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Economic development in Buffalo struggles to get a toehold
Buffalo Bulletin
The creation of the city of Buffalo’s business park, completed in 2020, was inspired by a similar project in Sheridan. But while Sheridan enjoyed success with its business park, Buffalo has not. Buffalo’s business park hasn’t received a single viable offer for any of its six lots, the Buffalo Bulletin reports. Read the full story.
Jackson lodging business alleges bookkeeper stole $800K
Jackson Hole Daily
A former bookkeeper for one of Jackson’s legacy hotel groups is accused of stealing more than $800,000 through payroll and accounting fraud, according to a felony affidavit. Town Square Inns co-owner Charisse Haws started noticing problems after her mother, company founder Clarene Law, died in 2022, the Jackson Hole Daily reports. Read the full story.
As e-bike popularity grows, Cody officials stress safety
Powell Tribune
Offering speed and ease of use, e-bikes and e-scooters are surging in popularity as a convenient mode of transportation. “They’re getting more popular and are what people are asking for,” said Chris Guyer, owner of Joyvagen Cycles in Cody. While the vehicles look like a lot of fun, they come with more responsibility and a higher risk of injury than people realize, the Powell Tribune reports. Read the full story.
Cheyenne plans transition back to Municipal Building following safety concerns
Wyoming Tribune Eagle
The city of Cheyenne will begin returning some services to its Municipal Building over the next few weeks. The city temporarily closed the building out of an abundance of caution following reports of carbon monoxide in the interior of the building. The city conducted air quality monitoring during the closure, which has not resulted in detectable levels of carbon monoxide, the Wyoming Tribune Eagle reports. Read the full story.