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A 73-year-old Rawlins man is facing multiple felony and misdemeanor charges following an incident on United States Highway 287 earlier this month. Melvin Leon Bagley has been charged with two counts of attempted second degree murder, two counts of aggravated assault and battery, reckless driving and reckless endangerment according to court documents. In an affidavit of probable cause filed in Carbon County Circuit Court, the Wyoming Highway Patrol (WHP) was dispatched to Mile Marker 22 on US...
As cool weather rolls in and the days seem shorter it reminds me that we are quickly approaching the day on our calendar called “Daylight Savings Time”. This is a day we adjust our clocks and “fall back” to save an hour of daylight. This has always stuck me as odd. I know the history behind it and why we do it. I worked on a ranch in Montana as a teenagers and I remember Maurice Crabtree telling me, “The government is not going to tell me what time it is. We get up when the sun comes up and we work until it goes down, then we rest”. Wh...
Bob Cain grew up in a little farm town in midwestern Illinois. Cain decided to join the Navy in 1985, a year after he graduated from high school. His oldest brother was in the Navy and Cain wanted to get away from Illinois to see the world. Cain's dad was in the Army in WWII. Cain went to boot camp at Great Lakes Naval Training Center. He went to basic Submarine School in Groton, Connecticut. Cain was on submarines for two years as a helmsman, then served for two and half years as a hospital...
Carbon County Planning and Development is starting the process of updating the County’s Land Use Plan, which is intended to be a guide for future development and growth for Carbon County. The land use plan should provide a functional plan for 10 years, with an outlook out to 20 years. Carbon County wishes to update its land use plan utilizing a planning process that is engaging, well-conceived, and professionally facilitated. The County expects the plan to be a community-based effort emphasizing citizen involvement with representation and c...
A Cody businesswoman recently pleaded guilty to filing a false tax return, admitting she withheld and then manipulated several years of returns in an attempt to avoid paying more than $2.5 million in taxes. As part of a plea deal with federal prosecutors, Susan K. Patrick acknowledged that she’d hidden $10 million of business income — and, in turn, $9.5 million of personal income — between 2012 and 2014. Patrick is scheduled to be sentenced on Dec. 19 in U.S. District Court in Baltimore. Although she now makes her home on the South Fork, she wa...
Hell’s Half Acre, an area west of Casper known for its geologic landmarks, could see long-shut gates open to the public once more. A committee composed of the Natrona County Parks and Rec- reation Department, Visit Casper and subcommittee members of the Natrona County Outdoor Rec Collaborative wants to reopen the Hell’s Half Acre trailhead and restore the interior for tourists. It estimates that the project will cost about $200,000. The money will come from grants, the committee stated. They plan to apply for funding starting in October, though...
Wyoming is aging and aging quickly. That fact is not new. In 2014, experts urged state action to prepare for an impending “gray wave” in Wyoming. The state’s rapidly aging population is raising similar concerns almost a decade later. But there is a silver lining. The majority of Wyoming’s 65 and over residents are “young-old,” giving the state valuable time to reinforce its elderly and health care systems, according to a new report and data compiled by researchers at the University of Massachusetts Boston in partnership with the Wyoming Hea...
Union Telephone representatives visited with the Riverside Town Council at their monthly meeting on September 14, giving an update to a grant that would make it possible to bring fiber optic internet into Riverside and Encampment. Brian Woody, Chief Customer Relations Officer for Union Telephone told the Council that Union has applied for the Wyoming Capital Projects Fund (CPF) Grant for $1.5 million dollars. This grant is part of a program designed to provide internet service with speeds of...
Grand Encampment Museum was the host for the 34th Annual Colorado Grand Tour lunch stop on September 13. Every September at the peak of the fall color season approximately 85 vintage cars are driven in this relaxed, non-competitive trip covering 1,000 miles through the Rockies in five days. Entrants come from around the world. This event is run in cooperation with the Colorado State Patrol. Nine patrolmen run with this group. This year the Colorado Grand was able to present a $15,000 check to...
Saratoga Police Chief Mike Morris spoke with the Saratoga Sun regarding calls to his department regarding deer along with what seems to be an increase in dog calls. Saratoga, like other towns in Wyoming, has had its own urban deer population which can cause issues for the police department in the form of various calls. With the onset of hunting season, the rural deer can also make their way into town and both populations can end up hit by a vehicle. They can also be a nuisance to homeowners who...
When the temperatures drop and the precipitation turns cold, efficiently keeping your home cozy and warm is likely a top priority. As you make home upgrades this fall, be sure to use materials designed to withstand extreme weather events and which help manage indoor climate control. Doing so will mean greater comfort and more affordable energy bills, not only when it’s cold, but all year long. Roofing As your first defense against all kinds of weather, your roof sustains a lot of wear and tear. Consider prioritizing durability, strength and wea...
This past Friday saw Saratoga’s Cross Country team in Rawlins. The weather was perfect for the competition. Their next meet will be this Friday, the 22nd here in Saratoga at the Shana Ward Memorial Invitational starting at 1 p.m. Women’s Varsity Results Marilee Williams—7th Place—21:38 Men’s JV Results Decker Sipe—34th Place—22:00 Dylan Greenberg—56th Place—26:08 Men’s Varsity Results Bennett Keel—22nd Place—20:39 Tyler Greenberg—25th Place—21:05 Zane Butler—27th Place—21:42 Douglas Anderson—29th Place—22:42 Middle School Girls Results 2 miles...
On Thursday, September 7 a small group gathered at the Carbon County Road & Bridge shop in Encampment to honor Dave Acord’s service to the County for 44 years. A special sign designed by Road & Bridge hangs above the shop door in Encampment. Acord kept county roads clear and passable, making it safe and pleasant for travelers. Although retirement came several years ago, a friend of Acord’s, Gary Jacobsen felt there should be some kind of official recognition for Acord’s many hours of servi...
Saratoga may have another provider of high-speed internet in the near future, adding a fiber optic option provided to parts of the municipality by Union Wireless. At the September 5 meeting of the Saratoga Town Council, Mayor Chuck Davis informed the rest of the governing body he had signed a letter of support for Mountain West Technologies. The letter, which was included in the council packet, was dated August 22 and addressed to the Wyoming Business Council Connect Wyoming Grant Committee. “I...
Property development was the main topic of the September 5 meeting of the Saratoga Town Council as the governing body discussed Town-owned land and improvements of a subdivision. Mayor Chuck Davis informed council members of the public about additional interest in property owned by the municipality, leading to a discussion about people “cherry-picking” lots in town limits. The council and members of the public also discussed progress—or lack thereof—in improvements for Octagon Estates Phase O...
CHEYENNE — Proficiency rates among Wyoming students increased in all content areas during the 2022-23 school year, according to results from the state’s standardized tests, but still remained slightly below pre-pandemic levels. Wyoming Superintendent of Public Instruction Megan Degenfelder called for action during a news conference Thursday morning, where she said proficiency scores were 1-2% below the 2018-19 results. “We must do better,” Degenfelder said. “While our state standards and assessment scores are set intentionally high, and we do...
On a beautiful early Autumn evening - perfect for football - at the Saratoga High School Stadium, the Panthers opened their season against Moorcroft High School. The Panthers kicked off and after forcing a punt by the Wolves took over on offense at their own 35. Then, on the very first offensive play of the 2023 season, sophomore quarterback Burris Berger hit Snowdon Williams with a nice pass and the freshman running back took it to the end zone for a 65 year touchdown. Saratoga punched in the...
Four dozen guests enjoyed a home-cooked pesto and pasta dinner Saturday at the Community Garden in Saratoga. The meal included salads, beverages and a chocolate ganache dessert. Mother Nature contributed a spectacular double rainbow just before sunset. Then a sprinkling of rain began, followed by a full-out shower. Hearty Wyomingites donned jackets and ponchos and continued to enjoy themselves. During the event, a store was open that featured crafts and goodies made by the members. Honey from...
If you are looking to upgrade your home fragrance game, you don’t have to look far. Audi-Anne Candles owned by Kristin Pack, right here in Saratoga, creates hand-crafted candles and two types of wax melts. All of their products are customizable so any customer can have a completely unique product. Products can be delivered with a custom label also. Candle making is an ancient art. Historians calculate it at over 5,000 years old. For centuries candles served as the primary source of indoor i...
The Cowboy State lifestyle can be pretty tough on our vehicles. Winter weather, dirt roads, the nature of the work that pushes our economy and the Wyoming idea of recreation, pile dirt, grit and mud both inside and out. A clean car makes a happy driver, but it means more than just pride of ownership; it has a direct impact on the value of any vehicle. Enter Tate Terrill of TMT Detailing. Tate started TMT in Baggs last November. Initially it was just something of a side hustle to fill the gap whe...
I heard a voice thunder from the Throne: “Look! Look! God has moved into the neighborhood, making his home with men and women! They’re his people, he’s their God. He’ll wipe every tear from their eyes. Death is gone for good—tears gone, crying gone, pain gone—all the first order of things gone.” The Enthroned continued, “Look! I’m making everything new. Write it all down—each word dependable and accurate.” Revelation 21:3-5 MSG “Look! Look! God has moved into the neighborhood…” I just love the image I see when I imagine God moving into my...
In the recently popular paranormal television series, Manifest, lead character Cal Stone and others often repeat the phrase “It’s All Connected.” The same may be said of all Creation from both Christian and Native American spirituality perspectives. In the book of Genesis, we learn “First this: God created the Heavens and the Earth—all you see, all you don’t see.” Through the stories presented, we learn how God created everything including human beings. We understand that we were created as a part of God’s creative work and to be in relationshi...