Cheyenne judge leads juvenile justice task forceWyoming Tribune EagleThough Ronn Jeffrey will be retiring as juvenile judge for the Cheyenne Municipal Court, he’ll continue working to support the city’s youth by leading an informal juvenile justice task force. The new endeavor aims to review e xisting systems, programs and ordinances in search of possible reforms. Jeffrey founded Youth Alternatives in 1971, a program that provides family counseling, court services and mentoring for kids, the Wyoming Tribune Eagle reports. Read the full story. Salvaged pinball machine inspires Laramie’s newest all-ages hangoutLaramie BoomerangA new all-ages pinball arcade opening in downtown Laramie offers what its founders describe as a welcoming community hub where people can reconnect in an increasingly isolated world, the Laramie Boomerang reports. “Pinball machines are more popular than ever, especially in the last five years after COVID-19,” one co-founder said. “People found out that they missed going and playing pinball machines.” Read the full story. Park County preserves open space, homesteadPowell TribuneAs 2025 comes to an end, Park County Open Lands has announced the signing of its second conservation easement of the year, bringing the total since the organization’s inception to five signed permanent easements that represent more than 3.5 river miles and important wetlands saved in the almost 900 acres enrolled. The latest easement permanently protects the Cross L7 Homestead, which has remained in continuous agricultural use since being homesteaded in 1901. A dozen more easements are in the works, the Powell Tribune reports. Read the full story. Campbell County school board looks for ways to recruit new teachersGillette News RecordThe Campbell County School Board is creating a committee to develop ideas on how to recruit new teachers. In May, the school board approved pay raises for all district employees, including increasing starting pay for teachers by $3,500, the third largest year-over-year increase since 1992. While the pay increase may be a plus, the school board wants to know what else can be done to help recruit teachers to Campbell County, the Gillette News Record reports. Read the full story. Evanston eyes accessory dwelling unitsUinta County HeraldThe Evanston City Council is looking at allowing accessory dwelling units — like mother-in-law apartments or guest houses — in certain residential districts. The city’s planning department has long fielded requests to build the secondary homes, primarily for elderly parents, the Uinta County Herald reports. The city’s planning department is recommending conditionally allowing ADUs in low density and rural residential districts while prohibiting them in medium and high density zones. Read the full story. The post Local Lookout: Juvenile justice reform | Pinball revival | Preserving open space appeared first on WyoFile . ...read more read less