Rock Springs teen defends his design of city flagRocket MinerA creative competition meant to inspire the next generation of leaders has turned into a local political firestorm. Brandon Swigart, a Rock Springs High School junior with a deep interest in history and design, recently won the city’s flag design contest. He found himself at the center of a surprising and often heated public conversation, the Rocket Miner reports. Read the full story. Former inmate files lawsuit against Park County Sheriff’s Office deputiesCody EnterpriseA former inmate is suing Park County Sheriff’s Office deputies for injuries he sustained in the detention center. The lawsuit claims two deputies used excessive force in their handling of Benjamin Burks during a struggle on July 30, 2023, while Burks was awaiting extradition to New Mexico to stand trial on a non-violent offense. “This is a significant brain injury and facial disfiguration,” Burks’ attorney Jack Edwards told the Cody Enterprise. Read the full story. Cheyenne council approves administrative inspection warrants with some changesWyoming Tribune EagleAfter weeks of debate, delays and proposed changes, the Cheyenne City Council approved a controversial administrative inspection warrants ordinance. The non-criminal warrants allow certain city officials to enter a property for safety or code-enforcement inspections when they’re unable to get property owners’ permission. The ordinance establishes the process for the Cheyenne Fire Rescue chief, city fire marshal or chief building official to obtain such a warrant, the Wyoming Tribune Eagle reports. Read the full story. Powell City Council reconsiders ebike rules after feedbackPowell TribuneFollowing an influx of feedback from the public — including some pushback — the Powell City Council is taking more time to consider some new and revised rules for powered devices and bikes. The city currently doesn’t have any rules for the growing number of electric bikes and other powered devices. Mayor John Wetzel and others believe some basic safety requirements are needed before there’s a serious accident involving the speedy machines, the Powell Tribune reports. Read the full story. The post Local Lookout: Flag fight | Inmate lawsuit | New warrants appeared first on WyoFile . ...read more read less