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Glenrock vows to fight $320 million lawsuit
Douglas Budget
Allegations of conspiracy, fraud, violating trade secrets, racketeering and interference with business relationships are being thrown around in two competing lawsuits filed in federal courts in Wyoming and Virginia. The town of Glenrock and two of its officials are smack in the middle of one of the lawsuits, the Douglas Budget reports. Read the full story.
Jackson Hole’s furloughed federal workers get side gigs at Spirit Halloween
Jackson Hole News&Guide
The federal government shutdown came on the heels of the opening of Spirit Halloween in Jackson. There, two furloughed federal workers have found holdover gigs hawking Halloween wares, the Jackson Hole News&Guide reports. For some federal employees, this week marks the first time during the shutdown where they’ll go without a full paycheck. Read the full story.
Mills advances rezone for 80 new homes despite opposition
Oil City News
The Mills City Council is allowing a rezone of 27 acres to clear the way for an estimated 80-85 new homes on the grassland tract despite objections from residents who say the density will destroy the area’s rural character. Neighbors had expected only 20 homes to be built on the property west of Casper, Oil City News reports. Read the full story.
Sublette County Health appoints interim CEO
The Pinedale Roundup
The Sublette County Health Board of Trustees formally appointed Bill Patten as interim chief executive officer of the community hospital. Patten has more than 40 years of experience in health care, including serving as the CEO of six critical access hospitals around the western United States, The Pinedale Roundup reports. Read the full story.