Trump to axe power plant emission rules, a potential boon for Wyoming coal

The Trump administration announced Wednesday plans to repeal “all ‘greenhouse gas’ emissions standards for the power sector,” as well as Biden-era Mercury and Air Toxins …

Final fix for Teton Pass landslide will require a weekend closure

Closing Wyoming’s busiest two-lane highway for two-and-a-half days during the height of the summer tourism season will disrupt travel for thousands of commuters and visitors who rely on Teton …

Expert educates local residents on storm safety, warning systems

Lance VandenBoogart, warning coordination meteorologist for the National Weather Service (NWS) based in Riverton, delivered a detailed presentation on severe weather awareness and preparedness in …
Kemmerer High School Class of 2025 valedictorian Cambree Dearden speaks during this year’s commencement ceremony, held Saturday, May 31.

Kemmerer grads celebrated

Kemmerer High School held its graduation for the Class of 2025 on Saturday, May 31, in the school’s gymnasium, where 58 seniors said goodbye to KHS. This year’s valedictorian was Cambree …

Lawmakers define ‘residential property,’ discuss acquisition-based system

CHEYENNE — Wyoming lawmakers on the Joint Revenue Committee moved Wednesday to statutorily define “residential property” as its own property tax class and give it the lowest …
Sports
The KHS girls' track and field team won the 2A State Track and Field Championship for the second consecutive year, scoring 123 points and finishing with 20 individual placers, including two state champions and one winning relay team.

Lady Rangers repeat as 2A State Track and Field Champs!

CASPER — For the second consecutive year, the Kemmerer High School girls’ track and field team   — led by a pair of individual champions, a relay championship and a host of …

Lady Panthers second at state as Barnes dominates

The Cokeville Lady Panthers traveled to Casper to compete in the 1A State Track Meet May 22-24. The Lady Panthers came up just short of the team title to bring home second-place honors with 92.5 …

Lady Rangers win 2A West Regionals; Rangers second

The Kemmerer High School track and field teams had a weekend to remember at the 2A West Regional Track Meet in Shoshoni, with the Lady Rangers winning the 2A West Championship, and the Rangers …
Ranger wrestler Graison Kelley wins the 2A State Championship at 165 pounds over Thermopolis’ Samuel Skelton earlier this year. Kelley recently signed his commitment to wrestle next season for Briar Cliff University in Sioux City, Iowa.
Kemmerer High School senior Graison Kelley signed a letter of commitment late last month to join the wrestling team at Briar Cliff University in Sioux City, Iowa, next fall. The signing …
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Obituaries
Patrick L. Stanton Dec. 1, 1947 – June 10, 2025
It is with great sadness that the family of Patrick Lynn Stanton announces his passing on Tuesday, June 10, in Kemmerer. Pat was born Dec. 1, 1947, in Rock Springs, to Jeanne Marie and Richard Henry …
Cody Ray McFarland – May 11, 2025
Cody Ray McFarland, age 43, of Kemmerer, passed away on Sunday, May 11, at the University of Utah Hospital in Sait Lake City, surrounded by loved ones. A celebration of Life will be held at 11 a.m. …
Jill Kaye Chamberlain Aug. 13, 1965 – May 18, 2025
With broken hearts, we share the unexpected loss of Jill Kaye Chamberlain, who left us too soon at the age of 59. Jill passed away at her home on Monday, May 18. Better known as Mom, Auntie Jill, …
Claudine Ann Damori Bridges May 20, 1967 – April 29, 2025
Claudine Ann Damori Bridges, age 57, of Brighton, Colorado, passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, April 29. Born in Evanston, Claudine was the youngest of three children and the beloved …
Joan W. Parkes Oct. 29, 1930 – April 16, 2025
In loving memory of Joan Wayne Parkes, born Oct. 29, 1930, and passed away at her home on Wednesday, April 16, in Diamondville. Joan loved the outdoors, camping, kayaking, canoeing and her …
Police reports
Kemmerer Police Report for June 10, 2025
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, May 26, through …
Kemmerer Police report for May 27, 2025
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, May 12, to Wednesday, …
Kemmerer Police report for May 6, 2025
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, April 21, through Sunday, …
Kemmerer Police report for Tuesday, April 22, 2025
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 April 7-13.   …
Kemmerer Police report (April 1, 2025)
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, March 10, to Sunday, …
Opinion
Rep. Albert Sommers

Eliminating property taxes will set Wyoming back

On June 3 in Gillette, the Joint Revenue Committee passed a motion, 11-3, to draft a bill to eliminate property taxes from the Wyoming Constitution. The motion was made by Natrona County Republican …

For graduates, advice on coping with disappointment

It’s commencement season, where friends and family gather to celebrate those that just graduated. While one chapter of these student’s lives has concluded, another is about to begin. …

Protect the firefighters who protect our homes and forests

You probably don’t see wildland firefighters on the job because they usually work in remote areas. But with wildfires moving from the backcountry to backyards, the public is becoming more aware …
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Public notices
Kemmerer Gazette Legal Notices, June 17, 2025
STATE OF WYOMING  IN THE DISTRICT COUT COUNTY OF LINCOLN  THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT IN THE MATTER OF THE CHANGE OF NAME OF Jeffery Dean Goodrum, Petitioner   ) …
Kemmerer Gazette Legal Notices, June 10, 2025
NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING Notice is hereby given that a public hearing on the proposed budget for the Kemmerer Senior Citizen Service District for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, which is …
Kemmerer Gazette Legal Notices, June 3, 2025
PUBLIC NOTICE The Kemmerer City Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, June 9, 2025, at 6 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, Kemmerer, Wyoming.  The purpose of the hearing …
Kemmerer Gazette Legal Notices, May 27, 2025
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-854 A RESOLUTION CHANGING THE TIME FOR CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION AND REGULAR SESSION MEETINGS WHEREAS, the City of Kemmerer has been holding its City Council Pre-Meeting …
Kemmerer Gazette Legal Notices, May 20, 2025
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Kemmerer/Diamondville Joint Powers Board Nations Avenue Transmission Line Replacement Separate sealed bids for construction for the Kemmerer/Diamondville Joint Powers …
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On the Golf Course, You Really Have Skin in the Game
On the Golf Course, You Really Have Skin in the Game
(NewsUSA) - Mark Twain famously said that golf is a good walk spoiled. For most golfers, the sport is also fraught with a very high risk of getting skin cancer. On the course, golfers are exposed to …
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