Three Riverton residents were injured Sunday afternoon when their truck and camper veered off of the Louis Lake Road switchbacks.

A 21-year-old female, 20-year-old female, and 20-year-old male were all transported to the hospital after the accident. The extent of their injuries is unknown at this time.

Fremont County Undersheriff Ryan Lee explained the situation…

The 20 year old female was operating a 2015 Ford Truck pulling a camper trailer along the Loop Road.  She had swung wide around a corner causing the camper trailer tires to leave the roadway, which in turn pulled the truck off over the shoulder of the roadway.  The trailer and camper tipped over against several trees.  All occupants were out of the vehicle upon arrival.  There was no evidence to suggest that the driver was impaired or distracted at the time of the collision.

Lee was able to confirm there were injuries to all three occupants, but could not release how severe they were. The accident call was received by the Fremont County Sheriff’s office at 12:55 p.m. Sunday afternoon.

(South Pass City, Wyo.) – Riverton’s Vintage Base Ball team won its third Gold Rush Days Title in four years Sunday with a 5-2 victory over Lander. Riverton finished the tournament undefeated and won it’s 6th overall GRD Title in 18 years. Hudson was the defending champion. The games are played using 1900-era rules and equipment.

Offensive stars for the tournament were Lander’s Brian Oland who smashed two long home runs, one a grand slam, and Riverton’s John Horn, who also hit two round-trippers. Lander’s Matt Heller and Dalton Crane and Hudson’s Gerald Childers each had one shot over the fence. Riverton’s Johnny Souza smacked three singles and a double in the tourney, while Horn added a double and two singles in his at bats. Nick Esposito hit two doubles for the red and white.

Riverton’s bats came alive during the tournament as the team scored 44 runs on 41 hits while stranding 25 players on base. Lander followed with 23 runs on 33 hits and stranding 20. Hudson managed 18 runs on 19 hits with 28 players left on base. South Pass City scored only 5 runs on 13 hits while leaving 15 players on base.

On the mound, Riverton’s Souza struck out 11 and pitched five scoreless innings in his two winning appearances while Lander’s Oland pitched 18 K’s and six scoreless innings in his two full game appearances, winning one.

Tournament Scores – Day One

Riverton 12, Lander 4

Hudson 6, South Pass City 4 (16 innings)

Lander 5, South Pass City 1

Tournament Scores – Day Two

Riverton 27, Hudson 2

Lander 13, Hudson 10

Riverton 5, Lander 2 (Championship)

Gold Rush Day Vintage Base Ball Titles

Lander – 9 (’03, ’04, ’06, ’07, ’10, ’11, ’12, ’13, and ’14)

Riverton – 6 (’02, ’05, ’08, ’15, ’16 and ’18)

Hudson – 3 (’01, ’09, and ’17)

South Pass City – 0

In a release from the Associated Press, Federal authorities say a Mississippi man sought in the killing of his wife has been seen recently in southern Wyoming and northern Utah.

The U.S. Marshals Service says 61-year-old Charles Eugene Bowman was seen June 30 at a gas station in Evanston, Wyoming, and Friday while camping six miles west of Vernal, Utah.

The Marshals Service says Bowman was seen driving a white 2006 Nissan Maxima with a handicap Mississippi license plate, D2745.

The agency says Bowman is believed to be armed and dangerous. He is described as 5-foot-8, 200 pounds with hazel eyes and gray hair.

Bowman disappeared June 27 before Pearl River County sheriff’s deputies obtained a search warrant for his home and then found the remains of 61-year-ld Kathleen Bowman. She’d last been seen in May.

(Fremont County, Wyo.) – Here is the report of the most recent arrests around the County from local enforcement agencies. All persons arrested or cited are presumed innocent until convicted in a court of law. Charges are subject to change following official filing from the Fremont County Attorney’s Office.

Fremont County Sheriff’s Office

The following arrests occurred Friday, July 6, Saturday, July 7, and Sunday, July 8 

Duran, Kimberly, 26, Ethete, Shoplifting

Ehle, Timothy, 51, Riverton, Driving Under the Influence, No Insurance, Leaving the Scene of and Accident

Gagon, Shidawn, 23, Lander, Fremont County Warrant

Moss, Crystal, 29, Ethete, Criminal Trespassing

Riverton Police Department 

The following arrests occurred Friday, July 6, Saturday, July 7, and Sunday, July 8 

Headley, Houston, 50, Ethete, Disorderly Conduct

Sunrhodes, Horace, 28, Arapahoe, Driving Under the Influence, and Fremont County Warrants

Mitchelle, Trista, 33, Riverton, Public Intoxication

Waters, Sandra, 53, Polston, MT, Public Intoxication

Myhre, Teryl, 33, Riverton, Fremont County Warrant

Stafford, David, 44, Riverton, Driving Under the Influence

Eaglerode, Katie, 36, Riverton, Public Intoxication

Warren, Mitchell, 37, Arapahoe, Fremont County Warrant

Warren, Bryson, 33, Fort Washakie, Driving Under the Influence

Richardson, Cecil, 60, Riverton, Domestic Battery

Birdchief, Aaron, 20, Riverton, Driving Under the Influence

Antelope, Wesley, 49, Riverton, Public Intoxication

Brown, Rachel, 63, Riverton, Fremont County Warrant

Lander Police Department

The following arrests occurred Friday, July 6, Saturday, July 7, and Sunday, July 8 

Monty, Tabaho, 31, Riverton, Fremont County Warrants

Spotted Elk, Truman, 36, Ethete, Public Intoxication and Interference

Five Fremont County high school’s are being praised by the Wyoming High School Activities Association as having great sportsmanship during the school athletics season.

Riverton, Wind River, Wyoming Indian, Dubois, and St. Stephens High School’s did not have a single coach or athlete ejected from a sporting event all season long. The WHSAA notes each school and publicly thanks them every summer, in an effort to eliminate ejections in future seasons.

The five county high school’s join a handful of other schools from around the state that did not have an ejection. Those schools include: Burlington, Cokeville, Encampment, Farson-Eden, Little Snake River, Meeteetse, Saratoga, Arvada-Clearmont, Chugwater, Glendo, Hanna-Elk Mountain, Hulett, Kaycee, Lingle-Ft. Laramie, Midwest, Normative Services, Greybull, Kemmerer, Lovell, Riverside, Rocky Mountain, Big Horn, Burns, Niobrara County, Pine Bluffs, Southeast, Sundance, Tongue River, Upton, Wright, Cody, Mountain View, Pinedale, Newcastle, Thermopolis, and Torrington.

Temperatures across Fremont County will remain hot this week, with temperatures in Riverton/Lander reaching the 90’s each day. Dubois will see high temps in the 80’s each day.

Much needed moisture chances are improved this week as opposed to last week, however. Rain is likely Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. The downside of that is rain will be accompanied by lightning, and fire danger remains high in most of Fremont County.

(South Pass City, Wyo.) – Only three of the four games on Saturday’s schedule were played in the South Pass City Vintage Base Ball tournament. The games, using 1900 era uniforms and equipment, are played in a pasture in the middle of the historic site.

In Saturday’s first game, Riverton’s Johnny Souza was the winning pitcher, throwing three shutout innings against Lander and smacking a double. John Horn added a two-run home run in the decisive 12-4 win.

In the second game, the longest in memory, Hudson outlasted South Pass City in 16 innings, breaking a 4-all tie in the 16th with two runs to win 6-4. John Cox was the winning pitcher, going the distance, despite giving up 11 hits. South Pass City didn’t get the hits at opportune times, stranding 12 base runners. The game consumed 3 hours and 34 minutes.

In the final game of the afternoon, Lander came back in the consolation bracket to oust South Pass City from the tournament, capturing at 5-1 win. Lander pitcher Brian Oland held South Pass scoreless through four innings, striking out 10 batters. He was relieved by Dalton Crane, who closed out the game giving up the only run by the host team.

Sunday morning, Riverton meets Hudson with the winner advancing to the championship game. The two teams face off at 9 a.m. with Lander  meeting the loser of that contest at 11. The championship game is set for 1 p.m.

(Seedskadee, Wyo.) – You love sightseeing and outdoor discovery. Hiking? Um, not so much.

Surprise. Don’t let the word “trail” throw you. Plenty of trails on national wildlife refuges are just your speed.

In Wyoming, the Lombard Ferry crossing of the Green River at Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge marks the intersection of several historic pioneer routes: the Oregon, Mormon, California and Pony Express Trails. The Refuge is located west of Farson along Wyoming Highway 372. The refuge is intersected by Wyoming Highway 28.

According to its website, “Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge was established under two pieces of enabling legislation, one part of the legislation tasked the refuge to mitigate losses of riverine and wetland habitat converted to deep water habitat behind Fontenelle and Flaming Gorge Dams, while also improving conditions for fish and wildlife and providing recreation opportunities.  The refuge encompasses a variety of habitats on the 26,382 acres surrounding 36 miles of the Green River.  Between wetland, riparian, upland and riverine habitats the refuge has over 222 species of birds, mammals, amphibians, reptiles and fish that use the variety of available habitats.”

The refuge is open from ½ hour before sunrise to ½ hour before sunset. The refuge office and Visitor’s Center hours are 7:30 am – 4:30 pm Monday through Friday, except on Federal holidays.  However, a call ahead is recommended to ensure the Headquarters is open, as the refuge has a small staff, who are often out in the field.  Staff can be reached by dialing the extension after the machine picks up on the general Refuge phone line (307) 875-2187.

(Laramie, Wyo.) — The Women’s Golf Coaches Association (WGCA) All-American Scholars were announced this week, and three University of Wyoming Cowgirls earned the prestigious honor.

      Sarah Hankins, from Thornton, Colo., has achieved a 3.62 cumulative grade-point average in mechanical engineering through her junior season of 2017-18.  Erin Sargent from Longmont, Colo., concluded her sophomore season with a perfect 4.00 cumulative gpa in finance, and Caitlyn Skavdahl, from Casper, Wyo., who was a redshirt freshman in 2017-18, has achieved a perfect 4.00 as an international studies major.

      “I am very proud of these three tremendous representatives of our program for earning this well-deserved honor,” said Josey Stender, University of Wyoming Head Women’s Golf Coach.  “All three young women exemplify what we strive for in our program, competitive success in the classroom and on the golf course. This recognition for them is a credit to their determination and organization considering the amount of travel within our sport.”

      In order to be named  to the 2017-18 WGCA All-American Scholar Team, collegiate golfers must have achieved a minimum cumulative grade-point average of 3.50.

Governor Matthew H. Mead, pursuant to his authority as Governor of Wyoming, has ordered the Wyoming State flag be flown at half-staff in honor of former State Legislator Tom Kinnison from sunrise to sunset on Monday, July 9, 2018 at the State Capitol in Cheyenne and in Sheridan County. Mr. Kinnison served in the Wyoming House of Representatives from 1979 to 1982 and the Wyoming Senate from 1983 to 2002.

(Lander, Wyo.) – The last four teams standing in the Wyoming State Senior Babe Ruth tournament face off in the semi-finals tomorrow morning with the championship scheduled between the winners at 3 pm.

In the first game at 9 a.m., host Lander plays Casper and in the Noon contest, it’s Worland versus Newcastle. The games are being played at Lander City Park.

The population sign reads “about 57.” Thursday and Friday, however, there were a lot more than 57 people in Atlantic City, Wyoming.

Founded in 1868, Atlantic City turned 150 years old this week and they threw a giant birthday party.

Historic tours, duck races, gold panning, vendors, an ice cream social, live music, and something called a “Bar-room Decathlon” (you’d have to be there) all took place as part of the celebration.

Atlantic City became famous for its gold in the 1870’s. Most residents left after the gold boom in that era, but Atlantic City saw a resurgence in traffic during the days of the US Steel iron ore mine from the 1960’s to 1883.

While the population in 2018 is still “about 57,” Atlantic City remains one of Fremont County’s favorite spots for a wild west experience, and its stunning recreation opportunities.

(Lander, Wyo.) –  The Wyoming Game and Fish Department has investigated recent reports of a brown or cinnamon colored bear sighted along trails of the Popo Agie Middle Fork drainage, mostly between Stough Creek lakes and Sheep Bridge. Although Game and Fish has documented grizzly bears in the southern Wind River Mountains previously, investigations by Game and Fish have confirmed with photographic evidence that the animal recently involved in several conflicts is a black bear, despite some initial rumors of it being a grizzly bear.

“The behavior of this black bear suggests it has received a food reward in the past and now, unfortunately, may be exhibiting some food conditioned behavior,” says Brian DeBolt, large carnivore conflict coordinator for the Game and Fish. “In conjunction with the Shoshone National Forest, we have posted signs at trailheads and would like to remind folks to always be bear aware and to report any conflict activities or bold behavior from bears immediately to the Game and Fish.  Keeping a clean camp with attractants secured is critical to prevent bears from becoming potentially dangerous to people,” according to DeBolt.

As a reminder, food storage orders are in place on the Shoshone National Forest to avoid bears from obtaining human foods or attractants.  Game and Fish is continuing to monitor bear activities in this area and appreciates the support from the public in reporting human-wildlife conflicts.

To learn more about food storage, staying safe in bear country, and how to properly identify bears visit https://wgfd.wyo.gov/bear-wise-wyoming.  And please report bear encounters immediately to Game and Fish at 1-877-WGFD-TIP or in a text message to TIP411 (using keyword WGFD).