A combination of very warm temperatures, low humidity and a gusty wind will bring critical fire weather across most of western and central Wyoming this afternoon. Today’s highs will be 88°F in Shoshoni and Worland, 87°F in Thermopolis, 85°F in Riverton, 84°F in Lander, 82°F in Jeffrey City and 73°F in Dubois. Advertisement
Riverton Middle School Wednesday announced that two individuals within the school have been diagnosed with Covid-19. Riverton High School also announced a new COVID-19 case yesterday. As a district, Fremont 25 has now reported seven new cases in the last five school days, four at RHS, one at the Aspen Learning Center and the two at RMS. As a whole, Fremont County reported eight new infections on Wednesday, bringing the total of active cases here to 73, a jump of 19 new cases this week alone. Since the pandemic hit locally, there have been 686 total cases, with 599 of […]
The Clarks Fork, Wapiti and Greybull Districts of the Shoshone National Forest will have a new District Ranger starting September 27, 2020, Casey McQuiston. “I am really looking forward to taking on this leadership position on the Shoshone,” said Casey McQuiston. “I look forward to the opportunity to work with our communities, all of our partners, and the district staff to manage the land for multiple use in such a phenomenal area and surrounded by strong communities.” Casey was born and raised in north central Minnesota. After graduating with a degree in biology, he began working for the U.S Forest […]
There were 14 ambulance calls and no fire calls received Tuesday at the Fremont County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch Center. A total of 44 calls for service were received. A man and his sister were getting a ride with the man’s father when the father allegedly pulled a gun on the pair as they were traveling east of Shoshoni. The Wyoming Highway Patrol is investigating the incident. Advertisement The Riverton Police Department reported that a dog versus dog fight at the Old Wyoming Motel resulted in a bad check being written for injuries to one of the dogs. A report of […]
Wyoming Congresswoman and House Republican Conference Chair Liz Cheney (R-WY) spoke on the House floor Monday in support of multiple pieces of legislation that aid tribal communities including grants for school health insurance, child protection programs, and business incubators for tribal startups. Video clips and transcripts of her remarks follows: H.R. 895, Tribal School Federal Insurance Parity Act: REP. LIZ CHENEY: I rise in support of H.R. 895. As it was just described, this bill would enable tribal grant school employees to participate in the Federal Health Benefits program. Under current law, Bureau of Indian Education employees and tribally-managed schools […]
Abnormally Dry to Severe drought conditions continue for most of Wyoming according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Drought Monitor. Portions of central and southern Wyoming, including Central and Southeast Fremont County, Eastern Hot Springs and Central Washakie counties are experiencing extreme drought, which has improved very slightly compared to previous weeks. Advertisement Advertisement
The Wyoming Congressional Award Council announced that 92 outstanding Wyoming youth earned bronze, silver and gold Congressional Awards in 2020. The awardees included two youth from Lander. This year, 38 youth received gold medals and 54 earned bronze and silver medals. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all in-person ceremonies were canceled in 2020. The 2020 Gold Medal Ceremony will be held during a Sept. 26 live-stream event. Each medalist achieved a set of challenging goals in the areas of voluntary public service, personal development, physical fitness and expedition/ exploration. Participants in the Wyoming Congressional Awards program logged over 48,400 hours in […]
The National Park Service has reported a potential fire start in the backcountry near Heart Lake. Here’s what we know today: At about 11:45 a.m. Monday, September 21, 2020, a ranger on a backcountry patrol in the Heart Lake area (southeast corner of Yellowstone) detected the new Hancock Fire. The 0.1-acre fire is believed to be lightning-ignited, since a strike was seen very close to that location a few days prior. The tree that is on fire is smoldering, with no open flame. Since the fire has low spread potential and is located in a remote area, several miles from a trail, fire staff will monitor […]
The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) will pave 13 miles of Interstate 80 between Rock Springs and Rawlins to improve the surface. The Wyoming Transportation Commission awarded Interstate Highway Construction Inc., of Englewood, Colorado, a $20.8 million contract for the work in Sweetwater County. The commission awarded that and six other projects totaling $62.7 million at its meeting in September. For the I-80 work, crews will mill the existing asphalt surface and replace it with concrete, which typically lasts longer. Crews will also replace the Baxter Interchange near Rock Springs by reconstructing the underneath portion of the structure. The contract […]
Student enrollment at Fremont County School District #25 is down by 190 students compared with last year at this same week. That sobering news was delivered by Riverton Schools Superintendent JoAnne Andre-Flanagan to the school board Tuesday night. Flanagan said the district began tracking kids who were in school last spring, but didn’t show up this fall. She said most had transferred out of the district, mostly in Wyoming but some out-of-state as well. “A few weeks ago were didn’t know where 175 kids had gone, and now that number is down to 19, and we’re still looking for them,” […]
Riverton Schools Superintendent Dr. JoAnne Andre-Flanagan Tuesday night was all smiles as she presented a Wyoming High School Activities Association Good Sportsmanship Award to Brandon Kautz. A football player for the Wolverines, Flanagan said the nomination came from Athletic Director at Powell High School following Riverton’s opening game on the road several weeks ago. “He said Brandon’s consistent positive encouragement of his team and support for his teammates throughout the game was what earned him the nomination,” Flanagan said, reading from the nomination form. Powell won the game 37-7. “It’s not that easy to be so positive when things are […]
Riverton Schools Superintendent Dr. JoAnne Andre-Flanagan told the school board Tuesday night that there have been three confirmed COVID-19 infections confirmed in the district since Monday. The latest is a Riverton High School Student who was tested positive yesterday. On Monday, another RHS student and a district staff member at the Aspen Early Learning Center had tested positive. “As of today, Public Health has quarantined three close contacts from the latest infection, and that number may grow as they continue contact tracing. Flanagan said the District’s protocols have been followed and she said “Our own process is to begin our […]
Central Wyoming College has received a grant from the LOR Foundation for the Alpine Science Institute. The grant will be used to develop a fruit and vegetable processing area and a cold storage for produce awaiting transportation to market. CWC received the grant on September 8. The LOR Foundation works with rural communities in the Mountain West to enhance livability and prosperity while preserving the character that makes each community unique. “Central Wyoming College’s new Wind River Farm Business Incubator will support and train a new generation of farmers and strengthen our food supply,” said Michelle Escudaro, LOR’s program officer. […]
Fremont County Sheriff’s Deputies took a man into custody for reckless endangering after he went outside of his house and began shooting a firearm indiscriminately on Sage Drive in Riverton. Arrested was 61-year-old Michael Forbis. A separate incident involving someone shooting a firearm in the riverton area is under investigation. The suspect allegedly targeted a neighbor’s house. The Wyoming Game and Fish was notified of a party of individuals allegedly shooting at game from their vehicle. The vehicle’s description was provided to game wardens. A man in Rendezvous road was charged with theft of services after stretching a long extension […]
Alex Eagle, 31, Riverton, Arrested. Public Intoxication Steven Amos, 46, Riverton, Arrested. Public Intoxication Anthony Enos, 41, Riverton, Arrested. Public Intoxication An 18-year-old male was cited for Minor In Possession Kevin Toole, 33, Pavillion, Arrested. Driving While Under the Influence, Possession of Controlled Substance. Mary Headley, 18, Riverton, Arrested. Minor In Possession and Interference for refusing to get into patrol vehicle. Travis C’Hair, 26, Shoshoni, Arrested. Domestic Battery Vernon Manderson, 48, St.Stephens, Arrested. Public Intoxication Steven Amos, 48, Riverton, Arrested. Fremont County warrant Erika Bell, 31, Salem, OR, Arrested. Public Intoxication Alex Eagle, 31, Riverton, Arrested. Public Intoxication Advertisement Nicholas […]