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County Bomb Squad Called to Lander for Fake Bomb - SweetwaterNOW

Lander · Lander

County Bomb Squad Called to Lander for Fake Bomb - SweetwaterNOW

Coverage: 2 sources

LANDER — The Sweetwater County Bomb Squad was called to Lander Wednesday to investigate what turned out to be a fake pipe bomb. According to the Lander Police Department, the department responded to a suspicious package report at the 400 block of Buena Vista Drive, along the Popo Agie River Walk, at about 9:20 a.m.See the Story

Fremont County library flap, a symptom of broader property tax pains, angers patrons

Fremont County, Wyoming · Fremont County

Fremont County library flap, a symptom of broader property tax pains, angers patrons

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

This story is part of a WyoFile series looking at the impacts of property tax reductions across the state. Belt tightening was the mandate in Fremont County this spring in response to a multi-million-dollar drop in tax revenue. Commissioners, the bearer of bad news, asked county departments to contemplate 10% budget cuts with measures like leaving open positions vacant, raising fees or eliminating costs. So when news broke that the library syst…Read Article

Hittin’ high: Lander golf programs swing to the top

Hittin’ high: Lander golf programs swing to the top

Region titles and All-Americans and professional alumni and ranked squads year after year. That’s just eight seasons into coach Mark Riddle’s tenure.Read Article

Wake retires from Fremont County law enforcement

Coverage: 2 sources

(Sidney) -- One of Fremont County's law enforcement mainstays has called it a career after four decades.Fremont County, Wyoming · Fremont County See the Story

Drunk Intruder Shot By 85-Year-Old Riverton Man Could Get Probation

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

A Riverton man who was shot by a homeowner after police said he broke into a home drunk pleaded no contest to unlawful entry last week in Fremont County District Court. He could get probation.Riverton · Riverton Read Article

Deputies Find Man in Woods after Suspicious Vehicle Call in Rural Dubois

DUBOIS – Two Washington County Sheriff’s deputies found a man needing medical attention after recently responding to a report of a suspicious vehicle in rural Dubois. According to the sheriff’s office, the deputies were told by dispatch that the vehicle was teal in color, was driving around in a field and got stuck in a waterway. They were also told the male subject was last seen out in the field next to the location of the vehicle. After the de…Dubois · Dubois Read Article

Dubois Ranch Denies Wrongdoing After Woman's Foot Crushed By Bear-Sprayed Horse

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

A Dubois guest ranch in a Tuesday filing denies wrongdoing in a lawsuit of an Irish woman who accuses its lead wrangler of wrongfully bear spraying her horse during a ride, causing her foot to be crushed.Dubois · Dubois Read Article

"End of an Era" Fremont county's historic Fun Farm Bridge comes down

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

The Fun Farm Bridge in Fremont County has officially been removed.Fremont County, Wyoming · Fremont County Read Article

Transitioning from Spring Bear Hunting to Summer Grilling with Hi Mountain Seasonings

RIVERTON, Wyo. (June 3, 2025) — As spring bear hunting seasons come to a close and the aroma of summer grilling fills the air, hunters and outdoor enthusiasts are preparing for the next phase of the season. Whether you’re packing away your hunting gear or starting up the grill, Hi Mountain Seasonings is here to help make that transition a flavorful one. Black bear meat is a healthy and tasty source of protein, abundant in iron, phosphorus, and …Riverton · Riverton Read Article

Brunton Introduces Two New Mil-Spec Lensatic Compasses

Riverton, WY – 5/27/2025 — Brunton, a pioneer in precision navigation since 1894, proudly announces the release of two new mil-spec lensatic compasses: the ...Riverton · Riverton Read Article

Game and Fish Announces 2025 Landowners of the Year

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department has selected four landowners from around the state for its 30th annual Landowner of the Year Award. These landowners were nominated by Game and Fish employees through a regional and state selection process. The three landowners are: Turtle Rock Ranch, in Casper, NL Land and Livestock Inc. in Lander, JBar 9 Ranch Managers in Cody and Falxa Ranch in Sheridan owned by Betty Falxa and her late husband, Martin.Si…Lander · Lander Read Article