Local Lookout: Railroad workers laid off | UW addresses free speech | Wyoming courts seek upgrades

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Railroad carmen laid off in Green RiverGreen River StarMultiple carmen who worked for the Union Pacific Railroad in Green River recently lost their jobs. Last week, word began to spread that local carmen had been laid off and the Green River repair shop was being closed down. A judge said the move to clarify security measures follows a rising courthouse security concern statewide and nationally. Teton County approves courthouse demolitionBuckrailTeton County commissioners have unanimously approved the demolition of the Clifford P. Hansen Courthouse. Demolition of both the federal courthouse and the aging county courthouse is expected in early 2026 to make way for a new Teton County Justice Center to be built with specific purpose excise tax funds totaling $88 million.