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Wyoming Cowboy Hall of Fame announces Class of 2022 Inductees
CASPER – The Wyoming Cowboy Hall of Fame (WCHF) has selected 36 inductees for the Class of 2022.

Full Moon:: The Moon of the Shedding Ponies
The full moon in May is known as the Moon of the Shedding Ponies according the Arapaho, Sioux

Candidate Filings for August Primary through Monday Evening
The first two days for candidates to file for the upcoming August Primary Election, last Friday and Monday

Fremont County Start-Up Challenge Winners Named
The First Annual Fremont County Start-Up Challenge finalist competition was held late last week at Central Wyoming College.

Riverton City Council Agenda Includes Second Review of Visitor Council Budget
The Riverton City Council Tuesday night will discuss a Memorandum of Understanding with the Riverton Chamber of Commerce

Local Economic Development Successes Celebrated: There’s More Than You Think
At the conclusion of Economic Development Week with the Fremont County Start-Up Challenge, Riverton’s Economic Development Director,

Isolated Showers possible on Tuesday; Mid-70’s for Highs
The weather for today remains a bit unsettled with a scattering of showers and thunderstorms expected, especially East

Much warmer for Monday, Monday Night
It will be a warm day today with sunshine mixing with clouds. Isolated to widely scattered thunderstorms are

Friday will be windy and a bit warmer
Today will be windy and slightly warmer. Rain and high elevation snow showers in the northwest today and

Lander City Council Okays Proclamations, Open Container Permits
By Jeff Rebitski, WyoTodayMedia The Lander City Council met Tuesday evening and opening the meeting were two proclamations

County man Pleaded Not Guilty to Assault, Weapons Charges
United States Attorney Bob Murray announced Wednesday that CALEB ENGAVO, 20, of Fort Washakie, was charged with assault

Anticipate Temporary Road Closures and Driving Delays in Yellowstone due to Weather Conditions
Yellowstone National Park, WY – Due to expected winter weather and hazardous driving conditions in Yellowstone National Park
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Crime News

Lander Police Blotter: Nine Arrests; Two DWUI’s; Found Ring
Lander Police Blotter May 6-May 12, 2022 All persons arrested or cited
Sheriff’s Tuesday Blotter: Wild Escape During Attempted Arrest; Detention Center now with 176 Total Inmates
The Fremont County Sheriff’s Office reported over the past 24 hours ending
Sheriff’s Monday Blotter: Cabin Burglarized; Alleged Child Abuse under investigation; Motorcycle Stolen
The Fremont County Sheriff’s Office reported over the past 24 hours ending
RPD Blotter: Reported fight was Martial Arts Practice; Woman trapped in Dog Park; Shoplifting
Riverton Police Department Report from 5/6/22 to 5/9/22 at 7 a. .
Sheriff arrested one for Sexual Abuse of a Minor in Dubois; Runaways caught; A dog got into a flock of sheep near Lander
The Fremont County Sheriff’s Office reported over the past 24 hours ending
LPD Blotter: Stolen Credit Card; Property Destruction
The Lander Police Department Blotter from 5/4/22 to 5/5/22 at 7 a.m.
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UW’s Rocky Mountain Herbarium Launches K-12 Education Initiative
The Rocky Mountain Herbarium at the University of Wyoming has long welcomed students of all ages into its

Don’t Let Bug Bites Get You Down
A few potentially serious insect-spread diseases linked with warmer weather and outdoor activities can be avoided with simple

WDOC Salutes Exemplary Employees
Cheyenne – Wyoming Department of Corrections Director Daniel Shannon has announced the Wyoming Department of Corrections (WDOC) Officer

New Chief Ranger named at YNP; Was Top Ranger at GTNP
MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY – Chris Flesch has been selected as the new Yellowstone National Park chief of Visitor and

AHW Celebrates Historic Preservation in Wyoming during May
During the month of May, the Alliance for Historic Wyoming (AHW) will celebrate Wyoming’s rich history with events,

Governor Brings Wyoming Into Multi-State Effort to Address Healthcare Worker Shortage
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Mark Gordon has announced that Wyoming will be one of 14 states participating in a
Obituaries


Margaret “Marge” Cressell
Dec 17, 1948 – May 3, 2022 Margaret “Marge” Cressell, 73, of Riverton passed away on Tuesday, May

Audrey Ann Underwood
October 20, 1946 – May 7, 2022 Audrey Ann Underwood was born on October 20, 1946, in Fort Washakie, WY

Craig Henri Beck
Oct 3, 1945 – May 6, 2022 I think we can all agree it is never easy to

Lonnie Harris
Nov 26, 1965 – May 5, 2022 Lonnie Harris, 56, of Riverton passed away at the Help for

Deborah Leigh Vega
April 20, 1953 – May 6, 2022 Deborah Leigh Vega 69, was born in Lander, WY on April

Life Passages
We offer our sincere condolences to the families and friends of: Susan “Sue” K. Smerud; Gerald “Jerry” Lee

Susan “Sue” K. Smerud
Sep 12, 1960 – May 2, 2022 Susan “Sue” K. Smerud, 61, of Riverton passed away on Monday,

Gerald “Jerry” Lee Bisbee
Feb 13, 1951 – Apr 28, 2022 A Memorial service for lifelong Fremont County resident, Gerald “Jerry” Lee

Francis “Frenchie” Warren
Aug 25, 1957 – Apr 27, 2022 Francis “Frenchie” Warren, 64, of Riverton passed away at St. Vincent’s