Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 26th of August.
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🏘️ Community
Dr. Berton J. Toews will be awarded the Beacon of Hope award for his significant contributions to the recovery community in Central Wyoming.
Wyoming's 'Pumpkin King' Jay Richard faces a challenging year in growing giant pumpkins due to rapid changes and adverse conditions, after a record-breaking year.
📰 Economy
Kroger has filed a lawsuit against the FTC to proceed with its $25 billion merger with Albertsons, challenging the FTC's in-house legal proceedings based on a Supreme Court decision favoring jury trials in such disputes.
Rocky Mountain Power faces public backlash in Wyoming after proposing a significant 14.7% rate increase, on top of previous hikes, due to factors like investment in renewable energy and wildfire liability insurance.
🎓 Education
The Wyoming Behavioral Institute funded a new mental health professional scholarship at Casper College to support future healthcare providers in Wyoming.
🌲 Environment
Wyoming's archery hunting season begins with extreme heat and wildfires, but cooler weather and potentially better hunting conditions are on the horizon.
Firefighters in Wyoming and Southeast Montana have made significant progress in containing multiple large wildfires, with conditions varying among the fires.
Wyoming to experience mixed weather on Monday, including rain chances, breezy conditions, and varied temperatures.
🏥 Health
Casper-Natrona County Health Department's inspections reveal various priority and core violations across eateries, focusing on correctional education over punitive measures.
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An Evening with Kelly Hunt
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Brewery Comedy Tour at Frontier Brewing
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Championship of Champions Indian Relay Races
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