‘Me choosing me’: Embattled Evansville mayor reflects on resignation
Oil City News
When former Evansville Mayor Candace Machado entered politics, she said she did so with the goal of inspiring local change. In 2020, she saw the volatile political landscape caused by the widespread Black Lives Matter protests, the coronavirus pandemic and more, and decided to get involved, Oil City News reports. Machado discusses her successes and challenges during her time on council and as mayor. Read the full story.
Riverton mulls changes to liquor laws
Riverton Ranger
The Riverton City Council is reviewing the city’s liquor ordinances in an effort to help curb public intoxication, driving while intoxicated and underaged drinking. Much of the conversation has involved an idea that’s also taking shape in Lander, under which liquor license holders, if convicted of infractions like selling to minors, would rack up points under a demerit-like system that could be considered when their liquor license is up for renewal, The Ranger reports. Read the full story.
Campbell County firefighters seek $9.6M training center replacement
County 17
Campbell County fire officials are seeking to replace the county’s aging fire training center. Fire Chief Jeff Bender says the center is nearing the end of its lifespan and poses safety concerns for firefighter training and certification. An engineer evaluated the facility five years ago and estimated it had about five years left. Since then, the department has spent about $100,000 on repairs that Bender described as “band-aids on a broken leg,” County 17 reports. Read the full story.
Laramie City Council fine-tunes housing, construction rules
Laramie Boomerang
The Laramie City Council voted last week to keep rental registration fees steady while tightening rules for general contractors. As part of a biennial review, the council voted to maintain a $20-per-unit annual fee under the city’s Rental Housing Code, extending the rate through 2027. The code, created in 2022, requires property owners to license and register rental units to ensure compliance with health and safety standards, the Laramie Boomerang reports. Read the full story.
