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Grand Champion Market Beef sold for $7.25 a pound Saturday
By Ernie Over, WyoToday The Fremont County Junior Livestock Sale drew its usual full house for Saturday’s auction
Cyanobacterial Blooms now found in SNF Lakes in County
The Shoshone National Forest is reminding the public to use caution when recreating near bodies of water this
Fremont County Fair’s 4H Exhibits grouped by Club
Heritage Hall at the Fremont County Fair in Riverton is filled with exhibits from the youth participating in
Martinez’s Eye Popping Main Street Mural is City’s Most Colorful
By Jeff Ribitski, WyoToday The legacy of art is one that intrigues most of us at some level.
Over $700K Purchases Okayed by Commissioners Tuesday
The Fremont County Commissioners Tuesday approved 10 Capital Revolving Fund Purchases totaling $434,907.40 and two purchases from American
Friday at the Fremont County Fair – Monster Trucks Tonight
Friday’s schedule at the Fremont County Fair includes the youth Cattle Showmanship, Commercial Cow, Youth Breeding Beef Show
Drought Easing Locally, now just Abnormally Dry
The latest drought information posted by the National Weather Service in Riverton indicates a small portion of SE
Look for Showers and Thunderstorms Early This Afternoon
Widespread showers and t-storms will begin to develop early this afternoon. Locally heavy rainfall is possible, especially across
Monsoonal Moisture to arrive in Central Wyoming Today
The National Weather Service in Riverton reports that monsoonal moisture is on its way and should arrive in
Maven Outdoors Structure Going Up in Lander
The new headquarters building for Maven Outdoors, just west of the Wyoming Life Resource Center in Lander, is
Hot and Dry for Thursday; Cooler with Rain Possible Friday
The heat returns today with Highs above normal across much of the region. Some isolated showers and thunderstorms
Riverton Branch Office for County Clerk & Treasurer to Reopen
County Clerk Julie Freese and County Treasurer Jim Anderson announced that they have made plans to re-open the
Community News
Crime News
Riverton Police Blotter: Bouncy House attacked; Multiple Assaults Reported; Thefts
Riverton Police Blotter July 31 through August 2 at 0700 Hours All
Lander PD Blotter: Two arrests, one for Domestic Violence; Vehicle found with two animals inside parked overnight
Lander Police Blotter from 8/2/22 to 0700 hours on 8/3/22 All persons
Sheriff’s Blotter: Two Arrests; Political signs run over; Stolen Vehicle Recovered; Child struck in slow speed crash at Louis Lake
The Fremont County Sheriff’s Office reported over the past 72 hours ending
LPD: Three Arrests, Two Citations issued; Theft of Services reported
Lander Police Blotter from 7/29/22 to 0700 Hours on 8/1/22 All persons
Lander Police: Ten Arrests; Air Conditioner Stolen; Shoplifting; Rear Windows smashed out of two vehicles
Lander Police Blotter – July 22 through July 29 at 0700 Hours
Sheriff’s Blotter: Firearms Stolen; 4-Wheeler crash; Dog Killed by Neighbor’s Dog
(NOTE: There was no report from the Riverton Police Departments this week)
Local Sports
State News
Cheney Statement On The Death Of Al-Qaeda Leader Al-Zawahiri
Washington, DC – Wyoming Congresswoman and House Armed Services Committee member Liz Cheney (R-WY) issued the following statement after President
Gordon Appoints Secretary of State Ed Buchanan to be a District Court Judge
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Mark Gordon has appointed Wyoming Secretary of State Ed Buchanan to be a District Court
Heart Mountain Interpretive Center to Host Public Event During 2022 Pilgrimage
POWELL, Wyo. – After the challenges presented by the pandemic, the Heart Mountain Interpretive Center is again hosting
Cheyenne Man Sentenced on Federal Firearms Charges
Acting United States Attorney Nicholas Vassallo announced Monday that ANTHONY PIERCE UNOCIC, age 52, of Cheyenne, Wyoming, was
Casper Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Production of Child Pornography
Acting United States Attorney Nicholas Vassallo announced today that JAMES WAYNE LUCE, age 29, of Casper, Wyoming, was
Cheney: The NDAA Provides The Resources For The Security Of Our Nation & Our Freedom
Washington, D.C. – Wyoming Congresswoman and House Armed Services Committee Member Liz Cheney (R-WY) issued the following statement after the
Obituaries
William Jefferson “Will Herf” Hereford
February 24, 1983 – July 27, 2022 William Jefferson “Will Herf” Hereford was born on February 24, 1983, in Lander,
Melvin Scherr
Melvin Scherr was a kind and loving person, husband, father, sibling, and son. He passed away on August
Krystal Miller
May 25, 1983 – Aug 4, 2022 Krystal Miller, 39, of Arapahoe passed away at Sage West Hospital
Mary “Jo” Caraveau
Sep 25, 1949 – Jul 28, 2022 Mary “Jo” Caraveau, 72, of Riverton passed away on Thursday, July
Gloria “Jeanie” Eslick
March 26, 1944 – July 22, 2022 Gloria “Jeanie” Eslick, 78, passed away on Friday, July 22, 2022,
David E. Boss
David E. Boss went home to be with the Lord July 12, 2022, he was having health issues
Ralph Leroy Stevens
August 16, 1930 – July 14, 2022 Ralph Leroy Stevens, lifelong educator and faithful church member, died on
Randell Wilson III
October 30, 1994 – July 25, 2022 Randell Wilson III 27, of Sand Hills, Wyoming died in Broomfield, CO on
Julie McCray
April 21, 1948 – July 26, 2022 Julie McCray, 74, of Riverton passed away Tuesday, July 26, 2022,
Kim Blackburn
September 1, 1999 – July 22, 2022 Kim Blackburn, 22, of Arapahoe, WY passed away Friday, July 22,