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City Utility rates going up 7.5%
Water and sewer rates will increase 7.5% June 1 for those living in Douglas. The rates will then increase another 7.5% June 1 next year and at least 4% every year after that. Douglas City Manager J.D. Cox said the 7.5% increase is intended to keep the rates, which were most recently increased in 2022 by 4%, steady compared to inflation.
DHS records fall
Girls’ relay breaks 28-year-old record, boys set two new marks in winning 3A East Regional Championship. If there was any question whether or not the Douglas High School track & field team is ready for State, considered it answered at the 3A East Regional Championships. The Bearcats broke three records school and regional records, had more than three dozen athletes qualify for State and the boys won their first regional title since 2019.
Probate No. 18924...
STATE OF WYOMING)IN THE DISTRICT COURT. COUNTY OF CONVERSE)EIGHTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Probate No. 2024-CV-0018924. IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE) You are hereby notified that on the 6th day of May, 2024, the estate of the above-named decedent was admitted to probate by the above-named Court, and that RUSSELL D. BOURNE was appointed Administrator thereof. Any objection to this action shall be filed in the Court within Three (3) months from the date of the first publication of the Notice, or thereafter forever barred.
City of Douglas Unapproved Minutes...
Unapproved Special City Council Meeting Minutes May 7, 2024. CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/ROLL CALL: Council President McNare called the meeting to order at approximately 11:00 a.m. Roll call was taken with the following City Council members present: Mayor Kim Pexton virtually; Councilperson Ron McNare; Councilperson Perry Hershberger; Councilperson Matt Schmidt; and Councilperson John Bartling. Also present: JD Cox, City Manager; Clara Chaffin, Community Development Director; John Harbarger, Public Works Director; Todd Byerly, Chief of Police; Mary Nicol, Administrative Services Director/Treasurer; and Kendal Detwiler, Human Resources Director. General Agenda (Corrections/Additions): Councilperson Bartling moved to approve the general agenda as presented. Councilperson Schmidt seconded. Motion carried 5-0. Council Action Items: Resolution 2024-15: A Resolution Endorsing WAM Support of Transient Guest Tax. City Manager Cox provided an overview and answered questions. Councilperson Hershberger moved to approve resolution 2024-15 as presented. Councilperson Bartling seconded. Motion carried 5-0. Resolution 2024-16: A Resolution Endorsing WAM Support of Liquor License Fees Change and Allow Local Control: Mayor Pexton moved to approve resolution 2024-16 as presented. Councilperson Hershberger seconded. Motion carried 5-0. Council Discussion: Council meeting times & adding public comment section. Adjourn: Councilperson Bartling moved to adjourn the Special City Council meeting of May 7, 2024. Councilperson Hershberger seconded. Motion carried 5-0. Meeting adjourned at approximately 11:26 a.m. /s/Kim Pexton, Mayor. ATTEST:/s/Mary Nicol, City Clerk.
Hats off to 2024 DHS grads!
After the lightning alarm sounded halfway through the Douglas High School Class of 2024 graduation ceremony, some parents and students groaned reluctantly. Per the school district’s lightning protocal, everybody had to take shelter for 30 minutes before the ceremony could continue. But as the sun shone brilliantly just minutes...
C.C. Conservation...
Bid #05-24 Converse County Conservation District. All bids must be received no later than 12 p.m. on Thursday, June 20, 2024. Bid opening will be at the USDA Service Center, 911 S. Windriver Drive, Douglas, WY 82633, during the regularly scheduled CCCD board meeting on June 20, 2024. No late bids, faxed, e-mailed or telephone bids will be accepted. Bid proposal information, bid form, vehicle specifications and photos may be obtained by visiting www.conserveconverse.org or emailing michelle.huntington@wy.nacdnet.net. All bid proposals must be made on the bid proposal form supplied, and the bid proposal form must be fully completed when submited. Minimum bid requirement is five thousand dollars ($5,000.00).
CCSD#2-Warrants...
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Rockin’ at Regionals: Herders unleash 41 season-best performances to shine at eastern finals
There is no doubt that the Glenrock High School track & field team is ready for State. The boys and girls were flat out fantastic over the weekend, May 5-6, at the 3A East Regional Meet in Wheatland.. The Herders accumulated a jaw-dropping 41 season-best times and distances. The abundance...
Chase's Chatter: Anywhere can be a treasure ‘chess’
Though I was by no means a brilliant protege, I was obsessed with chess for a period as a child. Now I knew the detailed game pieces were just carved stone, and the board was simply a series of bi-colored squares. But once my imagination got a hold of the game, the pieces became stoic knights and the board a battlefield of epic proportions.
Art and Cathrine Nicholas gift $2.5 milllion to UW
The owners of Converse County's Wagonhound Land & Livestock donated $2.5 million to the University of Wyoming, something UW said will empower the its Ranch Management and Agricultural Leadership Program, fueling impactful change and supporting future leaders in ranch management and agriculture statewide. Calling it a "transformational gift"by Art and...
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