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Task force: Don't close Wyo. Retirement Center

Uncertain future for state facility in Basin

CHEYENNE – The final fate of the Wyoming Retirement Center in Basin remains up in the air, but one thing is certain: It’s not closing anytime soon.

That was made clear Tuesday by the Legislature’s Task Force on Department of Health Facilities. Members unanimously agreed that, while they still will explore different ownership scenarios for the center, nobody wants to see it shut down.

The panel is...