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Laramie County makes way for massive industrial park for data center, power plant
Cap City News
The Laramie County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a zone change Tuesday, enabling the establishment of the 1,375-acre Switchgrass Industrial Park. The approval paves the way for a multibillion-dollar investment to develop a major data center and 1.8-gigawatt power plant in the southern part of the county, Cap City News reports. Read the full story.
Critics challenge property tax exemptions for affordable housing
Jackson Hole News&Guide
State lawmakers and critics of Teton County’s affordable housing programs are scrutinizing property tax exemptions for affordable housing projects, including two Jackson apartment and condo complexes. Sen. Cheri Steinmetz, R-Lingle, is questioning exemptions in Teton, Goshen, Niobrara and Weston counties, the Jackson Hole News&Guide reports. Read the full story.
LCSD1 school board updates restraint, seclusion policy
Wyoming Tribune Eagle
The Laramie County School District 1 Board of Trustees is amending its guidelines for the rare instances in which staff can use seclusion, restraint and forcible physical contact with students. The final policy continues the district’s prohibition against corporal punishment, locked seclusion rooms, and mechanical and prone restraints, the Wyoming Tribune Eagle reports. Read the full story.
Another airman is found dead on Warren Air Force Base
Wyoming News Now, KGWN
An investigation is underway at the F.E. Warren Air Force Base, following the Oct. 8 death of an active-duty airman, assigned to the 90th Missile Wing. This has been a deadly year for airmen stationed at the base, Cheyenne’s TV news station KGWN reports. Read the full story.
State law enforcement academy, fairgrounds seek upgrades
Douglas Budget
Both the state’s law enforcement academy and fairgrounds are seeking multi-million-dollar improvements. Wyoming building commission members visited Douglas to tour the Wyoming Law Enforcement Academy and Wyoming State Fairgrounds, which are asking for additions and renovations that they say are urgent, the Douglas Budget reports. Read the full story.