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‘Secret’ nuclear energy meetings alleged in Gillette
Gillette News Record
Two Campbell County commissioners and a state senator showed up at a recent Gillette City Council meeting to air concerns about nuclear energy. Commission Chair Kelley McCreery claimed two fellow commissioners, Jim Ford and Scott Clem, have been participating in “secret meetings” with city officials about nuclear energy initiatives while providing little information to the rest of the commission. Read the full story here.
What renovated rentals say about region’s housing compromises
KHOL 89.1 FM
For most Jackson Hole workers, finding housing means compromise. Whether it’s long commutes for those who live across Teton Pass in Idaho, or drinking water concerns for those in Hoback, or, for Jackson residents some of the nation’s highest rents, tradeoffs are the name of the game. For some, that can even mean giving up a kitchen staple: the oven. Read or listen to the full story.
Lyman man sentenced up to 120 years for child sex abuse
Uinta County Herald
A judge sentenced a Lyman man to 64-120 years behind bars for sexually abusing three Uinta County siblings. The abuse spanned from 2017- 2023 in Evanston, Lyman and Mountain View. Read the full story.
Cheyenne Police vehicle flips during pursuit
Wyoming Tribune Eagle
A Cheyenne Police officer collided with another vehicle, flipping the patrol vehicle while in pursuit of a speeder Friday morning. The Wyoming Highway Patrol will investigate. Read the full story.
Federal cuts chip away at livestock disease response time
Wyoming Public Radio
One year ago, Wyoming had a rare anthrax outbreak, killing dozens of cattle and one moose near Elk Mountain. Local ranchers complained that the state didn’t act quickly enough to contain the disease. But slow disease response times could become the norm going forward because of federal cuts. Read the full story.