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Teton County raises concerns about guest ranch in griz country
Jackson Hole Daily
Teton County commissioners are sending a letter to the Bridger-Teton National Forest detailing concerns about a proposed expansion of a guest ranch that sits in a primary conservation area for grizzlies. New owners of Turpin Meadow Ranch are looking to grow the resort from 14,499 square feet to 73,349 square feet, the Jackson Hole Daily reports. Read the full story.
State board decides Sheridan water project not an emergency
The Sheridan Press
Sheridan Area Water Supply will be waiting until at least February to receive funding for a new water service line. A Wyoming DEQ review concluded the project did not qualify for emergency funds because risks posed “are not currently an immediate threat” and existing residences “have been hauling drinking water for over 40 years,” The Sheridan Press reports. Read the full story.
Cheyenne Fire Rescue seeks $30M on 2026 sixth-penny ballot
Wyoming Tribune Eagle
Cheyenne Fire Rescue is seeking roughly $30.1 million in sixth-penny sales tax funding to stabilize the organization in the short- and long-term, the Wyoming Tribune Eagle reports. The Cheyenne City Council is in the midst of hearing a series of sixth-penny sales tax project requests before preparing a priority list ahead of next year’s vote. Read the full story.
Supreme Court reviews Cody judge’s decision to release man from prison
Powell Tribune
In a rare move, the Wyoming Supreme Court is reviewing a judge’s decision to release a man from prison and place him on probation. Park County District Court Judge Bill Simpson ruled in August that Cameron Boni’s nine-to-10-year prison sentence should be converted to five years of supervised probation. County and state attorneys argue that the judge lacks authority to alter the sentence, the Powell Tribune reports. Read the full story.
Laramie County school board weighs hearing on disputed rec fees
Cap City News
The Laramie County School District 1 Board of Trustees is considering a demand for a full hearing after a Cheyenne youth sports club called a new facility fee of $55,000 annually “exorbitant,” Cap City News reports. If enacted, the club says it would have to more than double monthly swimmer dues from $50 to $120-$170, which could exclude many youth athletes. Read the full story.