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Brackets set for 1A/2A west regional basketball in Riverton and Lander
The western half of Wyoming's 1A and 2A basketball teams will be competing in County 10 this Thursday - Saturday (27-29.) Regionals are a "double elimination" tournament, meaning teams who win 2 games before they lose 2 games will qualify for the state tournament. 4...
#Smiles: Shoshoni wins 2A west regional wrestling; 4 Fremont County individual champions
A series to share #smiles across our community through the achievements of our local youth, brought to you by Rendezvous Dental. Regional wrestling tournaments were held across the state this weekend, and Fremont County boasts the 2A West regional champion Shoshoni...
Driver deceased after jumping from moving vehicle near Sheridan
A Tyler, Texas resident led WHP troopers on a pursuit before jumping from a moving vehicle Friday, February 21st, 2020. The pursuit started near Sheridan, Wyoming, on Interstate 90. Wyoming Highway Patrol troopers were notified of a suspected drunk driver in the area...
Multi-purpose recreation center in the works for Dubois
The Dubois Community Recreation Center Board is seeking county-wide input for the design of a multi-use recreation (rec) center for all Fremont County residents. An open forum style input meeting for those wishing to share ideas, ask questions, and get involved is...
Former RHS soccer coach selected for head coach job at Simpson University
Simpson RedHawks release: A former California Pacific all-conference selection for Simpson and team captain for two seasons, Erly Cornejo has been named the head men's soccer coach at Simpson University, as announced Friday by director of athletics, Tom Galbraith....
Governor Gordon condemns aerial gunning of mountain goats
Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon announced publicly Friday evening that he is, “condemning the aerial gunning of mountain goats in Grand Teton National Park.“ On Friday, the National Park Service began operations to lethally remove mountain goats from areas of Grand...
#Activate10: Raffle organized for Riverton High School employee
The Riverton High School (RHS) Leadership Team has organized a raffle for a 5-burner barbeque and a basket full of barbequing goodies for RHS employee Erica Thoman. All proceeds will go to Erica in her battle with melanoma cancer and other health issues. The drawing...
2020 Lander Chamber Community Awards recipients announced today
The Lander Chamber of Commerce held its 2020 Community Awards Luncheon today, February 21st, at the Lander Community and Convention Center. The awards are given to businesses and individuals who are "doing extraordinary things for our community and economy." While...
WGFD Director again calls for stop of mountain goat culling through aerial gunning
CHEYENNE - Today, Wyoming Game and Fish Director Brian Nesvik again called for the stop to the mountain goat culling through aerial gunning in Grand Teton National Park. The park intends to begin mountain goat removal today and through the weekend. In a phone call to...
24 in a row: Lander Valley High School swimming dynasty wins again
Two dozen... in a row. For the last two-and-a-half decades, the Lander Valley boys swimming team has been the best. The Tigers kicked off the 2020's by winning another state 3A swimming championship. Action concluded Friday afternoon in Laramie with LVHS well on top...
Journalist says best burger in Wyoming is located in Lander
Pop Sugar journalist Lucy Maddox recently wrote a feature on the best burger in all 50 states. While the criteria and how many burgers she actually ate was unclear - we thought it was worth mentioning that Wyoming's pick was in County 10. Lucy says the best burger, in...
Riverton’s Taco John’s raised over $4800 for Paws for Life
Between mid-November and the end of December, the Taco John's in Riverton raised $4,857.47 for the Paws for Life Animal League through their Nachos Navidad Fundraiser. For every Nachos Navidad sold, portions of the proceeds were donated to Paws for Life, along with...
#Lookback: Irrigation: The Wyoming Central Irrigation Company
A series where we take a #lookback at the stories and history of our community, brought to you by Mick Pryor, Financial Advisor with Edward Jones. In the summer of 1906, stockholders for the Wyoming Central Irrigation Company were approached by Fenimore Chatterton,...
Today in the 10 | February 21, 2020
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Recent Deaths in Fremont County: Briner
Dale Briner, 72, of Riverton passed away at his home on Friday, February 14, 2020. No services will be held. For the complete obituary, click here.
Fremont County Arrests: February 21, 2020
Below are the most recent arrest reports from Fremont County law enforcement agencies. They are produced directly from publicly available reports provided by each agency. Questions or comments about the reports should be addressed with the appropriate agency. Charges...
BLM releases final analysis of Moneta Divide oil and gas project
LANDER, Wyo. – In support of the Department of the Interior’s goals to sustainably develop the nation’s natural resources, the Bureau of Land Management has released the Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Moneta Divide Oil and Gas Development Project...
Wyoming DEQ soliciting public comments for proposed revisions
The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality/Water Quality Division (WDEQ/WQD) is soliciting public comment on proposed revisions to Wyoming’s Methods for Determining Surface Water Quality Condition (Methods). The Methods describe WDEQ’s processes for evaluating...
Wyoming Game and Fish wolf monitoring efforts continue through the winter
Wyoming Game & Fish Department release: The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is continuing its wolf monitoring effort this winter with the capture and collaring of several animals across their range in northwest Wyoming. The Game and Fish Department is...
Letters of support, lease approvals, appointees and more
NEWS REPORT - FREMONT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS’ MEETING FEBRUARY 18, 2020 __________________________________ 1. A LETTER OF SUPPORT WAS APPROVED FOR VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA NORTHERN ROCKIES TO PROVIDE SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT SERVICES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020. 2. THE...
#Snapped: Winter view of the Wind River
It was a chilly -13° when this photo was taken on February 20th. Have a photo of Fremont County you'd like to share? Send it to tips@county10.com!
Tiger swimmers off to great start at State Championship
The Lander Valley High School Tiger boys swim team is looking for their 24th consecutive championship and their 27th overall. Warm-ups and prelims were held at Laramie High School Thursday and the finals begin Friday at 10:00 a.m. Wyopreps.com reports that Lander won...
Weekend Weather Update | Friday, February 21st
Below you can check out the current conditions and forecast for locations around Fremont County, updated in real-time. Monitor road conditions with WYDOT's road conditions map. Riverton Ethete [vryn_layout_shortcode...
Former Riverton golfer Easton Paxton has best tournament of the season for North Carolina State
GoPack.com release: The NC State men's golf team moved up the leaderboard every round, ultimately finishing in a tie for eighth place at the Puerto Rico Classic held at the Rio Mar Country Club in Rio Grande, Puerto Rico. Georgia Tech won the event by two shots over...
FCC Chairman tours Wind River Reservation broadband project
Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Ajit Pai along with Policy Advisors visited the Wind River Reservation last week to tour the broadband project that is connecting homes and businesses with high-speed internet across the reservation. Last year,...
LVHS recognized for closing the gender gap in AP Computer Science Principles
Lander Valley High School has earned the College Board AP® Computer Science Female Diversity Award for achieving high female representation in AP Computer Science Principles. Schools honored with the AP Computer Science Female Diversity Award have expanded young...
Mountain goat removal begins tomorrow in select areas of Grand Teton National Park
MOOSE, WY- Grand Teton National Park will implement a temporary area closure for public and operational safety during nonnative mountain goat removal activities beginning tomorrow, Friday, February 21. The temporary closure may be in effect for up to one week. The...
RHS Speech & Debate claim first at Teton Invitational
h/t RHS Speech & Debate Coach Rebecca Pierson for sharing the following information and photo This past weekend at the Teton Invitational Speech and Debate Tournament in Jackson Hole, WY the RHS Speech & Debate team claimed first place overall beating out...
#WhatsHappening: New climbing wall at Alpha Rec Center to be unveiled this Saturday
The Alpha Recreation Center in Lander is unveiling its new climbing wall! The Grand Opening will take place on February 22nd, 2020 from 10 am - 1 pm. Admission is free during the grand opening time slot. The Alpha Recreation Center (ARC) is a 14,000 sqft non-profit...
#Snapped: Over 800 loads of snow picked-up from Riverton streets
Earlier this week, Riverton Mayor Richard Gard shared that over 800 20-yard loads of snow have been removed from Riverton streets since the last snowstorm that hit Fremont County. Collected snow is being dropped in an empty lot near Jackson Elementary School.
#WhatsHappening: Busy weekend ahead of us #inthe10!
Planning your weekend? Check out community events on our 10Guide! Also, it's FREE to add events to the 10Guide. A few highlights for this upcoming weekend: Friends of the Riverton FFA are hosting their annual scholarship fundraiser for graduating Riverton High School...
Dr. Ben Francisco offers local excellence in orthopaedic care
Dr. Francisco joined Fremont Orthopaedics in 2017. Dr. Francisco is a broadly trained orthopaedic surgeon who treats a spectrum of musculoskeletal injuries and conditions, such as knee and hip arthritis and broken bones. He also has advanced fellowship training, as...
Help us welcome this new #little: Olivia Branson
Olivia Lee Branson was born 2020-02-19 in Vail, Colorado to Britney Branson and Matt Branson. This #little was 7lbs 9oz and measured 201/4 inches long. Congratulations to the family of this new #little! Submit your own Birth Announcement to County 10 for SageWest...
No injuries in yesterday’s house fire
The Riverton Fire Department along with the Riverton Police Department and Fremont County Sheriff's Office responded to a structure fire on the 2300 block of Sapphire Drive in Riverton yesterday, February 19th, around 8:00 am. Today, Riverton Fire Chief Henri DeClercq...
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month – giant colon at CWC!
Wyoming Cancer Resource Services will have cancer prevention information, free screening information, and the giant inflatable colon at the Central Wyoming College Employment Fair Tuesday, February 25th from 9 am to 3 pm. Learning about any disease that takes many...
Not all symptoms are obvious: Overlooked symptoms of a Heart Attack
We’ve all seen when heart attacks happen in the movies. A character is walking along when, suddenly, they grab their chest – wincing with pain – and immediately tell someone, “Call 911! I’m having a heart attack!” While that certainly does happen, the reality is that...
Mountain lion pack captured on door cam near Jackson Hole
Christina Atkinson shared this video online of a friend's house who lives near Jackson, Wyoming. The resident's Nest cameras captured some great footage of a mountain lion family making their way around the property. Roughly half of Wyoming is considered prime...
This week’s #Listed features beautiful homes with mountain views
Take a look at some of the listings below, or visit our Rentals page for more. Do you have a rental? Click here to list it! [gd_listings post_type="gd_rental" post_limit="4" add_location_filter="1" sort_by="price_asc" title_tag="h3" layout="4" view_all_link="1"...
Today in the 10 | February 20, 2020
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Fremont County Arrests: February 20, 2020
Below are the most recent arrest reports from Fremont County law enforcement agencies. They are produced directly from publicly available reports provided by each agency. Questions or comments about the reports should be addressed with the appropriate agency. Charges...
Recent Deaths in Fremont County: Shakespeare, Whiteplume, Smail
Traditional Native American Services for George M. Shakespeare, Jr., 58, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020, at Blue Sky Hall, Ethete, WY. Interment will follow at Shakespeare Cemetery. A Wake will be held Wednesday, Feb. 19th Blue Sky Hall, Ethete,...
#Snapped: Snowmelt in Lander
"Afternoon snow melting on Sunday behind the bike mill." - Cinthia Hayford Thanks for sharing, Cinthia!
Fremont County 1st – 8th grade girls are invited to celebrate National Girls & Women in Sports Day
'R' Recreation is hosting the only official National Girls & Women in Sports Day (NGWSD) event in not only Fremont County, but in Wyoming, according to the NGWSD registration map. Participants will have the opportunity to attend three activity sessions, choosing...
LVHS Tigers head to State seeking their 24th consecutive championship
h/t LVHS Swimming for the photos and information shared below LVHS athletes were a perfect 12-for-12 at the 3A West Conference Championship in Powell two weeks ago, winning each of the dozen contested swim and dive events on way to a team title. A repeat performance...
Wyoming man arrested after leading police on 100+ MPH chase near Casper
An Evansville, Wyoming resident, is in custody following a pursuit that took place Monday, February 17th, 2020. The pursuit started south of Casper, Wyoming, on Interstate 25. Late Monday night, WHP Troopers were notified of a vehicle traveling north in the...
Fremont County Detention Center retrofits beds to help overcrowding issue
Fremont County Sheriff Ryan Lee has shared for several months that the Fremont County Detention Center has been managing overcrowding issues. During Sheriff Lee's monthly update at the Fremont County Commissioners' meeting last week, he shared they have been seeking...
#Snapped: Riverton High School Wolverine swimmers are off to state
Along with the photo, Riverton High School (RHS) head swim coach Jay Dayton shared, 13 RHS swimmers are off to Laramie today for the state meet starting tomorrow, February 20th. "Go Big Red!"
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Riverton esthetician shares skin care and wellness tips [PODCAST]
10Cast Network show, Riverton Local Ladies, brings us some skin and wellness tips this week. Host Val Leseberg chatted with Riverton esthetician, Alyssa Saltsgaver. Saltsgaver chats about her job as an esthetician at Mirror Image Salon in Riverton. They also discuss...
#Smiles: Lower Wind River Conservation District poster winners from across Fremont County
A series to share #smiles across our community through the achievements of our local youth, brought to you by Rendezvous Dental. The Lower Wind River Conservation District (LWRCD) shared with County 10 the Fremont County winners for both the local and state poster...
#10Life: Finding pow in the Winds
#10life is County 10 series to share and celebrate everything that’s great about local life in Fremont County, brought to you by RE/MAX All-Star, Realtors. Backcountry enthusiasts Shad Hamilton, Karla Wagner, Chuck Schuster, and Brandon Ray took advantage of some...
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Dubois featured on new episode of ‘Sesame Street’ [VIDEO]
Dubois, Wyoming was featured on a new episode of PBS' 'Sesame Street.' Betty from Dubois was featured on the episode and told both Big Bird and Elmo a few things about how we live in Wyoming! Sesame Street debuted their 50th season this year. Episodes air on HBO and...
Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office addresses recent “ICE holds” at Detention Center
The below information was shared in a press release from the Sweetwater County Sheriff's Office: On Fri., Feb. 14, 2020, Sweetwater County Detention Center temporarily housed 11 out-of-state inmates who were pending transfer into federal custody by U.S. immigration...
Lander Police looking for burglary suspects involved in alcohol theft
The Lander Police Department is seeking assistance from community residents in identifying burglary suspects. LPD released the following statement on their Facebook page; In the wee hours of Thursday, January 30, 2020, a Lander business was burglarized and several...
Stay Human, the last film in the Our Human Family Documentary Series @ the Lander Library
This January and February the Lander Library presents a new documentary series called Our Human Family. What are the common elements of being human? Every person lives, dreams, thinks, hopes, struggles, grows, and dies. Appreciation, sympathy, and respect for each are...
#WyoStrong: Oldest known Dubois resident turned 100 this week
#WyoStrong stories, brought to you by Wyoming Community Bank, highlight Wyoming perseverance, ingenuity, creativity and resilience. Lifelong Wyomingite Robert Hildebrand celebrated his 100th birthday in Dubois on February 17th, 2020. He had a birthday party with...
New Riverton Police Officers sworn in at Riverton City Council last night
New Riverton Police Department (RPD) officers were sworn in last night, February 18th, by Riverton Mayor Richard Gard at the Riverton City Council meeting. The three officers include Ruby Ziegler, Logan Alley, and Shyenne Deavor. Both Ruby and Logan worked at the...
Looking for a job? Check out our Jobs Page
Attention all job hunters and employers! Finding the right fit here in Fremont County is tough - for job seekers AND employers. We hope we've made it a little easier as we launch our all NEW Jobs Page and listing tools. Have a look at open positions below or...
Do you want more control over the taxes you pay?
Several strategies can help reduce your tax burden. Choosing tax-advantaged investments is one of them. Join Grace for the seminar Tax-free Investing: It’s Not What You Make, It’s What You Keep. You’ll learn about: • Tax-advantaged investments and their features •...
Treat Yo Self! Give yourself or your sweetheart the gift of pampering
Central Wyoming College has a hidden gem of "Treat Yo Self" goodness. Tucked away in the CWC Professional and Technical Center, students attend Cosmetology classes and offer services to the public. Because it gives the students someone to practice their art on, prices...
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CWC basketball’s Essy Latu and Siona Astorga chat about final home game of the season [PODCAST]
Central Wyoming Collge Lady Rustlers head coach Lindsey Fearing and student-athletes Siona Astorga and Essy Latu joined the County 10 Kickoff Podcast this week. They discuss the season so far, final week of the regular season, and some of their hobbies away from...
The Arts in Action Weekend! Two Amazing Performances and A Night Downtown
Arts in Action Weekend starts tomorrow night! Featuring: Acrobatrix Feb. 20, 2020 7 pm Show CWC Arts Center Theater Downtown Third Friday Art Walk Feb. 21, 2020 5 – 9 pm Downtown Riverton Opera Wyoming Feb. 22, 2020 7 pm Show CWC Arts Center Theater Tickets for...
Fremont County Arrests: February 19, 2020
Below are the most recent arrest reports from Fremont County law enforcement agencies. They are produced directly from publicly available reports provided by each agency. Questions or comments about the reports should be addressed with the appropriate agency. Charges...
Cardiology presentations in Jackson and Pinedale
St. John’s Health cardiologist William Mullen, MD, and cardiology nurse practitioner Stephanie Ferris, FNPC-DNP, will present “How to Avoid Seeing a Cardiologist: A Practical Overview for Men and Women” in Jackson on Friday, February 28, 1:00-2:00 pm, at the Senior...
Today in the 10 | February 19, 2020
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Recent Deaths in Fremont County: Magnuson, Piper
Kenneth L. Magnuson, age 80, passed away at his home in Lander, Wyoming on Tuesday morning, February 18, 2020. He and his wife Mary have lived here in Lander for over 23 years. There will be no services held. Please sign the family registry at www.hudsonsfh.com. For...
#Activate10: Nachos for lunch? Proceeds will help Fremont County girls basketball team
The Fremont County Flight 5th and 6th grade girls basketball traveling team is hosting another lunch delivery option! Nacho supreme meals and a drink are available in Fort Washakie and Ethete on Wednesday, February 19th starting at 11:00 a.m. Meals are just $6 and...
Lander PD investigating gas station hot dog theft
A pair of thieves relished the opportunity to create what was frank-ly one of the weirder calls the Lander Police Department responded to over the weekend. A gas station on the 100 block of East Main Street reported that two thieves had stolen two hot dogs around 2:30...
#HeadsUp: Lander Police remind motorists to lock vehicles after recent string of burglaries
This #headsup is brought to you by Bailey’s Tire and Auto Service. The Lander Police Department is reminding residents to lock their vehicles and keep valuables inside, especially overnight. LPD recently responded to a handful of auto burglaries over the weekend. They...
LPC “Pet of the Month” – Meet Bear!
LPC "Pet of the Month" is brought to you by Schurg Financial Services. Meet Bear! This sweet boy can be a bit shy, so he is looking for a patient family willing to give him the time and attention necessary to adjust to family life. Once Bear decides you are...
Lander’s Low Water String Band to perform at Treefort Music Fest in Boise
The Wyoming Arts Council and Treefort Music Fest have partnered to bring an official Wyoming Showcase featuring six Wyoming acts to Boise, Idaho this March. The six showcasing acts include: The Two Tracks (Sheridan), 10 Cent Stranger (Laramie), Speed the Pilgrim...
Teen model from Riverton published in national magazine
Trinity Morgan has been modeling for approximately a year, and has climbed quickly in the modeling world, Trinity's mom Laurie Morgan shared. She has been a part of several modeling projects, magazines, and influencer/ambassador programs. Most recently, Trinity was...
10-year-old Utah girl dies in crash south of Lonetree, Wyoming
On February 16, 2020, a fatal crash occurred around milepost 139 on Wyoming 414 south of Lonetree, Wyoming. Around 3:45 p.m., Wyoming Highway Patrol troopers were dispatched to the area for a one-vehicle rollover. A 1995 Chevrolet Suburban was headed south on Wyoming...
Wyoming man dies in crash north of Greybull Friday
On February 14, 2020, a fatal crash occurred around milepost 216 on US 310 north of Greybull, Wyoming. Around 3:23 p.m., Wyoming Highway Patrol troopers were dispatched to the area for a motor vehicle collision. A 2008 Ford Fusion was headed north on US 310 when the...
#Activate10: “Teddy Bear Toss” planned for Riverton basketball games February 21
Our community is large and wildly diverse, which is at the same time our strength and our weakness. #Activate10 is a movement seeking to increase communication between individuals and organizations across Fremont County and to promote positive action in our...
Fremont County Arrests: February 18, 2020
Below are the most recent arrest reports from Fremont County law enforcement agencies. They are produced directly from publicly available reports provided by each agency. Questions or comments about the reports should be addressed with the appropriate agency. Charges...
Shane is one of the greats….at saving YOU money 🙂
Hey, everybody! It's me, President Shane. President of Gambles that is. Every President has something they're remembered for. Sometimes it's good, sometimes bad. I want to be remembered as the local store owner who put his face on Mount Rushmore!!...
Game and Fish and WYDOT’s ‘Wildlife Crossing’ initiative to make roads safer for wildlife and drivers
CHEYENNE - Drivers on Wyoming roads have one thing in common - most have, or have nearly, hit a big game animal. Nearly 6,000 big game animals like deer, pronghorn, elk, moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goats die each year from collisions with vehicles on Wyoming’s...
SageWest presents $6,000 check to support a Proposed Boys & Girls Club in Riverton
SageWest Health Care presented a $6,000 donation check to the Boys & Girls Club in support of the effort to bring a Boys & Girls Club to Riverton. The Boys & Girls Club provides youth development programming during out of school time. The fundraising...