Specialist: Areawide snowpacks near median

Areawide snowpacks are starting to improve from late December. Currently, snowpacks vary almost weekly depending upon precipitation events. As of Feb. 1, high elevation snowpacks are gaining …

Anglers invited to compete in Mac Attack at Flaming Gorge

GREEN RIVER — The highly anticipated 2025 Mac Attack Fishing Contest is set to take place Feb. 15-17 at Flaming Gorge Reservoir. This fishing contest, sponsored by Buckboard Marina and …

Heavy snowfall, strong winds interrupt sled dog race

Stage Two of the Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race was canceled Sunday due to severe winter conditions. In a press release issued Sunday morning, the organization said “… after heavy …

New Oyster Ridge board sets plans in motion

The newly-appointed Oyster Ridge Music Festival (ORMF) board convened on Wednesday, Jan. 15, for a meeting with the Fossil Basin Chamber of Commerce to discuss plans for this year’s festival. …

Senate panel wants all federal lands in Wyoming except Yellowstone

A Wyoming Senate panel is demanding that Congress give the state all federal lands and mineral rights in the Equality State, except Yellowstone National Park. The Agriculture, State and Public …
Sports
Ranger swimmer Charlie Lozier, diving coach Jessie Willoughby and swimmer Malachi Villarreal are all smiles after receiving some post-meet recognition. Lozier received the Sportsmanship Award, Willoughby was named the 3A South Conference Assistant Coach of the Year and Villarreal was named Athlete of the Year.

Rangers 4th at 3A South Conference Championship

The Kemmerer High School boys’ swimming and diving team hosted the 3A South Conference Championship over the weekend, placing fourth as a team in a loaded field, and setting the stage for the …

Lady Rangers upset No. 4 Thermopolis, 44-35

By Don Cogger Gazette Sports Editor   Looking for a signature win for its 2024-25 campaign, the Kemmerer High School girls’ basketball team finally found it Saturday, …

Rangers basketball swept by Bridger Valley teams

The Kemmerer High School boys’ hoops team took on the teams from Bridger Valley last week, losing on the road at Lyman Tuesday, and at home to Mountain View Thursday in a pair of non-conference …
KHS senior Roany Proffit gets the upper hand on Central’s Andrew Gonzales in the 138-pound championship match at the Ron Thon Memorial. Proffit pinned Gonzales to win his fourth Ron Thon title.
The Kemmerer High School wrestling teams once again had a memorable showing at the Ron Thon Memorial Tournament in Riverton over the weekend, with the Rangers and Lady Rangers combining for four …
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Obituaries
Jack Lyn Witherspoon Aug. 28, 1947 – Jan. 29, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we remember the life of Jack Lyn Witherspoon, fondly known as Jackie, born on Aug. 28, 1947, in Kemmerer. A loving and resilient soul, Jackie was a beacon of light who …
James A. King 1942 – Jan. 20, 2025
James Arthur King left our earth on Monday, Jan. 20, in Tucson, Arizona. Born in Corvallis, Oregon, to Geraldine and Arthur King, Jim remained in Corvallis, where he graduated from Oregon State …
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 …
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

Budd: Wyoming must invest in landscape recovery, resilience

The “perfect storm” of drought, high winds and convective storms launched a firestorm over northern Wyoming that left nearly 1 million acres scorched in a matter of days this past summer. …

Why Wyoming is pursuing a dollar-backed stable token

The United States’ national debt surpassed the unconscionable amount of $36 trillion in November. December’s Treasury report estimated $1.22 trillion in interest payments for the fiscal …

In government we trust?

Who will watch the watchmen? If certain members of our Wyoming Legislature have their way, House Bill 298 will ensure the watchmen will watch themselves. If you are reading this, then you …
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Public notices
Kemmerer Gazette Legal Notices, February 11, 2025
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF WYOMING IN AND FOR LINCOLN COUNTY Docket No. 202S-CV-00000017 In the matter of the Petition of Ruddy Gomez …
Kemmerer Gazette Legals, February 4, 2025
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS The Kemmerer City Council met in regular session this 13th day of January, 2025, at 7 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, Kemmerer, Wyoming. The Pledge of …
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: …
Web extras
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10 can't-miss places to visit in the winter
Are you looking for trip ideas to embrace the cold weather months? CoPilot compiled 10 drivable U.S. locations that are ideal for winter visits.
A forecaster monitors incoming data for Hurricane Irma in 2017 at the National Hurricane Center, part of the NOAA.
NOAA’s vast public weather data powers the local forecasts on your phone and TV – a private company alone couldn’t match it
NOAA operates fleets of satellites, sensors on airplanes and ocean-going buoys, as well as radar, providing the data used by weather forecasters nationwide – and freely available to anyone.
The best spring break destinations for both kids and their parents
(BPT) - Spring break takes on a whole new meaning when you become a parent. But that doesn't mean adults have to sacrifice all the fun for their kids.Kalahari Resorts & Conventions, home to …
Start the Day by Sharing a Heartwarming Breakfast
(Family Features) Whether your brunch favorites include Bananas Foster French Toast or Peanut Butter and Apple, enjoying a meal together is a heartwarming way to start the day.
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