wyohome
Latest News

Near Normal Temperatures for Thursday, Mostly Dry
Fall-like weather moves into the Cowboy State today. Temperatures will be near normal, with cooler temperatures across the

Restaurant Liquor License Awarded to a new Mexican Bar and Grill
The Riverton City Council Tuesday night unanimously awarded a conditional restaurant liquor license to a new business that

LifeSaver Award Presented Tuesday Night to RPD Officer
Riverton Police Chief Eric Hurtado Tuesday night presented a life saving award to officer Brandon Brookover for his

Isolated Showers Wednesday through Friday; Saturday will be cool and wet
Isolated showers and thunderstorms the next two days, becoming more widespread Thursday night. Friday and Saturday will be

Two Sent to Prison for Assault resulting in Serious Bodily Injury
In U.S. District Court Actions from Cheyenne, 39-year-old George Anthony Quiver Sr., of Ethete, was sentenced to 42

Riverton Councilors to consider new Restaurant Liquor License Tuesday
The Riverton City Council meets Tuesday evening in regular session with a Life Saving Award at the top

Lander City Council to hold three public hearings this evening
The Lander City Council will meet in regular session at 6 p.m. tonight with three public hearings set,

Riverton Council to Host Work Session Tuesday
The Riverton City Council Tuesday night will hold a work session on Planning. The single item agenda begins

Spring Sage Grouse Count is in, Up from one year ago
Sage-grouse lek attendance saw an increase according to data from the Wyoming Game and Fish Department lek counts

Former Shoshoni Mayor being inducted into the Hall of Fame
LARAMIE – Every now and then there is someone that is honored for something they did years and

Wind River Food Sovereignty Effort Growing
By Marit Gookin, WyoToday Staff Writer Big things are happening in Fort Washakie and around the Wind River

Healthcare Challenges to be Subject of Local Conversation Sept. 7
Fremont County and Wind River Reservation residents are invited to participate in a conversation alongside Better Wyoming about healthcare
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.