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Prairie Dogs Beware – Hanna Residents Authorized to...

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2025/11/18

Tuesday, NOVEMBER 18, 2025 | Photo – Hanna Cemetery – Bigfoot99 file photo Hanna residents are now permitted to kill certain pests using air‑ or spring‑powered rifles. The prairie dog population has been an ongoing issue for the Town of Hanna. Conditions worsened last summer, particularly at the town’s cemetery, where the burrowing rodents damaged […] The post Prairie Dogs Beware – Hanna Residents Authorized to Shoot first appeared on Bigfoot 99 Radio.

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Air Monitoring Station Placement Delayed Due to...

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2025/11/18

Tuesday, NOVEMBER 18, 2025 | Photo – Air monitoring station similar to the one to be placed in Rawlins – Courtesy City of Rawlins The Wyoming weather has delayed installation of an air monitoring station in Rawlins. At the August 5th Rawlins City Council meeting, City Attorney Pinita Maberry‑Nave announced that Air Resource Specialists of […] The post Air Monitoring Station Placement Delayed Due to Wyoming Winds first appeared on Bigfoot 99 Radio.

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Local Nonprofit Raises Funds for Saratoga Dog Shelter

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2025/11/18

Tuesday, NOVEMBER 18, 2025 | Photo – Saratoga Town Hall – Bigfoot99 file photo A local nonprofit dog rescue has raised funds to build a new animal shelter for the Saratoga Police Department. During the August 19th Saratoga Town Council meeting, Police Chief John Moore announced plans to build a new kennel near the town’s […] The post Local Nonprofit Raises Funds for Saratoga Dog Shelter first appeared on Bigfoot 99 Radio.

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2025 Border War Dragnet Leads to 243 Traffic Stops

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2025/11/18

Tuesday, NOVEMBER 18, 2025 | Photo – WHP patch – Bigfoot99 file photo The 2025 Border War in Laramie resulted in 17 DUI arrests and one possession of a controlled substance arrest. The big game resulted in a 28-0 shutout win for Wyoming over Colorado State at War Memorial Stadium in Laramie. Outside, the stadium […] The post 2025 Border War Dragnet Leads to 243 Traffic Stops first appeared on Bigfoot 99 Radio.

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Wyoming SNAP Users Will Receive Full November Benefits

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2025/11/14

Friday, NOVEMBER 14, 2025 | Photo – SNAP logo – Courtesy Wyoming Department of Health Good news for SNAP users in Wyoming. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program participants in the Cowboy State receive their full November benefits beginning today. The public information officer at the Department of Family Services, Kelly Douglas, confirmed on Thursday that Wyoming […]The post Wyoming SNAP Users Will Receive Full November Benefits first appeared on Bigfoot 99 Radio.

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Northern Carbon County Towns Discuss Putting More...

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2025/11/14

Friday, NOVEMBER 14, 2025 | Photo – Hanna branch library – Bigfoot99 file photo Northern Carbon County towns see little reason to fund their libraries if those branches are likely to close. Recent property tax cuts have reduced county revenue by approximately $500,000, leaving less money for libraries, senior centers, and other outside agencies. The […] The post Northern Carbon County Towns Discuss Putting More Funds Toward Libraries first appeared on Bigfoot 99 Radio.

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Resident Seeks Property Variance After Commission...

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2025/11/14

Friday, NOVEMBER 14, 2025 | Photo – First page of variance application – Courtesy Town of Saratoga A Saratoga resident asked the governing body to intervene after the Planning Commission denied his variance request. Last year, Saratoga resident Paul Newman sought a variance for his property at 208 West Saratoga Avenue. A variance is permission […] The post Resident Seeks Property Variance After Commission Denies Request first appeared on Bigfoot 99 Radio.

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Overspending by Now Closed Department Surprises Town...

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2025/11/13

Thursday, NOVEMBER 13, 2025 | Photo – Medicine Bow Marshal badge – Courtesy Town of Medicine Bow In Medicine Bow, town officials expressed surprise this week at how much money the former Marshal’s Department spent before its closure. In July, the Medicine Bow governing body voted to sell surplus guns, ammunition, and other equipment from […] The post Overspending by Now Closed Department Surprises Town Council first appeared on Bigfoot 99 Radio.

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Infant Formula Recalled for Infant Botulism

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2025/11/13

Thursday, NOVEMBER 13, 2025 | Photo – ByHeart Infant Formula – Courtesy fda.gov ByHeart Infant Formula has been recalled following a multistate outbreak of infant botulism, according to officials at the Wyoming Department of Agriculture. The products involved in the recall were sold in Wyoming and consumers should check their homes for the product. The […] The post Infant Formula Recalled for Infant Botulism first appeared on Bigfoot 99 Radio.

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Director of Senior Sports Organization Works to Bring...

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2025/11/13

Thursday, NOVEMBER 13, 2025 | Photo – Deshann Schinkel – Courtesy National Senior Games Association The director of the Wyoming Senior Olympics is working to bring the annual games to Rawlins. During the November 4th Rawlins City Council meeting, Wyoming Senior Olympics Executive Director DeShann Schinkel updated the governing body on her organization’s activities. Schinkel, […] The post Director of Senior Sports Organization Works to Bring Games to Rawlins first appeared on

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Try for New Gymnasium as Aquatic Center Not Feasible

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2025/11/12

Wednesday, NOVEMBER 12, 2025 | Photo – Proposed aquatic center – Courtesy Nick Haderlie In Saratoga, after a proposed aquatic center proved unfeasible, its proponent, Nick Haderlie, is now advocating for a new gymnasium to be built in partnership with the Boys and Girls Club in Saratoga. In 2022, local attorney Nick Haderlie presented a […] The post Try for New Gymnasium as Aquatic Center Not Feasible first appeared on Bigfoot 99 Radio.

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City Council Discusses Uses for Community Gas Grant

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2025/11/12

Wednesday, NOVEMBER 12, 2025 | Photo – Rawlins’ sign that was once posted off the interstate – Bigfoot99 file photo Rawlins officials are considering using an annual natural gas reimbursement to upgrade the city’s entrance signs. During the November 4th Rawlins City Council meeting, Mayor Jacquelin Wells opened the floor to a discussion on how […] The post City Council Discusses Uses for Community Gas Grant first appeared on Bigfoot 99 Radio.

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City of Rawlins Signs Contract to Begin Edinburgh...

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2025/11/12

Wednesday, NOVEMBER 12, 2025 | Photo – Road top on Edinburgh Street – Bigfoot99 file photo The City of Rawlins, this week, has finalized the contract to begin the Edinburgh Street project. On Monday, the city council held a special meeting to sign the contract with Lewis and Lewis, the Rock Springs-based contractor selected for […] The post City of Rawlins Signs Contract to Begin Edinburgh Street Project first appeared on Bigfoot 99 Radio.

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FAA Orders Forty Percent of All Flights Cancelled

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2025/11/11

Tuesday, NOVEMBER 11, 2025 | Photo – Small jet at Saratoga Airport – Bigfoot99 file photo Travelers on airlines are cautioned that they could be in for a bumpy ride this week at airports. The Federal Aviation Administration ordered 40 percent of flights to be cancelled this week because of staffing shortages among air traffic […] The post FAA Orders Forty Percent of All Flights Cancelled first appeared on Bigfoot 99 Radio.

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Public Comment Meeting Set for Seminoe Pumped Storage...

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2025/11/07

Friday, NOVEMBER 7, 2025 | Photo – Seminoe Reservoir – Bigfoot99 file photo County officials raised concerns about the environmental impact of the Seminoe Pumped Storage project. During the November 4th Board of Carbon County Commissioners meeting, rPlus Hydro Managing Director of Hydro Strategy Matthew Shapiro updated the Board on the proposed pumped storage facility […]The post Public Comment Meeting Set for Seminoe Pumped Storage Project first appeared on Bigfoot 99

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Saratoga Construction Debris Piles Brought Up at...

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2025/11/07

Friday, NOVEMBER 7, 2025 | Photo – Town of Saratoga’s construction debris piles – Courtesy Town of Saratoga Another Saratoga resident is calling on the town to relocate its construction debris pile. Last month, Elizabeth Hilliard, a resident of the Vista Dawn subdivision on Saratoga’s west side, voiced concern about the staging of waste concrete […] The post Saratoga Construction Debris Piles Brought Up at Second Council Meeting first appeared on Bigfoot 99 Radio.

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Financial Improvements Reported for Memorial Hospital...

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2025/11/06

Thursday, NOVEMBER 6, 2025 | Photo – MHCC – Bigfoot99 file photo Memorial Hospital of Carbon County administrators report continued financial improvements. Rural hospitals across the country are struggling with low insurance reimbursements, limited patient volume, and challenges in recruiting providers and specialists. Memorial Hospital of Carbon County is no exception. After years of declining […] The post Financial Improvements Reported for Memorial Hospital of Carbon County

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State Applies for Rural Health Transformation Program...

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2025/11/06

Thursday, NOVEMBER 6, 2025 | Photo – North Platte Valley Medical Center – Bigfoot99 file photo The State of Wyoming submitted an application to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for the $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program. The program is a federal initiative championed by President Donald Trump to strengthen healthcare access […] The post State Applies for Rural Health Transformation Program Funds first appeared on Bigfoot 99 Radio.

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Operation Green Light is a Way to Honor County’s...

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2025/11/06

Thursday, NOVEMBER 6, 2025 | Photo – Carbon County WWII Memorial on the south lawn of the county courthouse – Bigfoot99 file photo Carbon County is honoring local veterans by participating in Operation Green Light. During Tuesday’s Board of Carbon County Commissioners meeting, Chairman Travis Moore announced plans to join Operation Green Light, a nationwide […] The post Operation Green Light is a Way to Honor County’s Veterans first appeared on Bigfoot 99 Radio.

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VFW Baseball Fields Behind Schedule for Little League...

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2025/11/06

Thursday, NOVEMBER 6, 2025 | Photo – Example of concession stand – Courtesy City of Rawlins Rawlins officials say it’s unlikely the VFW baseball fields will be ready in time for next year’s Little League tournament. In 2023, then-Rawlins Parks and Recreation Director Jason Sehon announced the Wyoming Little League Association had agreed to host […] The post VFW Baseball Fields Behind Schedule for Little League Tournament first appeared on Bigfoot 99 Radio.

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