Articles from the September 21, 2023 edition
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Community Center celebrates sweet 16
On the evening of September 8, the Platte Valley Community Center (PVCC) hosted the 16th annual Party on the Platte fundraiser. PVCC Director Joe Elder could not be more pleased with the results....
Rawlins man charged with attempted murder
A 73-year-old Rawlins man is facing multiple felony and misdemeanor charges following an incident on United States Highway 287 earlier this month. Melvin Leon Bagley has been charged with two counts...
Daniels Scholarship Program application opens September 15
Wyoming students encouraged to apply September 12, 2023 – The Daniels Fund is excited to announce the opening of the application for the Daniels Scholarship Program, providing a life-changing opportunity for students looking to pursue their higher...
Governor Gordon to Issue Proclamation on Wyoming Arts and Humanities Month
CHEYENNE, WYOMING (September 13, 2023) — The Wyoming Arts Alliance and Ucross Foundation announced today that Governor Mark Gordon will issue a proclamation designating October as Wyoming Arts and Humanities Month during the Ucross 40th...
Daylight Savings is a Hoax
As cool weather rolls in and the days seem shorter it reminds me that we are quickly approaching the day on our calendar called “Daylight Savings Time”. This is a day we adjust our clocks and “fall back” to save an hour of daylight. This has... Full story
Serving God and country
Bob Cain grew up in a little farm town in midwestern Illinois. Cain decided to join the Navy in 1985, a year after he graduated from high school. His oldest brother was in the Navy and Cain wanted to...
Carbon County Land Use Plan Update
Carbon County Planning and Development is starting the process of updating the County’s Land Use Plan, which is intended to be a guide for future development and growth for Carbon County. The land use plan should provide a functional plan for 10...
Cody Radio Station Owner Pleads Guilty To Tax Fraud
A Cody businesswoman recently pleaded guilty to filing a false tax return, admitting she withheld and then manipulated several years of returns in an attempt to avoid paying more than $2.5 million in taxes. As part of a plea deal with federal prosecu...
Will the gates open again?
Hell’s Half Acre, an area west of Casper known for its geologic landmarks, could see long-shut gates open to the public once more. A committee composed of the Natrona County Parks and Rec- reation Department, Visit Casper and subcommittee members o...
A Need to Look Ahead
Wyoming is aging and aging quickly. That fact is not new. In 2014, experts urged state action to prepare for an impending “gray wave” in Wyoming. The state’s rapidly aging population is raising similar concerns almost a decade later. But there...
Riverside Town Council updates and upgrades
Union Telephone representatives visited with the Riverside Town Council at their monthly meeting on September 14, giving an update to a grant that would make it possible to bring fiber optic internet...
Colorado Grand autos
Grand Encampment Museum was the host for the 34th Annual Colorado Grand Tour lunch stop on September 13. Every September at the peak of the fall color season approximately 85 vintage cars are driven...
Lady Panthers win Valley matchup
The raucous roar of fans filled the Panther Den on September 16 as the Encampment Lady Tigers were hosted by their Valley and conference rivals, the Saratoga Lady Panthers, for their first match-up...
Saratoga Panthers outlasted in road contest
The Saratoga High School Panthers made the long road trip to Lusk for a 6:00p kickoff against Niobrara. The Tigers deploy a wide open passing attack and were able to outpace the visiting Panthers....
Lady Panthers Lose at Rock River
Saratoga volleyball faced off with Rock River last Friday afternoon at 4:00 in an away match. The Lady Panthers may have been caught looking ahead to the big match up with valley rival Encampment the...
Saratoga Middle School remains undefeated
The Saratoga Middle School Panthers played their last home game on Thursday September 14th against Wind River. The Panthers won 40-0 behind the solid running of Hunter Johnson and some shut down...
Chatting with the Chief: Those Doggone Deer
Saratoga Police Chief Mike Morris spoke with the Saratoga Sun regarding calls to his department regarding deer along with what seems to be an increase in dog calls. Saratoga, like other towns in...
Keep Your Home Cozy in Cool Weather With These Upgrades
When the temperatures drop and the precipitation turns cold, efficiently keeping your home cozy and warm is likely a top priority. As you make home upgrades this fall, be sure to use materials designed to withstand extreme weather events and which...
Saratoga Middle High School Cross Country
This past Friday saw Saratoga’s Cross Country team in Rawlins. The weather was perfect for the competition. Their next meet will be this Friday, the 22nd here in Saratoga at the Shana Ward Memorial Invitational starting at 1 p.m. Women’s...