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Commissioners hear budget request for youth alternatives

WORLAND - Sarah Garcia of Washakie County Youth Alternatives discussed financing and the importance of the county’s diversion program during the Washakie County Commissioners meeting Tuesday.

Funding to the diversion programs is expected to be cut drastically this year due to declining state revenues.

The diversion program is a program that allows for youth to choose an alternate pathway through p...