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Preparing for the worst
At the February 7 meeting of the Saratoga Town Council, the governing body announced they would be challenging the updated flood maps released by the Federal Emergency Management Agency over...
Encampment Town Council discusses water and sewer
Updates on the lagoon project and a request for Riverside to tie-in to the Encampment water system were the main topics of discussion for Encampment Town Council on March 9. Dan Jago, a...
New hospital inches closer to opening
Despite multiple projected opening dates, the North Platte Valley Medical Center (NPVMC) is a little closer to being open with a goal of the last week of April. During a press tour in October, Mincy...
Spring cleaning for commissioners
With winter coming to a close, the Board of Carbon County Commissioners meeting on March 7 introduced many projects which will start in the spring along with cleaning up the damage that winter has...
Saratoga fishes for funds
The Saratoga Town Council received updates on the Saratoga Lake project from the Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD) during their March 7 meeting. The governing body also approved the application...
Encampment man arrested for felony destruction
An Encampment man was arrested following a family feud which resulted in more than $100,000 in damages to vehicles and equipment. According to an affidavit of probable cause filed by Carbon County...
After the storm: St. Christopher's Highway sees 'big need' among travelers
ROCK SPRINGS — St. Christopher’s Highway of Sweetwater County continues to provide emergency travelers’ aid to individuals in need. Joyce Corcoran, coordinator of St. Christopher’s Highway of Sweetwater County, spoke at the board of county...
The Driving Force of Education
Cindy Larson has been driving buses for the norther schools of Carbon County School District No. 2 (CCSD2) for more than three decades. This year, the roads faced by her and other drivers in the...
Wyoming wildlife weathered by winter
Much of Wyoming is experiencing an increase in snowfall and extremely cold temperatures this winter. Wildlife managers across the state are actively monitoring the impact on big game and are seeing increased mortality in some areas of the state. “W...
Taking the Highway to Health
The famous rock band AC/DC once sang about taking a particular path to a place for those who misbehaved in life. This year, Memorial Hospital of Carbon County (MHCC) is unveiling a different road: the...
Olive buries Wyoming with snow
Winter Storm Olive was ushered in with wind gusts topping 78 miles per hour west of Laramie and 83 miles per hour south of Casper. Blowing into Wyoming, Olive wrought havoc on transportation, supply...
Addressing problems, looking for solutions
As investigations continue into recent fentanyl overdose deaths, community members from the Platte Valley and Carbon County gathered at the Platte Valley Community Center on February 23. Those who...
Getting their money's worth
Two important projects for the Town of Saratoga—the sale of property to Valley Village Child Care and progress on Never Forget Park—were among the topics discussed by the Saratoga Town Council on...
Details emerge on arrest of local man
More details have emerged regarding the arrest of a local man in connection with the overdose deaths of a Saratoga couple on February 4. Max Schneider, 23, is facing charges on one count of delivery...
Carbon County Sheriff's office bridging the gap
In the past, school resource officers were typically pulled from the local police department. In a historical move, the Board of Carbon County Commissioners approved a Memorandum of Understanding...
Encampment council talks spring projects, lagoon bids
At their February 9 meeting, the Encampment Town Council updates from the South Central Wyoming Emergency Services (SCWEMS) and various projects which would require attention once the weather clears....
Arrest made in Saratoga overdose deaths
Less than two weeks after the overdose death of a Saratoga couple on February 4, at least one suspect is in custody. On February 21, the Carbon County Sheriff’s Office announced an arrest had been made in Saratoga on February 17 in connection with...
Prepare for the worst, hope for the best
Emergencies and emergency management were among the topics for discussion for the Board of Carbon County Commissioners (BOCCC) on February 7. The Carbon County Fire Protection District and the West...
Town of Saratoga to challenge flood map
After several years developing new flood maps, the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) has finalized the documents. The maps, however, are being called into question by a former council...
Tom Arthur speaks after guilty plea
A hunting violation involving Saratoga resident Tom Arthur has finally reached a conclusion. On January 20, Arthur pled guilty in Carbon County Circuit Court to the charge of Illegal use of Firearm to Take Deer during Archery Only Deer Hunting. The...
Riverside approves restroom bids
Despite a short agenda, the Riverside Town Council was able to open bids and receive updates during their February 9 meeting. South Central Wyoming Emergency Medical Services representative Helen...
Stop, don't pass
The Saratoga Police Department has major concerns about multiple incidents that have been reported regarding people passing school buses that are stopped to load or unload students. The police...
Saratoga couple's cause of death unconfirmed
In a press release sent to the Saratoga Sun, Sheriff Alex Bakken said the death of a couple found in their apartment is still under investigation by the Carbon County Sheriff’s Office and the...
Mountain lion spotted in town
Saratoga Police Department received a report of a mountain lion sighting at the hot pools on Wednesday, February 1. . Saratoga Police Chief Mike Morris said that a dead deer was reported near the hot...
