Press Release
Wyoming County Assessors’ Association issues statement regarding 2026 residential property value certification
The Wyoming State Board of Equalization announced on June 11, 2026, that it will not certify any residential property values for the 2026 tax...
Fremont County DUI Task Force to patrol for impaired drivers during Lander Brewfest
(Lander, WY) - The Fremont County DUI Task Force will patrol for impaired drivers from Friday, June 12, through Saturday, June 13, during the...
June 9 Commission meeting recap
(Lander, WY) – The Fremont County Commissioners convened for a regular meeting on Tuesday, June 9, and have provided the following recap of the meeting.A...
FCFPD: June 7 fire near Jeffrey City ‘believed to be lightning related’
(Jeffrey City, WY) - On June 7, 2026, Fremont County Fire Protection District Central Fire Battalion-1 responded to assist the Jeffrey City Fire Department...
Memorial Day weekend impaired driving enforcement yields 5 DUI arrests
(Riverton, WY) - A multi-agency impaired driving enforcement operation in Fremont County, conducted from May 22 through Memorial Day (May 25), resulted in 327...
Fremont County’s Oviatt announces candidacy for Secretary of State
After much consideration, Fremont County’s own Qwenton Eagle Oviatt has announced his candidacy for Wyoming Secretary of State. The Lander Valley High School grad now...
Lander-based Abandoned Mine Land Project Manager named 2025 Public Servant Award Recipient
The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is proud to announce that Richard McPeek, Abandoned Mine Land (AML) Project Manager based in the agency’s...
DEQ’s Lander Surface Water Monitoring Team named 2025 Team of the Year
The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is proud to announce that the Water Quality Division’s (WQD) Lander Surface Water Monitoring Team has been...
Riverton Little League fireworks show set for June 25
(Riverton, WY) - The Riverton Little League will be hosting a fireworks show on June 25, following the final game of Championship Night."As a...
Wyoming PBS rebranding to ‘strengthen Wyoming identity and expand local storytelling,’ removing ‘PBS’ from name
Wyoming PBS today announced that it will be changing its name in the coming months to better reflect its mission as Wyoming’s own public...
BLM investigating vandalism at six Native American rock art sites in Bighorn Basin
The Bureau of Land Management is investigating recent acts of vandalism at six Native American rock art sites in the Bighorn Basin. One site...
SAR Wind River Chapter honors RPD detective for ‘exceptional service’
(Riverton, WY) - Members of the Wind River Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution honored Riverton Police Department Detective Bhagya Nethicumara with...
Shanell Stanley announces Candidacy for Fremont County Commissioner District 3
Lifetime Fremont County resident and community advocate Shanell Stanley has announced her candidacy for Fremont County Commissioner, District 3.Stanley spent her professional career working...
FCSO warns of scam involving callers posing as law enforcement
(Fremont County, WY) - Please be aware of a scam currently going around Fremont County. Callers are contacting County residents advising them they have...
Central Wyoming College women’s soccer program announces new head coach
(Riverton, WY) - Central Wyoming College is proud to announce the appointment of Eldon Brough as the new Head Coach for the Rustlers' women's soccer program. Brough takes...
Game & Fish Lander Region public meeting to discuss proposed regulation changes takes place tonight in Lander
(Lander, WY) - The Wyoming Game and Fish Department will host a public meeting in Lander on June 3 to gather public input and...
Governor Gordon announces, signs ‘Data Centers the Wyoming Way’ Executive Order
Governor Mark Gordon (R-WY) today signed Executive Order 2026-03, “Data Centers the Wyoming Way” establishing the Wyoming Data Center Development Framework to guide responsible development in Wyoming.The Executive...
Central Wyoming College names new men’s basketball head coach
(Riverton, WY) - Central Wyoming College has announced the hiring of Bob Ludwig as the program's next Head Men's Basketball Coach. Ludwig returns to...
Gunfire vandalism causes $5,550 in damage at Rawlins-area BLM campground
(Rawlins, WY) - The Bureau of Land Management Rawlins Field Office is asking the public to help protect recreation infrastructure on Wyoming’s public lands...
Cottonwood Campground closed in June for culvert, road repair
The Cottonwood Campground will be closed for the month of June as crews replace a large culvert and repair a washed-out road within the...