Katie Roenigk
Shoshoni census count off by more than 100, town says
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 471 people live in Shoshoni, but town officials say that number is off – by more than 100...
April speeding tickets in Shoshoni were for 18 mph over the limit, on average
Drivers who got pulled over for speeding last month in Shoshoni were traveling an average of 48 mph, police chief Chris Konija reported this...
Wyoming poised to pursue federal Infrastructure Act money
The State of Wyoming is preparing for a deluge of federal money from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.The bill will send $1.2 trillion...
Dubois council meets Wednesday; packed agenda includes three potential code changes
The Dubois Town Council will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 11, at Dubois Town Hall, 712 Meckem Street.The meeting will begin with a...
Shoshoni Town Council meets tonight
The Shoshoni Town Council will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 10, at Shoshoni Town Hall, 102 E. Second St.There are no public hearings...
Local streamflows looking good for spring, but summer may be warm and dry
April was a good water month for the Wind River Basin.The most recent Wyoming Basin & Water Supply Outlook Report from the Natural Resources...
Lander should focus on fires – not floods, councilmember says
Dan Hahn was the only member of the Lander City Council who voted “no” last month when the council accepted a study about a...
Riverton applying for third urban deer harvest permit
Riverton is applying for another permit to harvest deer in city limits this year.It’s part of Riverton’s urban deer control program, which “has the...
Special tax districts for airport funding considered – again
State legislators are once again considering a bill to allow special tax districts for air service funding in Wyoming.The legislation was introduced last year...
Dubois may limit the number of short-term rental properties allowed in town
The Dubois Town Council passed a new ordinance on first reading last week limiting the number of short-term rental properties allowed in town.City code...
Cost for local air service likely to rise under new SkyWest contract
The cost to maintain commercial air service in Fremont County is about to rise, local officials say.The state’s contract with SkyWest Airlines, which provides...
Lander approves floodwall impact study
Correction: A previous version of this story incorrectly stated that the Lander City Council unanimously voted to adopt the study of the properties that...
Local snow-moisture level rose again this week, 107 percent of median
The snow-water equivalent in the Wind River Basin rose even higher above median this week due to “continued wet and cool conditions” across the...
Shoshoni Motel demolition complete
The old Shoshoni Motel is no longer standing.The building was torn down last week, according to comments made during a Shoshoni Town Council meeting...
Lander making progress on new assisted living, memory care facility
Lander has taken another step toward building a city owned assisted living and memory care facility near the local hospital.The Lander City Council authorized...
Lander tables ordinance regulating metal shipping containers
(Lander, WY) - The Lander Planning Commission is recommending several changes to municipal zoning rules – including one outlining general requirements for metal shipping...
West Nile mosquito de-listed as local pest
Fremont County Weed and Pest is no longer monitoring the local mosquito population for West Nile virus – for budgetary reasons.Instead, other local government...
Shoshoni, Lander contesting property tax charges for medical clinic, community center
At least two local towns are questioning the validity of the property taxes Fremont County imposed on them this year.Fremont County Assessor Tara Berg...
Local businessman proposes new restaurant for Shoshoni
A local businessman wants to buy land from the Town of Shoshoni so he can open a bar and grill west of town.Duane Raymond...
Lander is a ‘hot’ spot for commercial development, state says
(Lander, WY) - Wyoming is looking for new ways to make money on state lands in the wake of recent declines in the minerals...