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Commissioners tap Pine Bluffs mayor for vacant Wyoming House seat
Wyoming Tribune Eagle
Pine Bluffs Mayor Justin Fornstrom will fill Wyoming’s House District 10 seat left vacant after Rep. John Eklund, a Laramie County Republican and rancher, died following a battle with cancer. Laramie County commissioners interviewed three nominees chosen by the Laramie County Republican Party. Commissioners asked questions on a variety of topics, including property taxes, personal property rights, water rights and community colleges, the Wyoming Tribune Eagle reports. Read the full story.
Story’s German Christmas market returns for second year
The Sheridan Press
A town tucked away in the foothills of the Bighorn Mountains is thousands of miles away from the nearest German village. But that doesn’t stop the community from celebrating “Weihnachten” — the German word for Christmas. On Saturday, the town rolled out holiday-themed activities alongside German sausages, pretzels, almonds and cookies. A local baker described the scene as akin to “a Hallmark movie town,” the Sheridan Press reports. Read the full story.
Riverton City Council advances alcohol demerit rule
The Ranger
The Riverton City Council is advancing an ordinance to implement a demerit-style points system. If the ordinance passes two more readings, liquor license holders would incur points for infractions like serving already intoxicated patrons or minors. The system would include more well-defined consequences for repeat violations. But the plan is getting some pushback, The Ranger reports. Read the full story.