Katie Roenigk
Fremont County’s eight-district school system still under scrutiny
Fremont County’s eight public school districts continue to be a point of discussion for state legislators who want to make Wyoming’s K-12 system more...
Dubois to consider rate increases for water, sewer, sanitation Wednesday
A regular meeting of the Dubois Town Council will begin at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Dubois Town Hall, 712 Meckem Street.The agenda for the...
Snow-moisture levels rise above median in Wind River Basin
The snow-water equivalent in the Wind River Basin is now above the median level.This week’s report from the Natural Resources Conservation Service showed the...
Deregulated power zones could spur economic development, legislators say
State legislators are working on a proposal to spur economic development in Wyoming by creating deregulated power zones.The idea came up during this year’s...
State revenue committee meets this week in Lander
The Wyoming Legislature’s Joint Revenue Committee will meet this week in Lander.The meeting is scheduled to begin at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 27, and...
Riverton mulls minimum parking requirement for new multiunit housing developments
Riverton is working on an ordinance that would require a minimum amount of parking for new multiunit housing developments in town.The idea arose after...
More art to adorn Riverton City Hall
Riverton City Hall is getting a new piece of art - free of charge.The banner will be mounted next to a painting that's been...
Council requests formal public input process for Riverton City Park improvements
Riverton is conducting a formal public input process to develop recommendations for City Park improvements.The Riverton City Council directed staff to initiate the process...
Riverton Tree Board, local rec groups hosting Arbor Day ceremonies April 30
The Riverton Tree Board will celebrate Arbor Day next Saturday, April 30, at two local recreational locations.The first tree-planting ceremony will be at 11...
Willow Creek parents raise $140K for accessible playground
A new ADA-compliant playground is coming to Willow Creek Elementary School in Riverton.The project has been a year in the making, spurred on by...
Dubois Town Council rejects Gateway Community designation in 3-1 vote
The Dubois Town Council voted not to become a Gateway Community for the Continental Divide Trail last week.Without support from the city, the designation...
Earth Day cleanup event Friday in Riverton
The Riverton Chamber of Commerce is hosting a town cleanup event Friday to celebrate Earth Day.Volunteers will gather at 8:30 a.m. Friday at Riverton...
Basin snow-moisture up again, 92 percent of median
Snow-moisture levels continued to improve this week in the Wind River Basin.The local snow-water equivalent is now at 92 percent of median according to...
Animal shelter intakes up 50 percent in Riverton; increase may be linked to COVID-19
(Riverton, WY) - Riverton's animal shelter took in almost 1,000 dogs and cats last year – an increase of more than 300 animals compared...
Lander awards economic development money to seven organizations
The Lander City Council awarded a total of $156,500 to seven organizations through the local half-percent sales tax for economic development last week.More than...
Lander shares list of name ideas for Squaw Creek; all suggestions due locally April 20
The City of Lander will accept new name suggestions for Squaw Creek through Wednesday, April 20.The suggestions will be forwarded to the U.S. Department...
Citizen proposal would repurpose tennis courts, horseshoe pits at Riverton City Park
The Riverton City Council will consider a citizen proposal for City Park improvements during a regular meeting Tuesday.The proposal comes from Matt Wright with...
Location set for community violence and safety event
The location is now set for this month’s public discussion about community violence and safety in Fremont County.The public is invited to the event,...
Non-discrimination discussion dominates Lander City Council meeting
(Lander, WY) - It may not have been on the agenda, but Lander’s proposed non-discrimination resolution was the focus of much of this week’s...
Homelessness prevention with ‘respect and dignity;’ Eagles Hope requests $77,600
(Riverton, WY) - More than 170 families received housing and homelessness prevention services last year through the Eagles Hope Transitions Center.The total includes 52...