Officials suspend search for hunter Oct 28, 2009
The leading edge of a cold front met the south end of the Big Horns at about 11 a.m. Tuesday, according to Roger Smith, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Riverton. The temperature in the area was expected to drop to 15 degrees overnight, with the wind chill dropping below zero after midnight. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
WYDOT, state prepare for 'pretty impressive storm' Oct 28, 2009
"It's going to be a pretty impressive storm," said meteorologist Roger Smith of the Riverton office of the National Weather Service. Wyoming will contend with two storm systems, Smith said. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Crews search for missing hunter Oct 27, 2009
The weather forecast for the area where McMahan went missing calls for scattered snow showers today, with temperatures in the mid-30s, according to Roger Smith, meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Riverton. The temperature is expected to drop to 15 degrees tonight, with the wind chill dropping below zero after midnight. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Advocates push for free legal aid services Oct 26, 2009
The organization is getting an office on the Wind River Indian Reservation that will cover Lander and Riverton ... The next commission hearings are on Thursday at the Riverton City Hall; on Nov. 9 in Casper, and on Nov. 10 in Gillette. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
VA expands across state Oct 25, 2009
Covering 15 counties, the Sheridan Veteran's Administration has outpatient clinics in Sheridan, Gillette, Casper, Riverton, Rock Springs and Powell and plans to open a community-based outreach clinic in Afton, as well as two tele-health clinics in Worland and Evanston in the coming months. "Gillette was one of our first community-based outpatient clinics," Van Mark said. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Braille Trail completes season Oct 25, 2009
Out-of-town guests came from all over the state -- Newcastle, Laramie, Rawlins, Buffalo, Gillette, Cheyenne, Green River, Riverton, Douglas, Glenrock. Twenty-eight states, including as far away as Alaska, were represented in the signatures of guests. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Winter is quickly approaching at Mile High Ranch Oct 24, 2009
Mother Nature is also changing things up in the mountains around Riverton. There are guys bringing their cows off of South Pass right now through two, three and four foot drifts. (Great Falls Prairie Star, MT)
Let local school boards decide Oct 23, 2009
RON WARPNESS, Riverton. Posted in on Friday, October 23, 2009 12:00 am | Tags. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Woman accused of child endangerment Oct 21, 2009
RIVERTON -- Riverton police have arrested two women on suspicion of drinking while driving with a 6-week-old baby in their vehicle. Riverton Police Sgt. Bart Ringer said the baby was found in a child carrier on the floor of a van covered by a blanket and surrounded by containers of liquor. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
'Matter of life and death' Oct 20, 2009
Richard Larsen of Riverton checks out the largest antler he and his friend, Dale Hill, right, of Basin, collected in this file photo from May. Increased antler collecting activity and stress on wildlife has state officials considering instituting an antler hunting season. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Cheers & jeers Oct 17, 2009
Jeers to thieves who have been targeting Riverton churches. Two weeks ago, money was stolen from two women's purses at a Methodist church. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Weekend Watch: Ohio teams tussle Oct 16, 2009
Riverton (Utah) 6 **Email Request** No. 97 Xaverian Brothers (Mass. 26 def. (Wyoming Sports -- Rivals.com)
Where is your humanity? Oct 14, 2009
LAURA B. MACFARLANE, Riverton. Posted in on Wednesday, October 14, 2009 12:00 am | Tags. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
How cold was it? Its been 90 years Oct 13, 2009
Bill Murrell of the National Weather Service in Riverton said Cody experienced four days of record cold. It sent residents scurrying for warmer clothing and prompted many calls for early blow-outs of underground sprinkler systems. (Cody Enterprise, WY)
Whole Town's Talkin': School spirit abounds Oct 11, 2009
Willy Wonka would be proud of boys featured in the Riverton Ranger wearing "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory"-inspired makeup. Torrington High fans sang the Blazer Fight Song in the middle of Main Street, according to The Weekend Telegram, and the Northern Wyoming Daily News showed what happens when one of the "B"s and an "S" take a bathroom break from their body-painted posts in the stands [Hint: They spell out "BOCAT" instead of "BOBCATS". (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
High school sports: Friday's postponements and cancellations Oct 10, 2009
Torrington at Riverton, ppd ... Riverton, Powell Invites, ccd. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Milford shooting includes woman Oct 10, 2009
RIVERTON -- Local authorities now say a woman also was shot in last weekend's incident that included the shooting death of a 34-year-old man ... Leslie Stratmoen is KTAK/KVOW news director in Riverton. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Answer Girl: Weather of the day Oct 9, 2009
The weather in Jackson, for example, could be completely different from the weather in Riverton, which could in turn be different from Casper's weather or Laramie's weather or -- well, you get the point. "With newspapers, the data we use that ends up on [the reader's] doorstep the following morning is not quite a day old," Day said. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Judge dismisses Northern Arapaho Tribe's suit Oct 9, 2009
RIVERTON -- A federal judge has dismissed the Northern Arapaho Tribe's lawsuit against the state of Wyoming and Fremont County over a long-standing boundary dispute. The tribe claimed that land around the city of Riverton was still part of the Wind River Indian Reservation for taxation purposes ... The city of Riverton had entered the lawsuit to protect its interests in tax revenues from the disputed property. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Interior chief wants to move some of West's wild horses east Oct 8, 2009
Training for adoption: The BLM has agreements with the Wyoming Honor Farm in Riverton, where wild horses are trained by inmates, and with the Mantle Ranch near Wheatland, where wild horses are also gentled and trained for adoption. State mandate: In 2003, after wild horse populations in Wyoming soared upwards of 7,000 animals, the state and the BLM signed a "consent decree" dictating that the agency meet the state's wild horse objective number with roundups. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Calling for a step up for kids Oct 7, 2009
Casper participated in the national effort to make children's issues a legislative priority along with 9 other communities in Wyoming: Cheyenne, Cody, Evanston, Jackson, Laramie, Rawlins, Riverton, Rock Springs and Wheatland. "We have a lot of bills that go through the Legislature that deal with animals and very few that deal with children," Pam Walker, director of the Wyoming Early Childhood Partnership, said. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Douglas, Alliance win UW Marching Band Invite Oct 7, 2009
In Class 4A, Alliance was followed by Riverton and Cheyenne East. Caption, or group awards, were presented to the following. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
'It was chaos' Oct 6, 2009
Riverton and Dubois had nine inches each ... More than a foot of snow fell in some areas near Riverton, knocking down branches and in some cases entire trees, which in turn took with them power lines ... As of 1 p.m. Monday, about 2,500 customers were without power in the Riverton area, according to the Rocky Mountain Power customer service line. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Our lock 'em up attitude Oct 5, 2009
The Riverton doctor continued using poor judgment and falsely prescribed the pain meds for himself. Doctors who become addicted to drugs can be treated successfully and returned to medical practice with the help of special programs that couple referral to treatment and monitoring. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Wyo. boy leads police on 100 mph chase Oct 4, 2009
Bureau of Indian Affairs police say the chase started about 3 a.m. Tuesday near Riverton in central Wyoming and ended about 50 miles away near Crowheart on the Wind River Reservation. The boy ditched the vehicle and jumped into a lake and began swimming but returned to shore, where police collared him. (MSNBC -- Crime)
Wyo. boy, 11, leads police on chase up to 100 mph Oct 2, 2009
Bureau of Indian Affairs police say the chase started about 3 a.m. Tuesday near Riverton in central Wyoming and ended about 50 miles away near Crowheart on the Wind River Reservation ... Bureau of Indian Affairs police say the chase started about 3 a.m. Tuesday near Riverton in central Wyoming and ended about 50 miles away near Crowheart on the Wind River Reservation. (Fresno Bee)
Wyoming hay producer beginning his third cutting (99) Sep 30, 2009
Currently a fire in Yellowstone Park by Grand Teton is sending smoke and haze over the Riverton area but Mike is hoping a forecast of showers will help that. It's interesting how the moisture is a mixed blessing. (Great Falls Prairie Star, MT)
States top P&Z member says growth issues challenging Sep 30, 2009
We try to work for whats best for the community, said Anderson, a Riverton native and Army veteran. You want pavement curb and gutter everywhere, but you want affordable housing. (Cody Enterprise, WY)
Beacon flashes no more Sep 30, 2009
I have enjoyed this flashing red beacon every time that I drive back from Riverton at night whether on Highway 789 or Lyons Valley Road or near a ridge high enough to remind me of where to point an antenna. I will miss this flashing beacon that can be seen in central Fremont County, but life goes on and this will make less of a wind load on the existing tower that has the digital antennas and FM antennas for Wyoming PBS and KCWC-FM.. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Dentist gets prison in drug case Sep 30, 2009
CHEYENNE --- A Riverton dentist was sentenced to prison this week for illegally dispensing painkillers. U.S. District Judge Alan B. Johnson sentenced Dr. Daniel Hauck to 33 months in prison with a recommendation he participate in the U.S. Bureau of Prisons' residential drug abuse treatment program, a $1,300 fine and a five-year term of supervised probation. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Casper briefs Sep 30, 2009
Inspections will take place over Casper, Glenrock, Buffalo, Gillette, Sheridan, Cody, Worland, Thermopolis and Riverton. Crews will check lines and equipment for deterioration or damage in order to ensure safe and reliable electric service. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Answer Girl: Cremains, and dark roads Sep 30, 2009
A few days ago, I drove through about five miles of new highway refurbishing between Shoshoni and Riverton. The center line was loaded with those cute little yellow rubber flappers. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Gored hunter recovers at hospital Sep 30, 2009
Filveck said the Riverton client wanted to shoot a bison big enough for the record books with a pistol. The client shot a. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Officials seek clues in ATM burglary Sep 25, 2009
RIVERTON -- The Fremont County Sheriff's office is asking the community for help in solving a break-in to a Shoshoni bank's automated teller machine. Law enforcement officials aren't saying how much was stolen from the Atlantic City Federal Credit Union at 1:15 a.m. on Aug. 14, but described the amount as substantial. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Pony Express HOG rally huge success Sep 24, 2009
The Wind River Dance Group from Riverton performed traditional Native American dances. In the friendship dance, they were joined by Willie G and Nancy. (Green River Star, WY -- Local)
Laramie business installs new type of turbine Sep 23, 2009
These include ragg rugs from Riverton made from recycled plastic jugs, cormal wool from Kaycee, pottery from Rock Springs, goat milk soaps from another producer in Kaycee, and quilts made by a woman in Laramie from scrap fabric and men's shirts. The store also offers wood furniture from Wheatland and iron or glass furniture from Cheyenne. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
We need religious freedom Sep 23, 2009
DIANA MITCHELL, Riverton. Posted in on Tuesday, September 22, 2009 5:25 pm | Tags. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Rawlins centenarian reflects on hard times Sep 23, 2009
Her daily morning routine includes frying a piece of bacon, then cooking some potatoes and adding an egg and real butter, said Campos' granddaughter Dora Flagg, 52, of Riverton. "She likes to cook everything in bacon grease," Flagg added. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
No cell phones for drivers? Sep 20, 2009
The City of Riverton just rejected the proposal. But could it work in Gillette. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Wyo town of Riverton rejects cell ban Sep 19, 2009
RIVERTON -- The Riverton City Council has decided against proposing an ordinance that would ban cell phone use by drivers ... Riverton Mayor John Vincent said the subject is closed, for now. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Education secretary learns from Wyoming Sep 19, 2009
For example, Central Wyoming College in Riverton is separated from its Jackson campus by the Continental Divide and related natural elements, said President Jo Anne McFarland. "When we're talking about access, we're talking about physical access," McFarland said. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Wyoming briefs Sep 18, 2009
Riverton woman waives hearing. RIVERTON -- A Riverton mother accused of strangling her newborn infant has waived her right to a preliminary hearing. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Clinic moves closer to reality Sep 17, 2009
It will become the fourth such clinic in Wyoming, after Casper, Cheyenne and Riverton. Ultimately, Lloyd concluded, the credit for the new community health center belongs to Linkenauger. (Green River Star, WY -- Local)
Police: Mom strangles newborn Sep 15, 2009
CHEYENNE -- A Riverton mother of three young children is being held on a charge of first-degree murder for allegedly strangling her newborn baby shortly after giving birth ... Riverton police Sgt. Victor Matoon said Gines left her mother's house and gave birth to a baby girl in a camper on the property last Tuesday morning ... Two days after the alleged crime, Matoon interviewed Gines at Riverton Memorial Hospital. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Is the earth warming up? Sep 13, 2009
PETE DAVIS, Riverton. Posted in on Sunday, September 13, 2009 12:00 am | Tags. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Walk, observe, laugh Sep 12, 2009
The 10th Annual One-Pitch Softball Tournament features 20 teams from Casper, Gillette, Worland, Powell, Riverton, and Cody. All games will take place at the Crossroads Softball Complex, 1101 N. Poplar, beginning at 8 a.m. The championship game is scheduled at 8:30 p.m.. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Police: Suspect in deputy attack upset over woman Sep 12, 2009
RIVERTON -- A police detective said the suspect charged in last week's hatchet attack on an off-duty Fremont County sheriff's deputy didn't approve of the white lawman's relationship with an American Indian woman. George Dewey, 52, of Lander, is charged with attacking deputy Calvin Martin, of Riverton, on Sept. 1 ... When questioned by County Attorney Brian Varn at Wednesday's hearing, Detective Julie Etter of the Riverton Police Department said she believes Dewey attacked Martin because the... (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
3 die on state highways in weekend holiday crashes Sep 10, 2009
Titus L. Amos, 19, of Riverton became the 98th fatality for the year as the result of drinking and driving too fast. Amos and two other people, Ricardo Martinez, 21, of Rawlins, and 15-year-old Prisciliano Vargas, also of Riverton, were westbound on Wyo ... Highway 136 about a mile east of Riverton. (Green River Star, WY -- Local)
Raymond Emanuel NovotnyJuly 6,1921- Sept. 5, 2009 Sep 10, 2009
Ray and Robert attended the school at Morton until their junior years, 1939, when they moved into Riverton. They built a 'one room shack to live in' for a roof over their heads' and batched their ways through their senior year. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Program brings out best in inmates, horses Sep 9, 2009
By MARTIN REED, The Riverton Ranger an AP Member Exchange. Published: Saturday, September 5, 2009 10:04 AM MDT RIVERTON, Wyo ... You can almost look at them as inmates, said John Dowell, 37, who is serving his sentence at the north Riverton institution. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Street race leaves one dead Sep 8, 2009
A Riverton teenager died over Labor Day weekend when the car he was traveling in rolled during an apparent street race, the Wyoming Highway Patrol reported. Titus L. Amos, 19, was pronounced dead at the scene of the Saturday night crash, which happened just east of Riverton. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Friday's Prep Scoreboard Sep 5, 2009
Powell 19, Riverton 6. Riverside 13, Pinedale 12. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Airport is holding its own, not in survival mode Sep 5, 2009
The Gillette News-Record: Wednesday. Friday, September 04, 2009. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Business briefs Sep 1, 2009
A course to help people start their own businesses is scheduled to begin Sept. 12 in Riverton. The Strengthening and Growing Entrepreneurs course is offered twice a year through the Wind River Development Fund. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Wyo. oil workers hit political rough patch Aug 28, 2009
State law does not prohibit them from doing so, but in recent years courts have made it increasingly difficult for them to even try, said Mayor John Vincent of Riverton, a lawyer who represents injured workers. Roughnecks don t work directly for oil companies, but for independent contractors hired by the companies. (Boston Globe)
Mesa Falls Marathon results Aug 25, 2009
33 Joel LOOSLI RIVERTON UT USA Half M 45 - 49 1:45:25. 34 Keysha STUTZ REXBURG ID USA Half F 35 - 39 1:46:22. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Wyoming hay farmer wins state, qualifies for nationals (3) Aug 23, 2009
The other Wyoming qualifiers include: Ervin Gara, from Torrington; Gerry Danko, Powell; Mile High Ranch, Riverton; and Mike Neves, Burlington. The Wyoming Business Council pays the entry fees for all five entries. (Great Falls Prairie Star, MT)
Harley dealer dies in Wyo collision (24) Aug 11, 2009
" Muhammed Ali wrote on Aug 3, 2009 12:11 PM:" I was out on my bike with friends yesterday as we rode to Riverton and the Casino. We ran across many other bikers on our way there that waved and seemed rather friendly. (Casper Star-Tribune)
County coroner resigns Aug 6, 2009
Then , why has this county not offered to assist the Riverton County Coroner. Remember, they have to be certified and hold their certification in wyoming. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Gov: Feds stiff Wyo again on forest funds Jul 26, 2009
Everyone please remember, DAVE IS BAD FOR WYOMING. " Muhammed Ali wrote on Jul 23, 2009 2:30 PM:" I'd like to see Bebout from Riverton run againAs he narrowly (by the slimmest margins) lost to Gov DaveI know a lot of the people in Riverton that like him as he is back from fighting a sickness that nearly claimed his life. Just look at the progressive area Riverton is in terms of nice people and businesses moving in for a better, stronger economy ... I've seen too many "Dan Rather - reports. I'm... (Great Falls Prairie Star, MT)
Hazen hearing raises plea possibility Jul 25, 2009
Melissa wrote on Jul 24, 2009 11:19 AM:" I'm interested to see what his plea bargain is going to be. Dr. Hauck in Riverton took a plea bargain for about 3 years for what he did. I think these cases are similar and would like to compare what Hazen gets and what Dr. Hauck got. ". whateverrrrrr wrote on Jul 24, 2009 11:40 AM:" no lie but he will walk what a shame and we inturn as citizens of this communilty should turn right around and sue the people who will let him walk free ". (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Answer Girl: Quick hits Jul 19, 2009
-- Andy McNeel with National Weather Service in Riverton. Q. I read that the 4-H group is going to build a new building to display the pigs before they slaughter them after the fair. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Its skin deep Jul 11, 2009
Shes a Riverton native, and was a tattoo artist for 12 years. Now she is an author and speaks often about the truth about tattoos. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
City, county clean up: Flash flood was rare event Jul 7, 2009
Wind speeds ranged from 47 mph at the airport to 63 mph at the hospital to 65 mph on Wyoming Boulevard, they said, citing the National Weather Service in Riverton and local sources. "This event caused severe damage to public infrastructure and private property, disruption of utility services to include water and electricity outages, and endangerment of health and safety to the citizens of Natrona County within the damaged areas," they wrote. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Flash flood (18) Jul 6, 2009
5 inches of rain in 40 minutes early Friday evening, according to the National Weather Service in Riverton. The heavy rains sometimes reduced visibility to a few yards, and flooded streets and underpasses. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
