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Commission Has Full Agenda; Courtroom Remodel Update, Budget Hearings
The Fremont County Commission meets in regular session on Tuesday morning at 9 a.m. at the courthouse in

Wyoming Stockgrowers Convention in Riverton Tuesday-Friday
The Wyoming Stockgrowers Association is hosting the Wyoming Cattle Industry Convention and Trade Show beginning tomorrow through Friday

Warming Today; Rain totaled nearly two inches at Dubois
The combination of Sunday’s rain and a clearing sky brought patchy fog, especially to the lower elevations Friday

“There’s always room for another flavor in your life.”
Lander’s Yellowstone Spice maker told his story: It all started at the family dinner table. Scout Fauth’s family

Kids Hooked Fish on Free Fishing Day in Riverton
It was the Lew Diehl “Kids Hooked On Fishing Day” at the Rendezvous Ponds in Riverton Saturday morning.

Widespread Showers Saturday, through tonight
Showers and isolated thunderstorms will be widespread again today, gradually ending this evening. Isolated showers will be possible

Wind River Pride to host events this Month
By Marit Gookin, Staff Writer In many locations across the country and around the globe, June is celebrated

Riverton City Council Tuesday to consider Fireworks Application
The Riverton City Council meets in Regular session on Tuesday with eight action items, including a fireworks application

DEQ Continues to Study Cynobacterial Blooms
CHEYENNE, Wyo – Since 2017, the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has worked with cooperators to improve our

Horse Creek Road Work at Dubois to begin Monday
Construction work will soon begin on Forest Service Road 285, Horse Creek Road, also called Wiggins Fork Road.

Earthquake Rattled Saratoga Early Friday
A 3.9 magnitude earthquake was reported by the United State Geological Survey this morning at 2:14 a.m. 10.4

Top 10 things to know about visiting Yellowstone National Park this summer season
MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY – If you plan to travel to Yellowstone National Park this summer, plan ahead to
Community News

Crime News
Lander PD: Hit and Run Vehicle Escaped; Bird Seed Spreading Violation Reported
The Lander Police Department received at 0700 hours on 6/1/23 All suspects
Fremont County Sheriff: Vandalism at Hudson Town Park; Contempt of Court Arrests
The Fremont County Sheriff’s Report received through 0700 hours on May 30
RPD: Man scammed out of $1,500; Missing person found; Burglary reported
The Riverton Police Report received on May 26 through 0700 hours: All
Lander PD: Attempted Arson; Man runs red light, causes crash; Road Rage reported
The Lander Police Department Report received on May 26 All suspects are
Fremont Sheriff: Trespassing; Head-on Crash; Snoring Customer
The Fremont County Sheriff’s Office report received at 0700 hours on May
Fremont County Sheriff: Theft reported; Loaned out tools not returned; Two deaths reported
The Fremont County Sheriff’s Office report received t 0700 hours on May
Local Sports
State News

Supt. Degenfelder submitted comment opposing BLM’s proposed Anti-land use regulation
CHEYENNE – Wyoming State Superintendent of Public Instruction Megan Degenfelder submitted a public comment opposing the federal Bureau of Land

Hot-mix patching continuing this week in Big Horn County
A Wyoming Department of Transportation asphalt paving crew is continuing work this week in Big Horn County. All work is dependent upon

Rawlins to get $500K for clean-up around I-80 Corridor
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced the City of Rawlins will receive a $500,000 Brownfields Assessment

The National Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board to meet at end of June in Reno
The National Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board will meet June 28-30, 2023, at the Whitney Peak Hotel

Wyoming’s Cent$ible Nutrition Program Manager Elected to National Leadership Team
A member of the University of Wyoming Extension’s Cent$ible Nutrition Program (CNP) has been elected to a national

UW Extension to Offer Geodome Workshop, Arbor Day Activities in Rawlins
The University of Wyoming Extension has partnered with the City of Rawlins to offer free Arbor Day events
Obituaries

Sherri Lynn Vogele
Oct 31, 1950 – May 30, 2023 A Memorial Service for Sherri Lynn Vogele will be held at

Sheila Whitlock
Aug 11, 1935 – May 28, 2023 After 38 years of missing him, our loving mother is now

Robert “Bob” Rose, Sr.
Dec 13, 1937 – May 28, 2023 Robert “Bob” Rose, Sr., 86, of Riverton, Wyoming passed away on

Matthew Dale Conilogue
Jul 18, 1956 – May 26, 2023 On May 26th, 2023 the world lost a special man, Matthew

John Lee Enos
April 11, 1950 – May 28, 2023 John Lee Enos, 73, of Fort Washakie, Wyoming passed on May

Sherman Edward Sage, Jr. Old Man Owl Bee3ei Beh’ii hehi’
May 14, 1993 – May 22, 2023 Sherman Edward Sage, Jr. Old Man Owl Bee3ei Beh’ii hehi’, 30,

William “Willie” R. LeClair, Sr.
March 29, 1937 – May 18, 2023 William “Willie” Roy LeClair, Sr., 86, passed away on Thursday, May

Velma Pingetzer
March 31, 1934 – May 20, 2023 Velma Pingetzer passed away on Saturday May 20, 2023, at Wind

Deloris Gaudern
Sept. 17, 1938 – May 17, 2023 Deloris Gaudern, 84, passed away on May 17, 2023. She was

Elfrieda Spriggs
January 3, 1937 – May 17, 2023 Frieda was born on January 3rd, 1937 to Johan and Anna