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Sinks Canyon State Park Photo Contest deadline coming up Aug. 1st
Area photographers are encouraged to get their shots of Sinks Canyon, the Loop Road, the South Pass area
DUI Task Force will be out over July 4th Weekend
The Fremont County DUI Task Force will conduct impaired driving enforcement operations over the July 4th weekend. Before the
Assault Conviction lands Fort Washakie Man in Prison
United States Attorney Bob Murray announced today that XAVIER BRANDON GUINA, 25, of Fort Washakie was sentenced on
Fort Washakie Man to Prison for Strangulation Assault
United States Attorney Bob Murray announced Friday that JARED MATTHEW NOSEEP, 24, of Fort Washakie was sentenced for
Temporary limits placed on portion of road west of Dubois
As snow continues to melt off some mountain roads, the Wind River Ranger District of the Shoshone National
Plans now in place for St. Stephens Indian School Reopening
By Jeff Rebitski, WyoTodayMedia A meeting held at the St. Stephens Indian School Wednesday night answered some, but
Very Warm Tuesday, Late Day Storms Expected
Mostly sunny skies this morning will give way to increasing clouds in the afternoon and developing showers and
Wyoming PBS to Broadcast and Stream Republican Party Primary debate for US House
Wyoming has just one seat in the U.S. House of Representatives, but who will occupy that seat next
Lander Council to meet Tuesday; MOU for Animal Shelter on tap
The Lander City Council Tuesday night has three action items on its agenda, and a work session to
Monday Weather: Sunny and Warm
It will be sunny and warmer today. Tuesday will see increasing clouds with showers and thunderstorms. Wednesday will
School Board to consider travel request, change orders and more Tuesday night:
The Riverton School Board will meet in regular session this Tuesday, June 28th at the Central Office on
Riverton Council Set Special Meeting for Budget Adjustments
The Riverton City Council has scheduled a special meeting for Tuesday evening at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall
Community News
Crime News
Sheriff’s Blotter: Truck Break-In; Telephone Scam Reported; Deputies assist WRPD
The Fremont County Sheriff’s Office reported over the past 24 hours ending
LPD: Gas Drive Off; Keys taken from Intoxicated person at home
Lander Police Blotter 6/27/22 to 0700 hours 6/28/22 All persons arrested or
Sheriff’s Office: ATV Crash Injured Two; Woman struck with a Shovel in Dubois; Dog Bite
The Fremont County Sheriff’s Office reported over the past 72 hours ending
RPD: Ten Arrests over Weekend; Thefts; Oven Fire; Credit Card Fraud
Riverton Police Blotter 6/24 through 0700 hours on 6/27/22 All persons arrested
Riverton Police: Identity Theft Results in Thousands Stolen; Drunk Driver caught
Riverton Police Blotter from 6/23/22 to 0700 hours on 6/24/22 All persons
LPD: Man Shot, Made his way to Hospital; Political Signs Stolen; One DUI Arrest
Lander Police Blotter from 6/23/22 ti 0700 Hours on 6/24/22 All persons
Local Sports
State News
Heart Mountain Foundation Invites Muskego-Norway School Board of Wisconsin for Visit
The Heart Mountain Wyoming Foundation, which operates a museum on the site of one of the 10 incarceration
Cheney: Bill Protects Our Children & The Rights Of Law-Abiding Gun Owners
Congresswoman Liz Cheney (R-WY) issued the following statement after voting in favor of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act:
Cheney Statement: “I Wish It Were Not True That Donald Trump Abused His Supporters’ Trust. But He Did”
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Liz Cheney (R-WY) delivered a closing statement at the conclusion of the January 6th Select
Cheney: “This Is Serious. We Cannot Let America Become A Nation Of Conspiracy Theories & Thug Violence”
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Liz Cheney (R-WY) delivered opening remarks during the January 6th Select Committee’s fourth public hearing
State to Appeal BLM Land Purchase on Transparency Issue
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Mark Gordon has announced that Wyoming is appealing what was called a massive acquisition
UW Science Initiative Collaborates With Snowy Range Academy for Field-Based Research
Eight University of Wyoming faculty, graduate students and undergraduate students recently collaborated with 22 Snowy Range Academy fifth
Obituaries
Beverly Ann Velarde
Beverly Ann Velarde, 63, of Lander, died in Lander on Sunday, June 26, 2022. A Memorial Service will
Mary Eileen (Schmidt) Oakley
September 30, 1946 – June 24, 2022 “You know that place between sleep and awake, that place where you can
ACE Wayne Eugene Tompkins
Apr 6, 1954 – Jun 21, 2022 ACE Wayne Eugene TompkinsAce unexpectedly and peacefully slipped out the garden
Thomasita Rose Fawn Thayer
Thomasita Rose Fawn Thayer was born on November 15, 2000 to Roberta “Tia” Thayer and Lawrence Felter. Our
Tamie Lee Jones
Nov 13, 1969 – Jun 17, 2022 A Celebration of Life for Tamie Lee Jones, 52, will be
Mary Lou Fullerton
Oct 11, 1947 – Jun 8, 2022 Mary Lou Fullerton, 74, of Shoshoni passed away on Wednesday, June
Ivey Rose
Rose, Ivey, 79, of Riverton, formally of Georgia, passed away at the Help for Health Hospice Home on
Emma Jean Ross
April 16th, 1930 – June 16, 2022 On June 16th, 2022, Emma Jean Ross passed away peacefully. She
James “Jim” Andre
Apr 3, 1954 – Jun 4, 2022 A Memorial service for James “Jim” Andre, 68, will be held
Colleen Miller
Aug 10, 1931 – Jun 15, 2022 Colleen Miller, 90, passed away with family by her side on