Community welcomes local Navy veteran home

Lt. Alex Stephan, who was deployed by the Navy for more than 10 months, holds his nearly 3-year-old daughter, Jo, after local first responders led a procession through town on Monday, Sept. 21.

KEMMERER — Lt. Alex Stephan was welcomed home the morning of Monday, Sept. 21, after serving for almost a year aboard the USS Frank E. Petersen Jr. (DDG 121). Stephan served at Pearl Harbor, …

Idaho LDS temple serving Kemmerer holds open house

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints held open houses last month in preparation of the opening of the church’s Montpelier Idaho Temple, which is set to be dedicated on Sunday, Oct. 18.

MONTPELIER, Idaho — The invitation to the open house for the new temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Montpelier, Idaho, was delivered to reporters and special guests from …

Kemmerer man convicted of sexual abuse of a minor

A 31-year-old Kemmerer man was found guilty last week of three counts of sexual abuse of a minor in the third degree. Justin J. Snyder is set to be sentenced next week for the crimes that occurred in …

Former resident raves about Kemmerer during visit

KEMMERER — The Gazette met with former resident David Cohen when he was back in town in September, visiting from Philadelphia. Kemmerer Gazette: How long have you been away from Kemmerer? …

Andrew Stockett, a senior project manager on the TerraPower facility underway outside of Kemmerer, speaks during an event earlier this year.

Lead contractor pulls out of Gates’ Natrium nuclear power plant project near Kemmerer

Construction will continue as planned at TerraPower’s Natrium “advanced” nuclear reactor power plant near Kemmerer, the company says, even though its lead engineering and construction …

Lanny Bettine shows his 1956 Thunderbird during the annual Kemmerer Fly-in and Car Show, held Saturday, Sept. 12.

Kemmerer fly-in, car show a success

Laird Marshall shows his Aviat Aircraft Husky A-1C “Miss B” and, behind the plane, his 1957 Chevrolet station wagon during Kemmerer’s annual fly-in and car show, held Saturday, Sept. 12. …

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Flanked by Scott Ehlers (Purple Sage GC) and KHS head coach Jennifer Benson, Tazlyn Wagner and Trevan Benson celebrate back-to-back state titles at last week’s 2A State Golf Championships at Purple Sage.

Wagner, Benson repeat as 2A state champions

Kemmerer High School golfers Tazlyn Wagner and Trevan Benson successfully defended their state championships last week at Purple Sage Golf Course in Evanston, giving the Rangers a pair of individual …

Rangers quarterback Sam Thatcher hurdles Mountain View’s Gage Butters for a few extra yards during Friday’s 42-14 loss to the Buffalos. Kemmerer will host the Star Valley JV this Friday.

Rangers fall to Mountain View, 42-14 on road

The Kemmerer High School football team found some success on the ground Friday afternoon at Mountain View, but an explosive Buffalos offense proved too much to overcome in a 42-14 loss. Mountain …

Turnovers sink Rangers in 34-16 loss to Lyman

The final score told one story. Nearly every other number told another. The Kemmerer High School football team outgained Lyman 347-31 from scrimmage Friday, but six turnovers and two Lyman …

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Obituaries

Joan Christensen Hahn May 9, 1933 – Sept. 22, 2026

Joan Christensen Hahn was never meant for a small life. Born May 9, 1933, in Kemmerer, to Bernice Pringle Wainwright and Roy Wainwright, she passed away Tuesday, Sept. 22. Joan graduated …

Ernest Glen Christen Jr. Jan. 24, 1939 – Sept. 7, 2026

With heavy hearts, we are sorry to announce the passing of the most amazing husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. On Sept. 7, Ernest Glen Christen Jr. went to be with his …

Margaret T. Macdonald July 16, 1930 – Sept. 18, 2026

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Margaret T. Macdonald, cherished mother, grandmother, aunt and friend, who passed away Friday, September 18, 2026, at the age of 96. A …

Judy Borino July 24, 1942 — Aug. 3, 2026

Judy Borino, born July 24, 1942, passed away Thursday, Aug. 3. Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 2, at the South Lincoln Training & Events Center.

Hans Peter Rosemann Nov. 5, 1954 – July 11, 2026

Hans Peter Rosemann, born Nov. 5, 1954, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 11, after a long and courageous battle with numerous health challenges. He will be remembered for his kind and …

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Kemmerer Police report for Oct. 1, 2026

Editor’s note: Information contained in this report is compiled from a daily activities log and arrest record maintained by the Kemmerer Police Department from Monday, Sept. 14, through Sunday, …

Kemmerer Police Department reports for Aug. 27, 2026

Editor’s note: Information contained in this report is compiled from a daily activities log and arrest record maintained by the Kemmerer Police Department from Monday, Aug. 10, through Sunday, Aug. …

Inattention suspected in deadly motorcycle crash near Kemmerer

KEMMERER — A California motorcyclist is dead after crashing into the trailer of a semi-truck near Kemmerer last week. According to a press release issued by the Wyoming Highway Patrol Tuesday …

Kemmerer man sentenced for kidnapping, sexual assault

A 31-year-old Kemmerer man was sentenced last week in Third District Court after pleading no contest to two counts of sexual abuse of a minor in the first degree and one count of kidnapping. …

Kemmerer Police reports for June 25, 2026

Editor’s note: Information contained in this report is compiled from a daily activities log and arrest record maintained by the Kemmerer Police Department from Monday, June 15, through Sunday, June …

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Kemmerer Gazette Legal Notices, Oct. 1, 2026

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TRANSFER OF A RETAIL LIQUOR LICENSE Notice is hereby given that on the 1st day of August 2026, Maverik Group, LLC; dba, Maverik #235, filed an application for transfer …

Kemmerer Gazette Legal Notices, Sept. 24, 2026

TENTATIVE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE AGENDA FOR LINCOLN COUNTY COMMISSION Wednesday, October 7, 2026 10:00 A.M. Location: Lincoln County Courthouse, 925 Sage Ave 3rd Floor, …

Kemmerer Gazette Legal Notices, September 17, 2026

CHAPTER 6, SECTION 2 CONSTRUCTION/MODIFICATION PERMIT Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Air Quality PUBLIC NOTICE: In accordance with Chapter 6, Section …

Kemmerer Gazette Legal Notices, Sept. 10, 2026

FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE Default in the payment of principal and interest has occurred under the terms of a Promissory Note (the “Note”) dated May 4, 2023, executed and delivered by Carrie …

Kemmerer Gazette Legal Notices, September 3, 2026

PUBLIC NOTICE The Land Quality Division of the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality has approved the coal mine permit renewal submitted by Kemmerer Operations LLC PT0379. The …

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