Elk tests positive for chronic wasting disease on Pinedale-area feedground

JACKSON — For the first time, an elk has tested positive for chronic wasting disease on a western Wyoming wapiti feedground, areas that wildlife biologists have long seen as a risk for disease …

Missing pilot, plane found after fatal crash and search in Sweetwater County

ROCK SPRINGS (WNE) — The search for a missing pilot and aircraft that began on Tuesday culminated Wednesday, Jan. 15, with the discovery of the crash site in a remote area near Little Mountain, …
Wyoming State Parks Rangers, Wyoming Game and Fish Department Game Wardens, and other local law enforcement officers at Curt Gowdy State Park demonstrating ice safety rescue techniques during an annual training.

Parks rangers urge safe winter recreation practices

CHEYENNE — As winter descends upon Wyoming, the Wyoming State Parks Rangers are reminding residents and visitors to prioritize safety while enjoying outdoor activities, especially regarding ice …

Senior center reopens after abrupt closure

KEMMERER — The Kemmerer Senior Center has taken significant steps forward since its reopening on Jan. 6, following an unexpected closure over the holidays. The shutdown was due to concerns …

New mayor, council members sworn in

Kemmerer swore in the town’s new mayor, Robert Bowen, who has served on the Kemmerer City Council for 10 years. City council members Bill Price, Brantley Popp, and David McConkie were also …
Sports
Lady Ranger Laynee Walker won the 120-pound title at the Thoman Soda Ash Memorial Duals in Green River over the weekend, going 4-0 for the tournament.

Rangers, Lady Rangers 4th at Thoman Duals in Green River

By Don Cogger Gazette Sports Editor   The Kemmerer High School wrestling teams were in Green River over the weekend for the Thoman Soda Ash Memorial Duals, with both the Rangers …

Rangers floored at home by Punchers, 64-50

The Kemmerer High School boys’ basketball team played a pair of hard-fought games against some tough competition last week, and though the Rangers came up short in both contests, head coach …

Lady Rangers fall to Big Piney at home, at Manila

It was a rough week for the Kemmerer High School girls’ basketball team, who lost their conference opener in a hard-fought contest at home Thursday against Big Piney, then traveled to Utah …
Dash Nate drives to the hoop against the Big Piney Punchers over the weekend during the Fossil Country Basketball Tournament in Kemmerer. The Panthers won that game, 41-38, and went 2-1 at the tourney.
KEMMERER — The Cokeville Lady Panthers competed in the Fossil Country Basketball Tournament on Friday and Saturday, January 10-11, in Kemmerer, sweeping the competition and finishing the …
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Obituaries
Betty Jean Pfaff March 27, 1923 – Dec. 25, 2024
Betty Jean Carpenter Pfaff passed away peacefully on Dec. 25, 2024, at the age of 101. She was born in Lander to James Carpenter and Florence Eilman. Betty was a middle child, having an older …
Jean Georges Jacobson Jan. 9, 1940 – Dec. 24, 2024
Jean Georges Jacobson, age 84, of Naperville, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 24. Jean is survived by her three children: James Jacobson (Gaile) of Riverside, Illinois; Perry Jacobson of …
Eugene Bertagnolli June 18, 1938 – Dec. 28, 2024
Eugene (Gene) Bertagnolli passed away suddenly at his home on Saturday, Dec. 28. Gene was born in Kemmerer, on June 18, 1938. He was the son of Mary and Frank Bertagnolli, and he graduated from …
Donald Irving Bishop March 3, 1945 – Dec. 10, 2024
Donald Irving Bishop rejoined his beloved wife, Charlene, in their eternal home on Tuesday, Dec. 10, after a long battle with pulmonary fibrosis. Born March 3, 1945, he is survived by their six …
Marian Arlene Juvan Jan. 21, 1937 – Nov. 15, 2024
Marian Arlene Juvan passed away peacefully on Friday, Nov. 15. She was born on Jan. 21, 1937, in Salt Lake City, to Austin and Annie Nelson. Her first year was spent in a small log cabin nestled …
Police reports
Kemmerer Police report (Jan. 21, 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, Jan. 2, to Wednesday, …
Kemmerer Police reports (Jan. 14, 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, Dec. 26, through …
Kemmerer Police reports (Jan. 7, 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 Wednesday, Dec. 18, through …
Kemmerer Police reports (12/17/24)
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. 5, through …
Kemmerer Police Report (Nov. 19, 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, Oct. 31, through …
Opinion
Rep. Mike Schmid

Schmid: I support the Freedom Caucus’ Five and Dime plan

I made my first attempt at running for public office back in 2022. I wasn’t successful in that race, but I certainly learned a lot. The greatest lesson was the mistake of not believing in …

Just call Mom and I’ll be there

Last fall, my elderly client’s niece came for a visit from Kentucky and brought with her what we thought was a cold. After she left, my client, all my coworkers and I came down with it, two …

The battle over fake grass is very real

There’s nothing artificial about the controversy that’s growing among homeowners, educators, doctors and sports administrators over fake grass. The artificial turf market is …
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Public notices
Kemmerer Gazette Legal Notices, January 21, 2025
NOTICE AND ORDER SETTING PUBLIC HEARING Pursuant to the Wyoming Administrative Procedure Act and the Wyoming Public Service Commission’s (Commission) Rules, notice is hereby given …
03-26-2024 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: …
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. ...
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