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Tax Flip-Flop Stirred Debate Among Tribal Members
By Sarah Elmquist Squires After initially alerting Northern Arapaho tribal members that they would be issued 1099 forms
Continued Dry for Friday, Gusty winds for Jeffrey City, Dubois and Thermopolis
A mainly dry today. A gusty wind will blow from Jeffrey City to Casper and in the Cody
Wind River and Bighorn Basin Snowpack Above Normal after January Snows
Curious where our snowpack is at after the record-breaking January snowfall? Most Wyoming river basins are at or
Wyoming Lands World’s Largest Vertical Farming Research Facility
Governor Mark Gordon has announced a historic economic development investment, as the State Loan and Investment Board (SLIB)
BLM and Wyoming State Parks plan new trail opportunities at South Pass City
Open house February 23 in Lander The Bureau of Land Management and Wyoming State Parks, Historic Sites & Trails
Riverton had the most sub zero temperature days in Fremont County.
Wyoming residents may have noticed it has been VERY cold this year. Below is a chart of the
Federal Jury found Casper man Guilty on Six Counts of Child Pornography
Press Release United States Attorney Nicholas Vassallo announced Wednesday that SALVADOR SALAS, JR., 32, of Casper, Wyoming, was
First big Wyoming hunting application deadline Jan. 31
The first big deadline for 2023 Wyoming hunts is right around the corner. Several hunting applications are due
Sinks Canyon Logo contest announced – $400 prize to the winner
The Sinks Canyon Conservancy announces a logo contest for area artists. The Conservancy is the new name of
New Short Film Links Ranching and Fishing to Conservation Careers for UW Students
A new short film, “Father + Nature,” tells the story of John Turner, a humble cowboy from western
UW Trustees Approve New Contract for President
At its regular business meeting Friday, the University of Wyoming Board of Trustees approved a new contract for
Overland Flooding a concern when Warmer Weather Arrives
Although the National Weather Service Forecast Office in Riverton is not expecting warmer temperatures anytime soon, it might
Community News
Crime News
Riverton Police: Strong-arm Robbery Suspect Caught; Impaired CWC Student Knocked over Light Pole in Dorm Parking
Riverton police Report from 2-1-23 to 0700 on 2-2-23 All persons
Lander PD: Sexual Assault Under Investigation; Identity Theft Reported
Lander Police Report from 2-1-223 to 0700 hours on 2-2-23 All
Riverton PD: Drunk Driving Arrests; Possible Hypothermia Victim; Warrant Arrests
Riverton Police Report, 1/25/23 through 1/30/23 All persons are considered innocent until
Sheriff: Search and Rescue Aided Crashed Snowmobiler; Two Drunk Drivers Caught
Fremont County Sheriff’s Blotter from 0700 hours on 1/25/23 to 0700 hours
RPD: Juveniles cited for Criminal Entry at FCSD#25 Buildings; Firearm stolen from unlocked vehicle
Riverton Police Department report from 1/23/23 to 0700 hours on 1/24/23 All
LPD: Kid Refusing to go to School; Parking Lot Fender Bender results in Citation
Lander Police Department report from 1/23/23 to 0700 hours 1/24/23 All persons
Local Sports
State News
WG&F Commission approves spending for acquisition of land at Lake DeSmet
The Wyoming Game and Fish Commission met this week by teleconference to approve spending $175,000 to support Johnson
Barrasso Leads Bill to Modernize Rural Health Care
Press Release U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) was joined by U.S. Senators Tina Smith (D-Minn.), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.),
UW Officials’ Statements on Death of Susie McMurry
Leaders of the University of Wyoming and the UW Foundation have issued the following statements regarding the death
Gillette Woman’s Illegal Schemes Uncovered by IRS-CI
IRS Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI) released investigative statistics Wednesday on how the agency uses Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) data
Barrasso, Lummis, Hagerty Reintroduce Legislation to Reverse IRS Invasion into American’s Privacy
Press Release from Wyoming US Senate Delegation: U.S. Senators John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis, both R-Wyo., joined U.S.
Passenger Rail is “On Track” between Wyoming and Colorado
Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce Colorado has geared up its efforts to bring passenger rail service to the Front
Obituaries
Charles “Scott” Enger
March 2, 1971 – January 25, 2023 Charles “Scott” Enger of Lander, Wyoming, died on January 25th, 2023
Carol Joyce Kessinger
Carol Joyce Kessinger was born September 29, 1956 in Casper, Wyoming. She died February 1, 2023 at the
James Michael Kennah
James Michael Kennah August 12,1959 – January 9 2023 Born in Casper Wyoming Raised on the Wind River
Edgar (Ed) Allan Stegman
On March 1, 1932 Edgar (Ed) Allan Stegman was born at the family’s farm home in Pembina County
Harold Armajo
Jan 21, 1955 – Jan 28, 2023 Funeral services for Harold Armajo, 68, will be held at 10:00
Steve “Mr. G” Gresback
Jul 29, 1952 – Jan 23, 2023 Steve “Mr. G” Gresback, 70, of Riverton, WY was called to
John “Catfish” Foutz
John “Catfish” Foutz passed away January 17th 2023 in Lander at the age of 63. John was preceded
Michael “Mike” Albert Stamper
Apr 18, 1942 – Jan 25, 2023 There will be a gathering held for Michael “Mike” Albert Stamper,
Daniel James “Bird” WhiteBird
Jan 1, 1987 – Jan 21, 2023 Daniel James WhiteBird “Bird”, 39, of Riverton passed away at the
George Zerga
Dec 15, 1933 – Jan 20, 2023 A Funeral Mass for George Zerga, 89, will be held 10:00