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Truck Driver Charged with Vehicular Homicide...

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2025/07/10

JULY 10, 2025 | Photo – Semi trucks – Bigfoot99 file photo The truck driver responsible for a deadly crash on Interstate 80 in March has been sentenced to 90 days in jail. On July 8th, forty-seven-year-old Borys Bakhtiarov, a commercial truck driver for Oregon-based VJR Express, pleaded no contest to Homicide by Vehicle for […] The post Truck Driver Charged with Vehicular Homicide Sentenced in Circuit Court first appeared on Bigfoot 99 Radio.

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Dems Lobby Against Big Beautiful Bill Tax Cuts

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2025/07/03

JULY 3, 2025 | Photo – Donald Trump – Courtesy Britannica website In Washington, D.C., Democrats lobbied against giving U.S. citizens a sizable tax cut Thursday morning. As of 10 a.m. Mountain Time, noon on the East Coast, House Speaker Hakeem Jefferies of Brooklyn, NY, stalled a House vote on pending tax cuts with a […]The post Dems Lobby Against Big Beautiful Bill Tax Cuts first appeared on Bigfoot 99 Radio.

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Governor Appoints New Attorney General

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2025/07/03

JULY 3, 2025 | Photo – State of Wyoming flag – Bigfoot99 file photo Governor Mark Gordon, on Wednesday, announced the appointment of Keith Kautz as Attorney General beginning Monday, July 7, 2025. Kautz replaces Ryan Schelhaas, who is serving as interim Attorney General following the departure of Bridget Hill. Kautz served as a justice […] The post Governor Appoints New Attorney General first appeared on Bigfoot 99 Radio.

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County Officials Remind Residents Fireworks are...

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2025/07/03

JULY 3, 2025 | Photo – Fireworks – Bigfoot99 file photo Carbon County officials remind residents to leave fireworks to the professionals this Independence Day. Tomorrow is the Fourth of July. Carbon County Resolution 1981-8 prohibits the manufacture, sale, and possession of fireworks within the county. However, residents may apply for a fireworks permit from […] The post County Officials Remind Residents Fireworks are Illegal in County first appeared on Bigfoot 99 Radio.

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Saratoga Officials Consider Taking Over Saratoga...

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2025/07/03

JULY 3, 2025 | Photo – Saratoga branch library – Courtesy Carbon County Library web page In Saratoga, the mayor and town council are exploring the possibility of taking over the town’s library from Carbon County. In response to the dramatic rise in home values driven by COVID-related migration into the Cowboy State in recent […] The post Saratoga Officials Consider Taking Over Saratoga Library Building first appeared on Bigfoot 99 Radio.

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Upcoming Meeting in Saratoga Focuses on Charter...

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2025/07/02

JULY 2, 2025 | Photo – North Platte River near Saratoga – Bigfoot99 file photo Representatives from the Wyoming Game and Fish Department will hold a public meeting in Saratoga next week to discuss newly issued state regulations for charter fishing boats. In March, the Wyoming Legislature passed House Bill Five, an act authorizing the […] The post Upcoming Meeting in Saratoga Focuses on Charter Fishing Boats first appeared on Bigfoot 99 Radio.

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Sheriff’s Office Now Dispatching for Platte Valley

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2025/07/02

JULY 2, 2025 | Photo – Carbon County Detention and Communication Center – Bigfoot99 file photo As of yesterday, July 1. 2025, the Carbon County Sheriff’s Office is handling all emergency calls for the Platte River Valley. Until recently, police and emergency 911 calls were handled by three separate dispatch centers in Carbon County: the […] The post Sheriff’s Office Now Dispatching for Platte Valley first appeared on Bigfoot 99 Radio.

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One Big Beautiful Bill Passes Senate by Deciding Vote

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2025/07/02

JULY 2, 2025 | Photo – Whitehouse – Bigfoot99 file photo In Washington, D.C., Vice President J.D. Vance cast the deciding vote in the U.S. Senate on Tuesday to break a tie on what President Donald Trump has described as “one big, beautiful bill.” A marathon, 27-hour session of voting—a new, historical record—led up to […] The post One Big Beautiful Bill Passes Senate by Deciding Vote first appeared on Bigfoot 99 Radio.

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Incidents of Vandalism Temporarily Close Restrooms at...

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2025/07/01

JULY 1, 2025 | Photo – Restroom at Bolton Park in Rawlins – Courtesy City of Rawlins In Rawlins, repeated incidents of vandalism at the public restrooms at Bolten Park have prompted city officials to close the facility temporarily. To catch the culprits, the city will install cameras before bathrooms are reopened to the public. […] The post Incidents of Vandalism Temporarily Close Restrooms at Rawlins Park first appeared on Bigfoot 99 Radio.

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Semi Fire Adds to Chaos of Wild Land Fires Last Weekend

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2025/07/01

JULY 1, 2025 | Photo – Rawlins Fire Department patch – Bigfoot99 file photo A semi-truck caught fire in Rawlins this past weekend. Saturday evening’s lightning storms ignited wildfires near Rawlins and Hanna. While Rawlins firefighters were assisting the Carbon County Fire Protection District, a fire broke out at Reliable Truck Repair and Tire Service, […] The post Semi Fire Adds to Chaos of Wild Land Fires Last Weekend first appeared on Bigfoot 99 Radio.

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City of Rawlins Working Out Logistics for Golf Simulator

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2025/06/27

JUNE 27, 2025 | Photo – Trackman Golf Simulator – trackman.com In Rawlins, City officials have delayed the purchase of a golf simulator for the Rochelle Ranch Golf Course. During his January 2nd, 2024, presentation to the Rawlins City Council, Rochelle Ranch Golf Course Advisory Board president Timothy Hoffman announced the Board had secured a […]The post City of Rawlins Working Out Logistics for Golf Simulator first appeared on Bigfoot 99 Radio.

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Non-Profits Must Present Funding Requests in Person...

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2025/06/27

JUNE 27, 2025 | Photo – Rawlins City Hall – Bigfoot99 file photo Organizations seeking public funding from the City of Rawlins will be required to present their requests to the City Council. Every year, the City of Rawlins allocates a portion of its annual budget to support 13 non-profit and ancillary organizations, such as […] The post Non-Profits Must Present Funding Requests in Person to Council first appeared on Bigfoot 99 Radio.

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CCVC Challenges All to Visit All Seven County Museums

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2025/06/27

JUNE 27, 2025 | Photo – Hanna Museum – Bigfoot99 file photo The Carbon County Visitors Council has introduced a summer challenge to visit every museum in the region. Users of the Discover Carbon County phone application have access to the Museum Trail challenge. Carbon County Visitors Council Chief Executive Officer Leslie Jefferson said the […] The post CCVC Challenges All to Visit All Seven County Museums first appeared on Bigfoot 99 Radio.

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Dixon Airport May Get Runway Upgrade

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2025/06/27

JUNE 27, 2025 | Photo – Dixon Airport sign – Bigfoot 99 file photo Dixon Airport is a key asset for Carbon County, offering vital access to the Baggs and Dixon areas and the region’s high-end recreational ranches. Dixon Airport holds a B2 rating from the Federal Aviation Administration, or FAA. The letter indicates the […] The post Dixon Airport May Get Runway Upgrade first appeared on Bigfoot 99 Radio.

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Town of Elk Mountain One of Latest Grant Awardees

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2025/06/27

JUNE 27, 2025 | Photo – 250th Anniversary – Bigfoot99 file photo The Town of Elk Mountain is the latest winner in funding from the Wyoming Semi Quincentennial Planning Task Force. Governor Mark Gordon announced the second round of awardees for the Grant Program on Thursday. In the first round of winners announced earlier this […] The post Town of Elk Mountain One of Latest Grant Awardees first appeared on Bigfoot 99 Radio.

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Commissioners Discuss Funding with Library Director

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2025/06/06

JUNE 6, 2025 | Photo – Postcard addressed to Commissioners – Courtesy CC Commissioners County Commissioners are concerned of impending state funding cuts while emphasizing that they have no authority over local library operations. Recently enacted state property tax relief measures will reduce the county’s budget by at least $500,000 this year. As a result, […]The post Commissioners Discuss Funding with Library Director first appeared on Bigfoot 99 Radio.

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Wyoming Lawmakers Draft Bill to Abolish State’s...

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2025/06/06

JUNE 6, 2025 | Photo – Wyoming Capitol Building in Cheyenne – Bigfoot99 file photo Wyoming lawmakers went wild this week, voting Tuesday to draft a bill that abolishes the state’s property tax system. The legislation will likely change when legislators meet again in August. During a meeting of the Legislature’s Joint Revenue Committee in […] The post Wyoming Lawmakers Draft Bill to Abolish State’s Property Tax System first appeared on Bigfoot 99 Radio.

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Wagonhound Rest Area Closed for Summer Months

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2025/06/06

JUNE 6, 2025 | Photo – Aerial view of Wagonhound Rest Area – Bigfoot99 file photo WYDOT Crews will close Wagonhound Rest Area on Monday, weather permitting. The rest area is located on Interstate 80 in eastern Carbon County at mile marker 267. Crews will update ADA, curb and gutter, adjust manholes, and drill shaft […] The post Wagonhound Rest Area Closed for Summer Months first appeared on Bigfoot 99 Radio.

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US Supreme Court Ruling on Environmental Reviews...

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2025/05/30

MAY 30, 2025 | Photo – Uinta Basin Railway logo – Courtesy Uinta Basin Railway website Governor Mark Gordon applauded Thursday’s ruling by the United States Supreme Court limiting the scope of environmental reviews of infrastructure projects. The Court ruled that under the National Environmental Protection Act federal agencies are not required to consider indirect impacts […]The post US Supreme Court Ruling on Environmental Reviews Applauded first appeared on Bigfoot 99

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Urban Systems Committee Give Update to Rawlins City...

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2025/05/30

MAY 30, 2025 | Photo – Sixth Street Bridge in Rawlins – Courtesy Google Maps The Chair of the Rawlins Urban Systems Committee provided the City Council with an update on two long-delayed projects. During the May 20th Rawlins City Council meeting, Urban Systems Committee Chairwoman Sheri Shillinger explained 51 years ago, the Wyoming Department […] The post Urban Systems Committee Give Update to Rawlins City Council first appeared on Bigfoot 99 Radio.

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