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With the New Year upon them, the Saratoga Planning Commission is examining a variety of goals for 2024. One of those is to review Title 18, the zoning code for the Town of Saratoga, to determine where, if any, changes need to be made. The discussion took place during the commission’s January 9 meeting. “I think that this should be one of the top priorities for the board to go over the zoning ordinance and how we look at things,” said Mayor Chuck Davis. “Not only will this help the town out but it will also help out on how affordable housing...
Accepting Medicare is becoming increasingly unsustainable for physicians, which has resulted in many practices refusing to take new Medicare patients, or even to shutter their doors. At the same time, millions of additional Americans are projected to rely on Medicare in the coming years. With a 3.37% reduction to Medicare imposed at the start of this year, the American Medical Association (AMA) says that reforms are needed to protect millions of Americans’ access to their physicians. “After three consecutive years of Medicare cuts, phy...
On average, Americans spend 90% of their time indoors, according to the Environmental Protection Agency, making indoor air quality critical to the health of families. The level of some pollutants in indoor environments can be two to five times higher than outdoor concentrations. Through the new Healthy and Efficient Homes campaign, the American Lung Association is raising awareness of common sources of indoor air pollutants -- including gas-, propane-, oil- and wood-burning appliances -- and promoting practical short- and long-term solutions...
While many home renovation projects are best tackled during the warmer months, there are specific minor repairs and tasks that are important to address in winter. These quick projects are easy to complete in a weekend and will make for a more cozy, organized winter home. Service the Furnace. It’s easy to get behind on regular home upkeep duties during the busy holiday season. But now that the holidays are over, it’s time to take stock of your furnace. During winter months, dirt and debris buildup on the furnace air filter can keep your hom...
CHEYENNE (WNE) — Cheyenne Frontier Days officials announced Friday that they have decided not to pursue a deal with Accel Entertainment that would convert Frontier Park into a live horse racing venue every year in the late summer. “The decision was made based on what we feel is best for Frontier Days, the city of Cheyenne, Laramie County and the fans and supporters of Frontier Days,” CFD President and CEO Tom Hirsig told the Wyoming Tribune Eagle, “and amidst controversy on gaming and horse racing and all those things, that’s why it was decid... Full story
GILLETTE (WNE) — Campbell and Crook county residents combined to grow a little extra produce for those in need — a “little” that amassed to about 300 pounds. Across the state, about 10,000 pounds of fresh produce — similar to the weight of a standard RV — was grown and donated to those in need in 2023. The Grow a Little extra program began as an extension of the Wyoming Hunger Initiative in 2021, said Tailor Morris, Cent$ible Nutrition Specialist at the University of Wyoming Extension office. The idea is simple. “We donate seeds throughout th...
JACKSON (WNE) —- The CVS Pharmacy located inside Target will close March 7, less than three years after its grand opening. To be clear, the Target store is not closing. “We’ve made the difficult decision to close the CVS Pharmacy,” said Amy Thibault, communications director for CVS. “All prescriptions will be transferred to a nearby pharmacy to ensure patients have uninterrupted access to pharmacy care. Employees are being offered comparable roles within the company.” The Jackson pharmacy employs two part-time employees and one full-time e...
Valley Service Organization (VSO) will sponsor a blood drive on Jan. 16th from 12:30 to 5:30 at the Platte Valley Community Center. Blood banks are in short supply and donations of your blood can make a difference. Anyone wishing to make an appointment is asked to contact chair Roxie Baldwin at 307-329-6332. People wishing to donate may also schedule their appointments online at Vitalant.org. According to information from the Vitalant website, donors must meet the following basic requirements: must be at least 16 years old, must weigh a... Full story
The Episcopal Church is one of a number of churches identified as liturgical churches. “Liturgy” means the church’s public worship of God. The term comes from Greek words for “people” and “work.” Here is a short primer on the major aspects of a liturgical church. Much of the source documentation can be found at episcopalchurch.org. Liturgy Liturgy includes the actions and words, symbols and ritual, scriptures and liturgical texts, gestures and vestments, and prayers that are spoken or sung. It is also shaped by the seasons, feasts, and f...
Leading into Christmas every Union office in Wyoming staged a charity fundraiser. The individual offices could select a cause they wanted to support, so the local branch, here in Saratoga, choose the Must Love Dogs Sanctuary. Last Friday, January 5, a check for $275- was presented to Theresa Ramsey, Chairman, of the organization, a registered 501(c3), by Kyle Thompson, manager of the Union office. Ms. Ramsey commented “We really appreciate Union choosing our organization. This is a slow p... Full story
Bluehost Bluff: A resident of Laramie received a suspicious email allegedly from Bluehost, with the subject line “Payment Issues - Please update and use a new method!” Despite the sender’s email address bearing the name “Bluehost,” the recipient immediately recognized that this message was not legitimately from the company. The content of the email claimed an inability to process the recipient’s last payment and urged immediate action to rectify the situation. Additionally, the email conveyed a sense of urgency by warning of potential s...
Recent data indicate that over 60% of fourth graders in the United States are reading below grade level, with performance particularly low due to the lingering effects of the pandemic. The good news? Learning experts say that the trend is reversible. One key factor is to make sure that young children have a strong foundation in early language skills when they begin kindergarten. Here are a few tools and ideas for supporting the literacy journey at home and on-the-go: Make Reading Playful Interactive learning tools can go beyond drills and...
Photos courtesy Mary Martin The Encampment Community Choir, which was also joined by members of the Encampment Elementary School, serenaded residents with festive, holiday songs on December 6 at the Grand Encampment Opera House....
Photos by Joshua Wood The Saratoga Community Choir played to a nearly packed theater at the Platte Valley Community Center on December 10. The program was directed by Valerie Larscheid, who has run the program for several years and does an amazing job each time.... Full story
County Clerk Gwynn Bartlett told the Carbon County Commissioners at their December 19 meeting she is going to submit a comment on Secretary of State Chuck Gray’s proposed new rules on drop boxes. The county drop box, located at the courthouse, is a way after hours to submit to the clerk’s office such items as child support payments and vehicle registration, for example, Bartlett said. She said the Secretary of State is proposing absentee ballots be submitted to the clerk inside the office. He wants the box to be placed inside the clerk’s offic...
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In the days since a shooting in Saratoga on December 16 in which a suspect fired approximately 40 rounds into a residence and vehicle, public response has been both swift and critical with concern over the response time by the Saratoga Police Department. According to Saratoga Police Chief Mike Morris, the response time to the shooting was a little over 10 minutes. “The call came in approximately 1:01 in the morning and from there until the first officer was notified, it was about five minutes b...
We wouldn’t quite say “Not a creature was stirring...” but the streets of Saratoga were quiet & peaceful over Christmas weekend. The area was able to celebrate a White Christmas thanks to snow on Saturday into the early morning hours of Christmas Eve. The holiday lights along Bridge Street were shining and assisted by the full moon, on a seasonably cold night, gave Saratoga a magical holiday glow....
Saratoga Hot Springs Resort opened their doors to elementary school students from Saratoga and Encampment last Friday, December 15. The event, known as, “Chef Ted’s Gingerbread Unveiling & Santa Workshop” featured games, a coloring contest, cookies & hot chocolate, a visit with Santa - and of course, the incredible hand built Gingerbread House. Various rooms and areas at the Resort were set aside for the different activities. The dining area was dedicated for the drinks, snacks, coloring and g... Full story
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Photos ghonodel/Sun Staff The Sights & Lights of the VSO Lighted Parade in Saratoga. The annual parade kicking off the Christmas season took place Saturday, December 9. Despite the chilly evening weather crowds lined the parade route. Pounds & pounds of candy, and some other collectibles, were tossed to the delight of all the kids attending....
GILLETTE (WNE) — Officers forced their way into a home and later arrested a 37-year-old man who allegedly strangled his girlfriend and held her against her will Friday night. Police went to the 100 block of Bay Avenue for the report of a man and woman in a fight at about 11:15 p.m., Police Cpl. Dan Stroup said. When they arrived, they forced their way into the home after they heard a woman whimpering and what sounded like strangling noises. In the home, they spoke to the man and his 30-year-old girlfriend. The woman said she was arguing with h...
JACKSON (WNE) — Another mule deer in a hunt area near Bondurant has tested positive for chronic wasting disease. The deer, which was found dead on someone’s property and later tested, is the second mule deer that has tested positive for the fatal neurological condition this year. The first was harvested by a hunter in September. Mark Gocke, spokesman for the Wyoming Game and Fish Department’s Jackson office, said the detection is not surprising. Hunt area 154, where the most recent buck was found, is bordered by other hunt areas where the disea...
CODY (WNE) — The Bureau of Land Management Wyoming State Office has announced an oil and gas lease sale scheduled for March 5, 2024, to offer 30 oil and gas parcels totaling 13,417 acres in Wyoming. The BLM completed scoping on these parcels in July 2023 and a public comment period in October 2023 on the parcels, potential deferrals, and the related environmental analysis. A 30-day public protest period to receive additional public input is open and will close January 12, 2024. The parcels the BLM has analyzed, as well as maps and i...