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Gordon Ends Emergency Executive Order

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2025/11/20

November 20, 2025 | File Photo Governor Mark Gordon on Thursday formally ended the emergency executive order issued last month because of the Congressional shutdown. Congress was back in session Wednesday after an extended recess of more than 50 days, the longest in U.S. history. In the first order of business, the House convened to […]The post Gordon Ends Emergency Executive Order first appeared on Bigfoot 99 Radio.

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Rawlins Finished Removing Debris

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2025/11/20

November 20, 2025 | File Photo In Rawlins, city crews have finished removing debris from the former Lawrence Salvage Yard. On July 6th, 2024, illegal fireworks sparked the largest fire in the history of Rawlins. The blaze scorched four and a half acres in the East Spruce Street area, with the former Lawrence Salvage Yard […] The post Rawlins Finished Removing Debris first appeared on Bigfoot 99 Radio.

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Wyoming Business Council Survey Results

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2025/11/20

November 20, 2025 | File Photo According to a recent Wyoming Business Council survey, people want to see the state grow, with some arguing that this challenges a perception that state residents oppose development. During the November 18th Board of Carbon County Commissioners meeting, Wyoming Business Council Chief Strategy Officer Sarah Fitzgerald presented findings from […] The post Wyoming Business Council Survey Results first appeared on Bigfoot 99 Radio.

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Commissioners Appoint Riverside Resident to Planning...

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2025/11/19

Wednesday, NOVEMBER 19, 2025 | Photo – Carbon County Land Use Plan – Courtesy Carbon County The Board of County Commissioners appointed Riverside resident Patricia Davis to the Planning and Zoning Commission, citing her firsthand experience with the impacts of unchecked growth. The Carbon County Planning and Zoning Commission is responsible for shaping how land […]The post Commissioners Appoint Riverside Resident to Planning and Zoning Commission first appeared on Bigfoot 99

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Saratoga Moves Forward with Walkway

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2025/11/19

Novemeber 19, 2025 | The Town of Saratoga is moving ahead with plans for a state‑funded walkway connecting the high school and community center. In October of 2022, the Saratoga Planning Commission received a $200,000 Wyoming Department of Transportation grant to study potential improvements to the town’s sidewalks and pathways. The Commission used the money […] The post Saratoga Moves Forward with Walkway first appeared on Bigfoot 99 Radio.

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Rawlins-Carbon County Airport Board Seeks Clarity

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2025/11/19

November 19, 2025 | Confusion over appointments to the Rawlins–Carbon County Airport Board prompted action by both city and county officials. The Rawlins-Carbon County Airport Board is a joint powers board made up of representatives from both the City of Rawlins and Carbon County. The Board is responsible for overseeing Harvey Field, also known as […] The post Rawlins-Carbon County Airport Board Seeks Clarity first appeared on Bigfoot 99 Radio.

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State to Give Employers Break on Workers’ Comp Costs...

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2025/11/18

Tuesday, NOVEMBER 18, 2025 | Photo – Governor Mark Gordon – Courtesy State of Wyoming For the third straight year, Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon and the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services will give employers in the state a significant break on workers’ compensation costs in 2026. The Governor has approved a 15 percent decrease in […]The post State to Give Employers Break on Workers’ Comp Costs in 2026 first appeared on Bigfoot 99 Radio.

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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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