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Rocky Mountain Power Proposed Rate Hike Protested at Hearing
By Sarah Elmquist Squires, Managing Editor “There are people in this room that that rate increase will break

Alzheimers Walk Saturday in Lander to Gain Awareness
By Marit Gookin, Staff Writer As of 2021, there were only three geriatricians – physicians who specialize in

Commission: Library on the Right Track; M.O.V.E. Funding Okayed
By Ernie Over, WyoToday The Fremont County Commission this past Tuesday heard two of four answers they had

Temporary Closure at Lander’s Hunt Field Airport begins Sunday
The painting of the final pavement markings will take place at Hunt Field Airport and the airport will

Much Cooler for Friday, Scattered Showers Possible with Heavy Rain across the North
Cooler temperatures spread across the Wyoming today, with lows tonight near or below freezing west of the Divide.

Thursday’s Morning Radio Newscast
9-21-23 WyoToday Radio Networks’s Local Morning News Fall-like weather moves into the Cowboy State today. Temperatures will be

Hunters: Chance to win great prizes when you submit a CWD sample
Hunters are critical to monitoring chronic wasting disease in Wyoming, a fatal disease that affects moose, elk and

Wind River Reservation to Receive Funding for Sagebrush Growth and Preservation
Federal officials this month announced a slew of funding aimed at helping to preserve and grow sagebrush ecosystems

Heart Mountain Interment Camp explained this Wednesday in Riverton
By Marit Gookin, Staff Writer “The principle on which this country was founded and by which it has

United Against Hate: Identifying and Reporting Acts of Hate
Presented by the United States Attorney’s Office The United States Attorney’s Office will host a public outreach program

Govt. Draw selected for Clean-up on National Public Lands Day
In celebration of 30 years of National Public Lands Day, the Wind River Outdoor Recreation Collaborative is hosting

Supt. of Public Instruction Traveling the State on Tour of Excellence
Press Release Wyoming State Superintendent of Public Instruction Megan Degenfelder is traveling the state in September and October
Community News
Crime News
Lander Police: Two Investigations Underway
The Lander Police Report All suspects are considered innocent unless convicted in
Fremont Co. Sheriff: Dog shot on Private Property killing Rabbits
The Fremont County Sheriff’s Report for Thursday All suspects are considered innocent
Riverton PD: Drug Use and Fighting Issues at RHS
The Riverton Police Department Report All suspects are considered innocent unless convicted
Riverton Police Tuesday Report: Fight Suspect Found Hiding in a Dumpster
The Riverton Police Report for 9/19 All suspects are considered innocent unless
Lander Police Department: Kid on Bike Struck by Vehicle; Cat thrown Out of Vehicle
Lander Police Department report All suspects are considered innocent unless convicted in
Fremont County Sheriff: Poached Pronghorn Found; Two-Year-Old Assault reported; Vehicle Collided with Rest Room
The Fremont County Sheriff’s Office All suspects are considered innocent unless convicted
Local Sports
State News

2023 All-State Golfers named by WCA
After another stellar fall golf season the Wyoming Coaches’ Association announced their 2023 All-State golfers. Some surprises, some

Wyoming Archaeology Awareness Month Lectures – Sept. 21 & 22
In celebration of Wyoming Archaeology Awareness Month (WAAM), the Wyoming State Historic Preservation Office is co-sponsoring two events

USDA Seeks Nominations for Membership on the Advisory Committee on Beginning Farmers and Ranchers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced a call for nominations to the Advisory Committee on Beginning

UW Invites Wyoming Teens and Parents in Albany County to Test New Healthy Eating App
Sept. 18, 2023—Researchers at the University of Wyoming are recruiting Albany County parents and teens interested in testing

Riverton wins, celebrates back-to-back-to-back state championships & Paxton’s four-peat
RIVERTON – The Riverton city limits were pounded with sirens early Saturday evening as the Riverton High School

Riverton wins again, Lander get close at Conference Championships
GREEN RIVER / WHEATLAND – While the Central Wyoming College golf team was winning on the home course
Obituaries

Arline Helen Clinkenbeard
October 18, 1931 – September 3, 2023 Arline Helen Clinkenbeard passed away September 3, 2023 in Lander. She

Ronald Warner
Ronald was born in Hannibal, Missouri to Ronald Theadore Warner and Pamela Sue (Woody) Warner Spann. He graduated

Stephanie Vinson
March 1, 1974 – September 10, 2023 Stephanie Vinson, a woman of remarkable resilience and boundless spirit, departed

Larry Edward Averett
Larry Edward Averett, 71, of Lander, Wyoming died on September 16, 2023. Larry loved everything outdoors, especially rock

Death Notice: Vinson
Stephanie Vinson March 1, 1974 – September 10, 2023 Obituary pending.

Leland Pryor
Sep 1, 1943 – Sep 10, 2023 No services will be held for Leland Pryor, 80, who passed

Earleen K. George
Earleen K. George, 73, only known as George died Tuesday morning, September 5, 2023, at her home in

Betty Crouch
Jul 15, 1926 – Sep 9, 2023 Betty Crouch, 97, a longtime resident of Topeka, Kansas and recently

Reginald Paul Shakespeare
Funeral services for Reginald Paul Shakespeare, 59, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, September 16, 2023 at

Death Notice: Laughton
Karan Laughton, 79, of Lander, WY passed away on September 10, 2023 at the Wyoming Life Resource Center.