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Nonprofit gives $250 gas, grocery cards to furloughed federal workers
KHOL 89.1 Jackson Hole Community Radio
With federal workers missing their first paychecks since the government shutdown, Teton County’s One22 is providing $250 gift cards for gas and groceries. The nonprofit had received 64 applications as of Tuesday, KHOL reports. One22 estimates that between 200 and 300 full-time, year-round employees work for federal agencies in Teton County. Read or listen to the full story.
Fremont County boards double down on secret vote
The Ranger
If some members of a government body are not selected openly and legally, are their actions valid? That’s the question in Fremont County, following a June 24 appointment of two new library board members. The Ranger reports that the selection occurred out of the public eye, via paper ballot, seemingly in conflict with Wyoming law. Read the full story.
Cheyenne’s new affordable housing complex brings hope, homes
Wyoming Tribune Eagle
The newly opened Robin’s Point Apartments is providing 48 affordable one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments for low-income families in Cheyenne. The Wyoming Housing Network, Wyoming Community Development Authority and CR Builders, a Montana company, worked together on the project, the Wyoming Tribune Eagle reports. To be eligible to live at Robin’s Point, an applicant must make 60% or less of the area’s median income. Read the full story.
Cheyenne council honors late member, moves to fill vacant seat
Cap City News
The Cheyenne City Council is taking applications to fill a vacant seat after Councilor Scott Roybal died unexpectedly. During Monday’s meeting, Cheyenne Mayor Patrick Collins led a moment of silence and delivered remarks honoring Roybal, describing him as “calm, steady, compassionate” and noting his passion for opening the Belvoir Ranch to the public. The council formally declared the Ward 1 seat vacant and initiated the process to fill it within 30 days as required by state law, Cap City News reports. Read the full story.
Park County fills detention deputy job despite hiring freeze
Powell Tribune
The Park County Sheriff’s Office is in a good place with its staffing, and county commissioners want to keep it that way. At their Oct. 7 meeting, commissioners voted 3-1 to allow the department to replace a detention deputy who recently resigned. Only Commissioner Lloyd Thiel was opposed, reiterating that he agreed to raise pay in an otherwise trimmed budget this year with the thought that a stricter hiring freeze would be maintained, the Powell Tribune reports. Read the full report.