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  • BREAKING NEWS: Ellenson arrested in Florida

    Richard Espinoza|Mar 14, 2024

    On March 14, authorities in the state of Florida arrested Saratoga robbery suspect 32-year-old Cody Ellenson. Ellenson and 28-year-old Victoria Tidball were wanted for robbery at the Whistle Pig Saloon on December 16. Tidball was also charged with assault with a deadly weapon after she fired approximately 40 rounds at her ex-boyfriend’s house and vehicle. Tidball was later arrested on December 27 by the Nebraska State Patrol (NSP). Since then, Ellenson has been on the run for three months... Full story

  • Might not pencil out

    Kathleen Stinson for the Saratoga Sun|Mar 14, 2024

    One way to provide lower-income housing to residents is to use Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) through an IRS program administered by the Wyoming Community Development Authority (WCDA) for the state of Wyoming. One of these LIHTC developments is currently under construction in Jackson, Wyoming, said Mark Feilmeier, state director with the Department of Housing and Urban Development. The LIHTC program has also helped fund the building of three developments in Rawlins, said Christopher Volzke, Deputy Executive Director of the Wyoming...

  • What you don't know can kill you

    Richard Espinoza|Mar 14, 2024

    Saratoga Police Chief Mike Morris and South Central Wyoming Emergency Medical Services (SCWEMS) Director Stayton Mosbey did a presentation on the dangers of narcotics at Tuesday Talks on March 5. During the presentation both Morris and Mosbey pointed out that fentanyl is the number one drug that is being smuggled across the U.S Border. Because of the conflict of securing the southern border, fentanyl has become easily accessible on the streets. According to the United States Drug Enforcement Adm...

  • Mayor Davis lists council's success

    Kathleen Stinson for the Saratoga Sun|Mar 14, 2024

    At its March 5 meeting, Mayor Chuck Davis described the Saratoga Town Council’s accomplishments over its first year, saying he is proud of how the council has “come together.” “I think we have made some accomplishments in the first year we’ve been here and I’m very proud of that,” Mayor Davis said. The council worked on many new projects and hired several people. He enumerated each of the accomplishments. Referring to the period between January 2023 and January 2024, he said the council hired a new treasurer, Corina Daily; a new...

  • Houses hard to come by in Gillette

    Jake Goodrick Gillette|Mar 14, 2024

    GILLETTE — The housing shortage that’s tightened throughout Gillette and Campbell County in recent years has continued into this year, as few home listings and steep prices combine to strain the housing market. The local crunch comes on the heels of national turbulence in the real estate market that has affected would-be buyers and sellers alike in recent years. As of early March, there were 94 active listings throughout Campbell County — including Wright and areas outside of Gillette, said Katie Gray, realtor with Altitude Real Estate...

  • No election bills survive the session

    Maya Shimizu Harris|Mar 14, 2024

    CHEYENNE—Election bills didn’t fare well this session. As Wyoming elections have been flooded with anonymous campaign mailers and out-of-state influence, lawmakers and other officials have looked toward legislation to increase transparency and tighten Wyoming’s voter laws. Last year, for example, the Legislature passed a bill closing a loophole that had allowed federal political action committees to skirt state campaign reporting requirements. And after several attempts, lawmakers also...

  • Saratoga cooks up a win

    Jason Campbell|Mar 7, 2024

    Saratoga Middle High School (SMHS) students Doug Campbell, Hope Cooper, and Skyler Wood competed recently at the State ProStart competition held in Cheyenne and brought home the championship trophy in Cake Baking and the runner-up trophy in the Culinary Competition. The winners were announced during the Governor’s Winter Gala event at Little America on February 26th in front of an audience of 500 people. ProStart is an industry-backed culinary arts and restaurant management program for high...

  • More density, more affordability

    Kathleen Stinson for the Saratoga Sun|Mar 7, 2024

    *Editor's Note: The online version of this article has had the headline updated to more accurately reflect the nature of the City of Cheyenne's ordinance* As part of an effort to make housing more affordable, the City of Cheyenne, Wyoming, passed a group of ordinances in December that eliminate lot area minimums and density requirements for some types of housing. The changes make it easier and less expensive for developers to construct housing. As a result, the city expects more housing will be built and the greater the supply compared to the...

  • "The Winds of Change"

    Mar 7, 2024

    David Bowie wrote a song in 1972, about changes in our lives and how every time he thought he had things figured out, things changed. The wind is like change in our lives. Constantly moving, blowing from one direction and another we cannot stop it, we can feel it, but we cannot see it. We are continually growing and changing from one moment to the next. From the beginning in our mother’s womb till the day we are birthed, each day brings change. We grow in intelligence, we grow in size into toddlers, young children, adolescents, and then adult...

  • Look out for tax season scams and robocalls

    Kate Ready|Mar 7, 2024

    JACKSON — Amid the typical tax season stress, residents are also tasked with remaining vigilant when it comes to cybercrime. Don’t respond to emails or text messages about your refund, the Federal Trade Commission said. IRS impersonators want to dupe people into forking over sensitive information this tax season. Fake emails and text messages about “tax refunds” are being sent, the FTC said, with links the scammer is hoping residents will click on. The links may help the impersonator steal your identity or put malware on your phone or...

  • A long awaited goal has been finally been research

    Richard Espinoza|Mar 7, 2024

    On February 19, Rawlins Middle School received recognition from Solution Tree for its top academic achievements and earned honors as a PLC (Professional Learning Communities) at Work School. Three weeks ago, Rawlins Middle School completed its application which they have been working on for about a year-and-a-half. They were approved by Solution Tree as a national model PLC school. According to Solution Tree, Rawlins Middle School is one of about 600 schools and districts in the United States...

  • Shaking things up at SMHS

    Joshua Wood - Stevenson Newspapers|Mar 7, 2024

    When reading up on types of earthquake-resistant structures, one will be greeted with a variety of options when it comes to construction. Flexible foundations, seismic dampers, ductile materials which can either deflect, absorb, transfer or distribute vibrations from seismic activity. Professional architects and contractors have a variety of materials at their disposal to attempt this. The 8th grade science class at Saratoga Middle High School just had marshmallows and pasta noodles. Yet, quite...

  • A Tiger becomes an Eagle

    Richard Espinoza|Mar 7, 2024

    Encampment Senior Quade Jordan is now getting ready to start a new chapter with the Chadron State College Eagles. Jordan—who had an outstanding senior year in football for the Tigers—had 1,953 yards, 43 touchdowns, and 86 tackles and has caught the attention of CSC recruiters and coaches. Jordan will be majoring in business when he attends CSC next Fall. He officially signed, sealed and committed to CSC on February 7. Jordan said one of the reasons why he decided to go to CSC is because...

  • Cleaning up the code

    Kathleen Stinson for the Saratoga Sun|Feb 29, 2024

    The Town of Saratoga is working on making its subdivision ordinance easier for developers to understand and access. This is one of the planning commission’s recent set of goals, said Emery Penner, town zoning administrator and public works director. Rewriting the ordinance in this way will be a lengthy process and involve several public hearings before both the planning commission and the council before the new ordinance can be adopted, Penner said. The town’s subdivision ordinance is located in Title 17 and 18 of the town’s code of...

  • Short term rental permit untabled?

    Joshua Wood, Stevenson Newspapers|Feb 29, 2024

    Three months after tabling a draft short term rental permit application, the Saratoga Planning Commission once again discussed the impact of short term rentals in Saratoga at its February 13 meeting. The discussion was brought up by James “Jimmy” Campbell, a resident and business owner in Saratoga. Citing the goals the planning commission has set for 2024, Campbell said he was disappointed to see there was nothing regarding short term rentals. Chairwoman McCall Burau reminded Campbell the...

  • Flying with the Birds through pictures

    Richard Espinoza|Feb 29, 2024

    Francis Bergquist and his wife, Janice, were the presenters at the February 20 Tuesday Talks as they shared their love for bird watching and nature. During the lecture, the Berquists talked about different breeds of birds and where they come from. The Berquists have been married for over 60 years and they began dating each other in their Sophomore year of high school. Since then they have been on many adventures together. Francis showed some amazing pictures to the audience. Each picture...

  • New pain clinic holds open house

    Richard Espinoza|Feb 29, 2024

    Memorial Hospital of Carbon County held an open house for its newly remodeled Orthopedic and Pain Clinic on February 22, showing county residents the growth the department has made in the past few years. Bob Keel, a PA-C in Orthopedic Medicine, said the reason for the open house was to introduce the community to the new Orthopedic Staff. He explained what their new services have to offer for their patients and the changes made. “We have been having orthopedic services on and off at our offices...

  • Pulled pork on menu for next 'Gather at the Table'

    Dick Perue|Feb 29, 2024

    Pulled pork, along with coleslaw, baked beans, seasoned steak fries, hush puppies, pineapple cake with cream cheese frosting and beverages are on the menu for the next “Gather at the Table” free meal Monday, March 4th, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. in the Saratoga Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall at corner of Third & Bridge Sts. The sponsoring committee urges everyone, especially the hungry, lonely, depressed and those suffering from “cabin fever” to gather with friends and family to...

  • Experience "Riding the Stage" at Saratoga Library March 7th

    Dick Perue|Feb 29, 2024

    If you are one of those folks who missed the stage coach ride last fall, and still want to experience this rare treat, you’re in luck—the team is being hitched up again. Last November several folks were unable to attend and other had to be turned away from a presentation entitled “Riding the Stage thru the Saratoga & Encampment Area”; so an encore presentation is scheduled for Thursday evening, March 7th, beginning at 6:30 in the Saratoga Branch Library at 305 West Elm Avenue....

  • Funding and concealed carry bills could have an impact on schools

    Braden Schiller, via Wyoming News Exchange|Feb 29, 2024

    POWELL — Two bills that would further the cause of eliminating schools as gun free zones, Senate File 86 and House Bill 125, passed their respective committees of the whole Friday to stay alive in the quick legislative session. If they are made into law, they would provide funding for schools to implement concealed carry programs for staff if the school so chooses (SF 86) and repeal gun free zones (HB 125). Both bills are co-sponsored by Rep. Rachel Rodriguez-Williams (R-Cody). SF 86, school safety and security funding, proposes allocating...

  • 988 hotline funding still in House budget, not in Senate version

    Carrie Haderlie, via Wyoming News Exchange|Feb 29, 2024

    CHEYENNE — A $40 million allocation for 988 hotline operations is still alive in the Wyoming House of Representatives, but since lawmakers must reconcile a $900 million difference in the two chambers’ budgets, one advocate says he’s concerned that funding is on the chopping block. Last week, three bills pertaining to mental health in Wyoming failed to meet a House deadline to advance. All bills had to be heard during Committee of the Whole discussion in their chamber of origin by Friday to continue being considered during the current...

  • $1B difference in two versions of '25-26 biennium budget

    Hannah Shields, via Wyoming News Exchange|Feb 29, 2024

    CHEYENNE — The two chambers of the Wyoming Legislature are miles apart when it comes to how the state should spend its money for the 2025-26 budget biennium. Senate Majority Leader Larry Hicks, R-Baggs, told the Wyoming Tribune Eagle on Friday there is a $900 million to $1 billion difference between the two budgets that were passed on Wednesday and Thursday. The House is adding money to the governor’s proposed budget, with a focus on spending more on programs and services. The Senate, however, is cutting up to $480 million from what the...

  • Sheriff's office expanding services

    Joshua Wood, Stevenson Newspapers|Feb 29, 2024

    As municipalities throughout the county struggle with law enforcement, the Carbon County Sheriff’s Office appears to be expanding to meet those needs and is also being creative in how to meet those needs. During the February 20 meeting of the Board of Carbon County Commissioners (BOCCC), Sheriff Alex Bakken provided the commissioners with updates on his department. These included the explanation of an extraterritorial deputy, a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Town of Riverside and...

  • Cooking up something for state

    Joshua Wood - Stevenson Newspapers|Feb 22, 2024

    It’s before noon on a Monday. The sound of oil on cast iron cuts through the air, just like the smell of hot cast iron. Mixed in is the odor of seared meat and the aroma of cooked vegetables and potatoes. On one skillet is Skyler Wood, making a batch of bacon home fries while, on the other skillet, Kayden Erick puts a sear on a cut of bison tenderloin. Douglass Campbell occasionally steps in between the two, offering some quick advice and bringing them supplies. This could be a scene from an...

  • Finding friendship while hunting for rocks

    Richard Espinoza|Feb 22, 2024

    John Moore, Jack Weiberg and Janice White were the presenters at the February 13 Tuesday Talks as they spoke about rocks and various artifacts connected to the Indigenous American tribes of Wyoming. Arrowheads were the main subject during the lecture. Each one that has been discovered in Saratoga is evidence that Native Americans lived here before Wyoming joined the union. An arrowhead can tell a person about its historic significance such as what it is made of and where it came from. The rocks...

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