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Evanston police arrest Uinta County commissioner
Uinta County Herald
A Uinta County commissioner was arrested last week on suspicion of domestic battery. Mark Anderson, of Evanston, was arrested Dec. 5, after police responded to his home for a report of domestic violence. Details are unclear as the Evanston Police Department declined a request for the incident report, the Uinta County Herald reports. A Weston County attorney will determine whether to file criminal charges. Read the full story.
Trial date set in 2026 for lawsuit over Teton County housing fees
Jackson Hole Daily
The constitutionality of affordable and workforce housing fees charged in Teton County will be weighed in a three-day jury trial next year. The Wyoming District Court scheduled the trial for Sept. 21 in Cheyenne. Teton County residents Shelby and Trey Scharp filed the lawsuit, with the help of the Pacific Legal Foundation, which contends the fees are illegal and unfairly put the onus of subsidizing housing on private landowners. Read the full story.
Family foundation plans new community recreation center for Cheyenne
Wyoming Tribune Eagle
The property that formerly held the Outlaw Saloon — once a staple of Cheyenne’s nightlife — is on track to become something entirely different: a long-awaited community recreation center backed by the Maury and Bonnie Brown Foundation. The foundation recently purchased the former saloon property at a sheriff’s auction with the hope of creating something the community has long requested: a robust recreation facility, the Wyoming Tribune Eagle reports. Read the full story.
Albany County homeowners encouraged to apply early for state tax exemptions
Laramie Boomerang
Wyoming homeowners now have access to two new property tax exemptions, and Albany County assessor Chelsie Mathews is urging residents to apply before year’s end to help secure savings and reduce the strain on her office heading into 2026. The two new exemptions aim to offset rising residential property taxes. Eligibility requirements and deadlines differ for the two programs, and homeowners will need to plan ahead to determine which best applies to their situation, the Laramie Boomerang reports. Read the full story.