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AIS watercraft check stations experienced increase in live mussels
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department’s efforts to keep aquatic invasive species, particularly zebra and quagga mussels, out
Riverton’s Newest Hot Air Balloon Ready to Launch Thursday
Riverton’s new Cloud Kisser V hot air balloon is finished and will be unveiled this Thursday, December 8.
Warmer Today and Windy This Tuesday Afternoon
Today will be warmer and breezy for many locations this afternoon. Light snow persists over northwest Wyoming from
Wyoming Cowboys invited to Arizona Bowl December 30th
The Wyoming Cowboys are going bowling again this season as they have been invited to play in the
RPD Captain Appointed Interim Chief of Police
The City of Riverton announced Friday that Captain Wes Romero has been appointed Interim Chief of Police for
Local Lawmakers get Committee Assignments for 67th Legislature
Fremont County Legislators have received their committee assignments for the upcoming 67th session of the Wyoming State Legislature.
Unclaimed Property now totals $106+Million in Wyoming
Those looking for some extra spending money this holiday season are encouraged to visit www.mycash.wyo.gov to see if
Commissioners to hear Personnel Issues, Discuss Funding Distributions
The Fremont County commissioners this morning will hear personnel issues from Library Director Anita Marple, County Clerk Julie
Riverton City Retirement Receptions on Tap Tuesday Night
The Riverton city Council meets Tuesday with a retirement recognition for Police Chief Eric Murphy, the oath of
Christmas Cornhole and Cookoff for a good cause this Saturday
By: Shawn O’Brate RIVERTON – The winter season is synonymous with giving, helping others, and doing whatever one
UW Survey: Early Voting Remains Popular in Wyoming
Early voting remains popular in the Equality State, according to the latest survey conducted by the University of
Heart Mountain Wyoming Foundation opens applications for 2023 educator workshops
The Heart Mountain Wyoming Foundation is now accepting applications from educators from around the country to participate in
Community News
Crime News
Sheriff’s Office Report: Ten Arrested; Truck vs Power Pole; Alleged Child Abuse investigated
Fremont County Sheirff’s Office report from 12/2/22 through 12/6 22 at 0700
Lander PD: Two Drunk Drivers Caught; Two Shoplifters Caught
Lander Police Department reports 12/2/22 through 12/5/22 at 0700 hours All persons
Riverton PD: Domestic Abuse Arrests noted; Theft; $8.8K Fraud on elderly man
Riverton Police Department Report 12/2 to 0700 hours on 12/5/22 All persons
Lander PD Reports: Three Drunk Drivers Caught; Teacher’s Phone Stolen; Cows Captured
All persons are considered innocent until convicted in a court of law:
Sheriff’s Reports: Several Reports of Dogs Killing Chickens; Nude Photos Threatened
Fremont County Sheriff’s Reports through 12/1/22 at 0700 hours All persons are
RPD Blotter: Multiple Shoplifting Incidents; School Bus Fly-By
Riverton Police Department Blotter to 12//22 at 0700 hours All persons are
Local Sports
State News
Improvised Pipe Bomb Possession Convictions send Three to Prison
Acting United States Attorney Nicholas Vassallo announced today that SPENCER DALE COTTRELL, age 51, BRYAN ROLAND FOSTER, age
3 tribes dealing with the toll of climate change get $75 million to relocate
Three Tribal communities in Alaska and Washington that have been severely impacted by the effects of climate change on
Save the Date: Governor’s Prayer Breakfast
Governor Mark Gordon invites the public to attend the 2023 Governor’s Prayer Breakfast featuring keynote speaker Anne Beiler,
Wyoming Opinion on Abortion Has Changed Little in 20 Years, According to UW Survey
The abortion issue has been a matter of national political debate over the past five decades, with the
Keyhole watercraft check station closed for season
The Keyhole aquatic invasive species watercraft check station at Pine Haven — Coulter Bay ramp has closed for
Sheridan R&E Center Donates 1,600 Pounds of Beans to Food Bank of Wyoming
On Nov. 22, Food Bank of Wyoming, based in Casper, received a donation of nearly 1,600 pounds of
Obituaries
Phyllis “Penny” Maria Robertson
Oct 22, 1951 – Nov 29, 2022 Funeral services for Phyllis “Penny” Maria Robertson, 71, will be held
Xando Three Irons
Jun 30, 2003 – Nov 21, 2022 Xando Three Irons, 19, of Fort Washakie, WY passed away due
Kathy Gordon
Feb 19, 1951 – Nov 27, 2022 Kathy Gordon, 71, of Riverton passed away peacefully on November 27th
Travis M. Blackburn, Jr.
Jun 28, 2012 – Nov 26, 2022 Travis M. Blackburn, Jr., 10, of Riverton passed away from an
Angeline “Angie” Vargas
Nov 26, 1974 – Nov 22, 2022 Angeline “Angie” Vargas, 47, passed away at her home on Tuesday,
Janis Robinson
Jan 22, 1928 – Nov 21, 2022 Janis Robinson, 94, peacefully passed away November 21, 2022 in Riverton,
Gary Dean Dickman
May 6, 1947 – Nov 20, 2022 Funeral services for Gary Dean Dickman, 75, will be held at
Sandra Gayle Gilman
Jan 4, 1955 – Nov 16, 2022 Sandra Gayle Gilman, 67, of Lander, Wyoming, passed away on November
Mary Jane King
May 24, 1925 – November 17, 2022 Mary Jane King, 97, passed away peacefully at her home in
Aiden Allen Whelan
Aiden Allen Whelan passed away unexpectedly on November 11, 2022 at home. He is survived by his parents