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President Trump and Congress have 3 competing plans to fund national parks
Powell Tribune
While Yellowstone National Park has grown more popular, funding challenges remain and don’t look to be going away anytime soon. With the new year comes yet another battle to agree on a federal budget, which includes funding national parks. There are three plans out there between the president, the House and the Senate — none offer an increase to battle rising costs, the Powell Tribune reports. Read the full story.
New walk-in mental health urgent care clinic to open in Casper
Oil City News
Many people suffering mental health crises need immediate help, but the lack of available resources and options all too often leads to emergency room trips, police visits or tragedy. A Cheyenne-based business hopes to alleviate that by offering Casper patients instant access to mental health care with a walk-in model, Oil City News reports. Read the full story.
Cheyenne weighs new inspection warrant ordinance for fire and building safety
Wyoming Tribune Eagle
The Cheyenne City Council is considering allowing certain city officials, including those from Cheyenne Fire Rescue and the city’s chief building official, to apply for administrative inspection warrants. The non-criminal warrants would allow city officials to enter a property for safety or code-enforcement inspections when they are unable to get the property owner’s permission, the Wyoming Tribune Eagle reports. Read the full story.
Grand Teton National Park eyes building 12 employee homes in Kelly, stirring debate
Jackson Hole News&Guide
When stakes were planted in the ground this fall in Kelly, members of the small community began asking questions. As it turned out, the National Park Service was behind the mysterious pieces of wood with multicolored flagging. Park officials had taken the initial step toward building employee housing in the 120-acre, unincorporated village. As with all things housing in Jackson Hole, officials say there’s a compelling need for the project. But Kelly residents also have concerns, the Jackson Hole News&Guide reports. Read the full story.