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Ruptured pipeline ignites near train with hazardous cargo
Wyoming Tribune Eagle
Laramie County responded early Sunday to a fire involving a natural gas pipeline near a stopped Union Pacific Railroad train. The ruptured pipeline ignited near rail cars carrying hazardous materials. It’s unclear whether any part of the train was involved in the blaze, Cheyenne Fire Rescue Chief Andrew Dykshorn said. There were no injuries reported and no large hazardous material releases that would have posed a threat to the public, authorities said. Read the full story.
Pinedale Roundup reclaims government business — with a warning
Jackson Hole Daily
The new, Wyoming-based owners of the Pinedale Roundup will once again print Sublette County’s legal notices, an important source of information for the public and a critical source of revenue for the paper. But reclaiming that role came with a sharp warning from Sublette County Commission Chair Lynn Bernard. Read the full story.
Collaboration ‘key’ to housing solutions
The Sheridan Press
As one Wyoming housing nonprofit celebrates 20 years, its executive director says collaboration will be crucial in addressing the state’s housing shortfall. Since 2005, the Wyoming Housing Network has been addressing a statewide need for affordable housing, building and preserving existing affordably priced housing in Cody, Guernsey, Powell, Casper, Cheyenne, Riverton, Torrington and Wheatland. Read the full story.
Chugwater wind project headed for state hearing
Platte County Record-Times
Local government officials and special district representatives from around Platte County are learning what will be required to receive impact assistance funding if construction of an industrial project is approved for a large portion of southern Platte County. Developers have applied for a construction permit from the state, and the Industrial Siting Council has slated an up-or-down vote for a Nov. 20-21 hearing in Chugwater. Read the full story.
Bar Nunn continues to hear nuclear concerns, support
Oil City News
Bar Nunn and other area residents continued to voice their concerns Sept. 16 to the Bar Nunn Town Council about Radiant Industries, a company proposing to build a nuclear microreactor manufacturing facility nearby. The council also addressed a request for a public referendum on the project, which was determined to be legally impossible under state law. Read the full story.