The past month of March, snowpacks’ Snow Water Equivalent (SWE) continued to gain in water content. A lot of the areawide snowpacks’ SWEs were 10% to 30% above median. Many of the Upper …

Wyoming wildlife officials on Thursday released their first public statement about a wolf that was illegally taken captive and then subjected to alleged abuses that have generated outrage around the …

Spellers from all corners of the state gathered at Western Wyoming Community College (Western) in Rock Springs on March 16, to determine which of the many local spelling bee winners would represent …

KEMMERER — The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust has granted $291,933 to South Lincoln Hospital District to purchase a Sequoia Crown Edition ultrasound machine with echo …

The city of Kemmerer has been trying to hire someone for an accounting/payroll clerk position with potential to go into deputy clerk level with no …

KEMMERER — An emergency preparedness fair in Kemmerer on March 16 provided booths and classes to educate people about self-reliance. Among topics discussed were emergency communications, first …

KEMMERER — Coming out of a busy winter and poised for growth in the community this spring, Kemmerer City Administrator Brian Muir told the Gazette , “I think we are more ready. Housing is …

KEMMERER — A new chapter of The Unknown Saints Club in Kemmerer made a $600 donation to American Legion Post 55 and a $400 donation to the Kemmerer Lions Club. American Legion Post 55 …

Cokeville’s Vivian Tims is all smiles as she shows her car treat during the Cokeville 1st Ward’s Pinewood Derby night, held Tuesday, March 19, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 

Eleven of Wyoming’s 23 counties do not have a practicing OB-GYN, a recent Wyoming Department of Health assessment found, which means residents of towns from Torrington to Rawlins and Sundance …

The Kemmerer City Council meeting on March 11 began with a request to apply for a grant for emergency insect management. Kemmerer City Administrator Brian Muir presented to the council about updates on The Gateway PUD Development, which plans to build more than 80 townhomes and more than 50 stand-alone homes. He said that, as the developer awaits final approval, they are working with the county for a loan to help with the infrastructure. Muir said more drafts are required before it is ready for final approval.

KEMMERER — After nearly a decade of service in the Wyoming Legislature, Sen. Fred Baldwin announced he will not seek another term. He is far from retiring, however, and said he plans to continue to dedicate himself to a life of service for others.

CHEYENNE — When Rep. Karlee Provenza arrived at the Wyoming Capitol this legislative budget session, three death threats were waiting in her mailbox. The Democrat from Laramie says she has …

COKEVILLE — Areawide snowpacks in southwest Wyoming climbed to above median, for the most part, except in the Upper Green River Basin, during the past month of February. The high elevation snowpacks gained the most last month with increases of 10-15% more in Snow Water Equivalent (SWE).

ROCK SPRINGS (WNE) — During a visit to speak with the students participating in the speech and debate tournament at Rock Springs High School on Saturday, March 2, U.S. Sen. John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) sat down with the Rocket Miner to discuss how the Resource Management Plan will affect the community.

The Lady Rangers’ bench cheers during the Wyoming state basketball tournament last week. The Kemmerer girls’ team went 1-2 in the tourney, beating Rocky Mountain before they were eliminated, earning them fifth place. The boys’ team went 0-2 over the weekend.

JACKSON — Wyoming Game and Fish Department wildlife managers completed an aerial population survey of the renowned Wyoming Range mule deer herd, and now have a better understanding of how the 2022-23 severe winter impacted the population. Wildlife biologists estimate the current herd number to be about 11,000 animals —  a considerable decline from the February 2023 estimate of 30,000 individuals.

CHEYENNE — A bill regulating both surgical and chemical abortions in Wyoming has passed the Senate and House on three readings each.

After hearing of another attempted scam targeted at Wyoming Medicaid clients, the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is warning residents to be cautious with unexpected callers. “As an example, a client reported receiving a call from someone claiming to be from a department program that doesn’t actually exist. The caller was pushing medical equipment and aggressively asking for personal information,” said Lee Grossman, state Medicaid agent and Division of Healthcare Financing senior administrator with WDH.