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Shooting complex board denies rising cost
Cody Enterprise
Following claims of a spiraling budget increase, the State Shooting Complex Board clarified that the project’s costs have not grown. The additional $5 million the board aims to target during the next legislative session does not represent a new line item but rather an amount already set aside in a 2023 bill, separate from the $10 million awarded last spring, the board chair said. Read the full story.
Cheyenne YMCA to close indefinitely
Wyoming Tribune Eagle
The Cheyenne YMCA will close its doors indefinitely next Friday, Sept. 26. This comes after years of financial difficulty and an attempted lifeline extended from the YMCA of Northern Colorado and Southern Wyoming, when it was asked to take control of the local Y around four years ago. Read the full story.
Gillette approves slate of city improvements
County 17
The Gillette City Council approved a handful of public improvements, from adding a new outdoor recreation facility to shoring up an aging overpass, that have been underway across the city. Many of the projects received funding via an optional 1% sales tax. Read the full story.
Powell may revisit three-decade-old master plan
Powell Tribune
City of Powell officials believe it might be time to update the city’s three-decade-old master plan. The document touches on everything from economic development to infrastructure, street planning, affordable housing and beautification. Read the full story.
Park Service seeks visitor feedback
Jackson Hole Daily
The National Park Service is taking public comment on ways to improve the visitor experience. The comment period, which closes Oct. 9, was prompted by President Trump’s “Make America Beautiful Again” executive order, which called on Interior Secretary Doug Burgum to improve the infrastructure, services and recreational experiences at national parks. Read the full story.