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Council sets public hearing date for three ordinances, including building codes
CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper City Council set July 16 for public hearings for the first readings of three ordinances during its regular meeting Tuesday. The council voted unanimously to approve the public hearings during its regular meeting at its temporary chambers at The Lyric, 230 W. Yellowstone Highway.
Casper Council tentatively OKs $130,000 change order for Aquatics Center
CASPER, Wyo. — The multimillion-dollar renovation of the Casper Family Aquatics Center revealed another problem that needs $130,000 to fix. The council heard the request from city staff during its pre-meeting at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at its temporary chambers at The Lyric, 230 W. Yellowstone Highway. The council does not take formal action, nor does it receive public comment, during pre-meetings.
Casper’s Council of People with Disabilities hosts parade-viewing area
CASPER, Wyo. — Casper’s Council of People with Disabilities, a Casper City Council advisory committee, will host a viewing area for individuals with disabilities for the Central Wyoming Fair and Rodeo Parade on Tuesday, July 9. The permitted viewing area is on the south side of East Collins...
Jackson’s high cost of living complicates the Teton County Access to Justice Center’s aims to make legal representation more accessible
No matter where you live, paying for legal fees is a major expenditure. But in Teton County, legal assistance can be impossible for many working-class people to afford when combined with the area’s high cost of living. This disparity in access to legal resources in the Jackson area is...
Malene Pedersen Selected for the Danish National Team Camp
LARAMIE -- Wyoming Cowgirl basketball student-athlete Malene Pedersen has been selected for the Danish National Team’s training camp in August. The training camp is in preparation for the European Championships qualifying rounds. As part of the camp, the Danish National Team will have multiple practices as well as a...
Denver Police on the Hunt for Eight Suspects in West Highland Jewelry Store Robbery
Denver police are intensifying their search for eight Hispanic males, described as having Venezuelan accents, in connection with a vicious armed robbery at a jewelry store in the West Highland neighborhood. Onlookers were left stunned as the masked men stormed the store, wielding firearms and demanding valuables. The scene drew...
Regional West Names Cole Foundation Director
SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb., ? Regional West Health Services is pleased to announce that Danielle Cole of Scottsbluff has accepted the Regional West Foundation Director position. She previously worked at the Educational Service Unit 13 as the Director of Title IC Migrant Education, focusing on securing federal grants, strategic planning, and ensuring compliance with state and federal policies and regulations.
Coloradoans can get free gun lockboxes at an educational event in July
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – Colorado gun owners looking for a safe place to store their weapons are in luck – a free educational event will offer free handgun lockboxes later this month. It will also provide attendees with information about lawful firearm storage and other resources regarding...
Wife of unarmed Black man fatally shot by Aurora police says husband complied with police orders
Anndrec Lewis never thought she’d be thrust into the role of an activist – speaking out against police violence targeting Black citizens. But she said she can’t let another fatal police shooting go unnoticed, especially since the man shot was her husband. Kilyn Lewis, 37, was fatally...
First human case of tularemia found in Jeffco
Jefferson County Public Health announced that the first case of tularemia has been found in a Wheat Ridge resident.JCPH describes tularemia as a bacterial disease that is associated with animals such as rodents and rabbits, along with insects, ticks and deerflies. "While tularemia is rare, it is important for residents to be aware of the symptoms and take preventive measures," said Rachel Reichardt, environmental health specialist with Jefferson County Public Health. "Prompt treatment with antibiotics is effective, so early diagnosis and medical attention are crucial." Symptoms of tularemia include fever, non-healing skin ulcer at the site of infection and swollen and painful lymph glands. Sore throat, mouth sores, abdominal pain and diarrhea can be symptoms if the infection is caused by ingesting contaminated food or water. Health officials say tularemia can be cured and to see a physician if you experience any symptoms associated with the infection after being in areas where contact with wildlife is possible.
A 'City of the Future' Is Being Built Around One of the World's Busiest Airports
One of the biggest and busiest airports in the country may soon be more than just an airport — it may be a hub for a thriving “aerotropolis.”. If you’ve ever flown into Denver International Airport, you probably know it’s not actually in downtown Denver. It’s about a 45-minute drive from the airport to downtown Denver with no traffic, or you can take a $10 train ride from the airport and reach downtown in about the same time. That means there’s lots of undeveloped land around Denver International Airport, even though it’s one of the busiest airports in the world.
Colorado rural communities face critical firefighter shortage, in some cases, outlook is ‘bleak’
When Elizabeth Fire Chief T.J. Steck first entered the fire service more than 30 years ago, he was one of more than 2,000 applicants for just six full-time positions with Denver Fire. Competition was intense. That’s not the case now, Steck told members of the Colorado Wildfire Matters Review Committee...
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