CASPER, Wyo. — Natrona County voters have renewed their support for the optional Fifth Cent retail sales tax and the 2% lodging tax that applies to hotels and other short-stay operations. In Tuesday’s election, the 2% lodging tax received 17,719 votes in favor to 4,213 votes against. The tax is paid by visitors who…

Pittsburg County voters elected Republican Frankie McClendon to a full term as sheriff Tuesday while rejecting two separate lodging tax proposals aimed at generating additional revenue for tourism and economic development. With all 38 of the county’s precincts reporting, McClendon defeated independent challenger Bobby…