Rural veterinarian shortage is felt at the Big Piney clinicWyoming Public RadioIn Wyoming, cattle outnumber people two to one, and plenty of other furry pets roam around. But there are fewer and fewer veterinarians to care for these critters. That puts pets and livestock at risk of disease, which can become a food safety issue. The federal government says vets in the rural U.S. are aging out, and there aren’t many young people who want to — or can afford to — take over. Wyoming Public Radio visited a vet clinic in the tiny ranch town of Big Piney, where the issue is on full display. Read or listen to the full story. Fremont County library tensions eruptThe RangerFremont County Library Board members weighed the role of the library director and actions of board members in a discussion that became heated. Some board members aired criticism of Fremont County Library Systems Director Anita Marple, while Marple’s director’s report pushed back against some board members’ participation at a recent Fremont County Republican Party Convention. At the convention, three resolutions regarding the library system were aired and voted upon. The library board meeting included clashes over freedom of speech and the roles and ethical standards of library board members and the director, The Ranger reports. Read the full story. Gillette landlord faces burglary charge in tenant disputeCounty 17A Gillette landlord is facing a burglary charge after police say he went into a rental home without permission and took a large amount of property while the tenants were out of state. The landlord reportedly admitted to taking items, saying he was holding them as collateral for unpaid rent and possible damage to the property. But investigators found there were no eviction proceedings filed through the courts for the home. Because the landlord went in without permission and took firearms, prosecutors said the case qualifies as aggravated burglary, County 17 reports. Read the full story. Western Wyoming Community College students question cutsRocket MinerWestern Wyoming Community College President Kirk Young fielded questions about the impacts of staff cuts and restructuring during a recent town hall. Young confirmed that the college’s exercise science program will be affected by layoffs, but current students will be able to complete the program. Student Lexie Scofield asked Young if he foresees other program cuts. Young responded that the college adjusts programs all the time based on enrollment, but he does not anticipate any will be impacted by the budget, the Rocket Miner reports. Read the full story. Cheyenne fitness studio seeks to offer safe, women-only workout spaceWyoming Tribune EagleWestern Wyoming Community College President Kirk Young fielded questions about the impacts of staff cuts and restructuring during a recent town hall. Young confirmed that the college’s exercise science program will be affected by layoffs, but current students will be able to complete the program. Student Lexie Scofield asked Young if he foresees other program cuts. Young responded that the college adjusts programs all the time based on enrollment, but he does not anticipate any will be impacted by the budget, the Rocket Miner reports. Read the full story. The post Local Lookout: Rural veterinarian shortage | Library tensions erupt | Landlord faces burglary charge appeared first on WyoFile . ...read more read less