News across Greater Riverton
Lady Tigers Roll Riverton in Conference Match
ROCK SPRINGS — The Rock Springs Lady Tigers earned a 3-0 victory over the Riverton Lady Wolverines Tuesday night, picking up a conference win while continuing their strong stretch following last weekend’s Silver Bracket championship at the Casper Invite. Rock Springs won the…
A flood of Chinese soda ash has Wyoming’s industry swimming in troubled waters
Though plans to expand the state's trona mining and soda ash industry have stalled, they're essential to surviving a fundamentally altered global market, one CEO says.
Fremont County avoids EMT strike after extending contract
The new two-year deal buys time to shift first-responder services under local government control while addressing employee needs, parties say.
Lummis blocks Senate resolution criticizing Trump’s taxpayer-funded TV ads
The retiring senator from Wyoming argued the campaign-style ads are no different than PSAs from past administrations.
Wyoming elections chief applauds Supreme Court’s ruling on controversial voter data system
The Trump administration has used the SAVE system to identify noncitizens voters on rolls.
What my classical education actually taught me
The Heritage Foundation touts classical curriculum as the cure for America’s future. But columnist Jessica Brauer, an alumna of the classical system, sees herself as far from the conservative think tank's ideal case study.
The plight of the pronghorn: Part 1
Herds typically experience a reproductive bounce after a difficult winter. But that trend might not always remain, writes guest columnist Chris Madson.
‘Dire’ financial situation: Game and Fish interim director warns of future severe budget concerns
The cost of diesel fuel, vehicles and salary increases to attract top employees has been driving up costs.
Mental evaluation sought for Wyoming journalist accused of forgery
An attorney for April Morganroth told a judge there is reasonable cause to believe that she has a mental illness or deficiency.
Let’s thank the politician who helped drive the Freedom Caucus out of power
After Checkgate, far-right Rebecca Bextel is stirring things up as the Constitution Party’s candidate for governor, columnist Kerry Drake writes.
Malnutrition killed Wyoming pronghorn in peak summer as vegetation withered during record heat, severe drought
Stunted lowland vegetation in the Green River Basin doesn’t bode well for one of the state’s premier herd's survival the coming winter.
Wyoming woman killed after vehicle pulling boat fishtails, crashes near Riverton
RIVERTON, Wyo. — A 29-year-old Wyoming woman was killed in a crash southwest of Riverton on Saturday, Sept. 26. According to a report made by the Wyoming Highway Patrol, she was not wearing her seat belt when the crash occurred. The deceased was identified by the WHP as Lacey…