Unknown Saints poker run benefits Kemmerer, others

Community members gather at John’s Bar in Lyman for the seventh annual Monica Poker Run, put on by the Unknown Saints Crossroads Chapter. The organization raises funds to help benefit local veterans, families and children in

On Saturday, June 21, the Unknown Saints Crossroads Chapter held its annual Monica Poker Run. It marked seven years of the event. This poker run helps the organization fund donations that benefit …

Cokeville shines at Evanston Rodeo Series

Cokeville saddle bronc rider Joseph Wyatt Mackey won the Stock Saddle Bronc event at Saturday’s Evanston Rodeo Series, while barrel racer Kristi Mackey competed in the Open Barrels event. Joseph’s ride earned a 74 and the top spot on the leaderboard, while Kristi posted a time of 18.071. Saturday’s rodeo concluded the ERS summer schedule, held at the Uinta County Fairgrounds. Cokeville’s Pioneer Day Celebration will provide more rodeo action this week. See page A5 for the details.

Cokeville saddle bronc rider Joseph Wyatt Mackey (above) won the Stock Saddle Bronc event at Saturday’s Evanston Rodeo Series, while barrel racer Kristi Mackey (below) competed in the Open …

TerraPower awards new supply chain orders for Kemmerer plant

Bill Gates shovels dirt during the TerraPower groundbreaking ceremony in June 2024.

TerraPower, a nuclear innovation company, recently announced the award of three supplier contracts to support the groundbreaking Natrium project, currently under construction in Kemmerer. This is the …

Traffic stop leads to large drug seizure

GREEN RIVER (WNE) — A traffic stop near Rock Springs led to the confiscation of almost 80 pounds of drugs. On Saturday, July 5, a Wyoming Highway Patrol trooper in the Rock Springs area …

Teton skyline crumbles as Second Tower collapse continues

JACKSON — A key part of the Teton skyline is continuing its slow disintegration into the canyon below. Over the Fourth of July weekend, part of the Second Tower collapsed, sending a plume …

TerraPower President and CEO Chris Levesque speaks to reporters June 10, 2024 at the location of the future Natrium nuclear power plant outside Kemmerer, Wyoming.

Feds speed up review for Natrium nuclear power plant near Kemmerer

Wyoming may see its first commercial nuclear power plant a few months sooner than anticipated, but still sometime in 2030, according to the developer, TerraPower. The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory …

Parade participants enjoy a stroll down Diamondville Avenue for the annual Fourth of July parade.

Locals celebrate Independence Day with annual parade

Members of Kemmerer’s American Legion Post 55 present the colors during last week’s Fourth of July parade. (GAZETTE PHOTO/Laynee Walker)

Kemmerer school teacher wins wild bison hunt raffle

A passionate, lifelong hunter from Kemmerer beat the odds to win this year’s Wyoming Governor’s Wild Bison Raffle. Gov. Mark Gordon announced last week that Andrew Merritt of Kemmerer won …

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Kemmerer’s Laynee Walker speaks as a finalist at the 2025 Milward Simpson Award Ceremony in Cody on June 21. The award is considered the most prestigious a prep athlete can receive in their high school career in Wyoming.

Thoughts on the Milward Simpson Awards Ceremony

I had the incredible opportunity to travel to Cody on June 21, to attend the 2025 Milward Simpson Luncheon. Here, I was recognized as one of five female finalists of the Milward Simpson Award, given …

Cokeville junior Addison Barnes had a weekend to remember at the 1A State Track and Field Championships in Casper, winning the 100 hurdles, the 300 hurdles, the 200 meter dash and the 400 meter dash. The Lady Panthers finished second overall in the team standings.

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 …

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Obituaries

Barbara Elaine Barbe Feb. 28, 1943 — June 19, 2025

It is with a heavy heart the family of Barbara Elaine Barbe, age 82, announces her passing away at South Lincoln Medical Hospital in Kemmerer, on Thursday, June 19. Barbara was born in Cotton County, …

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 …

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Kemmerer Police Report for July 15, 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, June 30, through Sunday, …

Kemmerer Police Report for July 8, 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, June 23, to Sunday, June …

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, …

Prairie Doc: Motion is lotion; the importance of movement

Orthopedic medicine is truly a team sport; we have the opportunity to collaborate with nonsurgical professionals, including physical therapists, occupational therapists, athletic trainers, among …

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Kemmerer Gazette Legal Notices, July 15, 2025

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Kemmerer Gazette Legal Notices, July 1, 2025

NOTICE OF HEARING ON SOUTH LINCOLN HOSPITAL DISTRICT Notice is hereby given of a public hearing on the proposed budget for South Lincoln Hospital District for the fiscal year ending June …

Kemmerer Gazette Legal Notices, June 24, 2025

Oyster Ridge BOCES Public Budget Hearing Tuesday, July 8 @ 6:30 pm Location: School District Office Board Room PUBLISHED: June 24, July 1, 2025 23446 …

Kemmerer Gazette Legal Notices, June 17, 2025

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The Tour de France is one of the most physically taxing sporting feats imaginable.

Tour de France: How many calories will the winner burn?

Riders in the 2022 Tour de France will ride more than 2,100 miles (3,400 km) over the 21 flat and mountainous stages of the race. And they will burn an incredible amount of energy while doing so.

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