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Data centers could intersect ‘Path of the Pronghorn’
Jackson Hole News&Guide
As a working group convened by Gov. Mark Gordon discussed the merits and drawbacks of protecting the Sublette Antelope Herd’s migration corridor — connecting winter ranges near Pinedale, Green River and Rock Springs to summer ranges as far north as Grand Teton National Park — Lincoln County representatives raised concerns. “We’re in the preliminary stages of data centers showing interest,” said Lincoln County Chief of Staff Stephen Allen. “They’re looking everywhere, and we’re one of those counties.” Read the full story.
Data center surprise prompts Cheyenne council committee to vote against proposed annexation
Wyoming Tribune Eagle
Members of the Cheyenne City Council held a public hearing April 13 regarding the potential annexation of approximately 1,260 acres west of town. The large plot of land was also intended to be zoned as a business park after annexation, but council members and the public were not fully aware that a data center was proposed for the site. This caused confusion and anger among attendees at a Monday meeting, with 21 people making public comments opposing the annexation due to the possibility of building a data center on the site, the Wyoming Tribune Eagle reports. Read the full story.
Casper seeks Wyoming Business Council loan for ski lift replacement
Oil City News
The Casper City Council signed off on a loan application to help fund the replacement of the chairlift at Hogadon Basin Ski Area. The city will seek a $794,500, zero-interest loan from the Wyoming Business Council’s Business Ready Community program to help replace what city staff report is outdated and increasingly unreliable infrastructure. The total cost for the new lift and critical accessories, including loading gates and safety pads, is estimated at just under $3.9 million, Oil City News reports. Read the full story.
Fremont County dispatch deficit raises questions
The Ranger
Fremont County officials are taking a closer look at how the county’s 911 dispatch center is funded after recent analysis revealed the dispatch fund has been running deficits for several years — and could face additional financial pressure tied to its contract with the county’s ambulance provider. At the center of the discussion is the county’s contract with Frontier Ambulance, which caps the company’s annual dispatch fee at about $235,000 under a contract negotiated five years ago. The actual cost of dispatching ambulance calls, the county treasurer said, is significantly higher, The Ranger reports. Read the full story.
Campbell County schools look at options to regulate cellphone use
Gillette News Record
The Campbell County School Board is considering its options for the district’s mobile device policy. After a survey of teachers, students and parents, as well as four meetings with parents, teachers and principals last fall, School Board Chair Lisa Durgin said stakeholders believe that there should be different policies for elementary, junior high and high schools with the same consequences across the district. The board’s policy committee will bring forward a recommendation at the school board’s meeting on May 12, the Gillette News Record reports. Read the full story.