Sports
Lady Ranger senior Tyler Thatcher was named to the 2A Southwest All-Conference Team last week for the second consecutive year.  An elite defender, Thatcher averaged 4.2 points and 2.3 rebounds per game.

Three Lady Rangers receive post-season honors for 2023-24 season

Three members of the Kemmerer High School girls’ basketball team recently received postseason honors for their efforts on the hardwood during the 2023-24 season. Lady Ranger senior Tyler …

Three Rangers receive post-season honors on the hardwood

Class 2A All-Conference and All-State basketball selections were announced last week, with three members of the Kemmerer High School boys’ basketball team receiving postseason recognition. …

Rangers go 0-2 at 2A State Basketball Tourney

The Kemmerer High School boys’ basketball team saw their season come to an end Friday at the 2A State Basketball Tournament in Casper, posting an 0-2 record against a pair of tough teams. The Rangers opened the tournament Thursday against Wright, losing to the Panthers 72-53. In Friday’s elimination round against Greybull, the Rangers took the Buffaloes to double-overtime before running out of steam, falling 68-60.

Lady Rangers 1-2 at 2A State Basketball Tournament

Lady Ranger Natasha Martinez dribbles around a Pine Bluffs defender during Thursday’s 36-31 loss to the Lady Hornets. Martinez finished the game with three points, four rebounds and an assist.
After last year’s quick exit at the 2A State Basketball Tournament, the returning members of the Kemmerer High School girls’ basketball team vowed that this year, the Lady Rangers would be playing on Saturday at the Ford Wyoming Center. Goal achieved. After losing a 36-31 heartbreaker to Pine Bluffs Thursday to open the tournament, the Lady Rangers guaranteed themselves a game on the final day with a 46-26 win Friday over Rocky Mountain. Playing for the Consolation Championship Saturday against Wind River, Kemmerer came up just short, 55-49.
Obituaries
Helen Ruth Yeaman Snedden
Helen Ruth Yeaman was born on Jan. 28, 1932, in Georgetown, Idaho, to Ruth (Tippetts) and Ernest Darwin Yeaman. She was the second oldest of six children, the rest of whom were boys: Burnell, Garth, …
Wanda J. Hawes
Mrs. Wanda Hawes, age 88, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 31, at South Lincoln Nursing Center in Kemmerer. Wanda was born on June 25, 1935, in Chattanooga, Tennessee. She was a devoted Christian wife and mother.
Larry Hunzie
Larry Ray Hunzie, age 74, passed away at South Lincoln Medical Center on Sunday, Jan. 14, with his family by his side. He was born on Jan. 31, 1949, in Kemmerer, to Fern and John Hunzie. He grew up in Frontier with his two brothers, John and Gary.
Afton Lake Robbins
Afton Lake Robbins, age 87, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 7, at her home in Kemmerer. Afton was born on Nov. 26, 1936, in Layton, Utah, to Lawrence and Marguerite Lake.
James Clayton Kochevar
James Clayton Kochevar, age 89, passed away at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs, on Saturday, Jan. 6, with family by his side. He was born on April 19, 1934, in Kemmerer, the son of John and Lucille Lavonne (Clayton) Kochevar.
Police reports
Kemmerer Police Report (March 12, 2024)
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 Thursday, Feb. 29, through …
Diamondville Police Report (March 13, 2024)
Editor’s note: Information contained in this report is compiled from a daily activities log and arrest record maintained by the Diamondville Police Department from Thursday, Feb. 22, through …
Kemmerer Police Reports (March 6, 2024)
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 Thursday, Feb. 22, through …
Kemmerer Police Reports (Feb. 15-21)
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 Thursday, Feb. 15, through …
Kemmerer Police Report (Dec. 21-27, 2023)
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 Thursday Dec. 21, through Wednesday, Dec. 27.
Opinion
Michael Reagan

Michael Reagan: A miracle in California

A miracle occurred last week in California’s U.S. Senate primary race. In a deep Blue state where Democrat voters outnumber Republicans 2-1, Steve Garvey, the former L.A. Dodger star, ran …

K-12 isn’t enough. It’s time for free pre-K to 14.

Our founding fathers recognized that the success of their new democracy and a viable economy would depend on educated and skilled citizens. Consequently, from the early days education often was …

Texas off base to go after Catholic halfway house

When Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro engaged in a legal battle with the Little Sisters of the Poor over their refusal to subsidize birth control for their employees, I got very angry. As a …
Poll
Find us on Facebook
Public notices
Kemmerer Gazette, March 19, 2024
THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT STATE OF WYOMING, COUNTY OF LINCOLN In the Matter of the Change of Name of ) Sean Michael Wallentine ) Minor Child, By Next …
Kemmerer Gazette Legals, March 12. 2024
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE STATE OF WYOMING, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF LINCOLN, THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: Brenda Leigh Bennett-Williams, …
02-27-2024 Kemmerer Gazette Legals
NOTICE OF SALE OF ABANDONED VEHICLE In regard to: 1999 Dodge 2500 truck, VIN # 1B7KF236XXJ523632. That John Schuler has applied for a title from the Lincoln County Clerk’s Office, Kemmerer, Wyoming, 83101. This vehicle was abandoned on or about Nov. 09, 2021. ...
02-13-2024 Kemmerer Gazette Legals
NOTICE OF THE LINCOLN COUNTY REPUBLICAN CONVENTION The Lincoln County Republican Party Convention will be held on Saturday, March 9, 2024, at the Afton Civic Center. Registration will open at 8:00 am, and the meeting will begin at 9:00 am.
12-19-2023 Kemmerer Gazette Legals
THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT STATE OF WYOMING, COUNTY OF LINCOLN In the Matter of the Change of Name of BRAXTON CHRISTOPHER BOOKHOUT ) Civil Case: 2023-CV-0000110 ) ...
Web extras
It's tax season: Here are the simple rules to file correctly—and on time
With tax season now upon us, Money outlines the key deadlines and details you need to know in order to file correctly and on time.
When is it safe—and legal—to leave your dog in the car?
Way.com helps dog owners understand when it's legal to leave their furry friends in cars unattended.
You may be eligible for additional dose of the COVID-19 vaccine
(BPT) - As COVID-19 continues to circulate in our communities, it has become apparent that the virus is here to stay, and that getting infected is possible year-round.Staying up to date with your …
When 'k' is not 'okay': Behind the many generational differences in texting
Visible partnered with Stacker and dove into studies to explore what gets lost in texting translation and how generations can understand each other better.
April’s eclipse will mean interruptions in solar power generation, which could strain electrical grids
During the most recent total solar eclipse visible in the U.S., on Aug. 21, 2017, the skies darkened as the Moon crossed in front of the Sun. It blocked out all sunlight – except for that from a golden ring …
Flipp