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Monday, April 20, 2026 |

Photo – Hanna Recreation Center – Bigfoot99 file photo

Hanna officials are seeking an appraisal of the town’s shuttered recreation center for a future use.

In the early 1980s, when coal mining was in full swing, major energy producers, such as Arch Mineral Corporation and Union Pacific Coal Company, collaborated to build the Hanna Recreation Center. The 31,000 square foot facility was intended to attract miners and their families to Hanna.

After the mining industry left in the early 2000s, the town’s population began declining, and membership at the recreation center fell. Keeping the facility open cost roughly $300,000 a year, most of it covered by impact‑assistance funding from nearby wind energy projects. As the funding began to run out, the town council voted to indefinitely close the recreation center on July 31st, 2024.

Since that time, the building has sat vacant while the town has continued basic maintenance in the hope that a buyer will eventually come forward.

In addition to a $1 annual lease, Hetzel asked the town to donate water, sewer, and landfill services. The nonprofit would cover all other utilities, including gas and electricity. While the governing body expressed their support for the partnership, questions about liability insurance prevented them from agreeing to the exchange. The council is still waiting on a definitive answer from the town attorney.

The matter was discussed once again during the April 14th Hanna Town Council meeting. Mayor Charlie George said the town should be ready to take action on the shuttered recreation center once they receive guidance from the town attorney, adding that determining the property’s value through an appraisal and survey should be the next step.

The town must advertise for an appraiser for two weeks, then hold a public hearing before making a selection. Mayor George said the appraisal is needed before any action can be taken on the recreation center.

The Hanna Town Council unanimously voted to request an appraisal and survey of the recreation center. The information is required before the town can consider any alternative uses for the building, including a lease or sale.

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Friday, April 17, 2026 |

Photo – ATV’S – Bigfoot99 file photo

Saratoga has begun the process of allowing off‑road vehicles to legally operate on town streets.

Last September, Saratoga Police Chief John Moore said he’d received complaints about side‑by‑sides and other off‑road vehicles operating in town. Chief Moore reminded residents that Wyoming Statute 31‑2‑232 requires all off-road vehicles to be registered and display a Wyoming Department of Transportation license plate to be driven in Saratoga.

The Saratoga Police Department hadn’t been citing ORV users, but the chief acknowledged that the vehicles were technically illegal on town streets. In response, the Saratoga Town Council directed Chief Moore to draft an ordinance designating every street in town as an ORV route, which would allow side‑by‑sides, four‑wheelers, and off‑road motorcycles to drive in town.

Before the April 15th regular Saratoga Town Council meeting, the governing body held a public hearing to discuss the completed ordinance. Chief Moore said the change will allow off‑road vehicles with valid permit stickers from the Wyoming Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources to use the town’s roads.

Chief Moore said the new regulations mirror the state statutes for qualifying for a Multipurpose Vehicle license plate. Drivers must have a valid license and proper insurance. However, under the ordinance, only an ORV permit sticker is required to operate in town.

To qualify for a Multipurpose Vehicle plate from the Wyoming Department of Transportation, the machine must have functional headlights, taillights, brake lights, and a muffler. In addition, it must have a horn and a rear‑facing mirror. Turn signals are not required. An ORV sticker is not needed for machines already plated as Multipurpose Vehicles.

Chief Moore said that under the new ordinance, vehicles operating under an ORV sticker are prohibited from driving in town at night.

Chief Moore added that drivers under 18 will be required to wear a helmet when operating four‑wheelers and motorcycles, but not side‑by‑sides, as they are typically equipped with seat belts.

A meeting attendee asked why the ordinance was being changed at this time. Chief Moore explained that the loosened regulations will allow visitors to drive ORVs directly from Saratoga to nearby trail systems.

Chief Moore added that ORV sticker holders will be prohibited from using Highway 130. As a state highway, 130 is exempt from the town’s ORV trail designations. The police chief said users may cross the road but not travel along it.

Machines with Multipurpose Vehicle plates may legally use the highway.

Chief Moore said ORV stickers can be purchased at Shively Hardware and Shively North. The permits can also be ordered online and picked up at the Country Store.

With no further questions, Mayor Chuck Davis closed the public hearing. Later, during the regular town council meeting, the governing body unanimously approved the new ORV regulation on its first reading. Like all ordinance changes, the measure must be presented and voted on three times during three separate meetings before it can be adopted into law.

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Friday, April 17, 2026 |

Photo – Wyoming’s Representative Harriet Hageman – Bigfoot99 file photo

Congresswoman Harriet Hageman discussed rural healthcare funding during a recent town hall meeting in Rawlins.

On April 7th, Wyoming Congresswoman Harriet Hageman stopped in Rawlins as part of her annual commitment to update every county on her actions in Washington D.C. Roughly 30 people attended the town hall forum at the Jeffery Memorial Center. Most came in support of her work in Washington D.C., though a few objected to her continued backing of President Donald Trump.

Congresswoman Hageman discussed her work during the current legislative session, including her push to expand tribes’ authority to lease their lands, secure funding for Wyoming‑specific projects, and increase the country’s influence within the United Nations. The conversation eventually turned to the state’s portion of the Rural Health Transformation Program funding. Part of President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025, the Rural Health Transformation Program set aside $50 billion over the next five years to modernize and stabilize healthcare in rural America.

In December, Wyoming received just over $205 million through the program. The state legislature deposited $164 million into the Wyoming Rural Health Transformation Perpetuity Fund, which is designed to generate interest to support healthcare‑related projects after federal funding ends in 2030. The remaining $41 million was set aside for hospital support, EMS coordination, and healthcare workforce training.

During the April 7th town hall forum, Congresswoman Hageman said Wyoming is set to receive $500 million over the next five years through the Rural Health Transformation Program. The congresswoman said she and Senators John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis believe the funding should be directed locally, arguing that politicians in Washington D.C. do not fully grasp the individual needs of Wyoming’s communities.

Congresswoman Hageman said every state was expected to develop a plan to use the Rural Health Transformation Program funding.

However, Hageman said the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has largely set those plans aside and imposed its own restrictive conditions on how the money can be used.

Congresswoman Hageman said she would attempt to address the issue after returning to Washington D.C.

A local pharmacist in the audience said the money is not enough to keep the state’s rural hospitals funded, adding that more residents are opting not to carry medical insurance coverage, which places additional financial strain on local healthcare providers.

Congresswoman Hageman said the Rural Health Transformation Program has allocated an additional $500 million for Wyoming, with the state receiving $205 million in the current funding cycle. Hageman added that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is delaying the release of additional funding.

The audience member disputed the congresswoman’s figures, saying the Wyoming Hospital Association was told the state received only $50 million. Hageman countered that Wyoming was allocated $205 million in this fiscal year, but the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has imposed restrictive conditions on the money.

Congresswoman Hageman said she’s met with Governor Mark Gordon and his policy advisor, Randall Luthi, to ensure the rural healthcare money is directed to organizations with the greatest need. Hageman said the state legislature approved a plan for the money during its March session, but that plan has not gone into effect for unknown reasons.

The audience member said the federal funding is essential to keep local healthcare services operating, noting a shortage of pharmacists at his workplace. Hageman said she would make it a priority to secure Wyoming’s share of the Rural Health Transformation Program funding after returning to Washington D.C. The House of Representatives resumed its legislative session on April 13th.

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Friday, April 17, 2026 |

Photo – 100th Graduate of Cage to Save Benny and his handler – Courtesy Rawlins Rochelle Animal Shelter

The Rawlins Rochelle Animal Shelter celebrated the 100th graduate of the Cage to Save program.

On Wednesday, April 15th, Benny, a young adult Labrador retriever mix, graduated from the Cage to Save program.

Created in 2023, the program is a partnership between the City of Rawlins and the Wyoming Department of Corrections. Under the initiative, inmates at the Wyoming State Penitentiary put shelter dogs through a nine‑week training course.

Rawlins Police Lieutenant Daria Hooper, who oversees the Rochelle Animal Shelter, explained that the dogs learn basic obedience, socialization, and manners to help them pass the American Kennel Club’s Canine Good Citizen test, making them more likely to find new homes.

The dogs live in the prison housing units with their inmate handlers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, ensuring constant socialization and a consistent routine. Inmates must be in medium‑security custody or lower, have exceptional behavioral records, and complete specialized training in dog behavior, positive‑reinforcement techniques, and the AKC Canine Good Citizen curriculum to participate in the program. Openings are in high demand among inmates hoping to become handlers.

Lieutenant Daria Hooper said the Cage to Save program’s 100th graduate, Benny, is ready to be adopted.

Along with Benny, the Rawlins Rochelle Animal Shelter is home to six other dogs, including McLovin, another graduate of the Cage to Save Program. Lieutenant Hooper said the older dog is very affectionate.

The Rochelle Animal Shelter has partnered with the City of Cheyenne to move some of the shelter’s longer‑stay dogs to the capitol city in an effort to get them adopted. Black Dog Rescue, also based in Cheyenne, has taken in the Rawlins shelter’s cats.

To meet an animal, volunteer, or drop off donations, visit the Rawlins Rochelle Animal Shelter at 2711 East Murray Street Monday through Friday from 3:00 to 5:30 p.m., or call 328‑4534 to schedule an appointment. All adoptable animals are posted on the shelter’s Facebook page and on Petfinder.com. Adoption fees are $35 for cats and $50 for dogs.

Lieutenant Hooper said both the Department of Corrections and the City of Rawlins are satisfied with the Cage to Save Program and intend to continue the partnership into the future.

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Thursday, April 16, 2026 |

Photo – Hanna Library – Bigfoot99 file photo

Hanna officials voted to maintain the existing arrangement with the library system after learning the town’s branch is not planned to close as early as expected.

Counties and municipalities rely on property taxes to fund basic services such as law enforcement and road maintenance. Last year’s residential property tax relief programs cut local government revenue across the state, with Carbon County reportedly losing more than $900,000 in the 2025 through 2026 fiscal year. The Board of Carbon County Commissioners responded by lowering the county’s financial contributions for all outside services, including museums, senior centers, and libraries.

The Carbon County Library System saw its county funding reduced by 53 percent. After the cut, library board members asked municipalities for donations to help cover operating costs. While most towns already provide water, sewer, and snow removal to their branches, library board chairwoman Addie Myers said the contributions don’t actually affect the library system’s budget. Building maintenance is the county’s responsibility, as the county owns most of the library buildings.

In an effort to keep every branch open as long as possible, the Carbon County Library Board reduced hours of operation across the system. Underperforming branches such as Hanna and Medicine Bow were scheduled to close last November, but last-minute grants and donations kept them operating longer than expected. The Medicine Bow Library is funded through next March, while Hanna’s branch, which is open for twice as many hours, was projected to run out of money this May.

Last month, Bigfoot99 reported that the Hanna Town Council was asked to contribute more money to the town’s library. However, without updated usage data and current operational costs, the governing body was unwilling to commit additional funding to the branch.

The matter was discussed again during the April 14th Hanna Town Council meeting. Library board chairwoman Addie Myers apologized for not providing the governing body with the requested information earlier, saying she’s been extremely busy. After reviewing the up-to-date traffic data and operational costs, Myers said she, Mayor Charlie George, and interim library system director Jenita Calton discussed ways to keep the town’s library open, including moving it to another location to reduce the county’s financial burden.

The county covers electricity and building maintenance, while the Town of Hanna donates water, sewer, gas, and garbage service. Myers said she was unsure of the branch’s electricity costs because she was unable to secure a copy of the latest statement.

While she searches for a recent electricity bill, Myers said she’ll continue developing new ideas to preserve the town’s access to the county library system. However, the library board chairwoman was unwilling to detail her plans, saying she does not intend to change how the system operates without first speaking to the public.

Due to careful budgeting, Myers said last year’s grants and donations will keep the Hanna branch funded through November rather than May. She said cutting hours could stretch the money further, but that decision belongs to the people who use the library.

Myers said that compared with the county’s six other branches, Hanna sees relatively few visitors. With the highest cost per user in the entire system, the library board chairwoman urged residents to show their support by using the branch.

Statistics from the Carbon County Library System show that from July 2025 through January 2026, the Hanna branch recorded 484 visits, the fewest in the county. Even Medicine Bow, with less than a third of Hanna’s population, logged 569 visits in the same period.

Myers said the library board is trying to think outside the box as it works under a significantly reduced budget. One change is the selection of a new permanent library system director. Myers said the unnamed candidate is coming from Alaska and has experience managing services in rural communities.

Jenita Calton began serving as interim library director in November after Maria Wenzel stepped down from the position the previous month.

If libraries close or reduce hours further, the library system will install book lockers in the affected towns. While not a perfect solution, Myers said the lock-box setup will allow residents to check out books without traveling to the Rawlins branch. The library board chairwoman said the lockers are another way the system can continue serving residents despite the reduced budget.

Even if the Hanna Library closes, Myers said residents will remain part of the county system and can continue using the other branches.

Later in the meeting, the town council was presented with a memorandum of understanding from the Carbon County Library System. Mayor Charlie George explained that the agreement has the town continuing to provide water, sewer, gas, and garbage service for the library through November. In the meantime, the town can always revisit the MOU to make any needed changes.

The Hanna Town Council unanimously voted to approve the MOU with the Carbon County Library System. Mayor George said if Myers provides the Hanna Library’s electricity usage before July, the governing body will look for ways to increase its annual contribution during upcoming budget-setting meetings. Myers said she will continue to search for grants to keep the Hanna branch open as long as possible.

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Thursday, April 16, 2026 |

Photo – Rawlins Water Treatment Facility – Bigfoot 99 file photo

The Rawlins officials addressed the City Council’s questions about the water system.

The City of Rawlins relies on a 32‑mile transmission pipeline to bring drinking water from the Sage Creek Springs to the water treatment plant. Portions of the system date to the 1920s, with some sections still relying on century‑old wood stave pipe. In 2022, the city replaced roughly 10,000 feet of wooden lines with modern PVC variants.

A 2023 Wyoming Water Development Office-funded study identified $50 million in essential water infrastructure repairs across four priority projects: revitalizing the Sage Creek Springs, repairing the transmission line, addressing the high‑pressure pipe beneath Interstate 80, and replacing the city’s two deteriorating treated‑water storage tanks.

The study recommended focusing on transmission line repairs, estimated at $5.7 million. Last May, the city received a $2.835 million grant from the Wyoming Water Development Commission to replace blowoff valves and the cathodic protection system on the 32‑mile line. Blowoff valves allow operators to divert water for maintenance, and cathodic protection prevents the steel pipe from corroding. The city is required to match the grant, bringing the total to $5,67 million. Since 2022, the city has increased water rates by nearly 78% to help pay for the water infrastructure improvements.

During the April 7th Rawlins City Council meeting, City Manager Matt Hall announced that a contractor will be selected later this month to perform the transmission line repairs. If everything goes to plan, Hall said the project may begin this summer.

The Sage Creek Springs, which supply the city with the majority of its drinking water, rely on annual snowpack and rainfall to replenish the underground aquafer. Later in the meeting, after noting this year’s unusually dry winter, Councilman Derek Elliot asked if water restrictions are likely this summer. City Manager Hall responded that it’s too early to tell.

During water restrictions, residents must follow mandatory irrigation schedules and are prohibited from wasting water. Violators can be fined up to $750.

Next, Councilman Elliot asked if any potential water restrictions will also affect the Rawlins Rochelle Golf Course. Mayor Jacquelin Wells said that, unlike the city, which relies on the Sage Creek Springs, the golf course is watered directly from the North Platte River.

In the event of severe water restrictions, Councilman Elliot asked if river water could be rerouted from the golf course to the city’s water pretreatment plant, where it could be processed and added to the municipal supply. Public Works Director Cody Dill said that technically, that option exists. Dill added that the golf course receives a constant supply of raw river water, far more than the city could use on a regular basis.

Councilman Derek Elliot asked if the golf course water could be diverted to the water treatment plant and processed into drinking water. Public Works Director Cody Dill said it can, but that the flows are periodically shut off to prevent the reservoirs from overflowing.

Dill said he’s been in talks with state representatives about the city’s water concerns. In the meantime, staff will begin conserving water to minimize the need for restrictions on residents.

On a side note, the water pretreatment plant was constructed in the year 2000 to supplement the city’s primary drinking supply during periods of high demand. The facility removes sediment from North Platte River water before sending it to the water treatment plant. Using unprocessed water would clog the treatment plant’s filters, significantly increasing maintenance demands on the system.

The pretreatment plant was rarely used for nearly two decades, until the 2022 municipal water system failure that left Rawlins and Sinclair residents under a strict boil advisory for nearly a week. Afterward, the city used more than $500,000 in impact assistance funding to bring the pretreatment plant back online for future emergencies.

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Wednesday, April 15, 2026 |

Photo – Map showing the Lawrence property – Courtesy City of Rawlins

Rawlins officials discussed the next steps for the former Lawrence Salvage Yard.

On July 6th, 2024, a fire burned roughly four and a half acres in the center of Rawlins. In the following months, the City Council voted to purchase the fire‑damaged Lawrence Property on East Spruce Street for $230,000 using the Dangerous Buildings Fund, a dedicated account for rehabilitating derelict properties. The sale was finalized in December 2024 and ownership was transferred from Jack and Elden Cozort to the city.

Since that time, city officials have removed tons of debris, including antique vehicles, train cars, and scrap metal, to make the property more appealing to developers. In addition, the city contacted the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality to conduct a brownfields assessment of the site. Wyoming DEQ performed historical studies of the property to determine if it contains hazardous materials, such as asbestos, lead‑based paint, or industrial chemicals. If contamination is found, the agency will help the city secure funding for remediation.

During the April 7th Rawlins City Council meeting, Councilwoman Tonya Lewman reported seeing vehicles on the Lawrence Property and asked why city staff were still working at the site. Community Development Director Lou Lascano said crews are unable to transport any more waste to the city landfill. Lascano added that Wyoming DEQ has completed its contamination study and that he and City Manager Matt Hall will review the assessment in the near future.

Lascano said 99.9 percent of the scrap on the southern end of the property has been removed.

The community development director said the city intends to prepare the north side of the property, which sits at a lower elevation, for new home construction. However, developing the site will require the Council to approve a zone change recommendation.

Councilwoman Lewman had no further questions about the Lawrence Property, and the meeting moved on to the next agenda item.

On Monday afternoon, Ward One Councilman Derek Elliot posted a video to social media explaining his opposition to building homes on the northern side of the Lawrence Property. Councilman Elliot said traffic on East Spruce Street can be very heavy, especially during Carbon County Fair, and that a parking lot would benefit the public more than expanding the nearby Hillside Mobile Home Community.

Councilman Elliot then showed the steep road leading to the northern end of the Lawrence Property. The Ward One representative said city staff have discussed using the area for industrial businesses. However, without improved access, Councilman Elliot said he doesn’t support the idea.

Councilman Elliot’s video then showed a pile of dirt and wooden beams, and he remarked that he hoped the material will be cleaned up.

The Ward One representative concluded his video by reiterating that East Spruce Street often sees heavy traffic and that a parking lot on the Lawrence Property would be a better fit than additional homes.

Community Development Director Lou Lascano has been out of the office and has yet to review Wyoming DEQ’s contamination study of the Lawrence Property. More information is expected to be available early next week.

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Wednesday, April 15, 2026 |

Photo – Dallas Avery as he was hit by a car – Courtesy April Avery

A Hanna resident is fighting to change how the state handles underinsured motorist insurance claims.

Hanna resident April Avery has launched a petition to change Wyoming’s underinsured motorist offset laws. Under current statutes, any payment from the at‑fault driver’s liability carrier is deducted from the total underinsured motorist coverage available to a policyholder. As a result, someone with $50,000 in underinsured motorist coverage may be unable to collect anything from their own policy if the at‑fault driver also carries $50,000 in liability coverage, even if medical bills far exceed those amounts.

In February 2025, April Avery and her husband, Dallas, were shopping at a big‑box retailer in Laramie. Avery described how her husband was struck by an inattentive driver while walking through the parking lot.

Surveillance video obtained from the big‑box retailer shows the Averys exiting the store. A gray Jeep Liberty can be seen moving slowly down the parking lot aisle toward the entrance before the driver appears to suddenly accelerate through the crosswalk, striking Dallas.

Avery said police estimated her husband was thrown 12 to 15 feet by the collision. Dallas suffered a fractured collar bone, and surgery was scheduled for the following week. However, Avery said that before the procedure could take place, her husband was admitted to Ivinson Memorial Hospital in Laramie with broken ribs and pneumonia.

Two days later, on February 8th, 2025, Dallas began experiencing chest pains. Avery said Ivinson staff believed her husband was having a heart attack, and he was airlifted to UCHealth Poudre Valley Hospital in Ft. Collins. While in Colorado, surgeons used a metal plate to secure his fractured collar bone.

Avery said that three days after being released from Poudre Valley Hospital, Dallas began experiencing chest pain again and started shaking. He was taken to Memorial Hospital of Carbon County and diagnosed with severe anxiety. Avery said her husband’s elevated stress levels led to uncontrollable high blood pressure.

Months later, in October 2025, Dallas had a heart stent installed. Avery said doctors could not prove her husband’s heart condition was caused by the incident, but they believed it was likely connected.

Avery said that by the time his treatment ended, Dallas had accumulated $414,000 in medical bills.

The Averys hired lawyers and sued the driver’s insurance. However, because of Wyoming’s underinsured motorist offset laws, they were not able to secure enough money to cover Dallas’s medical bills.

In Wyoming, underinsured motorist benefits only apply when the at‑fault driver’s liability limit is lower than the policyholder’s. For example, if a policyholder with $50,000 in underinsured motorist coverage is struck by a driver with a $25,000 liability limit, the at‑fault driver’s $25,000 would be deducted from the policyholder’s $50,000 in coverage, leaving only $25,000. Should both drivers carry the same liability limits, underinsured motorist benefits may not apply at all, leaving the injured party without any compensation.

Avery said that after the case was settled, her family received roughly $30,000, not nearly enough to cover her husband’s $414,000 medical bills.

In response, Avery has launched a Change.org petition to change Wyoming’s underinsured motorist offset law, bringing the state in line with Colorado and Montana, which allow victims to fully access their underinsured motorist coverage. Avery said the state’s existing laws prevent policyholders from collecting the benefits they’ve already paid for.

Avery said she was told her petition would need signatures from at least 15 percent of all voters. Based on the previous general election, that would be more than 40,000. The Hanna resident said she doesn’t expect to reach that number, but she is committed to the effort.

At the time of this report, Avery’s petition had received 44 signatures.

It is important to note that a Change.org petition, whether it has 44 signatures or 40,000, does not require the Wyoming Legislature to take any action. A veto referendum is the only path available to change an existing law. An application must be submitted to the Secretary of State’s office within 90 days after the Legislature adjourns. If the veto referendum request is approved, the applicant must collect more than 40,000 valid signatures across at least 16 of Wyoming’s 23 counties. When that threshold is met, the law is suspended until voters decide the question at the next general election.

Avery thanked the people of Hanna for the support they showed during her husband’s recovery.

A link to Avery’s Change.org petition will be included in this story when it is posted to the Bigfoot99 website later today.

Get rid of Wyoming offset law for UIM coverage petition: Petition · Petition · Get rid of Wyoming offset law for UIM coverage – United States · Change.org

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Tuesday, April 14, 2026 |

Photo – Laramie County Sheriff’s Office home page – Courtesy Laramie County Sheriff’s Office

Two alleged bank robbers from New York were apprehended in Cheyenne. Sheriff Brian Kozak encouraged them to visit the Wyoming State Penitentiary in Rawlins.

Last week, Laramie County Sheriff Brian Kozak announced that on April 3rd, sheriff’s deputies arrested Anthony Reynolds of Brooklyn, New York, and Jonathan Stillworth of the Bronx in New York City for marijuana and open container violations.

In a social media post, Sheriff Kozak said the Casper Police Department issued a “Be On the Lookout” (BOLO) for a Mitsubishi heading to New York City. The sheriff said the occupants were wanted for stealing from banks in Casper.

Knowing that Interstates 80 and 25 are likely routes to New York, Sheriff Kozak said deputies staked out the highways. Deputies spotted the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop. Sheriff Kozak said Anthony Reynolds and Jonathan Stillworth were taken to the Laramie County Detention Center for possession of marijuana and open container violations.

Sheriff Kozak said that while Reynolds and Stillworth were being held in Laramie County, the Casper Police Department issued warrants for felony conspiracy to commit theft, and the men were transported to the Natrona County Jail. Sheriff Kozak joked that the suspects may have another opportunity to visit Rawlins before they return to New York.

Reynolds and Stillworth were taken to Natrona County Jail on April 6th and charged with felony conspiracy to commit theft, which carries a maximum penalty of up to 10 years in prison and a $10,000 fine. As of this report, neither man has made an initial appearance in Natrona County Circuit Court.

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Tuesday, April 14, 2026 |

Photo – Overhead view of area where scrap metal is located – Courtesy Town of Saratoga

Saratoga officials selected a Casper‑based waste hauler to remove scrap metal from around the sewage lagoon.

During the April 1st Saratoga Town Council meeting, Public Works Director Emery Penner announced that a significant amount of scrap metal has built up near the town’s sewage treatment lagoon over the years. Unable to simply give the scrap away, Penner said he requested bids from contractors to remove the metal.

The sewer lagoon is located approximately one and one-quarter miles north of Saratoga, on the west side of Highway 130. The facility is used to treat the town’s sewage through natural biological processes, where bacteria break down organic waste in the water, converting harmful substances into carbon dioxide and other safe compounds.

Contractors were given until March 19th to submit bids to remove “all metallic material” from the designated areas around the sewer lagoon. The town did not guarantee the value, composition, or amount of metal present at the site.

At the April 1st meeting, Penner said one company, Imperial Sanitation, offered the town $100 for the scrap metal. The public works director said the price seemed fair, adding that the contractor must transport the material nearly 150 miles back to Casper, and asked the governing body to approve the bid.

The Saratoga Town Council unanimously voted to award the contract to Imperial Sanitation. The hauler has until April 30th to remove the scrap metal from the area around the sewer lagoon.

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