Press Release

Bare Fire now at 17% containment

The Bare Fire, in the Wyoming Range, is approximately 370 acres and 17% contained. Approximately 147 personnel are assigned to the incident.  Rain came through...

Wyoming PBS adds U.S. Senate Democratic Primary Election debate to tonight’s scheduled debates at CWC

Wyoming PBS has added a 9 p.m. debate tonight, Thursday, Aug. 13, featuring the two Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate, following confirmation from both...

No growth for Bare Fire; remains at estimated 800 acres

Wyoming Team 3, a type 3 incident management team, assumed command of the Bare Fire yesterday. While the fire was active yesterday afternoon, no...

Game & Fish asking Lander residents to remove feeders, clean bird baths due to reports of possible avian conjunctivitis

(Lander, WY) - The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is receiving reports of sick and dead songbirds on the north side of Lander. Specifically,...

August 4 Fremont County Commission meeting recap

(Lander, WY) – The Fremont County Commissioners convened for a regular meeting on Tuesday, August 4, and have provided the following recap of the meeting....

DOJ: Casper man sentenced to over 12 years on meth distribution charges in multi-county drug trafficking ring

A Casper man will serve more than 12 years in federal prison for his role as a primary distributor in a multi-county drug trafficking...

Bare Fire currently burning at estimated 800 acres

Firefighting efforts continue on the Bare Fire. The fire is estimated at 800 acres in size. Wyoming Team 3, a type 3 incident management...

Governor Gordon issues executive order authorizing emergency transportation permits for livestock feed and livestock

(Statewide) - Governor Mark Gordon (R-WY) has issued Executive Order 2026-005, authorizing emergency relief permits for vehicles transporting oversize and overweight loads of livestock...

Common Sense Republicans for Wyoming: Believe in Wyoming

Sponsored post paid for by Common Sense Republicans for Wyoming.Believe in Wyoming. That's what we're asking every Republican voter to do in the 2026...

Catchpole’s Kids support and endorse Steve Harshman

Sponsored post paid for by Glenda Catchpole, Fred & Beth Catchpole, and Katie FinnoffDear Editor:Judy Catchpole served as Wyoming’s State Superintendent of Public Instruction...

Wild Wonder Foundation awards micro grant to Popo Agie Nature Journaling Club

(Lander, WY) - The Wild Wonder Foundation awarded Nature Journaling Educator Nona Schrader a Micro Grant to start the Popo Agie Nature Journaling Club in...

Justice Department announces funding opportunities to advance public safety efforts across Tribal Nations

The Justice Department today announced the opening of the Fiscal Year 2026 Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation (CTAS) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for comprehensive...

Yellowstone Film Festival Announces New October 2026 Dates

Festival to Showcase Filmmakers from Wyoming, Montana, and IdahoSubmission Deadline Extended Through September 18CODY, WYOMING - The Yellowstone Film Festival has announced...

WYDOT: July 4 weekend DUI impaired driving enforcement yields 1 DUI arrest; two deaths reported in July 5 crash

A multi-agency impaired driving enforcement operation in Fremont County, conducted July 3-5 during the July 4 holiday weekend, resulted in 188 traffic stops, one impaired...

WDEQ: Harmful Cyanobacteria Bloom Recreational Use Advisory issued for Wind River Lake

A harmful cyanobacteria bloom (HCB) recreational use Bloom Advisory has been issued for Wind River Lake.The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) works cooperatively with the Wyoming...

Wyoming football will be ‘playing for Brody’ this season

Story written by Pokes Insider Ryan Thorburn from GoWyo.comWyoming football hosted a 2030 recruit who has already had a meaningful impact on the program.Brody...

WRTA announces anticipated service reductions effective August 1

(Fremont County, WY) - The Wind River Transportation Authority (WRTA) anticipates significant service reductions beginning August 1, 2026, due to reduced federal transit funding...

WRTA Anticipates Service Reductions Beginning August 1

Local match shortfall and reduced federal funding require critical adjustments to public transportation services.FREMONT COUNTY, Wyo. – The Wind River Transportation Authority (WRTA) anticipates...

Wyoming PBS Wins Four Emmy Awards

Wyoming PBS earned four Heartland Emmy® Awards over the weekend for productions that celebrate adventure, uncover hidden Wyoming industries, and explore the connections between...

McManus Park Trail in Lander reopens following fire fuels reduction project with Wyoming Conservation Corps 

(Lander, WY) - The City of Lander is pleased to announce that the trails through McManus Park have reopened following the successful completion of...