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Wyoming Senator Celebrates 100 Days of Trump...

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2025/04/30

APRIL 30, 2025 | Photo – Senator John Barrasso – Bigfoot99 file photo U.S. Senate Majority Whip, John Barrasso of Wyoming, celebrated the first 100 days of the Trump Administration on Tuesday. Addressing the senate, Barrasso said the Trump Administration has been fixing the failures of the Biden Administration and forging a bright future for […] The post Wyoming Senator Celebrates 100 Days of Trump Administration first appeared on Bigfoot 99 Radio.

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Wildfire Restoration Grants Near Deployment

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2025/04/25

APRIL 25, 2025 | Photo – A 2020 wildfire south of Saratoga – Bigfoot99 file photo State-backed grant funding to help fund large-scale wildfire restoration and recovery efforts is nearing deployment. The effort, undertaken by Governor Mark Gordon, will deliver nearly $50 million in state funding, allocated by the Wyoming Legislature, for on-the-ground projects to […]The post Wildfire Restoration Grants Near Deployment first appeared on Bigfoot 99 Radio.

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Memorial Placement Discussed by Saratoga Town Council

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2025/04/25

APRIL 25, 2025 | Photo – “Teense” Wilford – Bigfoot99 file photo In Saratoga, progress continues on the Teense Wilford Memorial planned for construction in the town. Loren “Teense” Willford, known as the “Voice of the Valley,” died on September 3rd, at the age of 85 following a year-long battle with cancer. Teense was a […] The post Memorial Placement Discussed by Saratoga Town Council first appeared on Bigfoot 99 Radio.

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Utility Gas Line in Way of Bridge Repairs

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2025/04/25

APRIL 25, 2025 | Photo – Carbon County Official Seal – Bigfoot99 file photo Carbon County officials have postponed a decision to fund the relocation of a resident’s utility line for a bridge replacement project in the Little Snake River Valley. In March of 2022, Carbon County Road and Bridge Coordinator Kandis Fritz identified four […] The post Utility Gas Line in Way of Bridge Repairs first appeared on Bigfoot 99 Radio.

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Hanna Community Fund Asking for Volunteers

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2025/04/25

APRIL 25, 2025 | Photo – VFW smoker/grill – Courtesy Larry Million of Hanna Following the success of the first Hanna Community Barbecue, which was held recently, event organizers are planning additional town gatherings. On March 29th, Hanna resident Larry Million held the first Hanna Community Barbecue at the town’s volunteer fire station. Prior to […] The post Hanna Community Fund Asking for Volunteers first appeared on Bigfoot 99 Radio.

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2025 Carbon County Commissioners’ Scholarship...

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2025/04/24

APRIL 24, 2024 | Photo – Scholarship notice – Courtesy Carbon County website Tomorrow is the last day to apply for the 2025 Carbon County Commissioners’ Scholarships. Every year, the Board of Carbon County Commissioners selects three new students and one returning student to receive a $1,000 scholarship to the University of Wyoming or any […] The post 2025 Carbon County Commissioners’ Scholarship Deadline Tomorrow first appeared on Bigfoot 99 Radio.

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County Officials Select New Janitorial Services

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2025/04/24

APRIL 24, 2024 | Photo – Carbon County Courthouse – Bigfoot99 file photo Janitor wanted. Carbon County officials, unhappy with the current provider, chose a new janitorial company to handle custodial services at the Carbon Building and detention center. During the March 4th Board of Carbon County Commissioners meeting, Buildings and Grounds Manager Jeff Askins […] The post County Officials Select New Janitorial Services first appeared on Bigfoot 99 Radio.

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Saratoga’s Car Crash Numbers Dropped in 2024

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2025/04/24

APRIL 24, 2024 | Photo – Car after it hit a snowplow – Courtesy WYDOT Last year, Saratoga recorded the lowest number of vehicular crashes in the past five years. During the April 15th Saratoga Town Council Meeting, Police Chief John Moore announced that he received the 2024 standard crash data from the Wyoming Department […] The post Saratoga’s Car Crash Numbers Dropped in 2024 first appeared on Bigfoot 99 Radio.

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BLM Encourages Wyoming Residents to Volunteer for...

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2025/04/24

APRIL 24, 2024 | Photo – Western Bumble Bee – Courtesy Xerces Society by Rich Hatfield The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is encouraging Wyoming residents across the state to get involved in a citizen science effort aimed at sustaining an essential pollinator — bumble bees. The Mountain States Bumble Bee Atlas (Atlas) is looking […] The post BLM Encourages Wyoming Residents to Volunteer for Bumble Bees first appeared on Bigfoot 99 Radio.

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Pope Francis Selected Basilica of Saint Mary’s for...

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2025/04/24

APRIL 23, 2025| Photo – Basilica of Saint Mary’s in Rome – Courtesy www.basilicasantamariamaggiore.va The Vatican announced on Tuesday that funeral services for His Holiness Pope Francis will be held on Saturday, April 25. In accordance with a Presidential Action, Governor Mark Gordon has ordered flags to remain at half-staff until sunset on Saturday, April 26, the date of […] The post Pope Francis Selected Basilica of Saint Mary’s for Final Resting Place first appeared

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Attorney General Credits Saratoga Upbringing for Success

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2025/04/24

APRIL 23, 2025| Photo – Wyoming Attorney General Bridget Hill – Courtesy naag.org The state’s Attorney General, Bridget Hill, credits her Saratoga upbringing with preparing her for a role on the Wyoming Supreme Court. On April 11th, Governor Mark Gordon appointed Attorney General Bridget Hill to the state’s highest court. Hill will begin her term […] The post Attorney General Credits Saratoga Upbringing for Success first appeared on Bigfoot 99 Radio.

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Funeral Arrangements Made for Pope Francis

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2025/04/22

APRIL 22, 2025| Photo – Pope Francis – Courtesy Wikipedia In Rome, the funeral for Pope Francis will be held Saturday. Public viewing for the faithful will start on Wednesday. The funeral is set for 2 am in Wyoming on Saturday morning, which will be 10 am in Rome. In accordance with an action by […]The post Funeral Arrangements Made for Pope Francis first appeared on Bigfoot 99 Radio.

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Fire Protection District Applies for State Grant to...

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2025/04/22

APRIL 22, 2025| Photo – An example of a mobile fire training center – Courtesy Fire Blast Global The Carbon County Fire Protection District is seeking authorization from each municipality to apply for a Mineral Royalties Grant to purchase a mobile firefighting training center. During the April 15th Board of Carbon County Commissioners meeting, Board […] The post Fire Protection District Applies for State Grant to Procure Fire Training Equipment first appeared on Bigfoot 99

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Medicine Bow Increases Number of Egg-Laying Fowl...

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2025/04/22

APRIL 22, 2025| Photo – Eggs and chickens – Bigfoot99 file photo The Town of Medicine Bow has doubled the number of egg-laying fowl residents may keep. At last month’s Medicine Bow Town Council meeting, resident Matthew Leonard asked the governing body to increase the maximum number of allowable chickens from six to eight. Leonard […] The post Medicine Bow Increases Number of Egg-Laying Fowl Residents May Keep first appeared on Bigfoot 99 Radio.

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Energy Park in Hanna to Receive an Upgrade

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2025/04/22

APRIL 22, 2025| Photo – Town Hall in Hanna – Bigfoot99 file photo Hanna’s Energy Park is slated to gain more trees along with a new sprinkler system. The Hanna Town Council, last month, voted to allocate $2,000 as a fifty percent match for a $4,000 grant from the Wyoming State Forestry Division. The town […] The post Energy Park in Hanna to Receive an Upgrade first appeared on Bigfoot 99 Radio.

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Governor Gordon Visits Wyoming National Guard in...

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2025/04/22

APRIL 22, 2025| Photo – Governor Gordon recognizes Wyoming Soldiers – Courtesy State of Wyoming Governor Gordon recently visited with more than 400 members of the Wyoming Army National Guard deployed across the Middle East. These Wyoming Soldiers are deployed with the 115th Field Artillery Brigade and the 2-300th Field Artillery Regiment. Governor with Wyoming […] The post Governor Gordon Visits Wyoming National Guard in Middle East first appeared on Bigfoot 99 Radio.

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Rawlins’ Nuisance Ordinances Get a Facelift

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2025/04/21

APRIL 21, 2025| Photo – Rawlins City Hall – Bigfoot99 file photo Progress on the updated Rawlins nuisance ordinance has stalled while awaiting input from stakeholders. Last May, the Rawlins city council determined that the city’s nuisance ordinances, specifically those governing derelict and abandoned vehicles, were too difficult to enforce. The governing body asked City […] The post Rawlins’ Nuisance Ordinances Get a Facelift first appeared on Bigfoot 99 Radio.

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Chronic Wasting Disease on the Rise in Wyoming

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2025/04/21

APRIL 21, 2025| Photo – Mule deer – Bigfoot99 file photo Instances of Chronic Wasting Disease in mule deer have increased across the state, including here in Carbon County. Earlier this month, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department released the results of its 2024 Chronic Wasting Disease survey. Out of 5,276 mule deer carcasses tested […] The post Chronic Wasting Disease on the Rise in Wyoming first appeared on Bigfoot 99 Radio.

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Donations Sought for Historic Medicine Bow Airport

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2025/04/21

APRIL 21, 2025| Photo – Medicine Bow Airport – Bigfoot99 file photo The Medicine Bow Airport Advisory Board is still seeking donations to restore the town’s historic landing field. Last summer, Colorado pilot Nathan Finneman addressed the governing body of Medicine Bow to explain the significance of the town’s nearby airport. Finneman explained that the […] The post Donations Sought for Historic Medicine Bow Airport first appeared on Bigfoot 99 Radio.

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MHCC Board Appoints Chief Executive Officer

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2025/04/15

APRIL 15, 2025 | Photo – MHCC Chief Executive Officer Kerry Ashment – Courtesy MHCC Bigfoot99 sat down with the newest Chief Executive Officer of Memorial Hospital of Carbon County to talk about the future of the medical center. On March 31st, Memorial Hospital Chief Operating Officer Stephanie Hinkle announced the hospital’s Board of Trustees […]The post MHCC Board Appoints Chief Executive Officer first appeared on Bigfoot 99 Radio.

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