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Nonprofit seeks Casper land for affordable homes
Oil City News
Just over 4 acres of city-owned land could be used to build new affordable housing in Casper, after the City Council discussed selling the land to the Wyoming Housing Network at its Tuesday work session. Read the full story.

Albany County pursues overpass funds
Laramie Boomerang
Albany County commissioners voted unanimously to apply for $2.5 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation to plan for connecting residential areas divided by Interstate 80. The lack of connectivity increases safety risks and leaves neighborhoods with limited evacuation options during emergencies. Read the full story.

Rock Springs faces its history head on
KHOL 89.1 FM
A town that still relies on immigrant labor grapples with the memory of anti-Chinese violence. Hundreds gathered at a park in the middle of Rock Springs over Labor Day weekend for the 140th anniversary of the Rock Springs Chinese Massacre. Read the full story.

Cheyenne swimmers object to pool fee hike
Cap City News
The Laramie County School District 1 Board of Trustees faced backlash after its August decision to raise the fees for using school facilities like pools and gyms. During a Monday meeting, parents, coaches and students warned that the new fees would price many children out of sports and programs. Read the full story.

Sheridan gives up on glass recycling
The Sheridan Press
Sheridan hauled glass to Coors Brewing Company in Golden, Colorado, from 2016 until July 2019, recycling more than 400 tons. But market forces are bringing the program to an end. Read the full story.