesday, March 31, 2026 | Photo - Library funding source graph - Courtesy Carbon County Library System The Carbon County Library System took to social media to explain how its seven branches are funded. Statewide property tax cuts have reduced the money available for counties to fund outside services, such as senior centers, museums, and
- [UP's Big Boy 4014 Headed to California for Tour](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/ups-big-boy-4014-headed-to-california-for-tour/) - Monday, March 30, 2026 | Photo - Engineer for Big Boy, Ed Dickens - by Matt Copeland Bigfoot99 The world’s largest operational steam locomotive began its westward excursion yesterday. Union Pacific Big Boy 4014 rolled into Medicine Bow yesterday afternoon for its second whistle stop of the 2026 westward excursion. After leaving the Steam Shop
- [County Commissioners Discuss Potential Effects of Seminoe Project](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/county-commissioners-discuss-potential-effects-of-seminoe-project/) - Monday, March 30, 2026 | Photo - County Road 351 - Bigfoot99 file photo County officials discussed the potential effects of the proposed Seminoe Pumped Storage Facility. During the March 18th Carbon County Council of Governments meeting, County Commission Chairman Travis Moore addressed the deteriorating condition of County Road 351, also known as Seminoe Road.
- [UW Identifies Two Candidates for University Presidency](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/uw-identifies-two-candidates-for-university-presidency/) - Monday, March 30, 2026 | Photo - University of Wyoming - Bigfoot99 file photo The University of Wyoming Board of Trustees has identified two finalists for the university presidency and scheduled public appearances for those candidates beginning Monday. The candidates are Kelly Crane, the Farm Credit Services of America Dean of UW’s College of Agriculture,
- [Wyoming Congresswoman Pushes for Increased Oversight on Commercial Truck Drivers](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/wyoming-congresswoman-pushes-for-increased-oversight-on-commercial-truck-drivers/) - Friday, March 27, 2026 | Photo - Semi - Bigfoot99 file photo Wyoming Congresswoman Harriet Hageman continues to push for increased oversight for commercial truck drivers and carriers. On March 5th, Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon signed House Bill 32 into law. The measure gives every law enforcement agency in Wyoming the authority to remove commercial
- [Ex-Chamber Director Has Initial Court Appearance Next Month](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/ex-chamber-director-has-initial-court-appearance-next-month/) - Friday, March 27, 2026 | Photo - Saratoga/Platte Valley Chamber of Commerce logo - Bigfoot99 file photo The theft case involving the former head of the Platte Valley Chamber of Commerce has been sent to District Court. Last month, the former Chief Executive Officer of the Platte Valley Chamber of Commerce was arrested for allegedly
- [Historic Lawsuit Against Biden Administration Big Win for States](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/historic-lawsuit-against-biden-administration-big-win-for-states/) - Friday, March 27, 2026 | Photo - Facebook login screen - Bigfoot99 file photo A major lawsuit from the COVID era involving the Biden administration, Missouri v. Biden, ended Wednesday in a historic settlement that bars federal agencies from pressuring social media companies to censor speech. The case, originally brought by Missouri and other plaintiffs, alleged
- [Rawlins Police Issue Advice to Residents on Door-to-Door Sales](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/rawlins-police-issue-advice-to-residents-on-door-to-door-sales/) - Friday, March 27, 2026 | Photo - RPD patch and badge - Courtesy RPD Rawlins police warn commercial solicitors that they must obtain a permit to operate within city limits. Yesterday afternoon, the Rawlins Police Department issued a social media post announcing that the warm weather has brought an increased number of door‑to‑door salespeople. Rawlins
- [SCWEMS Discusses Rate Hike with Saratoga Town Council](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/scwems-discusses-rate-hike-with-saratoga-town-council/) - Thursday, March 26, 2026 | Photo - SCWEMS ambulance barn - Bigfoot99 file photo Rising costs have SCWEMS officials considering charging towns more for service. In 2009, the Carbon County Board of Commissioners and the towns of Saratoga, Encampment, Riverside, Elk Mountain, Hanna, and Medicine Bow agreed to establish the South Central Wyoming Emergency Medical
- [Short-Term Rentals Still Discussed in Carbon County Towns](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/short-term-rentals-still-discussed-in-carbon-county-towns/) - Thursday, March 26, 2026 | Photo - Dining area - Bigfoot99 file photo Platte Valley communities are still working through how to regulate short‑term rentals. In 2024, the Saratoga Planning Commission was struggling to decide what, if anything, should be done to address the prevalence of short‑term rentals in town. Some residents said short‑term rentals
- [Dedication of Pedestrian Tunnel Topic of Discussion at Council Meeting](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/dedication-of-pedestrian-tunnel-topic-of-discussion-at-council-meeting/) - Thursday, March 26, 2026 | Photo - Pedestrian tunnel - Bigfoot99 file photo Rawlins officials considered naming the planned Higley Boulevard pedestrian underpass after a resident killed while crossing the highway. On November 2nd, 1983, 10-year-old Patrick Casey McMorrow was struck and killed by a vehicle while attempting to cross North Higley Boulevard in Rawlins.
- [Saratoga Retains Town Attorney](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/saratoga-retains-town-attorney/) - Wednesday, March 25, 2026 | Photo - Saratoga Town Hall - Bigfoot99 file photo Saratoga officials voted to retain the town’s prosecuting attorney following the establishment of his own law firm. In January, the Saratoga Town Council selected a new Municipal Attorney. Unlike district attorneys, who prosecute serious state felonies at the county level, municipal
- [Rawlins Council Discusses Concessionaire at Rawlins Golf Course](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/rawlins-council-discusses-concessionaire-at-rawlins-golf-course/) - Wednesday, March 25, 2026 | Photo - Rawlins Rochelle Ranch Golf Course building - Bigfoot99 file photo The City of Rawlins is in discussions with a concessionaire to operate the Rochelle Ranch Golf Course restaurant. During the March 17th Rawlins City Council meeting, City Manager Matthew Hall announced that the Rochelle Ranch Golf Course Advisory
- [Wyoming's U.S. Senators Introduce Legislation on Overspending](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/wyomings-u-s-senators-introduce-legislation-on-overspending/) - Wednesday, March 25, 2026 | Photo - Senator John Barrasso - Bigfoot99 file photo In Washington, D.C., Wyoming’s two senators have teamed up to introduce legislation to rein in liberal spending. Republican Senators John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis have introduced the Dollar-for-Dollar Deficit Reduction Act. The legislation would require any increase or suspension of the debt
- [Town of Medicine Bow Can Now Update Web Page](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/town-of-medicine-bow-can-now-update-web-page/) - Wednesday, March 25, 2026 | Photo - Town of Medicine Bow home page - Bigfoot99 file photo Good news for Medicine Bow. Town officials are now able to update the Medicine Bow website with help from a technically skilled maintenance employee. Last May, Medicine Bow Councilman Lee Cook learned that no town employees were able
- [The Great Salamander Migration](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/the-great-salamander-migration/) - March 24th 2026| Photo - Courtesy of U of WY - Erin Blackman's photo The University of Wyoming is asking residents to report sightings of western tiger salamanders. The Biodiversity Institute at UW is requesting volunteers to help western tiger salamanders make their annual spring migration in Laramie. Biodiversity Institute Senior Project Coordinator Mason Lee
- [Carbon County Faces Drought](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/carbon-county-faces-drought/) - March 24th 2026 | Photo - File Photo After 15 months without significant precipitation, Carbon County faces drought conditions as we enter the first week of spring. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 2026 has been the 19th‑driest year in Carbon County since records began in 1895. The driest year on record was
- [Gas Prices Continue to Rise](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/gas-prices-continue-to-rise/) - March 24th 2026 | Photo - File Photo Average gasoline prices in Wyoming have risen 24 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.69 per gallon Monday, according to Gas Buddy.com's survey of 494 stations in Wyoming. Prices in Wyoming are 98.6 cents per gallon higher than a month ago, and stand 62.9 cents
- [Civil War Reenactment in Hanna April 11th](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/civil-war-reenactment-in-hanna-april-11th/) - March 24th 2026| Photo - Event Poster The Hanna Basin Museum will host Civil War reenactors next month. The Platte Bridge Company of Casper will recreate a Civil War-style encampment at the Hanna Basin Museum on Saturday, April 11th. Speaking at the March 10th Hanna Town Council meeting, Platte Bridge Company co‑founder Jane Benjamin, wife
- [New DHS Secretary Confirmed](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/new-dhs-secretary-confirmed/) - March 24th 2026| Photo - Courtesy of Department of Homeland Security Logo President Donald Trump’s pick to serve as the next Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-OK), was confirmed in a 54-45 vote by the U.S. Senate on Monday night. Prior to the vote, Wyoming Senator John Barrasso, the
- [WYDOT Plans Several Projects in Carbon County](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/wydot-plans-several-projects-in-carbon-county/) - Monday, March 23, 2026 | Photo - Road construction - Courtesy WYDOT WYDOT representatives discussed local projects scheduled over the next six years. During the March 18th meeting of the Carbon County Council of Governments, representatives from the Wyoming Department of Transportation updated county officials about the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program, or STIP. Speaking to
- [Hunting Season Setting Meeting in Rawlins](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/hunting-season-setting-meeting-in-rawlins-next-week/) - Monday, March 23, 2026 | Photo - Movie cover about Big Horn Sheep - Courtesy Wyoming Game and Fish Wyoming Game and Fish is hosting a hunting‑season setting meeting and a bighorn sheep documentary screening in Rawlins. On Wednesday, March 25th, Game and Fish biologists will be at the Carbon County Higher Education Center to
- [Rawlins Ready to Start Water Infrastructure Repairs This Summer](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/rawlins-ready-to-start-water-infrastructure-repairs-this-summer/) - Monday, March 23, 2026 | Photo - Rawlins water treatment plant - Bigfoot99 file photo The City of Rawlins is set to begin critical water infrastructure repairs this summer. During the March 17th Rawlins City Council meeting, City Manager Matthew Hall announced that eleven contractors attended a pre‑bid meeting to repair and replace the cathodic
- [Northern County Towns Ask WYDOT About Moving Speed Limit Signs](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/northern-county-towns-ask-wydot-about-moving-speed-limit-signs/) - Friday, March 20, 2026 | Photo - Speed Limit sign - Bigfoot99 file photo Northern Carbon County towns asked WYDOT to move speed limit signs for safety. On Wednesday evening, the Carbon County Council of Governments met in Hanna for an update on the county’s ten municipalities. During the meeting, Wyoming Department of Transportation district
- [Saratoga Police to Purchase In-Vehicle Computers](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/saratoga-police-to-purchase-in-vehicle-computers/) - Friday, March 20, 2026 | Photo - Saratoga Police patch - Courtesy Saratoga Police Department The Saratoga Police Department is set to purchase body cameras and refurbished computers for its officers. During Wednesday evening’s Saratoga Town Council meeting, Police Chief John Moore said the department’s in‑car computer terminals were too outdated to upgrade to the
- [License Plate Preference Requests Close at End of Month](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/license-plate-preference-requests-close-at-end-of-month/) - Friday, March 20, 2026 | Photo - Wyoming License Plate (old) - Bigfoot99 file photo Time is running out to secure your preferred number license plate in Carbon County. Maybe you feel lucky or are unphased by #13. The number and other digits are available through the Treasurer’s office through the end of this month.
- [UW's Rodeo Teams Ready for the Spring Season](https://bigfoot99.com/sports/uws-rodeo-teams-ready-for-the-spring-season/) - Friday, March 20, 2026 | Photo - UW logo - Bigfoot99 file photo In sports, the University of Wyoming's rodeo teams are well prepared for the five rodeos in the Central Rocky Mountain Region (CRMR) this spring. The Cowboys and Cowgirls -- fresh off a five-month layoff from CRMR competition – are led by a
- [Non-Profit Program Gives Free Vegetable Seeds to Gardeners](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/non-profit-program-gives-free-vegetable-seeds-to-gardeners/) - Thursday, March 19, 2026 | Photo - Local garden - Bigfoot99 file photo A Wyoming-based non-profit organization, started by First Lady Jennie Gordon, is giving out free produce seeds for the sixth year. The Grow a Little Extra program aims to increase the donation of fresh produce to local food pantries by providing extra seeds
- [Commissioners Committed to Keeping Libraries Running](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/commissioners-committed-to-keeping-libraries-running/) - Thursday, March 19, 2026 | Photo - Carbon County Library - Bigfoot99 file photo County Commissioners remain committed to libraries amid the recent funding reduction. Due to residential property tax cuts, including the 50 percent long‑term homeowner exemption, Carbon County lost approximately $500,000 in property tax revenue this fiscal year. The loss forced county officials
- [City's High Commercial Building Rent Prices Concern for City Councilman](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/citys-high-commercial-building-rent-prices-concern-for-city-councilman/) - Thursday, March 19, 2026 | Photo - Rawlins City Hall - Bigfoot99 file photo One Rawlins City Council member attributes the lack of new businesses to the city’s high rent prices. Last month, Rawlins Councilman Derek Elliot announced the closure of several local businesses, including two restaurants and a laundromat. Councilman Elliot said the loss
- [Colorado State Loses First Game in Tournament](https://bigfoot99.com/sports/colorado-state-loses-first-game-in-tournament/) - Thursday, March 19, 2026 | Photo - Basketball - Bigfoot99 file photo CSU falls in first round of National Invitational Tournament. The Colorado State men’s basketball team lost 69-64 to Saint Joseph’s on Wednesday. March 18, in the first round of the NIT. The game was played in front of a CSU home crowd inside
- [Carbon County to Receive Money to Combat Gambling Addiction](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/carbon-county-to-receive-money-to-combat-gambling-addiction/) - March 18th 2026 | Photo - Courtesy of Carbon County Public Health Carbon County will receive over $9,000 to combat gambling addiction among residents. During Tuesday’s Board of Carbon County Commissioners meeting, County Clerk Lisa Smith announced that the Wyoming Department of Health is offering $9,144.90 to support gambling‑addiction services in the county. Clerk Smith
- [Yellowstone NP Visitors in 2025 Remained High](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/yellowstone-np-visitors-in-2025-remained-high/) - March 18th 2026 | Photo - Courtesy of NPS/Jim Peaco Yellowstone National Park recorded 4,762,988 recreation visits in 2025. So despite the 43-day federal shutdown and a general lack of services between October 1 and November 12 of 2025, YNP officials say officials say visitation held steady. Yellowstone remained open during the government shutdown, which occurred
- [Hanna Officials Wait for Information from Library Board](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/hanna-officials-wait-for-information-from-library-board/) - March 18th 2026 | Photo - File Photo Hanna officials, citing a lack of information, chose not to increase the town’s contribution to the local library. Last year’s property tax relief programs significantly reduced local government revenue across the state. Counties and municipalities use property taxes to fund public services, including police and road maintenance.
- [U.S. Senate Debates SAVE America Act](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/u-s-senate-debates-save-america-act/) - March 18th 2026 | Photo - File Photo In Washington, D.C., a political showdown is underway that could impact national elections. On Tuesday, the U.S. Senate began debating President Donald Trump’s marquee election bill after Republicans advanced the measure on a narrow 51-48 vote. All Democrats and one Republican voted “no.” Vice President JD Vance was
- [Season Ends for Wyoming Cowboys](https://bigfoot99.com/sports/season-ends-for-wyoming-cowboys/) - March 18th 2026 | Photo - File Photo The season came to an end for the Wyoming Cowboys inside the Round House in Wichita, Kansas, Tuesday night with a 74-70 loss to the Shockers in opening round NIT action. A tough night shooting the ball doomed the Pokes. Down by four points at the half,
- [Over Thirty Trucks Blown Over on Interstate](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/over-thirty-trucks-blown-over-on-interstate/) - ♣Tuesday, March 17, 2026 | Photo - Blow-over semi-trucks on Interstate 80 - Courtesy Wyoming Highway Patrol Hundred‑mile‑an‑hour wind gusts caused chaos on the state’s highways. According to a Wyoming Highway Patrol media release, statewide, the weekend’s windstorms blew over at least 33 vehicles. Speaking to Bigfoot99 yesterday morning, Highway Patrol Public Information Officer Aaron
- [Red Flag Warnings and Fire Weather Watches in Effect this Week](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/red-flag-warnings-and-fire-weather-watches-in-effect-this-week/) - ♣Tuesday, March 17, 2026 | Photo - Rawlins BLM fire danger sign - Bigfoot99 file photo The National Weather Service, on Monday afternoon, released a statement advising that a Red Flag Warning remains in effect along Interstate 80 in southeast Wyoming and western Nebraska from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. today. A Fire Weather Watch is in
- [Gas Prices Significantly Up from Last Week](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/gas-prices-significantly-up-from-last-week/) - ♣Tuesday, March 17, 2026 | Photo - Fuel pump - Bigfoot99 file photo If the wind doesn’t discourage you from driving, maybe the price of fuel at the pump will. Gas prices in Wyoming jumped more than 40 cents per gallon in the last week. According to a new survey from GasBuddy.com, average gasoline prices
- [Casper Walmart Evacuated After Bomb Threat Received](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/casper-walmart-evacuated-after-bomb-threat-received/) - ♣Tuesday, March 17, 2026 | Photo - A Walmart store - Bigfoot99 file photo A Casper Walmart received a phony bomb threat over the weekend. At 7:35 p.m., Sunday evening, the Casper Police Department announced that officers were responding to a reported bomb threat at the Walmart Supercenter on the east side of the city.
- [Broadcasting Monthly Meetings Discussion for Medicine Bow Town Council](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/broadcasting-monthly-meetings-discussion-for-medicine-bow-town-council/) - ♣Tuesday, March 17, 2026 | Photo - Town of Medicine Bow logo - Courtesy Town of Medicine Bow The Town of Medicine Bow is exploring ways to broadcast the governing body’s monthly meetings, starting with the town attorney. Last August, Medicine Bow Attorney Cameron Smith asked the governing body to allow him to attend its
- [Wyoming Cowboys Open 88th Edition of National Invitational Against Wichita State](https://bigfoot99.com/sports/wyoming-cowboys-open-88th-edition-of-national-invitational-against-wichita-state/) - ♣Tuesday, March 17, 2026 | Photo - Basketball in the net - Bigfoot99 file photo The 88th edition of the National Invitational Tournament begins today at college campuses across the country. The championship game will be played on Sunday, April 5, at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse, home of the Indiana Pacers. The Wyoming Cowboys will join
- [Governor Signs Mental Health Services Bill](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/governor-signs-mental-health-services-bill/) - Monday, March 16, 2026 | Photo - Carbon County Jail and Communication Center - Bigfoot99 file photo Governor Gordon signed a bill to reimburse counties for providing mental health services to inmates. On Friday, March 6th, in the presence of Laramie County Sheriff Brian Kozak and his command staff, Governor Mark Gordon signed Senate File
- [Rec Center Still Topic of Discussion with Hanna Town Council](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/rec-center-still-topic-of-discussion-with-hanna-town-council/) - Monday, March 16, 2026 | Photo - Recreation center in Hanna - Bigfoot99 file photo The Hanna Town Council voted to repair the vacant recreation center while they wait for a legal opinion about its use. Last month, Hanna Recreation Board member Dorn Hetzel announced the formation of the Friends of the Hanna Recreation Center.
- [County Residents Urged to Be Scammer Aware](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/county-residents-urged-to-be-scammer-aware/) - Monday, March 16, 2026 | Photo - CCSO badge - Courtesy CCSO Local law enforcement is warning Carbon County residents about recent scam attempts. On Saturday morning, Sheriff Alex Bakken announced on social media that numerous residents were reporting calls and texts from unknown individuals claiming to be with the Department of Motor Vehicles. Sheriff
- [Make a Friend, Adopt a Pet](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/make-a-friend-adopt-a-pet/) - Monday, March 16, 2026 | Photo - Angel (left) and Oscar and Felix (right) - Courtesy Rawlins Rochelle Animal Shelter The Rawlins animal shelter has pets available for adoption. Stray animals from around Carbon County are brought to the Rochelle Animal Shelter in Rawlins. The facility is currently home to seven dogs and four cats.
- [Cowboys Head to National Invitational Tournament](https://bigfoot99.com/sports/cowboys-head-to-national-invitational-tournament/) - Monday, March 16, 2026 | Photo - Basketball and UW logo - Bigfoot99 file photo In sports, the Wyoming Cowboys will participate in the National Invitational Tournament, with a first-round NIT matchup against No. 3 seed Wichita State in the Tulsa Regional. The top four seeds of the NIT were given to Auburn, New Mexico,
- [Updated Public Record Fees for Carbon County](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/45417/) - March 10th 2026 | Photo - Carbon County Seal Officials in Carbon County are working to update public‑records fees to reflect the actual cost of fulfilling requests. During the March 3rd commissioners meeting, County Attorney Ashley Davis presented a resolution to amend public‑records request prices. Attorney Davis said the new fee schedule more closely matches
- [Carbon County Experiences Power Outage on March 11th 2026](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/carbon-county-experiences-power-outage-on-march-11th-2026/) - March 12th 2026 | Photo - Courtesy Rocky Mountain Power The power was out across much of Carbon County for more than two hours beginning late Wednesday morning. According to emails from Rocky Mountain Power addressing the issue, electricity was shut off users in Rawlins and the Platte Valley at 11:34 yesterday morning. However, according
- [Wind Created Driving Havoc on Interstates 80 and 25](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/wind-created-driving-havoc-on-interstates-80-and-25/) - Friday, March 13, 2026 | Photo - Windsock - Bigfoot99 file photo The heavy wreckers were busy Thursday on Interstates 80 and 25, coming to the rescue of big rigs blown over by Wyoming’s winds. Interstate 80 between Rawlins and Laramie was closed much of the afternoon because of extreme blow over risks. Wind gauges
- [Rawlins Council Tables Right-of-Way Access Fee Changes](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/rawlins-council-tables-right-of-way-access-fee-changes/) - Friday, March 13, 2026 | Photo - Rawlins City Hall - Bigfoot99 file photo Rawlins officials voted to delay changes to the city’s right‑of‑way access fees, clearing the path for franchise agreements with internet providers. In January, the Rawlins City Council began the process of approving franchise agreements for two communications companies: Visionary Communications and
- [Valley Residents Voice Concerns on Ambulance Volunteer Shortage](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/valley-residents-voice-concerns-on-ambulance-volunteer-shortage/) - Friday, March 13th, 2026 | Photo - SCWEMS ambulance at the barn - Bigfoot99 file photo Saratoga residents have voiced their concerns about the shortage of ambulance drivers in the Platte Valley. During the February 4th Saratoga Town Council meeting, as the South Central Wyoming Emergency Medical Service’s monthly report was being discussed, resident Dan
- [Rawlins Community Group Asks for Public to Choose Sign Design](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/rawlins-community-group-asks-for-public-to-choose-sign-design/) - Friday, March 13, 2026 | Photo - The three finalist signs - Courtesy Uplift Rawlins A Rawlins‑based community group is asking the public to choose the organization’s new monthly home and business recognition signs. Last summer, a group of Rawlins residents, committed to beautifying the city, created Uplift Rawlins. Since then, the community improvement group
- [Local Law Enforcement Supports Veto of SF 101](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/local-law-enforcement-supports-veto-of-sf-101/) - March 12th 2026 | Photo - Courtesy of the Rawlins Police Department Local law enforcement praised Governor Gordon’s veto of the Second Amendment Protection Act. The Carbon County Sheriff’s Office and the Rawlins, Sinclair, Hanna, Encampment, and Saratoga Police Departments and Marshals Offices, issued a joint media release on Wednesday thanking the governor. The agencies
- [Martins Set to Reopen the MHCC Family Practice Clinic in Hanna](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/martins-set-to-reopen-the-mhcc-family-practice-clinic-in-hanna/) - March 12th 2026 | Photo - Bigfoot 99 file photo Good news for the Town of Hanna. A husband‑and‑wife medical team, who operate in Saratoga, is preparing to reopen the shuttered clinic in northern Carbon County. During Tuesday evening’s Hanna Town Council meeting, Mayor Charlie George said that Steve Martin, a physician assistant with Pathfinder
- [Cowboys Fall to UNLV in Tournament Play](https://bigfoot99.com/sports/cowboys-fall-to-unlv-in-tournament-play/) - March 12th 2026 | Photo - file photo Mountain West Basketball Tournament: UNLV survived a gutty Wyoming comeback effort in Las Vegas Thursday with 73-70 opening round win in a game that went down to the wire. The game was tied at 68 points apiece with less than a minute to go after the Cowboys
- [Governor Gordon Vetoes SF 101](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/governor-gordon-vetoes-sf-101/) - March 11th 2026 | Photo - Courtesy of Mark Gordon Governor Gordon vetoed a bill that would prevent Wyoming law enforcement from cooperating with federal gun‑confiscation orders. The Wyoming senate, fearing a federal attempt to seize firearms from law-abiding citizens, introduced Senate File 101, the Second Amendment Protection Act. Senate President Bo Bitman sponsored the
- [Wyoming DEQ Signs Off on Seminoe Pumped Storage Project](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/wyoming-deq-signs-off-on-seminoe-pumped-storage-project/) - March 11th 2026 | Photo - Courtesy of WY DEQ The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality has signed off on the Seminoe Pumped Storage Project. Utah‑based rPlus Hydro, also known as Black Canyon Hydro, has proposed building a pumped storage facility at Seminoe Reservoir. Plans call for a 13,000‑acre‑foot man‑made lake to be built on
- [Medicine Bow to Start Rounding Pennies](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/medicine-bow-to-start-rounding-pennies/) - March 11th 2026 | Photo - Courtesy of the Town of Medicine Bow The Town of Medicine Bow will now round pennies on cash utility payments. Due to their high production cost and limited real‑world value, President Donald Trump ordered the United States Treasury to stop minting new pennies shortly after taking office in February
- [Cowboys vs UNLV today in the Mountain West Tournament](https://bigfoot99.com/sports/cowboys-vs-unlv-today-in-the-mountain-west-tournament/) - March 11th 2026 | Photo - file photo The Wyoming Cowboys open Mountain West Tournament action today against UNLV at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. Wyoming is ranked as a ninth seed. The Rebels come in as the 8th seed. Wyoming heads into the contest with a 18-13 overall record and finished
- [Change Orders Approved in Rawlins](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/change-orders-approved-in-rawlins/) - March 10th 2026 | Photo - Courtesy City of Rawlins In Rawlins, city officials approved three change orders for the Edinburgh Street Project despite concerns regarding their necessity. In 2019, Rawlins’ residents approved the use of Specific Purpose 6th Penny Tax funds to reconstruct Edinburgh Street between Dunphail and Murray. The project includes replacing the
- [University of Wyoming Football Schedule Announced](https://bigfoot99.com/sports/university-of-wyoming-football-schedule-announced/) - March 10th 2026 | Photo - Bigfoot 99 file photo Wyoming football season announced. UW will open the season on Sept. 5 at Colorado State in Week 1. The home opener is set for Week 2 with Northern Colorado coming to Laramie on September 12. Wyoming heads to Central Michigan on Sept. 19. Conference play
- [Women's Mountain West Standings](https://bigfoot99.com/sports/womens-mountain-west-standings/) - March 10th 2026 | Photo - file photo No. 3 seed Colorado State earned a thrilling buzzer-beating win over Grand Canyon (61-59), cementing its semifinal spot in the 2026 Credit Union 1 Mountain West Women’s Basketball Championship. 2026 marks the fourth time in the last five seasons that the Rams have earned a spot in
- [Legislature Overrides Four Line-Item Vetoes Made by Governor](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/legislature-overrides-four-line-item-vetoes-made-by-governor/) - Monday, March 9, 2026 | Photo - Governor Mark Gordon - Courtesy State of Wyoming The Wyoming Legislature overrode four of Governor Mark Gordon’s line-item vetoes to the budget on Friday. The governor vetoed several portions of the compromise budget on Thursday evening. Overrides require a two-thirds majority vote in each chamber, and four out
- [Oil Prices Surge as War in Middle East Enters Ninth Day](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/oil-prices-surge-as-war-in-middle-east-enters-ninth-day/) - Monday, March 9, 2026 | Photo - Generic image of oil barrels - Bigfoot99 file photo Oil prices surged past $110 a barrel on Sunday evening, topping $100 for the first time in nearly four years, as the war in the Middle East entered its ninth day. President Trump, on Sunday night, sought to reassure
- [Gun Seizure Bill Passes Both State Houses to Land on Governor's Desk](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/gun-seizure-bill-passes-both-state-houses-to-land-on-governors-desk/) - Monday, March 9, 2026 | Photo - Wyoming Capitol building - Courtesy WYDOT A bill, preventing law enforcement officers from complying with federal gun‑seizure laws, has cleared the Legislature and is headed to Governor Gordon’s desk. On Thursday, March 5th, both the Wyoming House of Representatives and Senate passed Senate File 101, the Second Amendment
- [Closing Out the Season, Cowboys Best San Jose State](https://bigfoot99.com/sports/closing-out-the-season-cowboys-best-san-jose-state/) - Monday, March 9, 2026 | Photo - Basketball - Bigfoot99 file photo In sports, Wyoming rolled Saturday on the coast, besting San Jose State 88-77 to put a bow on the regular season. Late in the game, with the momentum starting to shift to the Spartans, senior Leland Walker nailed a back breaking three-point shot.
- [Cowgirls Lose to Air Force in Mountain West Tournament](https://bigfoot99.com/sports/cowgirls-lose-to-air-force-in-mountain-west-tournament/) - Monday, March 9, 2026 | Photo - Basketball - Bigfoot99 file photo The Wyoming Cowgirls bowed out of the tournament Saturday with a 60-53 opening round loss to Air Force. Wyoming's season ends at 10-20 overall.
- [Saratoga Panthers Come Home 1A Champions](https://bigfoot99.com/sports/saratoga-panthers-come-home-1a-champions/) - Monday, March 9, 2026 | Photo - Saratoga Panthers - Courtesy CCSD #2 Wyoming 1A Basketball: The Saratoga Panthers rallied to defeat Lingle-Fort Laramie 50-45 in the 1A title game Saturday at the Ford Wyoming Center in Casper. The Doggers led Saratoga 28-18 at the half. The Panthers fought back for the win. Senior Hazen
- [Governor Signs CDL English Proficiency Bill into Law](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/governor-signs-cdl-english-proficiency-bill-into-law/) - Friday, March 6, 2026 | Photo - Overhead road sign - Courtesy WYDOT Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon, with command staff for the Wyoming Highway Patrol standing at his side, signed House Bill 32 into law on Thursday afternoon. The legislation gives law enforcement the authority to enforce federal English Language Proficiency regulations, Title 49 CFR
- [State Passes Bill to Reimburse Jails for Mental Health Services to Inmates](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/state-passes-bill-to-reimburse-jails-for-mental-health-services-to-inmates/) - Friday, March 6, 2026 | Photo - Carbon County Jail and Communications Center - Bigfoot99 file photo The state Senate passed a bill to reimburse county jails for providing mental health services to inmates. On Monday, the Wyoming Senate unanimously approved Senate File 10. The measure, titled Contracts for Holding and Treating Mentally Ill Detainees,
- [Saratoga Council to Sell Properties to Pay for a Property](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/saratoga-council-to-sell-properties-to-pay-for-a-property/) - Friday, March 6, 2026 | Photo - Saratoga Town Hall - Bigfoot99 file photo Saratoga officials are looking to sell town‑owned properties using a less expensive appraisal method. In January, the Town of Saratoga began the process of purchasing the former Dan’s Trucking property from Danny McGuire. The plan is to eventually relocate the public
- [March is the 54th Anniversary of National Senior Nutrition Program](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/march-is-the-54th-anniversary-of-national-senior-nutrition-program/) - Friday, March 6, 2026 | Photo - Rawlins Senior Center - Bigfoot99 file photo Locally elected officials recognized the 54th anniversary of the National Senior Nutrition Program. Founded in 1972, the National Senior Nutrition Program began as a federal initiative that provides healthy meals, social connection, and health screenings to adults aged 60 and older.
- [Cowboys Face San Jose State in Last Regular Season Game](https://bigfoot99.com/sports/cowboys-face-san-jose-state-in-last-regular-season-game/) - Friday, March 6, 2026 | Photo - Basketball - Bigfoot99 file photo The Wyoming Cowboys will close out the regular season with a trip to San José State on Saturday afternoon. The Pokes look to close the regular season with their third-straight win. Wyoming heads into the contest with a 17-13 overall record and an
- [State Lawmakers Hear Testimony on Ecological Impact of Seminoe Pumped Storage Project](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/state-lawmakers-hear-testimony-on-ecological-impact-of-seminoe-pumped-storage-project/) - Thursday, March 5, 2026 | Photo - Seminoe Reservoir - Bigfoot99 file photo Wildlife conservationists asked state lawmakers to consider the potential ecological impact of the Seminoe Pumped Storage Project. During Tuesday’s Travel, Recreation, Wildlife, and Cultural Resources Committee meeting in Cheyenne, Chairman Andrew Byron invited Trout Unlimited Government Relations Director Patrick Harrington to speak
- [Coroner Gives 2025 Report to Commissioners](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/coroner-gives-2025-report-to-commissioners/) - Thursday, March 5, 2026 | Photo - Carbon County Coroner's Office - Bigfoot99 file photo Last year, the county coroner handled more cases than in 2024. During Tuesday’s Board of Carbon County Commissioners meeting, County Coroner Brittany Nyman presented her annual report. In 2025, Nyman said she responded to 50 calls compared with 42 the
- [RPD Selects Officer to Join DCI's Internet Crimes Task Force](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/rpd-selects-officer-to-join-dcis-internet-crimes-task-force/) - Thursday, March 5, 2026 | Photo - RPD patch and badge - Courtesy Rawlins Police Department The Rawlins Police Department will work with the Wyoming Department of Criminal Investigation on internet‑related crimes against children. During Tuesday evening’s Rawlins City Council meeting, Police Chief Mike Ward presented a memorandum of understanding between his department and the
- [Sweetwater County Public Health to Remain Open for Business](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/sweetwater-county-public-health-to-remain-open-for-business/) - Thursday, March 5, 2026 | Photo - Sweetwater County Public Health logo - Courtesy Sweetwater County Public Health Sweetwater County Public Health is not closing its doors. Clinic officials in Rock Springs released a statement on Tuesday, March 3, clarifying essential programs, ranging from immunizations to STI testing, are still available to the community during
- [National Weather Service Advises of a Storm with Potential Accumulating Snowfall](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/national-weather-service-advises-of-a-storm-with-potential-accumulating-snowfall/) - Thursday, March 5, 2026 | Photo - Snowy Range - Courtesy WYDOT An update from the National Weather Service in Cheyenne: A storm system will bring the potential for widespread accumulating snowfall Thursday night into Friday. We could see snow accumulation, but the National Weather Service was uncertain on Wednesday afternoon about exact snow totals.
- [Corner-Crossing Bill Indefinitely Postponed by State Senate](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/corner-crossing-bill-indefinitely-postponed-by-state-senate/) - Wednesday, March 4, 2026 | Photo - Wyoming State Capitol building - Courtesy WYDOT The Wyoming Senate defeated a bill to codify corner crossing into state law. On Monday, March 2nd, the Wyoming Senate considered House Bill 19, a measure to clarify when and where corner crossing is legal. The bill was introduced in response
- [Commissioners Discuss Dirt Road Speed Limits](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/commissioners-discuss-dirt-road-speed-limits/) - Wednesday, March 4, 2026 | Photo - Speed Limit sign - By Matt Copeland Bigfoot99 County officials are considering lowering the speed limit on all unpaved roads. During yesterday’s Board of Carbon County Commissioners meeting, Road and Bridge Superintendent Kandis Fritz said state law sets the speed limit on gravel roads at 55 miles per
- [Cowgirls Win on Senior Night Against Grand Canyon](https://bigfoot99.com/sports/cowgirls-win-on-senior-night-against-grand-canyon/) - Wednesday, March 4, 2026 | Photo - Basketball and net - Bigfoot99 file photo The Wyoming Cowgirls got the defensive stops they needed in the final minute to grind out a 59-57 Senior Night win over Grand Canyon. Wyoming got two stops in the final 44 seconds to hang on for the thrilling win. Up
- [Cowboys Win Their Last Home Game of Season](https://bigfoot99.com/sports/cowboys-win-their-last-home-game-of-season/) - Wednesday, March 4, 2026 | Photo - UW logo over basketball floor - Bigfoot99 file photo The Wyoming men’s basketball team won their regular season home finale on Tuesday night, overpowering Nevada 83-73. The Cowboys built a 21-point lead at halftime, 49-28, with 6-4 junior, Khaden Bennett, setting the pace with six three-point shots. Gavin
- [State Lawmakers Adopt Two-Year Budget](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/state-lawmakers-adopt-two-year-budget/) - Tuesday, March 3, 2026 | Photo - Wyoming State Capitol - Courtesy WYDOT In Cheyenne, state lawmakers adopted a compromise two-year budget for 2027-2028 and sent it to Governor Mark Gordon on Monday. The Legislature's recommendation for state spending is $53 million below the governor’s original recommendation announced in November. In general funds, the budget
- [Flushing Flow to Start North of Alcova Reservoir Later This Week](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/flushing-flow-to-start-north-of-alcova-reservoir-later-this-week/) - Tuesday, March 3, 2026 | Photo - Bureau of Reclamation logo - Courtesy Bureau of Reclamation The Bureau of Reclamation will begin a flushing flow, north of Alcova Reservoir, later this week. In what is essentially a spring-cleaning project, the United States Bureau of Reclamation, at the request of the Wyoming Game and Fish Department,
- [Famous Steam Engine Starts New Tour This Month](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/famous-steam-engine-starts-new-tour-this-month/) - Tuesday, March 3, 2026 | Photo - UPRR's Big Boy engine - Bigfoot99 file photo The world’s largest operational steam locomotive will embark on a tour of the western United States later this month. That’s the sound of unit 4014, the last operational Big Boy locomotive, as it pulled into Medicine Bow in July 2024.
- [Hanna Council Interested in Grant for Wayfinding Signs](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/hanna-council-interested-in-grant-for-wayfinding-signs/) - Tuesday, March 3, 2026 | Photo - Sign at the entrance to Hanna - Bigfoot99 file photo Hanna officials will apply for grant money to buy new wayfinding signs after agreeing on a design. On February 23rd, the Hanna Town Council held a special meeting to, among other items, finalize an application for a Destination
- [Wyoming Governor Signs First Bill into Law for 2026](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/wyoming-governor-signs-first-bill-into-law-for-2026/) - Monday, March 2, 2026 | Photo - Governor Mark Gordon - Courtesy State of Wyoming On Friday, Governor Mark Gordon signed the first bill of the 2026 Budget Session into law, Enrolled Act 1. The first law of 2026 started as House Bill 4, Birthing centers - Medicaid coverage. The new law authorizes payments at
- [Corner Crossing Bill Advances to State Senate for Consideration](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/corner-crossing-bill-advances-to-state-senate-for-consideration/) - Monday, March 2, 2026 | Photo - Corner-crossing example - Courtesy Supreme Court document The corner‑crossing bill advances to the state Senate despite objections from agricultural and recreational groups. On Wednesday, February 26th, the Senate Travel, Recreation, Wildlife, and Cultural Resources Committee met to discuss House Bill 19. The measure seeks to codify the 10th
- [Saturday Morning Car Chase Ends with No Injuries and One Arrest](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/saturday-morning-car-chase-ends-with-no-injuries-and-one-arrest/) - Monday, March 2, 2026 | Photo - Suspect vehicle used in chase - Courtesy Wyoming Highway Patrol Wyoming Highway Patrol troopers used spike strips to stop a fleeing drug suspect. At 8:15 Saturday morning, a Wyoming Highway Patrol trooper initiated a traffic stop for speeding on Interstate 80 west of Wamsutter. The suspect, driving a
- [High Tension Game in Arena Auditorium as Wyoming Beats Air Force](https://bigfoot99.com/sports/high-tension-game-in-arena-auditorium-as-wyoming-beats-air-force/) - Monday, March 2, 2026 | Photo - Basketball through the hoop - Bigfoot99 file photo The tension inside the Arena Auditorium Saturday afternoon was high until the final minute of Wyoming’s 66-62 win over Air Force. Wild twists, runs, and clutch plays were part of the mix. Wyoming jumped out early, building a 35–25 halftime
- [State Lawmakers Decline to Consider Penny Rounding Bill](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/state-lawmakers-decline-to-consider-penny-rounding-bill/) - Friday, February 27, 2026 | Photo - U.S. penny - Bigfoot99 file photo Lawmakers decline to consider a bill to standardize the state’s penny rounding policy. On February 13th, the Wyoming House of Representatives chose not to consider a bill by Teton County Representative Mike Yin. House Bill 71 proposed specific guidelines for handling cash
- [Saratoga Council Agrees to Apply for State Funds for Hot Pool Improvements](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/saratoga-council-agrees-to-apply-for-state-funds-for-hot-pool-improvements/) - Friday, February 27, 2026 | Photo - Hobo Hot Pool - Courtesy Town of Saratoga Saratoga officials agree to seek state funding to improve the Hobo Hot Springs. During the February 18th Saratoga Town Council meeting, Ellie Dana, the town’s representative to the Carbon County Visitors Council, announced that the Wyoming Office of Tourism distributes
- [Commissioners Select Contractor to Repair County Road](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/commissioners-select-contractor-to-repair-county-road/) - Friday, February 27, 2026 | Photo - Damage to CR603 - Courtesy Carbon County Road and Bridge County officials have selected a contractor to repair County Road 603. In October, County Road 603, south of Baggs near the Colorado border, was closed to all traffic after underground water and heavy rainfall caused a section of
- [Franchise Agreements Delayed While Council Decides Fee Changes](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/franchise-agreements-delayed-while-council-decides-fee-changes/) - Friday, February 27, 2026 | Photo - Rawlins City Hall - Bigfoot99 file photo Unexpected permitting fees and delays may hinder companies from installing fiber‑optic internet in Rawlins. In January, the Rawlins City Council approved franchise agreements for two communications companies: Visionary Communications and All West Wyoming. Both providers plan to install new fiber‑optic lines
- [CDL English Proficiency Bill Moves to State Senate for Consideration](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/cdl-english-proficiency-bill-moves-to-state-senate-for-consideration/) - Thursday, February 26, 2026 | Photo - Parked trucks - Bigfoot99 file photo State lawmakers continue advancing a bill that would allow sheriffs and police to cite commercial drivers for language deficiencies. On Tuesday, February 24th, the Senate Transportation, Highways, and Military Affairs Committee met to discuss several items, including House Bill 32. If passed,
- [Rawlins Officials Will Enhance City's Tourism with Historic Trails](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/rawlins-officials-will-enhance-citys-tourism-with-historic-trails/) - Thursday, February 26, 2026 | Photo - CDT marker - Courtesy Discover Carbon County Wyoming Rawlins officials commit to enhancing the city’s standing as a tourist destination. In a recent media release, Rawlins Public Information Officer Mira Miller wrote that the city is the only location where the Union Pacific Railroad’s Historic Transcontinental Rail Corridor,
- [County Employees May Soon See New Policy on AI Technology](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/county-employees-may-soon-see-new-policy-on-ai-technology/) - Thursday, February 26, 2026 | Photo - Carbon County Courthouse - Bigfoot99 file photo County officials discussed the need for an AI policy to guard against privacy breaches. During the February 17th Board of Carbon County Commissioners meeting, Commissioner John Espy described a recent discussion with the Cheyenne–Laramie County Economic Development Joint Powers Board. Commissioner
- [Cowgirls Lose to Air Force in Overtime](https://bigfoot99.com/sports/cowgirls-lose-to-air-force-in-overtime/) - Thursday, February 26, 2026 | Photo - Basketball on rim - Bigfoot99 file photo In college basketball action on Wednesday morning, the Wyoming Cowgirls squandered an early lead and lost to Air Force in overtime 69-61. Wyoming turned the ball over six times in the fourth quarter when Air Force outscored the Cowgirls by seven
- [Legislature Looks to Reimburse Jails to House Mental-Health Inmates](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/legislature-looks-to-reimburse-jails-to-house-mental-health-inmates/) - Wednesday, February 25, 2026 | Photo - Carbon County Jail and Communications Center - Bigfoot99 file photo The Wyoming House Appropriations Committee advanced a Senate bill to reimburse county jails for housing criminal mental‑health inmates. Senate File 10, dealing with contracts for holding and treating mentally ill detainees, passed out of the Senate on its
- [Grant Money Used to Update Saratoga Police Department Radios](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/grant-money-used-to-update-saratoga-police-department-radios/) - Wednesday, February 25, 2026 | Photo - Saratoga Police Department patch - Courtesy SPD The Saratoga Police Department has upgraded its radios with funds from a state grant. During the February 18th Saratoga Town Council meeting, Police Chief John Moore presented two invoices from ComTech, a Rock Springs communication technology company. The first request, Chief
- [Hanna Council Tables Management Transfer of Recreation Center](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/hanna-council-tables-management-transfer-of-recreation-center/) - Wednesday, February 25, 2026 | Photo - Hanna Recreation Center - Bigfoot99 file photo Hanna officials tabled a decision to transfer management of the town’s shuttered recreation center to a locally run nonprofit. Earlier this month, Hanna Recreation Board member Dorn Hetzel announced the formation of the Friends of the Hanna Recreation Center. Hetzel explained
- [Boise State Outshoots Wyoming Cowboys 72-62](https://bigfoot99.com/sports/boise-state-outshoots-wyoming-cowboys-72-62/) - Wednesday, February 25, 2026 | Photo - Basketball - Bigfoot99 file photo Boise State hurt the Cowboys with offensive rebounds in the second half Tuesday night as the Broncos extended their winning streak over Wyoming to eight with a 72-62 victory. Wyoming got off to a fast start, but the Broncos went on a 9-0
- [MHCC Awarded Grant Funds to Repair Hospital's Elevators](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/mhcc-awarded-grant-funds-to-repair-hospitals-elevators/) - Tuesday, February 24, 2026 | Photo - MHCC - Bigfoot99 file photo The State Loan and Investment Board approved a $250,000 Mineral Royalty Grant to help Memorial Hospital of Carbon County with elevator repairs. The State Loan and Investment Board and State Board of Land Commissioners met on February 8th to discuss 19 Mineral Royalty
- [Saratoga Council Offers Building Lease to Future Pharmacy Owner](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/saratoga-council-offers-building-lease-to-future-pharmacy-owner/) - Tuesday, February 24, 2026 | Photo - Saratoga Town Hall - Bigfoot99 file photo In Saratoga, officials have offered a lease to the future owner of Platte Valley Pharmacy. During the February 18th Saratoga Town Council meeting, Mayor Chuck Davis announced that Platte Valley Pharmacy owner Rod Waeckerlin is preparing to retire. Mayor Davis said
- [Carbon County Museum Adapting to Budget Cuts](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/carbon-county-museum-adapting-to-budget-cuts/) - Tuesday, February 24, 2026 | Photo - Carbon County Museum in Rawlins - Bigfoot99 file photo Carbon County Commissioners thanked representatives from the county museum for continuing to improve the cultural institution despite reduced financial support from local government. Statewide property tax cuts left Carbon County with approximately $343,000 less to contribute to outside services,
- [School Board Appreciation Week Observed in Wyoming](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/school-board-appreciation-week-observed-in-wyoming/) - Tuesday, February 24, 2026 | Photo - Carbon County School District #2 - Bigfoot99 file photo February 23 through 27 is School Board Appreciation Week in Wyoming. The week of recognition helps build awareness and understanding of the vital functions our locally elected boards of education play in our community. Carbon County School District #2
- [Wyoming Cowboys in Idaho Tonight to Face Boise State](https://bigfoot99.com/sports/wyoming-cowboys-in-idaho-tonight-to-face-boise-state/) - Tuesday, February 24, 2026 | Photo - UW logo over basketball floor - Bigfoot99 file photo The Wyoming Cowboys wrap up their two-game road swing tonight with a stop at Boise State inside ExtraMile Arena. Tonight’s matchup marks the 43rd all-time meeting between the teams. Wyoming heads into the contest with a 15-12 overall record
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- [Sheriff Says ICE is Not Operating in Rawlins](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/sheriff-says-ice-is-not-operating-in-rawlins/) - Monday, February 23, 2026 | Photo - US Department of Homeland Security logo - Courtesy US Immigration Despite an unsolicited report from a county resident about federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents being spotted in Rawlins, Sheriff Alex Bakken said ICE is not operating in Carbon County. On Friday morning, Carbon County Sheriff Alex Bakken
- [Governor Gordon Appoints State Public Defender](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/governor-gordon-appoints-state-public-defender/) - Monday, February 23, 2026 | Photo - Wyoming Public Defender logo - Courtesy Wyoming Public Defender office In Cheyenne, Governor Mark Gordon appointed Deputy State Defender Patricia Bennett on Friday to be State Public Defender. The appointment of Bennett fills the vacancy left by Brandon Booth who has served in the position since September of
- [Lawmakers Send Corner Crossing Bill to State Senate for Consideration](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/lawmakers-send-corner-crossing-bill-to-state-senate-for-consideration/) - Monday, February 23, 2026 | Photo - Corner crossing image - Courtesy Supreme Court Documents The corner crossing bill passed out of the House of Representatives despite objections from some lawmakers. Last Thursday, the Wyoming House of Representatives passed House Bill 19, corner crossing clarification, on the third and final reading. The next step is
- [House Votes to Keep Budget Cut to University of Wyoming](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/house-votes-to-keep-budget-cut-to-university-of-wyoming/) - Monday, February 23, 2026 | Photo - University of Wyoming - Bigfoot99 file photo In a battle of dueling amendments in the House on Saturday, the University of Wyoming came out on the short side. Budget amendment 120, brought by Representative John Bear of Gillette prevailed over a “parachute” amendment that would have restored $40
- [Wyoming Cowboy Win on the Road Against Grand Canyon Lopes](https://bigfoot99.com/sports/wyoming-cowboy-win-on-the-road-against-grand-canyon-lopes/) - Monday, February 23, 2026 | Photo - Basketball with UW logo - Bigfoot99 file photo The Wyoming Cowboys led Grand Canyon most of the way on Saturday night and then stunned the crowd in Pheonix with a late 12-point run to defeat the Lopes by five on their on their home court. Keith Kelley had
- [County to Sign MOU with State Parks](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/county-to-sign-mou-with-state-parks/) - Friday, February 20, 2026 | Photo - Wyoming State Parks logo - Courtesy Wyoming State Parks, Historic Sites, and Trails Department Carbon County officials are prepared to sign an agreement to allow State Park Rangers to perform regular law enforcement duties on county land. Last year, Governor Mark Gordon signed Senate File 4 into law.
- [Saratoga Allocates Funds to Improve Baseball Field](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/saratoga-allocates-funds-to-improve-baseball-field/) - Friday, February 20, 2026 | Photo - Wood Field - Courtesy Platte Valley Little League The Town of Saratoga has allocated an additional $7,000 for improvements to the Wood Baseball Fields. In preparation for this summer’s Legion and Little League baseball seasons, Platte Valley Little League Board member Creed James presented two invoices to the
- [Wyoming Legislature Members Pass Rule on Campaign Contributions](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/wyoming-legislature-members-pass-rule-on-campaign-contributions/) - Friday, February 20, 2026 | Photo - Wyoming State Capitol building - Courtesy WYDOT The Wyoming House of Representatives, on Wednesday night, voted unanimously to enact a rule forbidding members from accepting money from lobbyists during a session, whether the meeting is in Cheyenne or anywhere else in Wyoming where lawmakers meet. The rule came
- [Several Rawlins Officers Recognized for Exceptional Work](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/several-rawlins-officers-recognized-for-exceptional-work/) - Friday, February 20, 2026 | Photo - RPD patch and badge - Courtesy Rawlins Police Department The Rawlins Police Department recognized officers for exceptional work in the line of duty. During the February 17th Rawlins City Council meeting, Police Chief Mike Ward updated the governing body on an awards presentation held the previous week, during
- [County's Victim Services Passes Attorney General's Evaluation](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/countys-victim-services-passes-attorney-generals-evaluation/) - Thursday, February 19, 2026 | Photo - CCSO Badge over county map - Courtesy CCSO Carbon County’s Victim Witness Program received a passing grade from the state Attorney General’s office. The mission of the Carbon County Victim Witness Program is to support victims, witnesses, and survivors of crimes by helping them recover physically, emotionally, and
- [City Council Reverses Earlier Vote to Not Accept Donation of Land](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/city-council-reverses-earlier-vote-to-not-accept-donation-of-land/) - Thursday, February 19, 2026 | Photo - Map of donated land parcels - Courtesy City of Rawlins In Rawlins, city officials reversed course and have now accepted a donation of land they previously rejected. During Tuesday evening’s city council meeting, the governing body voted to accept a donation of five undeveloped industrial parcels west of
- [Laramie Attorney Files Legal Case to Remove Secretary of State](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/laramie-attorney-files-legal-case-to-remove-secretary-of-state/) - Thursday, February 19, 2026 | Photo - Wyoming Secretary of State Chuck Gray - Courtesy State of Wyoming In Cheyenne, Secretary of State Chuck Gray is applauding the Wyoming’s Supreme Court’s decision to dismiss a legal case brought by a liberal Laramie attorney to remove Gray from office. The state’s highest court threw out a
- [Tuesday Weather Causes Multi-Vehicle Crashes on Interstate 80](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/tuesday-weather-causes-multi-vehicle-crashes-on-interstate-80/) - Thursday, February 19, 2026 | Photo - WYDOT road camera comparison top shows normal view and bottom shows Tuesday's view - Courtesy WYDOT Strong wind gusts and poor weather created hazardous conditions on Interstate 80 on Tuesday. With winds exceeding 50 miles per hour, Interstate 80 between Laramie and Rawlins was closed to high‑profile vehicles
- [Restoration of Medicine Bow Airport on Hold](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/restoration-of-medicine-bow-airport-on-hold/) - Thursday, February 19, 2026 | Photo - Medicine Bow Airport - Courtesy Vernon Lovejoy Conservation work at the Medicine Bow Airport is still on hold while the state works to identify the source of a mysterious odor. Built in 1929, the Medicine Bow Airport, officially known as Site 32, served the transcontinental airmail route, guiding pilots
- [Gas Prices Trend Upwards in Wyoming](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/gas-prices-trend-upwards-in-wyoming/) - February 18th 2026 | Photo - File Photo Average gasoline prices in Wyoming ticked upward for the third week in a row. The price at the pump was up 8.3 cents per gallon since last week, and average $2.66 per gallon on Monday, according to GasBuddy.com’s survey of 494 stations in Wyoming. The upward tick
- [Front License Plates Still Required](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/front-license-plates-still-required/) - February 18th 2026 | Photo - Courtesy of WYDOT The Wyoming House of Representatives declined to consider a bill that would have eliminated front‑facing license plates. During the February 10th meeting, Laramie County Republican Rob Geringer introduced House Bill 81, titled the Less Is More Plate Act. Representative Geringer said the measure simply eliminates the
- [Suicide Prevention Education Bill Falls Short](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/suicide-prevention-education-bill-falls-short/) - February 18th 2026 | State lawmakers decline to consider a bill requiring suicide-prevention education in schools. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Wyoming ranks third in the nation for suicide deaths, with 26.3 suicides for every 100,000 residents, placing the state behind only Montana and Alaska. The organization’s website lists suicide as
- [Governor Signs Executive Order](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/governor-signs-executive-order/) - February 18th 2026 | Photo - Courtesy of Governor Mark Gordon Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon on Tuesday signed Executive Order 2026-02, prohibiting the solicitation, delivery, or acceptance of campaign contributions on property where state business is conducted, such as state office buildings, and commercial buildings where the state leases offices, including the Wyoming State Capitol
- [Carbon County Museum Hosts Fundraiser February 21st](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/carbon-county-museum-hosts-fundraiser-february-21st/) - February 18th 2026 | Photo - Promotional Flyer from Carbon County Museum The Carbon County Museum will host a casino-themed fundraiser this Saturday. Following a successful fundraiser in September, the Carbon County Museum in Rawlins is holding another game night on Saturday, February 21st. Museum Director Tom Mensik said the event provides a chance to
- [Cowboys Beat Fresno State](https://bigfoot99.com/sports/cowboys-beat-fresno-state/) - February 18th 2026 | Photo - Courtesy of U of Wyoming The Cowboys came up with a 10-point win over Fresno State last night with a 92-82 point victory in the Arena Auditorium. The Cowboys bounced back from the tough loss Saturday to CSU, outscoring the Bulldogs in the second half 50 to 42. Five
- [Economic Development Gives Presentation to Hanna Council](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/economic-development-gives-presentation-to-hanna-council/) - Tuesday, February 17, 2026 | Photo - Hanna rec center - Bigfoot99 file photo The head of the Carbon County Economic Development Corporation outlined challenges of repurposing Hanna’s former recreation center. During the February 10th Hanna Town Council meeting, Carbon County Economic Development Corporation Executive Director Yvonne Johnson provided the governing body with an update
- [Lawmakers Consider Changes to Property Tax Laws](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/lawmakers-consider-changes-to-property-tax-laws/) - Tuesday, February 17, 2026 | Photo - Carbon County Courthouse - Bigfoot99 file photo In Cheyenne, state lawmakers are teeing up additional changes to property taxes while county officials are voicing concerns over more lost revenue. Both the House and the Senate are looking at bills aimed at reducing the property tax burden on state
- [Corner Crossing Bill Heads to the State's House of Representatives](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/corner-crossing-bill-heads-to-the-states-house-of-representatives/) - Monday, February 16, 2026 | Photo - Example of corner crossing - Courtesy US Supreme Court Documents State lawmakers met in committee last week and advanced a bill clarifying when and where corner crossing is allowed. House Bill 19 states that criminal trespass does not occur if a person travels from one parcel of public-owned
- [Boys and Girls Club Interested in Starting Club in Saratoga](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/boys-and-girls-club-interested-in-starting-club-in-saratoga/) - Monday, February 16, 2026 | Photo - Boys and Girls Club of Central Wyoming logo - Courtesy Boys and Girls Club of Central Wyoming The Boys and Girls Club of Central Wyoming is exploring the possibility of constructing a new recreation center in Saratoga. The Boys and Girls Club was founded during the Civil War
- [Wyoming Cowboys Led CSU Rams Until Second Half](https://bigfoot99.com/sports/45006/) - Monday, February 16, 2026 | Photo - Basketball - Bigfoot99 file photo CSU stayed in the game at the free throw line, Saturday afternoon, then pulled away late in the second half for a 79-68 win over Wyoming. The Cowboys led the Rams 59-50 at the 10:53 mark of the second half. CSU then built
- [Former Chamber of Commerce Director Arrested for Theft](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/former-chamber-of-commerce-director-arrested-for-theft/) - Friday, February 13, 2026 | Photo - Knotwell (center) poses with 2022 Steinly Cup winners - Bigfoot99 file photo The former CEO of the Saratoga Platte Valley Chamber of Commerce has been arrested for theft. Carbon County Prosecuting Attorney Sarah Chavez Harkins has charged former Saratoga Platte Valley Chamber of Commerce Chief Executive Officer Amanda
- [Saratoga Council is Updated on Current Projects](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/saratoga-council-is-updated-on-current-projects/) - Friday, February 13, 2026 | Photo - Drawing of Never Forget Park - Courtesy Stacy Crimmins Saratoga’s Public Works Director recently updated the governing body on a variety of ongoing projects. Speaking at the February 4th Saratoga Town Council meeting, Public Works Director Emery Penner announced a series of improvement projects slated to begin once
- [CDL English Proficiency Bill Advances to State Senate](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/cdl-english-proficiency-bill-advances-to-state-senate/) - Friday, February 13, 2026 | Photo - Parked semi-trucks - Bigfoot99 file photo Wyoming lawmakers, this week, advanced a bill to authorize law enforcement officers to cite commercial drivers for English proficiency violations. On February 4th, Connor’s Law officially became a federal statute. Named after 18-year-old Connor Dzion, who was killed in 2017 by a
- [Men's and Women's Basketball Set for Saturday Games](https://bigfoot99.com/sports/mens-and-womens-basketball-set-for-saturday-games/) - Friday, February 13, 2026 | Photo - Basketball - Bigfoot99 file photo Wyoming basketball heats up this weekend with two big matches on the men’s and women’s sides. The Cowboys will head to Fort Collins for the bookend edition of this season's Border War on Saturday afternoon. The game is set for a 2 p.m.
- [CDL House Bill Sails Through Introduction to House Unanimously](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/cdl-house-bill-sails-through-introduction-to-house-unanimously/) - Thursday, February 12, 2026 | Photo - Semi truck - Bigfoot99 file photo At least one non-budget bill is sailing through the legislative process in Cheyenne this session. House Bill 32, English Proficiency-Commercial Vehicle Drivers was introduced to the House on Monday, passing with a unanimous vote of 62 "ayes". Not a single “no,” “excused,”
- [Nonprofit Organization to Take Over Hanna Recreation Center Operations](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/nonprofit-organization-to-take-over-hanna-recreation-center-operations/) - Thursday, February 12, 2026 | Photo - Hanna Recreation Center - Bigfoot99 file photo A group of Hanna residents have created a nonprofit organization to partially reopen the town’s shuttered recreation center. During Tuesday evening’s Hanna Town Council meeting, Recreation Board member Dorn Hetzel announced the formation of the Friends of the Hanna Recreation Center.
- [Design a Sign Contest Open to Rawlins Residents](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/design-a-sign-contest-open-to-rawlins-residents/) - Thursday, February 12, 2026 | Photo - Uplift Rawlins sign contest - Courtesy Uplift Rawlins A Rawlins-based community group is seeking sign designs for the organization’s monthly home and business recognition awards. Last summer, a group of concerned Rawlins' citizens banded together to beautify the city, calling themselves Uplift Rawlins. In a recent update to
- [Wyoming Cowgirls Take Care of Business at UNLV](https://bigfoot99.com/sports/wyoming-cowgirls-take-care-of-business-at-unlv/) - Thursday, February 12, 2026 | Photo - Basketball in the net - Bigfoot99 file photo The Wyoming Cowgirls took care of business on Wednesday night at UNLV, knocking down 16-three pointers in an 82-72 win over the Lady Rebels. Wyoming stayed aggressive from start to finish, knocking down the most three-point shots in school history,
- [Rawlins City Council Discuss Recent Business Closures](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/rawlins-city-council-discuss-recent-business-closures/) - Wednesday, February 11, 2026 | Photo - Rawlins City Council - Courtesy City of Rawlins Despite recent business closures, Rawlins officials say the city still offers plenty of opportunities for residents. During the February 3rd Rawlins City Council meeting, Councilman Derek Elliott said he became aware that three businesses had recently closed, including two restaurants
- [County to Create a Comprehensive Action Plan for Safer Roadways](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/county-to-create-a-comprehensive-action-plan-for-safer-roadways/) - Wednesday, February 11, 2026 | Photo - Map showing concentration of roadway fatalities by county - Courtesy US Department of Transportation County officials are seeking help to reduce fatalities on local roadways. During the February 3rd Board of Carbon County Commissioners meeting, County Clerk Lisa Smith requested permission to submit a request for proposal, or
- [Election Reform Bills Fail to be Introduced at Legislative Session](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/election-reform-bills-fail-to-be-introduced-at-legislative-session/) - Wednesday, February 11, 2026 | Photo - Secretary of State Chuck Gray - Courtesy State of Wyoming Election reform bills ran into stiff resistance on Monday, the opening day of the Wyoming legislative session. The election integrity bills failed to achieve the two-thirds majority needed for introduction. Backed by the conservative Freedom Caucus, the bills
- [Gas Prices Edge Higher for Third Week in a Row](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/gas-prices-edge-higher-for-third-week-in-a-row/) - Wednesday, February 11, 2026 | Photo - Fueling a vehicle - Bigfoot99 file photo For a third straight week, the price at the pump for gasoline has edged higher. The price for a gallon of gas rose more than six cents a gallon across The Cowboy State last week. The average price at the pump
- [Town of Medicine Bow Discusses Rounding Utility Payments](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/town-of-medicine-bow-discusses-rounding-utility-payments/) - Wednesday, February 11, 2026 | Photo - Penny - Bigfoot99 file photo The Town of Medicine Bow will wait until pennies are phased out or a software option becomes available before rounding up payments. Due to their high production cost and limited real‑world value, President Donald Trump ordered the United States Treasury to stop minting
- [WYDOT to Begin Crack Seal Project in Carbon, Albany, and Laramie Counties](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/wydot-to-begin-crack-seal-project-in-carbon-albany-and-laramie-counties/) - Wednesday, February 11, 2026 | Photo - Road construction logo - Courtesy WYDOT Highway crews are scheduled to start a district-wide crack sealing project beginning today, February 11th, weather permitting. Crews will begin work on US 287 north of Rawlins, progressing east across Albany County, and completing the project in Laramie County. Various road sections
- [Town of Saratoga to Make Offer on Industrial Property](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/town-of-saratoga-to-make-offer-on-industrial-property/) - Tuesday, February 10, 2026 | Photo - Town of Saratoga town hall - Bigfoot99 file photo Despite objections from residents, the Saratoga Town Council has agreed to purchase industrial land for a new public works shop. During the December 17th Saratoga Town Council meeting, Public Works Director Emery Penner proposed moving his department out of
- [Detainee Policy Updated at Cheyenne Police Department](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/detainee-policy-updated-at-cheyenne-police-department/) - Tuesday, February 10, 2026 | Photo - Cheyenne Police Department patrol vehicle - Courtesy Cheyenne PD The Cheyenne Police Department has updated its detainee transportation policy following the death of Aiden Hall. In the early morning hours of January 18th, Cheyenne police officers detained 22‑year‑old Aiden Hall on suspicion of driving under the influence after
- [Planning and Development Coordinator Gives Annual Report to Commissioners](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/planning-and-development-coordinator-gives-annual-report-to-commissioners/) - Tuesday, February 10, 2026 | Photo - Carbon County Land Use Plan - Courtesy Carbon County Commissioners Despite issuing more building permits than the previous year, the county collected less revenue from permit fees. During the February 3rd Board of Carbon County Commissioners meeting, Planning and Development Coordinator Kristy Rowan provided her annual report. Rowan
- [Wyoming Legislature Opens for Four-Week Session](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/wyoming-legislature-opens-for-four-week-session/) - Tuesday, February 10, 2026 | Photo - Governor Mark Gordon - Courtesy State of Wyoming The four-week session of the Wyoming Legislature opened on Monday with Governor Mark Gordon’s State of the State address. Among the Governor’s key points, he asked lawmakers to restore $250 million into permanent state savings. Lawmakers cut that amount in
- [Rawlins' Council Member Concerned About Water Rates](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/rawlins-council-member-concerned-about-water-rates/) - Monday, February 9, 2026 | Photo - City of Rawlins crew works on a water line - Courtesy City of Rawlins To continue repairing the city’s water infrastructure, Rawlins officials say water rates can’t be lowered, even for senior citizens. During the February 3rd Rawlins City Council meeting, Councilman Derek Elliot opened a discussion about
- [Introduction of House Bill Addresses Penny Rounding](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/introduction-of-house-bill-addresses-penny-rounding/) - Monday, February 9, 2026 | Photo - Penny - Bigfoot99 file photo State lawmakers are looking to set formal rules for cash transactions while towns debate how to handle pennies. Last Thursday, Teton County Democrat Mike Yin introduced House Bill 0071. The measure, titled No more pennies: rounding cash payments, would set specific guidelines for
- [Wyoming Loses by Two Points to Utah State](https://bigfoot99.com/sports/wyoming-loses-by-two-points-to-utah-state/) - Monday, February 9, 2026 | Photo - Basketball in net - Bigfoot99 file photo The ending of Saturday night’s basketball was so on edge; the Wyoming broadcast network failed as the Cowboys fell by a bucket inside the Arena Auditorium. Utah State had just missed a free throw. The Cowboys had a chance to tie
- [Saratoga's Sewer Improvement Project Halted for Winter](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/saratogas-sewer-improvement-project-halted-for-winter/) - Friday, February 6, 2026 | Photo - Example of cure - in - place epoxy - Courtesy Town of Saratoga Work on Saratoga’s sewer improvement project will stop for the winter. Last March, the Saratoga Public Works Department and Engineering Associates drafted plans to use 6th Penny Specific Purpose Tax funding to modernize sewer lines
- [Wyoming Launches Web Site to Report Business Filing Fraud](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/wyoming-launches-web-site-to-report-business-filing-fraud/) - Friday, February 6, 2026 | Photo - Secretary of State Chuck Gray - Courtesy State of Wyoming Wyoming Secretary of State Chuck Gray announced the launch of a web site dedicated to reporting business filing fraud in accordance with existing Wyoming law. Gray also announced legislative priority to amend Wyoming law to allow the Wyoming
- [State Secretary Introduces Resolution to Initiate Cancellation of Wind Leases](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/state-secretary-introduces-resolution-to-initiate-cancellation-of-wind-leases/) - Friday, February 6, 2026 | Photo - Wind turbines - Bigfoot99 file photo On Thursday, Secretary of State Chuck Gray successfully introduced a resolution on the Board of Land Commissioners to initiate the cancellation of two wind energy projects in Wyoming. “I'm proud to vote to end the wind leases in Converse and Niobrara Counties,”
- [Sheriff's Office Will Purchase New Tasers for Deputies](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/sheriffs-office-will-purchase-new-tasers-for-deputies/) - Friday, February 6, 2026 | Photo - CCSO logo - Bigfoot99 file photo County officials authorized $109,000 to purchase new Tasers for the sheriff’s office. During Tuesday’s Board of Carbon County Commissioners meeting, Sheriff Alex Bakken requested permission to buy 20 Axon‑brand Tasers. Sheriff Bakken said the new equipment will replace his inventory of aging
- [Rawlins City Council Votes to Not Accept Industrial Properties](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/rawlins-city-council-votes-to-not-accept-industrial-properties/) - Thursday, February 5, 2026 | Photo - Proposed land donation - Courtesy City of Rawlins The Rawlins City Council voted not to accept donated industrial land. During Tuesday evening’s Rawlins City Council meeting, elected officials declined to accept five undeveloped parcels west of the Rawlins Municipal Airport. As reported by Bigfoot99, Sinclair Land and Development,
- [Haitian Born Truck Driver Sentenced for Vehicular Homicide of EMT](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/haitian-born-truck-driver-sentenced-for-vehicular-homicide-of-emt/) - Thursday, February 5, 2026 | Photo - Memorial bench to Tyeler Harris - Bigfoot99 file photo A truck driver, born in Haiti, who was found guilty in September on charges of aggravated vehicular homicide of an emergency medical technician from Saratoga was sentenced last Friday to up to 14-years in prison for his actions on
- [Saratoga Dog Park Will Have New Covered Seating Area](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/saratoga-dog-park-will-have-new-covered-seating-area/) - Thursday, February 5, 2026 | Photo - Proposed covered seating area - Courtesy Must Love Dogs The Carbon County dog rescue that helped fund Saratoga’s new animal shelter has also paid for a shaded seating area at the town dog park. In November, Bigfoot99 reported that Must Love Dogs Sanctuary founder Theresa Manley had secured
- [New Mexico Lobos Take Arena Auditorium for a Win Against Cowgirls](https://bigfoot99.com/sports/new-mexico-lobos-take-arena-auditorium-for-a-win-against-cowgirls/) - Thursday, February 5, 2026 | Photo - Basketball - Bigfoot99 file photo The New Mexico Lobos came to Laramie on Wednesday night and delivered a 58-51 loss to Wyoming. The Cowgirls have dropped two straight and fall to 5-8 in conference play. The Lobos improved to 8-4 as they pull off a season sweep of
- [Cowboys Lose to San Diego State in West Coast Game](https://bigfoot99.com/sports/cowboys-lose-to-san-diego-state-in-west-coast-game/) - February 4, 2026 | Photo - Basketball - Bigfoot99 file photo Cowboy basketball: Wyoming fell to San Diego State 72-63 in an unentertaining game on the West Coast Tuesday night. The Cowboys got to within three points in the first half, but the Aztecs closed 10-2 to seal the game early. Wyoming got down 16
- [Cheyenne's In-Custody Death Will Not Be Investigated by Outside Agency](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/cheyennes-in-custody-death-will-not-be-investigated-by-outside-agency/) - February 4, 2026 | Photo - Emergency lights - Bigfoot99 file photo The Cheyenne Police Department will not seek outside assistance in the investigation into the death of Aiden Hall. On Sunday, January 18, around 1:17 a.m., the Cheyenne Police Department received a report of a suspicious vehicle near the intersection of West 9th Street
- [Commissioners Draft Letter Opposing Seminoe Pumped Storage Project](https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/commissioners-draft-letter-opposing-seminoe-pumped-storage-project/) - February 4, 2026 | Photo - Seminoe Dam - Bigfoot99 file photo County officials are preparing another comment letter opposing the current plans for the Seminoe Pumped Storage Project. Utah‑based rPlus Hydro is proposing a pumped storage facility at Seminoe Reservoir. The company is pursuing the construction of a new 13,000-acre-foot man‑made lake that will
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