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Afton hospital sues billing services provider for over $2.5 million in damages
Jackson Hole Daily
Star Valley Health is suing the company that runs its billing services, seeking more than $2.5 million in damages. The Afton-based hospital filed a lawsuit against Change Healthcare Solutions LLC in U.S. District Court on Sept. 30. The hospital alleges that Change Healthcare failed to submit claims to health insurance companies on time, costing the hospital millions in revenue, the Jackson Hole Daily reports. Read the full story.
Town hall on nuclear development reveals tensions over waste, state control
County 17
Community members and elected officials are weighing the economic promise of nuclear development in Wyoming against long-term waste and sovereignty concerns. An informational town hall in Gillette, one of the latest in a statewide series on nuclear energy, drew sharp debate this week. The meeting featured Wyoming Rep. Christopher Knapp and a city councilor from Oak Ridge, Tennessee, considered a national model for nuclear reindustrialization. Read the full story.
Laramie wrestles with controversial stormwater fees
Laramie Boomerang
The Laramie City Council continues to refine potential changes to its stormwater fees, following ongoing public concerns about affordability and fairness for commercial and residential customers. How much the city collects could impact its capacity to handle more stormwater and improve citywide drainage, the Laramie Boomerang reports. Read the full story.
Sundance scraps controversial utility fees
The Sundance Times
The Sundance City Council is revising its water rates to spread costs more fairly after complaints, including from one apartment building owner who said recent changes made his bill jump from around $400 to $2000 per month. The council responded by scrapping minimum use fees and moving to a pay-for-what-you-use approach, The Sundance Times reports. Read the full story.
Dayton council again opposes Tongue River Pathway project
The Sheridan Press
The Dayton Town Council continues to oppose the Tongue River Pathway, a six-mile pedestrian path connecting Ranchester and Dayton. The first phase of construction began in Ranchester about a month ago and is expected to wrap up by the beginning of November. Dayton’s mayor has long voiced opposition to the project, calling it a safety hazard, and fellow councilors object to spending city taxpayer dollars on the project, The Sheridan Press reports. Read the full story.