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
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
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