Crime Reports
Riverton Police report All suspects are considered innocent unless convicted in a court of law: January 6 •
Riverton youth to stage ‘Aladdin’
By Sarah Elmquist Squires Managing Editor More than 100 eager youngsters gathered in the Willow Creek Elementary gymnasium
Snowy Predicament
The giant piles of snow in the middle of Federal Boulevard have gotten in the way of countless
Tuesday’s Structure Fire
A structure fire on Tuesday just before noon drew fire crews to 11398 Highway 789. No injuries were
Real estate market cools due to inventory shortage
By Ernie Over WyoToday The local real estate market cooled down in 2022 compared to 2021 numbers, according
Hancock sworn in as new Riverton mayor
By Ernie Over WyoToday Riverton’s new Mayor Tim Hancock was sworn into office Tuesday night after a reception
Case talks tax reform, EMS bill, and more
By Sarah Elmquist Squires Managing Editor State Senator Cale Case spoke to Lander’s Rotary Club last week on
Former Riverton leader passes
He served two terms on the Riverton City Council, netting an official “Distinguished Service Award,” and several terms
Crime Reports
Fremont County Sheriff’s Office reports All suspects are considered innocent unless convicted in a court of law. January
Man arrested after conflicting reports of St. Margaret’s incident*
*This story was updated at 2:30 p.m. on January 6 after LeBrun provided an updated report about the
Boys and Girls Club thriving in Riverton
By Jeff Rebitski Staff Writer During the Christmas break, when all but a select few community organizations that
New Wyoming Highway Patrol Colonel named
The Wyoming Highway Patrol (WHP) is pleased to announce that Sheriff Timothy K. Cameron has been selected as
Man shoots himself in hand
By Sarah Elmquist Squires Managing Editor A Lander man accidentally shot himself in the hand while cleaning his
Big projects in the works for Fremont County
By Sarah Elmquist Squires Managing Editor FREMONT COUNTY — Fremont County’s economy is about to get another boost,
Top 4 weather events of ’22 spanned 164 degrees
By Ernie Over WyoToday The National Weather Service in Riverton has released its list of the top four
2023 ushered in with state park adventures
By Shawn O’Brate Staff Writer FREMONT COUNTY – For the past 12 years the Wyoming State Parks have
Crime Reports
Riverton Police report All suspects arrested are presumed innocent unless convicted in a court of law. January 1,
Fremont Co. voters: How to avoid election roll purge
By Ernie Over WyoToday FREMONT COUNTY – Attention Fremont County voters: The Fremont County Election Office mailed purge
Local Baseball phenom signs with McCook
By: Shawn O’Brate RIVERTON – Late Tuesday night at the Neighborhood Alliance Church there was a gathering unlike
Monroe pleads not guilty in accessory to murder
By Sarah Elmquist Squires, Managing Editor Kasia Monroe pled not guilty in District Court on December 20 to
Help for Health Hospice looking forward with dignity
By Jeff Rebitski, Staff Writer One of the most significant yet misunderstood services in Fremont County that resides
Medical district closes in on land purchase
Riverton’s new community hospital will break ground as soon as it thaws By Sarah Elmquist Squires, Managing Editor Riverton’s
Riverton Police Report
Suspects are considered innocent unless convicted in a court of law. December 22 • At 8:06 a.m. police
Stuff the Bus delivers smiles for Christmas
By Sarah Elmquist Squires Managing Editor This Christmas morning, hundreds of Fremont County children will awaken to the
Santa’s 200th Birthday
By Sarah Elmquist SquiresManaging Editor Saint Nicholas was born during the third century, a Greek Christian who died
Gard bids farewell to City Council
‘It was a wonderful opportunity’ By Ernie Over Wyotoday Tuesday’s Riverton City Council was the last in the
Crime Reports
Fremont County Sheriff’s report from December 21 All suspects are considered innocent unless convicted in a court of
County unemployment rate ticks down slightly
By Sarah Elmquist Squires Managing Editor While overall, the state’s unemployment rates rose slightly between October and November
Riverton Library celebrates Whobilation
By Jeff Rebitski , Staff Writer We do not like the snow and cold, we do not like it
CATS learning doesn’t stop
By Jeff Rebitski , Staff Writer Just because the kids are out of school for Christmas, doesn’t mean they
Chili and cornbread competition helps local lady
By Jeff Rebitski,Staff Writer With so many things taking place in the Riverton community this time of year,
‘A shining beacon of freedom and liberty’
By: Sarah Elmquist Squires, Managing Editor The more than 40 volunteers gathered under the bright sun on a
Charges dropped against Quiver in Dewey death; Monroe faces arraignment
By: Sarah Elmquist Squires, Managing Editor Three were originally charged in the death of 31-year-old Ashley Dewey after
VFW honors vets with a gift
By Jeff Rebitski, Staff Writer Operation Gratitude is the program that provides care packages to veterans, and Riverton’s