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Preservation of Historic Airport on Hold for Fuel Smell

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2025/06/03

JUNE 3, 2025 | Photo – Medicine Bow Airport – Bigfoot99 file photo The latest challenge to preserving the historic airport outside Medicine Bow is the strong smell of fuel. State intervention is now required. The historic airfield was built in the 1920s and was well known to the aviation pioneers who developed air mail. […] The post Preservation of Historic Airport on Hold for Fuel Smell first appeared on Bigfoot 99 Radio.

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Wyoming Representative Pushes for English Proficiency...

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2025/06/02

JUNE 2, 2025| Photo – Semi trucks – Bigfoot99 file photo Wyoming Congresswoman Harriet Hageman continues to push for a ban against non-English speaking truck drivers from the nation’s highways. In April, Congresswoman Harriet Hageman sent a letter to the Department of Transportation, urging the federal agency to review the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s […] The post Wyoming Representative Pushes for English Proficiency in All Big Rig Drivers first appeared on

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Restroom Design for Never Forget Park Completed

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2025/06/02

JUNE 2, 2025| Photo – Drawing of proposed restrooms – Courtesy Saratoga Public Works Progress on Saratoga’s oft-delayed Never Forgot Park continues as a final restroom design is selected. During the May 20th Saratoga Town Council meeting, Public Works Director Emery Penner presented the final restroom design for Never Forget Park, created by Sheridan-based contractor […] The post Restroom Design for Never Forget Park Completed first appeared on Bigfoot 99 Radio.

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Wyoming Senator Co-Sponsors Mental Health for Elderly...

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2025/06/02

JUNE 2, 2025| Photo – Medicare Card – Courtesy medicare.gov A new bipartisan bill in Congress aims to make it easier for people on Medicare to access mental health services. Wyoming Senator John Barrasso is one of the two sponsors. Senator Chris Coons, a Democrat from Delaware, is the other. The bipartisan legislation, called the […] The post Wyoming Senator Co-Sponsors Mental Health for Elderly Bill first appeared on Bigfoot 99 Radio.

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Sheriff Auction Today at County Impound

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2025/05/29

MAY 29, 2025 | Photo – Sheriff’s Auction flyer – Courtesy Carbon County Sheriff’s Office The Carbon County Sheriff’s Office is auctioning off impounded vehicles today. At 10:00 a.m. this morning, the Sheriff’s Department is auctioning off five impounded vehicles and a semi-truck trailer. The vehicles up for sale include a 2008 Toyota Camry, 2002 […]The post Sheriff Auction Today at County Impound first appeared on Bigfoot 99 Radio.

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Medicine Bow’s Hope of a Muddy Independence Day Crash...

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2025/05/29

MAY 29, 2025 | Photo – Example of mud racers – Courtesy Southern Idaho Mud Racing Association In Medicine Bow, the town’s Recreation Board was hoping to revive the once-popular mud drag races. The hope has crashed due to high costs and the lack of manpower. During the May 12th Medicine Bow Town Council meeting, […] The post Medicine Bow’s Hope of a Muddy Independence Day Crash and Burn first appeared on Bigfoot 99 Radio.

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Local Couple Receives History Award

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2025/05/29

MAY 29, 2025 | Photo – John and Cathy MacPherson – Courtesy Alliance for Historic Wyoming The Alliance for Historic Wyoming has named John and Cathy MacPherson as this year’s recipients of the Mary Humstone Excellence in Historic Preservation Award. Founded in 2005, the Alliance for Historic Wyoming is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving […] The post Local Couple Receives History Award first appeared on Bigfoot 99 Radio.

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Rawlins Hosts Arbor Day Celebration This Weekend

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2025/05/29

MAY 29, 2025 | Photo – Arbor Day Celebration itinerary – Courtesy City of Rawlins The City of Rawlins is hosting its annual Arbor Day Celebration this Saturday. This Saturday, May 31st, the City of Rawlins will be holding a fun run, tree sale, and a flower and pruning demonstration at the Family Recreation Center. […] The post Rawlins Hosts Arbor Day Celebration This Weekend first appeared on Bigfoot 99 Radio.

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Commissioners Choose Scholarship Awardees

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2025/05/29

MAY 29, 2025 | Photo – Scholarship flyer – Courtesy Carbon County Commissioners Abrianna Laird, Olivianna McMahon, and Brayden Torstenbo were chosen to receive the 2025 Carbon County Commissioners’ Scholarship, with Allison Bromley selected to have her scholarship renewed for another year. Every year, the Board of Carbon County Commissioners selects three new students and […] The post Commissioners Choose Scholarship Awardees first appeared on Bigfoot 99 Radio.

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City of Rawlins Needs to Replace Out-of-Date Computer...

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2025/05/28

MAY 28, 2025| Photo – Computer server example – Bigfoot99 file photo The City of Rawlins is expecting to spend upwards of $300,000 to replace out-of-date computer systems. During the May 20th Rawlins City Council meeting, City Manager Tom Sarvey announced that he recently spoke with the city’s information technology provider, Casper-based 307 Tech Pros. […] The post City of Rawlins Needs to Replace Out-of-Date Computer System first appeared on Bigfoot 99 Radio.

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Governor Appoints Interim Attorney General

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2025/05/28

MAY 28, 2025| Photo – Ryan-Schelhaas – Courtesy State of Wyoming In Cheyenne, Governor Mark Gordon on Tuesday appointed Ryan Schelhaas as interim Attorney General beginning today, May 28. Schelhaas will take over the office from outgoing AG Bridget Hill, who will join the Wyoming Supreme Court as its newest justice this week. Schelhaas joined […] The post Governor Appoints Interim Attorney General first appeared on Bigfoot 99 Radio.

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Saratoga Police Will Add New Truck to Vehicle Fleet

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2025/05/28

MAY 28, 2025| Photo – 2024 Dodge Ram 1500 – Courtesy ESU Pursuits website The Saratoga Police Department will purchase a new patrol truck. During the May 20th Saratoga Town Council meeting, Police Chief John Moore asked for authorization to purchase a 2024 Dodge Ram 1500 patrol vehicle from ESU Pursuits in Edwardsville, Kansas. Chief […] The post Saratoga Police Will Add New Truck to Vehicle Fleet first appeared on Bigfoot 99 Radio.

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Williams Helps Start Employment Readiness Class for...

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2025/05/28

MAY 28, 2025| Photo – A high school senior practices interview process – Courtesy City of Rawlins Rawlins high school seniors participated in mock job interviews to improve their employment readiness. Over four days last month, Rawlins High School students learned how to write resumes and prepare for job interviews. The exercise was designed to […] The post Williams Helps Start Employment Readiness Class for High School Students first appeared on Bigfoot 99 Radio.

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Larger Wyoming Towns Saw Population Growth Since Last...

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2025/05/28

MAY 28, 2025| Photo – Wyoming State Flag – Bigfoot99 file photo According to the U.S. Census Bureau, nearly half of the 31 large cities and towns in Wyoming, defined as those with a population of more than 2,000 people, added residents between July 1, 2023 and July 1, 2024. These new estimates provide a […] The post Larger Wyoming Towns Saw Population Growth Since Last Census first appeared on Bigfoot 99 Radio.

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Commissioners Urge Two Rawlins Museums to Merge

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2025/05/27

MAY 27, 2025 | Photo – Wyoming Frontier Prison – by Matt Copeland Bigfoot99 To save money, county officials have urged the Carbon County Museum to explore the possibility of moving into the Wyoming Frontier Prison. Wyoming’s first state penitentiary, now known as the Wyoming Frontier Prison, or Old Pen, finished construction in 1901. The […]The post Commissioners Urge Two Rawlins Museums to Merge first appeared on Bigfoot 99 Radio.

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Carbon County School Districts Offer Summer Lunches

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2025/05/27

MAY 27, 2025 | Photo – School lunch example – Bigfoot99 file photo Both Carbon County school districts are offering free summer lunch programs to school-age children. Cabon County School Districts One and Two will be offering free lunches through the USDA’s SUN program this summer. SUN, which stands for Summer Nutrition, provides meals to […] The post Carbon County School Districts Offer Summer Lunches first appeared on Bigfoot 99 Radio.

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Top Wyoming Baby Names Released by Department of Health

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2025/05/27

MAY 27, 2025 | Photo – Baby buggy – Bigfoot99 file photo Among newborns in the Cowboy State, Theodore was the most popular male name with Charlotte as the top female choice, according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH). For boys, Theodore was followed by Oliver, Hudson, James, William, Henry, Grayson, Liam, Noah and […] The post Top Wyoming Baby Names Released by Department of Health first appeared on Bigfoot 99 Radio.

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Library Board Member Asks Saratoga Town Council for...

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2025/05/22

MAY 22, 2025 | Photo – Saratoga branch library – Bigfoot99 file photo Due to impending budget cuts, the Saratoga branch of the Carbon County Library System is requesting additional financial support from the town. At the April 15th Saratoga Town Council meeting, Adelaide Myers, a member of the Carbon County Library System Board of […]The post Library Board Member Asks Saratoga Town Council for Funds first appeared on Bigfoot 99 Radio.

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Saratoga Signs Dispatching MOU with County

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2025/05/22

MAY 22, 2025 | Photo – Dispatch image – Bigfoot99 file photo The county is moving closer to consolidating all emergency dispatching services under one roof. During Tuesday’s Board of Carbon County Commissioners meeting, Sheriff Alex Bakken presented a memorandum of understanding between his department and the town of Saratoga for police and fire dispatching […] The post Saratoga Signs Dispatching MOU with County first appeared on Bigfoot 99 Radio.

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Commissioners Question Price Tag of Proposed Bike Path

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2025/05/22

MAY 22, 2025 | Photo – Proposed bike path – Courtesy Adventure Cycling Association Carbon County officials have questions about a proposed $13 million bicycle path from Rawlins to Walcott Junction. At the May 20th Rawlins City Council meeting, City Manager Tom Sarvey announced the Carbon County Visitors Council has requested to have a city […] The post Commissioners Question Price Tag of Proposed Bike Path first appeared on Bigfoot 99 Radio.

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