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Amid growing concern, data center developers insist they won't stress Wyoming water
1+ hour, 56+ min ago (515+ words) Over 1 million readers this year! Among the many data center developers with sights on Wyoming, two of them alone " Microsoft and Prometheus Hyperscale " could require more power than double the state's existing electricity consumption, according to estimates. Such a drastic…...
Laramie County hears Plan Cheyenne map amendment concerns, approves fireworks permit
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (530+ words) CHEYENNE, Wyo. " The Laramie County Board of Commissioners addressed proposed amendments to the Plan Cheyenne Future Land Use Map and fielded community feedback during a series of public hearings at its Tuesday meeting. Because the county doesn't have final jurisdiction…...
Amid "dire situation" for Colorado River Basin, headwater states say they can"t cut water they don"t have
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (933+ words) Under pressure to strike a compromise on water cuts, and amid talk of litigation, Wyoming and other upper Colorado River Basin states are pointing to the climate-driven disaster unfolding in the West to insist they can't cut what Mother Nature…...
Cheyenne City Council postpones contentious county pocket annexation for eight months
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (553+ words) CHEYENNE, Wyo. " Comparing his family's situation to that of a "kidnapped bride," a local farmer joined by his neighbors, customers, and Wyoming residents near and far convinced the City Council on Monday to halt a looming annexation. Hours of emotional…...
Laramie County commissioners approve rural speed limit increases, hear resident pushback
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (386+ words) CHEYENNE, Wyo. " Laramie County commissioners voted Tuesday to raise speed limits on five rural roads, favoring engineering data while considering the safety concerns of residents who live along the routes. The board unanimously approved resolutions raising the maximum speeds on…...
Cheyenne City Council committee narrows inspection warrants ordinance, clears path for dual-rental properties
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (478+ words) CHEYENNE, Wyo. " A substitute ordinance authorizing administrative inspection warrants will advance to its third reading Feb. 9, but only after the Cheyenne Public Services Committee added immediate risk requirements and stripped out residential area inspections. The committee's actions Monday pull back…...
Cheyenne City Council to hold final vote on controversial inspection warrants
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (343+ words) CHEYENNE, Wyo. " A debate over property rights and public safety will reach its climax today as the Cheyenne City Council votes on a final reading of an ordinance authorizing administrative inspection warrants. The council will meet at 6 p. m. in the Council…...