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Record snows leave Lander roads icy
By Marit Gookin, Staff Writer There were record snows over the Thanksgiving holiday; although a storm had been
Light Up Lander on Saturday; Night Parade, Cookies and Cocoa, Dancing
The Christmas season in Lander kicks into full gear with Light Up Lander this Saturday, Dec. 2nd, with
U.S. Attorney’s Office announces over $12.2 million in federal grant awards
City of Riverton and Northern Arapaho Tribe received funding The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Wyoming
Snow in the West, Wind Elsewhere for the First Day of December
Happy December! Snow increases across western Wyoming today, with wind for much of the remaining area. Unsettled conditions
Cooler for Thursday, Snow in the Western Mountains tonight
Cooler for most with increased cloudiness. A few snow showers are likely today, with chances increasing across western
Loop Road Above Lander Has Closed for the Season
The Washakie Ranger District of the Shoshone National Forest has closed FSR 300, also known as the Loop
Old Fashioned Christmas coming to Pioneer Village on Dec. 16
The Lander Pioneer Museum is celebrating Christmas with a new event – “An Old Fashioned Christmas in the
Riverton’s E.D.G.E. now accepting applications for half-cent tax funds
The City of Riverton’s E.D.G.E or Evolve, Diversity, and Grow our Economy Committee is now accepting applications for
Wyoming teen recognized as one of the state’s youngest Ultimate Anglers
Lander angler is the third 15-year old to accomplish this feat The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is
Winter closure of US14A scheduled for noon, Friday, Dec. 1
The annual fall closure of U.S. Highway 14A will occur at noon, Friday, Dec. 1, between Burgess Junction and Lovell.
Snowfall Totals Told for Thanksgiving Weekend Storms
Thanksgiving week snowfall totals included 28.7 inches in Sinks Canyon, up to 28 inches south-southeast of Lander, 20
WG&F released 2022 Law Enforcement Report; One of Largest Poaching Cases Brought to a Close
Wyoming game wardens patrolled more than 600,000 miles in 2022, according to the annual Wyoming Game and Fish
Community News
Crime News
Lander PD: Woman injured tripping over a chunk of ice
The Lander Police Report All suspects are considered innocent unless convicted in
Riverton Police: Shoplifter abandoned $826 worth of goods and ran when caught
The Riverton Police Report All suspects are considered innocent unless convicted in
Riverton PD: Pet Taken to PAWS Following Animal Abuse Complaint
The Riverton Police Report All suspects are considered innocent unless convicted in
Fremont County Sheriff: Woman Tazed While Sitting in her Vehicle in Hudson; Mail Tampering Reported
The Fremont County Sheriff’s Office Report All suspects are considered innocent unless
Lander Police: Lots of Fender Benders Reported on Slick Streets; Shoplifting reported; Sexual Assault investigated
The Lander Police Department Report All suspects are considered innocent unless convicted
Riverton Police: Hypothermic Woman Laying on Bike Path Taken to Hospital by an Officer
The Riverton Police Report All suspects are considered innocent unless convicted in
Local Sports
State News
Wyoming State Semiquincentennial Task Force to meet Dec. 4
Planning for Wyoming’s celebration of the United States Semiquincentennial continues with the first meeting of the Wyoming Semiquincentennial Planning
Governor Responded to Black Butte Coal Co. Layoffs at Point of Rocks
Governor Mark Gordon has issued the following statement addressing the layoffs at Black Butte Coal company in Sweetwater County. It
Changes made to Wyoming’s Campaign Finance Information System
The Wyoming Secretary of State’s Office last week announced enhancements to the state’s Campaign Finance Information System. The
Governor Touted His Efforts to Increase State’s Economy
Gov. Gordon Media Release Wyoming’s economy continues to show signs of health – especially within Wyoming’s workforce. Due
UW Scientist chosen for USDA Committee on Food Safety
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the appointment of 21 new members and nine returning members
Lifetime Achievement Award Presented
UW Extension Service This fall, the Wyoming Business Report honored University of Wyoming Extension educatorMary Martin with a
Obituaries
Jean Patik
October 18, 1926 – November 28, 2023 Jean Patik died on November 28th with her daughter at her bedside,
Hermes Stanford Trumbull
Hermes Stanford Trumbull, 71, of Ethete, Wyoming, died in his home on November 28, 2023. Rosary will be
Dominique Addison
Jan 23, 1990 – Nov 25, 2023 Dominique Addison, 33, of Sheridan, Wyoming passed away on Saturday, November
Jeffery A. Schwartz
Feb 18, 1954 – Nov 24, 2023 A Celebration of Life for Jeffery A. Schwartz, 69, will be
Serena Kay Gardner
Feb 1, 1971 – Nov 19, 2023 Funeral services for Serena Kay Gardner, 52, will be held at
Valerie C. Dewey
Feb 21, 1966 – Nov 19, 2023 Memorial graveside services for Valerie C. Dewey, 57, will be held
Charles “Chuck” Henry Aragon, Sr.
Nov 14, 1949 – Nov 19, 2023 Memorial services for Charles “Chuck” Henry Aragon, Sr., 74, will be
Manuel Lee Ortega
Dec 24, 1927 – Nov 18, 2023 A Rosary for Manuel Lee Ortega, 95, will be recited at
Robert “Bob” Flores, Sr.
Oct 21, 1957 – Nov 17, 2023 Services are pending for Robert “Bob” Flores, Sr., 66, of Riverton,
Taylor Henry Farris, III
Oct 19, 1958 – Nov 10, 2023 Funeral services for Taylor Henry Farris, III, will be held at