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City salary increases raise questions
Uinta County Herald
Some Evanston City Council members are surprised by the size of salary increases for some city staff. Several councilors told the Uinta County Herald that although they knew a wage study was underway, they didn’t realize the precise amounts that would ultimately be approved, the Uinta County Herald reports. Read the full story.
Sheridan College buys land near Buffalo High School
The Sheridan Press
In Johnson County, Sheridan College uses the Bomber Mountain Civic Center for its classes. That will soon change. The Northern Wyoming Community College District Board of Trustees has unanimously approved a $399,900 purchase of approximately 11 acres, located just north of Buffalo High School, The Sheridan Press reports. Read the full story.
Inventory tallies barriers to trout in Snake headwaters
Jackson Hole Daily
There are over 260 culverts and bridges impeding cutthroat trout mobility on streams in the Snake River headwaters. That’s according to a Trout Unlimited inventory of barriers to upstream movement. After cataloging culverts and bridges for the past two years, the group has added irrigation diversions to the project, the Jackson Hole Daily reports. Read the full story.
Four candidates advance in process to fill vacant Cheyenne City Council seat
Cap City News
City Council members are scheduling a second round of interviews for four candidates seeking a vacant council seat formerly held by the late Scott Roybal. Thirteen candidates initially applied for the Ward 1 seat. The next round of interviews is set for Nov. 3. Read the full story.
UW celebrates Native American Heritage Month with ‘Tipi Talks’
Laramie Boomerang
The University of Wyoming is honoring Native American Heritage Month with “Tipi Talks,” a three-day series of events. Centered around a large tipi on Prexy’s Pasture, the event from Tuesday through Thursday will feature workshops, symposia, Native dance, food and lectures, the Laramie Boomerang reports. All events are free and open to the public. Read the full story.
Game and Fish reports artifacts looted, vandalized
Riverton Ranger
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for any tips related to an unspecified looting and vandalism incident in the Dubois area. The agency is providing limited information about the incident to avoid drawing more attention to the site and thereby increasing the risk of more damage, the Riverton Ranger reports. Read the full story.