Council recognizes citizen, talks town clean-up

Kemmerer officials present Kemmerer High School Principal Shawn Rogers with the annual Citizen of the Year award during last week’s Kemmerer City Council meeting. Pictured are Officer Ryan Popp, Sgt. Jake Walker, Citizen of the Year Shawn Rogers, Chief of Police Mike Kahre, Sgt. Josh Hagler and Officer James Reeder.

KEMMERER — The Kemmerer City Council met on Monday, April 14, to discuss a variety of city matters, including updates on the Fossil Island Golf Course, recognition of community members, and …

KJSHS trap team returns for second season

Local students shoot during last year’s trap season.

KEMMERER — After their initial season, the Kemmerer Junior-Senior High School trap team is back and stronger than ever with 18 student participants and returning coach Garey Lacey leading the …

As part of Trump crackdown, Sweetwater County to take Lincoln, Sublette, Teton county immigration detainees

JACKSON — Sweetwater County is inking a deal with federal immigration enforcement officers that could see undocumented immigrants arrested in Teton County transferred to southern Wyoming as …

Local school board talks bullying, cellphones

KEMMERER — Bullying and school safety were focal points at the Lincoln County School District No. 1 board meeting on Tuesday, April 8. Approximately 15-20 concerned community members attended …

Kemmerer student wins second consecutive state spelling bee

ROCK SPRINGS — On Saturday, March 29, spellers from all corners of the state gathered at Western Wyoming Community College (Western) in Rock Springs to determine which of the many local …

Kemmerer mine requests permit changes to improve safety, reduce dust

KEMMERER — The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is reviewing a request from Kemmerer Operations LLC to make changes at the Kemmerer Mine that aim to improve worker safety and …

Maternal health clinic opens in Evanston

EVANSTON — A new Intermountain Health (IH) Maternal Health Connections (MHC) clinic opened its doors in Evanston on Friday, April 4. The Herald met with IH Grants Project Director Krystal …

PacifiCorp throws lifeline to one Wyoming power plant, confirms end of coal at another

Wyoming’s largest electric utility has thrown a temporary lifeline to the Dave Johnston coal-fired power plant near Glenrock while solidifying plans to stop burning coal at the Naughton power …

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UW senior thrower Allyson Fertig posted the lone personal best at the Beach Invitational for Wyoming. In the shot put, she threw a distance of 47’ 10 3/4” (14.60 meters) for 10th, just missing out on the final. This mark is the new No. 10 in Wyoming outdoor history and is currently the No. 5 mark in the Mountain West this season.

Fertig posts Top-10 program mark at Beach Invitational, Reynolds extends school record at MT. SAC Relays

LONG BEACH & WALNUT, Calif. — The University of Wyoming track and field program finished on two podiums and recorded a women’s program Top-10 shot put mark at the Beach Invitational …

Flanked by sons Michael and Jonathan, coaching legend John Rosas poses with a celebratory cake honoring his years championing Kemmerer and Diamondville wrestling.

KHS wrestling honors local coaching legend during Senior Night

By Don Cogger Gazette Sports Editor On a day Ranger and Lady Ranger grapplers honored their seniors, the Kemmerer High School wrestling team went 2-0 at the Kemmerer Double …

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Obituaries

Ronald Maughan Dec. 11, 1938 – March 29, 2025

Ronald Hyrum Maughan passed away peacefully at his home in Hyde Park, UT on March 29, 2025. He was born December 11, 1938, in LA County, CA, to Hyrum “Hite” Weston and Ada (Ferguson) …

Sherie Harding Jan. 24, 1941 – March 24, 2025

A memorial service for Sherie Harding will be held on Monday, April 14, 2025, at the First United Methodist Church in Jefferson at 11:00 am with visitation with the family beginning at 10:00 am. …

Ronald Maughan Dec. 11, 1938 – March 29, 2025

Ronald Hyrum Maughan passed away peacefully at his home in Hyde Park, UT on March 29, 2025. He was born December 11, 1938, in LA County, CA, to Hyrum “Hite” Weston and Ada (Ferguson) …

Mary Lucille Thornock Birch Sept. 29, 1947 – March 20, 2025

Mary Lucille Thornock Birch passed away from complications of a stroke on Thursday, March 20, in Lindon, Utah, where she and her husband, Glenn, were currently living. She and Glenn L. Birch …

Charles “Chuck” Luthy 1939 – March 9, 2025

Just before making the resolution to stop swearing, Charles “Chuck” Luthy passed away Sunday, March 9, after taking his best friend, Charlie, for a run. Born in Kansas City, Missouri, in …

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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, …

Kemmerer Police report for March 11, 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, Feb. 24, to Friday, Feb. …

Kemmerer Police report (March 4, 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, Feb. 17, through Sunday, …

Kemmerer Police report (Feb. 25, 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, Feb. 10, through Sunday, …

I’m not a Democrat or a Republican — I’m a citizen

I grew up in the 1990s. It wasn’t perfect — there were a lot of cultural trends we’d probably all like to forget — but one thing my generation tried to get right was this: We …

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Kemmerer Gazette Legal Notices, April 22, 2025

Lincoln County has upcoming openings for the Library Board (2), Planning and Zoning Commission (1 rural) and (1 within a municipality), Recreation Commission (2), Travel and Tourism Board (2) and …

Kemmerer Gazette Legal Notices, April 15, 2025

WYOMING DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CHEYENNE, WYOMING NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF AND FINAL SETTLEMENT FOR HIGHWAY WORK Notice is hereby given that the Wyoming Department of …

Kemmerer Gazette Legal Notices, April 8, 2025

PUBLIC NOTICE OF PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO CITY OF KEMMERER ZONING MAP Notice is hereby given that The City of Kemmerer Zoning Board is holding a public hearing Monday, May 12th , 2025, at 7:00 …

Kemmerer Gazette Legal Notices, April 1, 2025

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR RENEWAL OF RETAIL LIQUOR LICENSES Notice is hereby given that the following have filed applications for renewal of retail liquor licenses in the office of the Town …

Kemmerer Gazette Legal Notices, March 25, 2025

Public Notice Notice is hereby given that in March, 2025, Pilot Travel Center #760, filed an application for a retail liquor license in the office of the Clerk of the Town of Cokeville for the …

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11 iconic mother figures across TV history

Stacker compiled a list of 10 of the most unforgettable maternal figures in television history using information from IMDb and various media outlets.

What you need to know before becoming a collector of live insects or snails

(BPT) - Insects and snails are a critical part of the planet's ecosystem. Bees, for example, pollinate important crops and provide high-quality food like honey, while snails feed on dead or rotting …

9 lives and more? 60 years of groundbreaking medical advancements have improved cat health and longevity.

Meowtel explored advancements in feline medicine, nutrition, and care that are helping the more than 350 million domestic cats worldwide live longer.

There is currently no bird flu vaccine for people.

How bird flu differs from seasonal flu − an infectious disease researcher explains

Avian influenza infections in the US have been rising over the past year, but there’s no evidence so far that people can infect each other with this strain of the virus.

How do hurricanes affect baby names?

Spokeo compared data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and Social Security Administration to see how storm names impact baby names.