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County commissioners opt for prescription co-pay planNov 14, 2012 - By Christina George, Staff Writer: The vote was 4-1 to approve the plan change, with Commissioner Pat Hickerson casting the lone nay vote. | Trial starts for man who struck girl at bus stopNov 14, 2012 - By Christina George, Staff Writer: Fremont County deputy attorney Kathy Kavanagh described Makayla Marie Strahle, 11, as a girl excited for her school dance. | ||
Skull could be that of hiker missing since 2007Nov 13, 2012 - By Christina George, Staff Writer: Fremont County Coroner Ed McAuslan said the partial human skull found late in the summer near the Popo Agie Falls could be that of the Lander hiker who went ... [more] | Study: Up to 80 percent of county mosquitoes carry West Nile virusNov 13, 2012 - By Katie Roenigk, Staff Writer: Students at Central Wyoming College determined that up to 80 percent of Fremont County's mosquito population this summer was made up of bugs that carry West ... [more] | ||
The way it was: Rival coaches -- 1963Nov 11, 2012 - Staff: Fremont County had an election in the odd-numbered year 1963, with mayors elected in both Lander and Riverton, along with voting on medical facilities funding ... [more] | Cold lingering through SundayNov 11, 2012 - From staff reports: The season's first extended stretch of cold weather is expected to bring bitterly cold weather Sunday, when high temperatures in Riverton and most of Fremont ... [more] | ||
More than 3,400 voted absentee in election Nov. 6Nov 9, 2012 - By Eric Blom, Staff Writer: One in five voters in Fremont County voted absentee in the Nov. 6 election. According to unofficial results, voters cast 17,078 votes in the county, and 3,418 ... [more] | County canvassing board confirms election resultsNov 9, 2012 - By Christina George, Staff Writer: Tuesday's election results are now official after the Fremont County Canvassing Board accepted the numbers at a hearing Thursday afternoon. | ||
Unopposed candidates win votes of confidenceNov 8, 2012 - From staff reports: Though they were running unopposed, many candidates for uncontested races earned votes of confidence from residents at polling places Tuesday. | Election notesNov 8, 2012 - By Steven R. Peck: Hubbub | ||
Voters back optional 1 percent taxNov 7, 2012 - By Eric Blom, Staff Writer: Strong support in Lander and Riverton carried the day for the optional 1 percent sales tax. | Shelley would take broader view of all Fremont County issuesNov 4, 2012 - Linda Bebout, Riverton: Editor: | ||
Fremont County, there's no need to pass the 1 percent taxNov 4, 2012 - Tracy Mitchell, Crowheart: Editor: | The way it was: Election night -- 1986Nov 4, 2012 - Staff: Two Fremont County Republican mainstays got good news on election night in 1986. | ||
Commissioner candidates address ag issues at forum
| Shelley is a 'tremendous' candidate for LegislatureOct 31, 2012 - Helen Potts, Riverton: Editor: | ||
Several seats unopposed in Nov. 6 electionOct 31, 2012 - By Katie Roenigk, Staff Writer: Several candidates from Fremont County are running unopposed this year for elected positions ranging from state legislator to city council representative. | Libertarian candidate a third option in HD 55Oct 31, 2012 - By Katie Roenigk, Staff Writer: Libertarian Bethany Baldes of Riverton said people who feel disenfranchised by the Republican and Democratic parties should vote for her to represent them in ... [more] | ||
Solid waste board set to discuss expiring rez trash contractOct 31, 2012 - By Christina George, Staff Writer: The Fremont County Solid Waste Disposal District Board of Directors will hold a special meeting next week to discuss solid waste management on the Wind River ... [more] | Rodeo royalty coronation ball Nov. 10Oct 30, 2012 - Staff: The 2013 Fremont County Fair and Rodeo Royalty will kick off the 2013 year with their coronation event, "Celebrating 100 Years With Cowboys and Angels," on ... [more] | ||
'Fremont Fantasia' to open the Fremont County Orchestra's fall concert seasonOct 28, 2012 - From staff reports: The Fremont County Orchestra has announced a "Fremont Fantasia" fall concert to open its 26th season at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10, at the Lander Valley High ... [more] | Herders say wolf pack had them corneredOct 26, 2012 - From staff reports: Two sheep herders near Jeffrey City contacted law enforcement Thursday evening to report that six or seven wolves that were chasing their herd of sheep had ... [more] | ||
Officials cancel fire restrictions for countyOct 26, 2012 - By Christina George, Staff Writer: The Fremont County Commission agreed unanimously to lift the fire ban that has been in place since the first week of July. | Postseason prideOct 25, 2012 - By Steven R. Peck: Fremont County uniforms and faces are scattered statewide this weekend | ||
New schedule opens transfer stations same day of weekOct 24, 2012 - By Christina George, Staff Writer: A newly approved schedule allows each of the county's seven trash transfer stations to have operation hours on one set day each week. | County author inspires Colorado, Utah trekOct 21, 2012 - Staff: The annual fall trek sponsored by the Little Snake River Museum in Savery and the Little Snake River Valley Education Center was led by museum board member ... [more] | ||
First Stop Help Center awarded $10,000 grantOct 21, 2012 - Staff: The Wyoming Community Foundation has awarded the First Stop Help Center $10,000 to support their work transitioning homeless Fremont County residents with ... [more] | Unsentenced inmates draw new scrutinyOct 21, 2012 - By Christina George, Staff Writer: 175 jailed, no judgment on 122 | ||
Poetry Idol Auditions open to Fremont County poetsOct 19, 2012 - From staff reports: Local poets are invited to send one poem of 21 lines or less to Poetry Idol Auditions. The deadline for entering is Nov. 10. | Solid waste troubles 'turning around,' says commission chairmanOct 19, 2012 - By Katie Roenigk, Staff Writer: Revenue problems that have plagued the Fremont County Solid Waste Disposal District in recent years are "kind of turning around," according to Fremont County ... [more] | ||
County leaders address confusion regarding 1 percent taxOct 18, 2012 - By Katie Roenigk, Staff Writer: With election day less than a month away, county leaders have been working to clear up any confusion residents may feel about the proposed 1 percent sales tax ... [more] | Population grows in every county town; rural figure also upOct 17, 2012 - By Steve Peck, Publisher: Every population center in Fremont County has grown since the 2010 U.S. Census, according to new data from the U.S. Census Bureau. | ||
Investing in streets, sidewalks, is economic developmentOct 16, 2012 - John C. Darrington, Richland, Wash.: Editor: | Far fewer homicides, but suicide rate risesOct 16, 2012 - By Christina George, Staff Writer: Fremont County Coroner Ed McAuslan says homicide cases in the county remain well below the 2011's record-breaking year. | ||
Talks on Major land find opposition to fairgrounds conceptOct 16, 2012 - By Katie Roenigk, Staff Writer: Riverton residents who attended a town hall meeting with members of Fremont County government were overwhelmingly opposed to the idea of a convention center in ... [more] | Transfer station hours get closer to finalizationOct 13, 2012 - By Christina George, Staff Writer: Disposal district board members want to get feedback from communities before making a decision. | ||
BLM seeks nominations to Resource Advisory CouncilOct 12, 2012 - By Christina George, Staff Writer: The Bureau of Land Management in Wyoming announced that it is seeking public nominations for four open positions on its Wyoming Resource Advisory Council, ... [more] | McOmie nominated for Golden Bell AwardOct 12, 2012 - By Christina George, Staff Writer: All eight Fremont County school boards have agreed to back a resolution supporting the nomination of state Rep. Del McOmie, R-Lander, for one of the biggest ... [more] | ||
Number of workers in county remains near all-time highOct 12, 2012 - From staff reports: Fremont County employment | Legislation to give counties more funding for landfillsOct 11, 2012 - By Katie Roenigk, Staff Writer: The Wyoming Legislature will consider two bills during its upcoming session that should help cities and counties deal with solid waste problems. | ||
