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Friday, SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 |

Photo – Saratoga Town Hall – Bigfoot99 file photo

The Saratoga governing body is requiring the Police Department to consult a local dealer before selling surplus equipment.

During the September 2nd Saratoga Town Council meeting, Police Chief John Moore announced that he is working to dispose of surplus firearms. Chief Moore said he met with Rick Crays, owner of Rock Solid SST, a Rock Springs-based law enforcement equipment provider, who offered $2,810 in trade-in credit for the unneeded guns.

Chief Moore added that Crays will allow Saratoga Police officers to buy back the firearms at a $95 mark-up to recoup his time and expenses. The Police Chief said the $2,810 trade-in credit will be used to purchase additional gear for his department.

Since the firearms will be traded, not sold, Chief Moore explained that Town Attorney Kylie Waldrip said additional quotes aren’t needed and asked the governing body to approve the deal with Rock Solid SST.

Mayor Chuck Davis told Chief Moore to offer the surplus guns to the local firearms dealer, Koyoty Outdoor Sports. Mayor Davis said the business owner might offer only slightly more than Rock Solid or may not provide store credit at all, but the Chief of Police should still consult him first.

The Saratoga Town Council agreed that Chief Moore should consult with Koyoty Sports before accepting Rock Solid SST’s trade-in offer. Chief Moore said he will bring Koyoty’s offer to the September 16th Town Council meeting.

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Friday, SEPTEMBER 12, 2025  |

Wyoming’s congressional delegation, on Thursday, applauded a move by the Trump Administration to rescind the Biden-era public lands rule.

The rule was finalized in the last year of Biden’s Administration when his clarity of mind became a subject of attention and debate. The public lands rule was finalized in April of 2024. Two months later in June, during a presidential debate with Donald Trump, Biden appeared to lose his train of thought at times. At times, his sentences would trail off into incomprehensible mumbo-jumbo.

Given Biden’s obvious mental decline and frequent vacations where he was photographed sleeping with his mouth open on beaches, many of the White House decisions during that time are receiving a second look. They were not inconsequential. Among them are the public lands rule which Biden signed in the weeks leading up to the presidential debate with Trump.

In the eyes of critics, the rule has the potential to block access to hundreds of thousands of acres of multiple-use lands.

Wyoming Senator John Barrasso described the rule as, quote, “a direct attack on our way of life. The Trump Administration is right to rescind this outrageous rule.” Barrasso went to court over the rule this year.

Senator Cynthis Lummis described the public lands rule as a “direct hit to the west, threatening to shut down hundreds of thousands of acres of working land and hurt the livelihoods of hardworking Wyoming families who’ve depended on these lands for generations.”

Lummis said the rule was the result of “leftist Washington bureaucrats.”

Putting the rule into federal law would have locked up federal lands, blocked energy production, hurt the timber industry, and shut out ranchers.

Representative Harriet Hageman said it would have turned multiple-use federal lands into a policy of no-use.  Hageman described this week’s plan to rescind the rule as “a huge win for Wyoming.” Hageman said removing the rule will secure grazing rights, bolster energy production, and protect rural economies from what she described as “overreaching, absurd mandates.”

The Public Lands Rule was finalized by the Bureau of Land Management on April 18, 2024. It was published in the Federal Register on May 9 of that year. The rule became effective on June 10, 2024.

Plans to rescind the rule have drawn criticism from a variety of groups that had lobbied for it. As originally crafted, the Biden-era rule had placed environmental protection on par with mining, ranching, and timber cutting on lands overseen by the Bureau of Land Management. As originally written, the rule allowed the BLM to lease land to non-profit organizations for the sole purpose of restoration and conservation.

When it was published in 2024, lawmakers in Utah and Wyoming filed a lawsuit to repeal the rule, arguing that it “represents a sea change in how the BLM will carry out its mission moving forward.”

In February of 2025, Senator Barrasso filed a lawsuit to repeal the rule, also arguing that it represented “a sea change in how the BLM will carry out its mission moving forward.”

In Thursday’s announcement from the U.S. Department of Interior, Secretary Doug Burgum said he is committed to restoring balance in federal land management “by prioritizing multiple-use access, empowering local decision-making and supporting responsible energy development, ranching, grazing, timber production, and recreation across America’s public lands.”

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Friday, SEPTEMBER 12, 2025  |

Photo – Cent$ible Nutrition Program logo – Courtesy UW Extension Office

The University of Wyoming’s nutrition assistance education program has been cancelled after less than a year.

Last December, University of Wyoming Nutrition Educator Candice McSpadden introduced herself to the Board of Carbon County Commissioners, explaining that she would be reintroducing the Cent$ible Nutrition Program to our area.

The Cent$ible Nutrition Program came from a partnership between the University of Wyoming and the USDA’s Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, or SNAP. Speaking to Bigfoot99 last year, McSpadden said the federally funded program allows the UW Extension Office to provide food education courses to low-income Carbon County residents.

Specifically, McSpadden said the Cent$ible Nutrition Program teaches food safety and cooking, helping people make healthier and more affordable food choices.

The program was short-lived, however. During the September 2nd Board of Carbon County Commissioners meeting, UW Extension Educator Emily Haver informed the Board that federal funding for the Cent$ible Nutrition Program had been discontinued, bringing McSpadden’s initiative to an end.

Following the elimination of federal SNAP education funding under President Donald Trump’s “One Big, Beautiful Bill,” Wyoming’s Cent$ible Nutrition Program is scheduled to end statewide operations on September 30th.

After learning about the funding cut, Haver said McSpadden chose to pursue another job opportunity on August 15th.

With the Cent$ible Nutrition Program ending, residents who rely on the free cooking classes, budgeting tips, and food safety education may still receive those resources through the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program. For more information, contact the University of Wyoming Extension’s Cent$ible Nutrition Program office at 766-5375.

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Thursday, SEPTEMBER 11, 2025  |

The man hunt continues today for the killer of Charlie Kirk, who was killed on Wednesday at the Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah. Flags are flying at half-staff across the United States through Sunday by order of President Donald Trump.

Famous for conducting question and answer sessions with students on college campuses, Kirk was assassinated while responding to a question about transgenderism and gun violence. The shooting occurred at about 12:20 mountain time from a rooftop assassin.

Kirk’s body was pushed backward in his chair, and blood gushed from his neck. Another video shows the large crowd that had gathered for the event scattering as Kirk fell over on the stage.

As he was shot, Kirk was responding to a question about transgender people being allowed to own firearms.

A second video shows a group of men rushing Kirk into a nearby private vehicle and he was rushed to the hospital.

In a statement Wednesday afternoon, President Trump ordered “all American Flags throughout the United States be lowered to Half Mast until Sunday evening at 6:00 p.m.”

On the campus of USU, law enforcement officers and federal agents with the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives wearing tactical gear fanned out across the campus. The campus, surrounded by mountains, is home to just under 29,000 students.

As he often did during his campus events, Kirk was sitting under a tent on a folding chair as he fielded questions from the crowd. Video shows him pitching backward in his chair following the gun shot.

Sources say the weapon was likely a high-power rifle. Although video showed one elderly man was arrested at the scene, authorities say the shooter remains at large. The university reported the gunman fired from the university’s Losee Center, 200 yards from where Kirk was speaking.

Wyoming’s Congressional Delegation condemned the murder.

Kirk spoke at the University of Wyoming on April 24, 2025, as part of his nationwide “American Comeback Tour.” He drew a sold-out crowd of over 1,800 students and community members to the Arts and Sciences Auditorium in Laramie.

The theme of Kirk’s speech at UW this spring was fight for Western Civilization.

Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon released the following statement following Kirk’s murder.

“As citizens, we must take this moment to reaffirm our commitment to protecting our ability to speak openly on our views, without fear. Political violence must never be tolerated. We, as a nation, are diminished because of this senseless act.”

Charlie Kirk was born in 1993. He leaves behind a wife and two young children.

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Thursday, SEPTEMBER 11, 2025  |

Photo – Map showing Lawrence Property now owned by the City – Courtesy City of Rawlins

Rawlins officials are reconsidering plans to sell junk vehicles to the public amid liability concerns.

On July 6th, 2024, illegal fireworks sparked the largest fire ever recorded within Rawlins city limits. The flames scorched approximately four and a half acres in the center of the city, focused almost entirely on the former Lawrence Salvage Yard on East Spruce Street.

In response, the Rawlins City Council voted to use $230,000 from the Dangerous Building Fund to purchase the damaged property, with the intent to remove blight and resell the land to private investors. Proceeds from the sale will be returned to the Dangerous Building Fund for future use.

The decision to purchase the Lawrence Property passed by a narrow four-to-three vote.

As of early June 2025, City Manager Tom Sarvey allocated an additional $200,000 to remove approximately 80 derelict vehicles and other debris from the property. The City is currently awaiting bids for scrap metal removal, with proceeds expected to help offset the cleanup costs.

At the July 15th Rawlins City Council meeting, Councilman Steve Sanger asked if the junk vehicles will be included in the eventual scrap sale. City Manager Sarvey said many of the cars lack titles and selling them for scrap would be the most cost-effective option. However, Sarvey acknowledged that some vehicles may be of interest to collectors, adding that he has not yet determined how to proceed.

The fate of the Lawrence Property’s derelict vehicles was discussed again during the September 2nd Rawlins City Council meeting. Councilman Terry Patterson asked for an update on the potential sale, adding that residents are eager to purchase some of the collectible cars.

Rawlins Community Development Director Lou Lascano said many of the purportedly collectible vehicles are too damaged to hold any real value. While some may still interest collectors, Lascano said the City must consider the liability risk of allowing the public access to the property.

Community Development Director Lascano said the City has received a bid for all the scrap metal on the Lawrence Property, including the derelict cars, which will be presented at a future Council meeting. Councilman Patterson asked if the proposal included plans to scrap the more desirable vehicles as well. Lascano said City Manager Tom Sarvey, who is on extended medical leave, recommended against allowing the public to access the property.

The governing body is likely to determine the future of the collectible vehicles when it reviews the Lawrence Property scrap metal bids.

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Thursday, SEPTEMBER 11, 2025  |

Photo – Hanna Town Hall – Bigfoot99 file photo

All Hanna residents must be connected to municipal water and sewer or face penalties for noncompliance.

During Tuesday evening’s Hanna Town Council meeting, the governing body passed Ordinance 412 on its third and final reading, codifying the regulations into town law. Ordinance 412 requires all in-town Hanna residents to maintain functioning municipal water and sewer connections or face penalties under the applicable town codes. The exact penalties have not been set at the time of this report.

At Tuesday’s meeting, Hanna Town Clerk Vivian Gonzales read Ordinance 412, which amends Hanna’s town code to require water and sewer service connections for all residential structures within town limits.

Ordinance 412 was first introduced during the July 8th Hanna Town Council meeting. At the time, Clerk Gonzales explained that the ordinance is designed to compel residents to use and pay for municipal water and sewer.

During the second reading of Ordinance 412 at the August 12th Town Council meeting, Councilwoman Ellen Freeman expressed concerns about the wording, which states that all structures “intended” for human habitation must be connected to municipal water and sewer. Councilwoman Freeman pointed out that many buildings in Hanna were originally built to be lived in, but are not currently used as residences. Mayor Charlie George and Clerk Gonzales argued that the word “intended” was appropriate in this context, while Councilwoman Freeman recommended changing the term before the ordinance is finalized.

Hanna Town Attorney Patrick Brady amended the wording in response to Councilwoman Freeman’s recommendation, and Ordinance 412 was adopted into law during Tuesday’s Town Council meeting. Clerk Vivian Gonzales continued to read the ordinance, which states that residents who fail to maintain an operational water connection will be subject to penalties.

Continuing to read Ordinance 412, Clerk Gonzales said all residences must maintain a functioning sewer connection. Violations of this provision will also result in penalties.

Ordinance 412 was formally adopted during Tuesday’s meeting. The governing body has yet to establish the specific penalties for violating the ordinance, although earlier conversations among town staff suggest residents could face eviction for failing to maintain a functioning connection to the municipal water and sewer system.

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Wednesday, SEPTEMBER 10, 2025  |

Photo – 2025 Rawlins City Council – Courtesy City of Rawlins

The Rawlins governing body has finalized its new meeting schedule.

As reported by Bigfoot99, on July 15th, the Rawlins City Council voted to begin its sessions earlier in the day. The governing body currently convenes at 7:30 p.m., but city officials acknowledged that sessions often extend late into the evening. The Council members agreed to begin the meetings earlier but were unable to agree upon a time.

The governing body directed City Attorney Pinita Maberry-Nave to draft an ordinance amending the section of the Rawlins city code that addresses Council meeting start times, leaving the time blank until the Council reaches an agreement.

All ordinance changes must be read and approved at three separate public hearings. During the second reading of the amended ordinance, Mayor Jacquelin Wells asked the Council to consider an earlier meeting start time, saying she would prefer to begin at 6:00 or 6:30 p.m. Council members Derek Elliott and Tonya Lewman supported a 6:00 start, while Bruce Seilaff and Terry Patterson favored a later time.

After a lengthy discussion, the decision was made to start City Council meetings at 6:00 p.m. The measure was approved by the entire governing body.

At the September 2nd Rawlins City Council meeting, Councilwoman Lewman presented the ordinance amendment for final approval, officially setting the six o’clock start time.

The measure was approved, with Councilman Bruce Seilaff casting the sole dissenting vote.

Yesterday, September 9th, Rawlins Public Information Officer Mira Miller released a statement about the meeting time change. Miller wrote that the 6:00 p.m. start time was made to better support community participation, provide more flexibility for scheduling, and help avoid late evening sessions.

The next Rawlins City Council meeting will be Tuesday, September 16th at six o’clock in the evening.

For more information, call Public Information Officer Mira Miller at 328-4500, extension 1022.

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Wednesday, SEPTEMBER 10, 2025  |

Photo – 9/11 Ceremony flyer – Courtesy Rawlins Fire Department

Residents and local first responders will gather at the Carbon County Courthouse to remember the September 11th terrorist attacks.

This Thursday marks the 24th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks, which claimed the lives of 2,977 innocent people at the World Trade Center in New York City, the Pentagon, and near Shanksville, Pennsylvania. Every year since then, Rawlins resident Tink Day has organized a memorial ceremony to remember the fallen.

This year is no exception. Day has arranged a tribute at the Carbon County Courthouse honoring those who lost their lives that day, as well as those who put themselves in harm’s way to protect others. The event will feature a recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance and a live rendition of the National Anthem.

Day said it’s hard to believe the event happened 24 years ago, as the memory remains vivid in her mind. After nearly two and a half decades, the event organizer said she’s been asked if it’s time to move on. Day responded that Americans made a promise to never forget the events of that day, and she intends to honor it, adding that even those who didn’t experience the tragedy firsthand must understand its lasting significance.

While the magnitude of the attacks cannot be overstated, Day said the tragedy did have one positive effect: it brought the entire country together in a spirit of unity.

However, Day said that sense of shared resolve has steadily eroded over the past 24 years. She hopes Thursday’s remembrance ceremony, which will include a reciting of the Pledge of Allegiance, will help remind people what it means to be an American.

Day said the event also honors the bravery of local first responders. Just like the New York City firefighters and police on 9/11, they run toward danger when others are fleeing.

In 2021 and 2022, when September 11th fell on a weekend, Day organized a memorial stair climb at the Rawlins Outlaw Bowl. Participants completed 22 laps up and down the stadium steps, symbolizing the 110 floors first responders ascended at the Twin Towers. Day said she hopes to host a similar tribute in 2027 and is also planning a special event to mark the 25th anniversary of the attacks.

Tomorrow’s 9/11 remembrance ceremony will begin at 5:30 p.m. on the south lawn of the Carbon County Courthouse, located at 415 West Pine Street, in Rawlins. For more information, call event organizer Tink Day at 321-4989.

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Tuesday, SEPTEMBER 9, 2025  |

Photo – Uplift Rawlins Yard Lift logo – Courtesy Uplift Rawlins

A Rawlins-based community group is seeking yard nominations for an upcoming beautification project.

Earlier this summer, a group of concerned Rawlins citizens banded together to beautify the city, calling themselves Uplift Rawlins. Since that time, the collective has maintained flower planter boxes, cleaned the Colorado Street underpass, and launched the Home and Business of the Month Awards, which recognizes residents who take pride in the appearance of their properties.

Uplift Rawlins has now introduced its newest beautification project: the Yard Lift program. Uplift Rawlins member Jenita Calton said the initiative allows the organization to assist residents who struggle to maintain the outward appearance of their property.

Residents may nominate a property owner who may need help with raking, removing tree limbs, or clearing overgrown vegetation. Uplift Rawlins member Jill Patterson said the goal of the program is to enhance the city’s appearance while improving residents’ quality of life.

Uplift Rawlins has provided an online nomination form for residents to submit properties to the Yard Lift program. Member Jenita Calton said the consent of the homeowner will always take priority, ensuring that participation is voluntary and respectful. Calton said the purpose isn’t to embarrass the property owner, but to highlight the community’s willingness to help.

Uplift Rawlins is accepting Yard Lift nominations until Monday, September 15th. The group will meet on Thursday, September 18th, to select the chosen candidate. Member Jill Patterson said that after making the final decision, the group will determine what equipment and how many volunteers are needed to clean the property. Patterson encouraged residents to visit the Uplift Rawlins Facebook page for more details about the cleanup effort.

After a recipient is chosen, Uplift Rawlins will select a Saturday in early October to give that community member’s yard a boost.

The Uplift Rawlins Yard Lift program is open to all city residents needing assistance with their properties, whether they’re a senior, a busy single parent, someone living with a disability, or just a neighbor who’s had a rough year. For more information, visit the Uplift Rawlins Facebook page or attend the next group meeting on Thursday, September 18th at 5:30 p.m. at the Rawlins Music Academy, located at 208 West Cedar Street. A link to the Yard Lift nomination form will be included in this story when it is posted to the Bigfoot99 website later today.

Uplift Rawlins Yard Lift Nomination Form: “Yard Lift” Nomination Form

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Tuesday, SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 |

Photo – Memorial Hospital of Carbon County – Bigfoot99 file photo

County officials have approved a grant request to upgrade an elevator at Memorial Hospital of Carbon County.

Last year, representatives from Memorial Hospital pushed for the creation of a new taxpayer funded hospital district to support the financially troubled institution. Hospital administrators reported that maintaining the 53-year-old facility costs $1 million annually, with the county government contributing $150,000 toward those expenses.

Voters defeated the hospital district measure last November by just 89 votes. Despite the setback, the aging facility has continued to deteriorate. Although Memorial Hospital crews have kept operations running over the years, the building’s elevator system remains a persistent problem.

During the September 2nd Board of Carbon County Commissioners meeting, Vice Chairwoman Gwynn Bartlett said the Board agreed to provide a grant match of up to $250,000 for repairs to the Memorial Hospital building. Vice Chairwoman Bartlett said hospital administrators are preparing to submit a $500,000 Mineral Royalty Grant request to the Office of State Lands and Investments to repair one of the facility’s elevators.

Mineral Royalty Grants are funded by revenue generated from oil, gas, and coal extraction on state-owned lands. They support emergency needs, regulatory compliance, and essential public services such as water, sewer, or public safety infrastructure. In Memorial Hospital’s case, the grant will be used to address critical facility issues.

During the September 2nd Board meeting, Vice Chairwoman Bartlett said she is overseeing the grant application and asked to submit the request without Chairman Travis Moore reviewing it again.

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved Resolution 2025-23, authorizing submission of a Mineral Royalty Grant application to upgrade one elevator at Memorial Hospital of Carbon County and granting Vice Chair Bartlett authority to sign the application documents.

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