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
Wreaths Across America honors Riverton vets
By: Sarah Elmquist Squires Managing Editor The first time Karl Falken was involved with the Wreaths Across America
Man killed near Dubois in single-vehicle crash last week
Staff Reports The Wyoming Highway Patrol is reporting the death of 29-year-old Aaron Bigknife who was killed in
Commissioners to host reception for outgoing chairman Tuesday
The Fremont County Commissioners will host a reception for outgoing Chairman Travis Becker at 10 a.m. on Tuesday,
Riverton Help Center offers salvation and more
By Jeff Rebitski, Staff Writer The Riverton Help Center, located at 519 East Park Avenue in Riverton, stands
Headley sentenced for role in double homicide
By: Sarah Elmquist Squires, Managing Editor They had been drinking, and someone said they should try to find
Snowpocalypse (photos)
Heavy snow fell Tuesday morning, blanketing the county in over eight inches of snow. Photos by Robert Stover.
Crime Reports
Fremont County Sheriff’s report All individuals are presumed innocent unless convicted in a court of law. • Courtney
Cloud Kisser V makes debut alongside her older sister
By Jeff Rebitski, Staff Writer The morning was clear and cold, the winds were favorable, but the pilots
District plans for landfill closure, new site
By: Sarah Elmquist Squires Two decades ago, the Lander Landfill, where all Fremont County’s municipal waste and most
Another chance to tell Santa your lists!
The Riverton Branch Library will welcome Santa Claus on Friday, December 16, during the Holiday Whobilation Celebration. Pictures
Riverton Museum celebrates the season
By Jeff Rebitski, Staff Writer The Riverton Museum opened its doors to the community on Saturday and welcomed
Skating rink being filled
‘Pray for Cold Weather’ RIVERTON – At Tuesday’s Riverton City Council meeting, councilors were told that city crews
Riverton released EDGE money for new hospital
By Ernie Over, WyoToday Riverton’s City Council Tuesday approved releasing $880,000 to the Riverton Medical District from the
Salazar seeks clarity for Food Freedom Act
By: Sarah Elmquist Squires Wyoming Senator Tim Salazar is authoring a bill to clarify language in the state’s