The submission window for the Grand Encampment Cowboy Gathering Youth Poetry Contest celebrating cowboy heritage is open until June 1. 

The Saratoga Sun sat down with Saratoga Police Department’s Chief John Moore Tuesday morning for “Chattin with the Chief.”

This monthly column will feature questions from The Sun – hopefully the public too – covering anything from Easter traditions to SPD updates.

It’s been a while, how are things? Anything crazy going on with the department?

I find it sickening that we’re going to WalMart and buying product that is being shipped from Argentina when we have the best beef here. Something needs to be reversed.”

MILLS, Wyo. — Beginning Monday, the Mills Police Department will have a new chief at the helm: Kate Acord.

Originally from the town of Encampment, Acord became interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement at a young age, later earning her degree in criminal justice and psychology from the University of Wyoming.

Local historian Dick Perue had announced plans for another of his pictorial history presentations when he learned that admirers planned to honor him with a “surprise 90th birthday party” during that time. And the whole town is invited.

The conclusion of the 2026 budget session for the Wyoming Legislature also marks the first such session for House District 15 Representative Pam Thayer, R – Rawlins.