Riverton Ranger
Ranger, Lander Journal, Wind River News sold to financial adviser
By Clair McFarland
Riverton Ranger
Via Wyoming News Exchange
RIVERTON — The Ranger and its affiliated newspapers in Fremont County have been sold.
After decades of ownership by the Peck family, and countless editions, stories,...
New path proposed for Sinks Canyon ‘via ferrata’
By Clair McFarland
Riverton Ranger
Via Wyoming News Exchange
RIVERTON — A much-debated man-made climbing route soon might be installed in Sinks Canyon State Park, but on a different cliff with no peregrine falcons.
The new site is the proposal...
Barrasso says caution needed in Medicaid expansion debate
By Clair McFarland
Riverton Ranger
Via Wyoming News Exchange
RIVERTON — U.S. Sen. John Barrasso thinks Wyoming should decide against expanding Medicaid.
Acknowledging that the decision is a matter for state government, not the U.S....
Committee approves bill giving tribes access to grants
By Clair McFarland
Riverton Ranger
Via Wyoming News Exchange
RIVERTON — Lawmakers advanced a bill draft Friday that would make Wyoming Business Council grants as accessible to local tribes as they are to other governments.
The...
Trooper chief says shooting is evidence of challenges for officers
By Clair McFarland
Riverton Ranger
Via Wyoming News Exchange
RIVERTON — The fatal exchange of gunfire between a Lander man and a state trooper on Sinks Canyon Road in June is just one among many signs of increasingly challenging...
Committee examines possible business tax
By Katie Roenigk
Riverton Ranger
Via Wyoming News Exchange
RIVERTON — Trying to make Wyoming less reliant on mineral wealth, legislators are considering a new tax for businesses in the...
State says tribes not eligible for Business Council money
By Katie Roenigk
Riverton Ranger
Via Wyoming News Exchange
RIVERTON — Wyoming’s Attorney General says local tribal entities are not eligible for grants and loans through the Wyoming Business Council Business Ready Community Program, WBC...
Balow, Racines among first women to participate in One-Shot Hunt
By Clair McFarland
Riverton Ranger
Via Wyoming News Exchange
RIVERTON — Seven women — two of whom have strong Fremont County ties — have made history as the first women selected to compete in the One-Shot Antelope Hunt, which...
Fremont County central to redistricting talks
By Katie Roenigk
Riverton Ranger
Via Wyoming News Exchange
RIVERTON — State lawmakers are considering several proposals to alter the makeup of the Wyoming Legislature, with Fremont County central to the discussion.
Currently, Wyoming residents...
Central Wyoming College mask mandate reinstated
By Katie Roenigk
Riverton Ranger
Via Wyoming News Exchange
RIVERTON — A mask mandate was reinstated Wednesday at Central Wyoming College to guard against the spread of COVID-19.
The mandate applies to all CWC facilities in Fremont, Teton...
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