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RHS rising: Student art gets top honors in state

8 hrs ago

The annual Wyoming High School Activities Association Art Symposium at the Ford Wyoming Center drew 4,721 art pieces from Wyoming high school students. Of that number, the top two awards went to Riverton High artists. Read MoreRHS rising: Student art gets top honors in state

Company strikes nickel gold near Jeffrey City

8 hrs ago

“Nickel is a magic metal – and nickel is the metal we like to think of when we talk about ‘taking nickels off the track,’” said Riverton Economic and Community Development Association (RECDA) President Alan Moore at the April RECDA meeting. Mineral extraction has always been important to Wyo… Read MoreCompany strikes nickel gold near Jeffrey City

Making mental health manly

8 hrs ago

In Wyoming young males between the ages of 10 and 24 are more than twice as likely to die by suicide than the national average. The stats for middle aged and older men are even higher. Read MoreMaking mental health manly

A quarter century of leadership

8 hrs ago

After 25 years of service as a Fremont County educator, Central Wyoming College (CWC) honors Dr. Jeffrey Hosking with the rank of professor emeritus. Read MoreA quarter century of leadership

Black ties for the blues

May 1, 2024

Like much of the country, Fremont County law enforcement agencies are struggling to recruit new officers almost across the board. Law enforcement is also well-known for being a difficult career choice, with high rates of burn-out as officers risk life and limb. However, support for law enfor… Read MoreBlack ties for the blues

2 fires – 1 fatal – under investigation

Apr 30, 2024

Two Riverton fires in four days are under investigation – one including a fatality, the other causing damage at Riverton Middle School (RMS). Read More2 fires – 1 fatal – under investigation

News

Champions of youth honored at Boys and Girls Club

7 hrs ago

The Boys & Girls Club of Riverton hosted the fourth annual Awards & Recognition Breakfast honoring Mary Jo and Lorenzo Chouinard and featuring keynote speaker Kevin Hines on Tuesday, A… Read MoreChampions of youth honored at Boys and Girls Club

Police Blotter: April 29 - May 2

7 hrs ago

All suspects are considered innocent unless convicted in a court of law. Read MorePolice Blotter: April 29 - May 2

Green light to wildlife

8 hrs ago

Wildlife habitat management areas begin to open Read MoreGreen light to wildlife

Need a little wild in your life?

8 hrs ago

Bureau of Land Management Wyoming will hold three wild horse and burro adoptions this May. Animals will be offered to qualified adopters both online and at in-person competitive bid adoptions … Read MoreNeed a little wild in your life?

Youth in STEM comes to CWC

Apr 20, 2024

The Wyoming Youth in STEM organization in Riverton will be celebrating 20 years of hosting annual conferences for youth in the seventh through 12th grades on May 14 and May 15, 2024. Its first… Read MoreYouth in STEM comes to CWC

Owners: Property tax notices coming

Apr 20, 2024

The Fremont County Assessor’s Office will be mailing the 2024 Notice of Values on April 18. The Notice of Value gives the taxpayer the market value of their property as well as their estimated… Read MoreOwners: Property tax notices coming

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Champions of youth honored at Boys and Girls Club

Sports

Leader of the Peck

7 hrs ago

The annual Roy Peck Invitational is among the most prestigious meets on the Wyoming track and field circuit. Nine high schools gathered in Riverton on Monday, where plentiful sunshine set the … Read MoreLeader of the Peck

Tiger tussle with Wolves

Apr 20, 2024

The Lander Valley Tigers and Lady Tigers soccer teams hosted Giver River on Tuesday. Under sunny skies and the warmest Fremont County day of the young calendar year, both hard-fought matchups … Read MoreTiger tussle with Wolves

Pokes vie for National Finals

Apr 20, 2024

LARAMIE – The University of Wyoming rodeo team wraps up its 2023-24 regular season this weekend. The Cowboys and Cowgirls host the JCA Laramie River Rendezvous Friday through Sunday inside Han… Read MorePokes vie for National Finals

Fremont County schools hit the tracks

Apr 9, 2024

Last week the multiple Fremont County track teams hit the road in search of Olympic sport glory. Read MoreFremont County schools hit the tracks

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Arts + Entertainment

The Wild West: under the waves

Apr 26, 2024

A small, unpowered, round metal chamber that could only fit two people, the Bathysphere dove deep under the ocean waves off the coast of Bermuda between 1930 and 1934. At much greater depths than humans had ever been able to safely dive before, the Bathysphere lowered its engineer, Otis Bart… Read MoreThe Wild West: under the waves

Calling all Wyoming filmmakers

Apr 5, 2024

The third annual Wyoming 48 Hour Film Festival has opened for registration. Open to all Wyoming filmmakers, teams are invited to showcase their creativity in a thrilling cinematic competition. Registration is open through June 5, and teams will compete June 7-9. Teams are required to incorpo… Read MoreCalling all Wyoming filmmakers

‘The book is always open’

Apr 5, 2024

LAC showcases local artist’s spectrum Read More‘The book is always open’

Mystery in check

Apr 3, 2024

Fans of a good mystery are in for another treat from Lander Valley High School’s theater department this spring, as the cast sink their teeth into the twists and turns of “The Westing Game.” Read MoreMystery in check

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Gordon speaks at RIDE

8 hrs ago

Governor Mark Gordon spoke at the RIDE Celebration of Learning held in Riverton on Friday. Photos by Robert Stover Read MoreGordon speaks at RIDE

Community christens WyoToday

9 hrs ago

Community members gathered Thursday evening at WyoToday’s headquarters to tour the newly renovated 13,000-square-foot office building and learn about WyoToday’s The Ranger, Lander Journal, Win… Read MoreCommunity christens WyoToday

Lady Tigers prevail; boys fall in nail-biter

Apr 20, 2024

Riverton vs Rock Springs

Apr 9, 2024

2024 All County Basketball

Apr 3, 2024

Drag prompts protest

Mar 27, 2024

There were approximately 55 protesters standing outside the Lander Art Center protesting the drag show inside around 7:30 p.m. on Saturday night. The protesters held signs and sang Latin hymns… Read MoreDrag prompts protest

Wyoming Indian High School Chiefs State Champs

Mar 5, 2024

State wrestlers rock Casper

Feb 27, 2024

It was a battle of the brawn last weekend in Casper, as the state’s top wrestlers took to the mats to determine who could bring home champion spots in 2024. Photos by Carl Cote. Read MoreState wrestlers rock Casper

End of an era

Feb 20, 2024

Tonkin Stadium and the nearby old high school building are now in the process of being demolished. Tonkin Stadium, first constructed as a Works Progress Administration project in the 1930s, wa… Read MoreEnd of an era

HeARTS Unleashed

Feb 6, 2024

RHS vs Jackson

Feb 6, 2024

Tigers vs Lovell

Feb 6, 2024

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Green light to wildlife

8 hrs ago

Wildlife habitat management areas begin to open Read MoreGreen light to wildlife

Phillips to challenge Ottman

Apr 26, 2024

Election season is heating up, with another challenger emerging to vie for a local legislative seat. Read MorePhillips to challenge Ottman

Owners: Property tax notices coming

Apr 20, 2024

CWC to host 4th annual Teton Powwow

Apr 16, 2024

JACKSON – Central Wyoming College (CWC) and Native American Jump Start (NAJS) proudly present the fourth annual Teton Powwow slated for Saturday, May 18. This year, the event relocates to Munger Mountain Elementary School, 7605 U.S. Highway 89, just 12 miles south of Jackson, with a Ground B… Read MoreCWC to host 4th annual Teton Powwow

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Opinion

Who is infringing on whom here?

8 hrs ago

A response to Vikkilyn Frank-Robledo: Read MoreWho is infringing on whom here?

Gordon’s moral responsibility

8 hrs ago

I want to address the recent event involving a live wolf and the subsequent running over, torturing and killing of this wolf. Wolves are apex predators that help regulate prey populations, which in turn affects plant and animal diversity. By protecting wolves, we are also protecting the ecological balance of Wyoming’s natural landscape which is something we all cherish. Read MoreGordon’s moral responsibility

Sure signs of spring

8 hrs ago

You know that the spring season is here when: Read MoreSure signs of spring

Government by judiciary

Apr 19, 2024

The Four Horsemen, in the saddle, exert influence and thwart New Deal programs Read MoreGovernment by judiciary

Shoshoni’s speed trap

Apr 2, 2024

When I moved to Shoshoni in 1981, the town was well known for the fantastic milkshakes and malts served at the Yellowstone Drug Store. The Yellowstone Drug Store is no longer open for business, but that’s not to say Shoshoni isn’t well known for other things. A quick visit to Wikipedia.com reveals: “The town has gained notoriety as a speed trap due to numerous references citing its aggressive enforcement of traffic laws. According to available data, the town has a 32% ticket to resident rate, suggesting a disproportionate number of traffic tickets issued to drivers passing through the … Read MoreShoshoni’s speed trap