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Cheyenne eyes $3.3M bids to renovate Municipal Building, Depot
Wyoming Tribune Eagle
The Cheyenne City Council Finance Committee is recommending approval of two separate bids totaling more than $3.3 million to renovate the Cheyenne Municipal Building and continue restoration work on the historic Cheyenne Depot. City officials say both projects aim to rejuvenate key city and tourist facilities, with work wrapping up in 2026 and 2027, the Wyoming Tribune Eagle reports. Read the full story.
Campbell County Public Library unveils telehealth booth
Gillette News Record
Less than a year after community members first broached the possibility about a telehealth booth at the Campbell County Public Library, it is now available to patrons, who can use the booth to sign up for virtual medical appointments without needing to travel. An initiative through the University of Wyoming, the booth is one of four throughout the state, according to the Gillette News Record. Read the full story.
Natrona County OK’s $500K advance for strapped fire district
Oil City News
Natrona County commissioners are providing the Natrona County Fire Protection District with a $500,000 advance to cover operational costs and secure equipment. One commissioner wants to put lettering on new fire engines stating that they were paid for with public funds to raise awareness about how tax dollars are being spent, Oil City News reports. Read the full story.
Jackson Hole’s independent hospital seeks to prevent acquisition
Jackson Hole News&Guide
Driving to Idaho Falls to have a baby. Job losses at Jackson’s largest employer. Hamstrung behavioral health services. Those could be the stakes if St. John’s Health, Jackson Hole’s independent hospital, were one day acquired by a larger outside corporation. Hospital CEO Jeff Sollis’ goal is to keep St. John’s Health free from the grasp of outside control, the Jackson Hole News&Guide reports. Read the full story.
Sheridan pursues $4 million loan for landfill
The Sheridan Press
Sheridan is pursuing a state loan to pay closure costs for a landfill “cell” expected to reach its permitted capacity in about two months, The Sheridan Press reports. To help prepare for the closure, the city of Sheridan is pursuing a $4 million Clean Water State Revolving Fund loan. The city is required to begin closing the cell within 30 days of reaching capacity and complete the job within 180 days. Read the full story.