

Local Riverton native to run with torch in Germany
BERLIN, GERMANY – Local Riverton native Lewis Fancher has been a staple of the Fremont County Special Olympics

Teen arrested after woman stabbed
By Sarah Elmquist Squires Managing Editor A 15-year-old girl was arrested on charges of aggravated assault and possession

Boysen Ice Fishing Derby
The Boysen Ice Fishing Derby drew folks from across the region to partake in the fun. In the

Last shot at 5-Shot Hunt
By Jeff Rebitski Staff Writer The Women’s Five-Shot Rabbit hunt is taking place this weekend and teams have

Food Freedom Act bill heads to House
Staff reports CHEYENNE – Wyoming Senator Tim Salazar’s bill, S.F. 102, has advanced through the Senate’s Agriculture Committee

Cote nabs photo of the year
By Sarah Elmquist Squires Managing Editor CHEYENNE – Carl Cote, the man behind the camera for The Ranger,

Crime Reports
Lander Police All suspects are considered innocent unless convicted in a court of law. January 20 • 1:06

Fremont’s DUI deaths top rest of country
A recent publication that measured the rate of deaths associated with drunk driving in the United States just

Governor Gordon Tests Positive for COVID-19
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Mark Gordon has received results of a COVID-19 test that showed he is positive

Detimore charged with alleged sexual abuse
By Sarah Elmquist Squires Managing Editor Donald Floyd Detimore, 70, has been charged with first-degree sexual abuse of

Community members share ideas for economic development with CWC
By Jeff Rebitski Staff Writer After an impressive tour of the new Rustler Ag and Equine Complex, the

Rustler Ag and Equine Complex promises to be the best
By Jeff Rebitski Staff Writer The Central Wyoming College (CWC) Board of Trustees, as well as the mayors

Riverton Senior Center seeks special district
By Ernie Over WyoToday The wheels are now in motion for a proposal to sustainably fund the Riverton,

“Economy breeds economy,” Wind River Startup Challenge gets bigger and better…
By Shawn O’Brate FORT WASHAKIE – A new year can mean a lot of things to a lot

Waterline break on Monroe
A City of Riverton Public Works Department crew at the scene of a major water line break at

Crime Reports
Riverton Police blotter All suspects are considered innocent unless convicted in a court of law. January 13 •

Riverton joins race for new superintendent
By Sarah Elmquist Squires Lander isn’t the only district on the hunt for a new top executive. Following

Rec Board hears grant requests
By Sarah Elmquist Squires Managing Editor From playgrounds to port-a-potties, the Fremont District 25 Recreation Board heard from

Elks BINGO dinner to benefit Kora Toups
By Jeff Rebitski Staff Writer Kora is the shiny nine-year-old young lady who tragically was struck by a

Communal Pancake, Relative Theatrics to present co-production of “AN ILIAD”
Laramie’s Relative Theatrics and Lander’s Communal Pancake Performing Arts are collaborating to present a production of “AN ILIAD,”

Crime Reports
Fremont County Sheriff’s Office report All suspects are considered innocent unless convicted in a court of law. January

Woman killed in crash Wednesday
By Ernie Over Staff Writer A 65-year-old woman was killed in a two-vehicle collision reported at 4:51 Wednesday

Patrol division staffed, but sheriff other roles unfilled
By Ernie Over Staff Writer The Fremont County Sheriff’s Office was pretty busy this past year, but Sheriff

Celebration of life for beloved EMT Sunday
Governor orders flags at half-staff By Sarah Elmquist Squires Managing Editor Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon has ordered flags

Land secured for new hospital
By Sarah Elmquist Squires Managing Editor The Riverton Medical District secured the land needed for the region’s new

Learning to Love Learning
By Jeff Rebitski Staff Writer The Aspen Early Learning Center in Riverton shows parents and kids how to

A district she knows by heart
Andre-Flanagan announces retirement By Sarah Elmquist Squires Managing Editor The audit reports were filed, appointments made, and last

Barrasso talks health care, energy, inflation
By Sarah Elmquist Squires Managing Editor United States Senator John Barrasso visited Riverton last week, when he spoke

Police unable to locate suspicious male with rifle
By Sarah Elmquist Squires Managing Editor Riverton schools were briefly under a “stay put” order after a DCI

Riverton ravages Taco John’s tournament
BY: SHAWN O’BRATE STAFF WRITER CHEYENNE – The Riverton Wolverines (5-2) and Lady Wolverines (1-6) entered the weekend

CWC Rustler Basketball Recap
BY: SHAWN O’BRATE STAFF WRITER RIVERTON – After a strong game Thursday where the Central Wyoming College (CWC)

Lander Valley helps Jackson christen first-ever swim meet
BY: SHAWN O’BRATE STAFF WRITER JACKSON – On Saturday a momentous occasion occurred out in Jackson Hole at

Rats rally through first home games of season
BY: SHAWN O’BRATE STAFF WRITER RIVERTON – Over the weekend the ice hockey rink off Smith Road was

By Sarah Elmquist Squires
Managing Editor His favorite event? Freestyle. His favorite food? Pizza. His favorite memory from the the Tokyo Olympic

Midvale Fishing Derby will catch your heart
By Jeff Rebitski Staff Writer The 12th annual Ice Fishing Derby will be held January 13-15 at Ocean