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Ceramics students create community, Christmas spirit with 4th Annual Souper Bowl

Left to right, Amelia Gaffney, Lauren Scurlock, Isabelle Rigo and Avery Hughes sit at their wheels, working different stages of wet clay for ceramic bowls that will be auctioned off during the 4th Annual Souper Bowl on Friday, Nov. 22.
PINEDALE — Katie Facklam’s ceramics classroom is coordinated chaos this time of year, as dozens of high school students, and even alumni, spend their afternoons hand-throwing, turning and …

Pinedale pilot takes fourth in National STOL Finals

John Douglas flies his 1964 Cessna 182 aircraft high above the snow-covered terrain to compete in the touring class at the 2024 National Short Takeoff and Landing Finals in Texas on Nov. 1-2. Douglas finished the season in fourth place.
SULPHUR SPRINGS, TEXAS — Despite a bumpy ride to and from the event, Pinedale’s John Douglas slid into fourth place in his 1964 Cessna 182 at the 2024 Lonestar STOL and National Finals …

County tables Forty Rod West plat vote

Members of the public fill the commissioner's meeting room for the highly anticipated meeting on Friday, Nov. 8
PINEDALE — On Nov. 8, Sublette County Commissioners got a taste of the long hours spent by Planning and Zoning officials, “hot topic” developers and citizens debating the values of …

Conflict of interest?

The Oct. 17 Sublette County Planning & Zoning Meeting
PINEDALE — After High Mountain Real Estate owner Chase Harber’s appointment to the Sublette County Planning and Zoning Commission, citizens at public meetings question whether or not …

PTC presents MISS BENNET: CHRISTMAS AT PEMBERLEY

PINEDALE —   The Pinedale Theatre Company (PTC) is proud to present MISS BENNET: CHRISTMAS AT PEMBERLEY by Lauren Gunderson and Margot Melcon on Friday, Nov. 22, and Saturday, Nov. 23 at 7 …

Veterans Day 2024

Pinedale High School band member Reece Woolwine performs ‘Taps’ following a moment of silence at the 2024 Pinedale High School Veterans Day Ceremony on Monday, Nov. 11.
Pinedale High School band member Reece Woolwine performs ‘Taps’ following a moment of silence at the 2024 Pinedale High School Veterans Day Ceremony on Monday, Nov. 11.  

Pile burning begins on BTNF near Pinedale

Fuels crews with the Pinedale Ranger District will begin pile-burning operations throughout the district as soon as Nov. 12. During these operations, smoke may be visible from Bondurant, Merna an Pinedale.
Pinedale — Winter conditions are settling in over the Pinedale Ranger District of the Bridger-Teton National Forest, which means fuels crews will soon begin pile-burning operations throughout …

Changing EPA regulations impact Pinedale

PINEDALE — The Town of Pinedale takes a great deal of pride in providing high quality drinking water to its citizens. Our staff works diligently to protect your water, ensuring we meet and …

2024 General Election Unofficial Results from Sublette County

A deputy arrives at the Sublette County Courthouse with the ballots from Boulder.
SUBLETTE COUNTY — 8 of 8 precincts reporting as of 8:38 p.m. MST. A total of 4,972 ballots were cast in Sublette County, an 82.3% increase from the 2,728 ballots cast locally in the 2024 …

Elk hunter attacked by grizzly in Wind River Mountain Range

The Pinedale Clinic where 31-year-old Landon Clement was taken after being attacked by a grizzly bear while hunting in the Wind River Mountain Range on Thursday, Sept. 26.
SUBLETTE COUNTY — A 31-year-old Georgia man is recovering after he was attacked by a grizzly bear while elk hunting in the Wind River Mountains just after 7 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 26. Landon …

Pedigree Stage Stop announces 2025 race schedule, increased purse

Bondurant mushers Alex Crittenden and Jess Moore check their team of dogs before the Pinedale stage of the 2024 Pedigree Stage Stop Race. The Pedigree Stage Stop recently announced the race schedule for 2025 and an increased purse of $200,000. Mushers may sign up beginning Sept. 1.
WYOMING — The Pedigree Stage Stop Race® recently announced the 2025 race schedule. Entering its 30th year, the Pedigree Stage Stop Race also announced an increased purse of $200,000. The …

Steeper penalties were available in Wyoming wolf torment case

Allegations that a Wyoming man captured, tortured and killed a wolf have sparked outrage across the world and prompted a wave of social media posts. One image published by Cowboy State Daily purports to show the man, Cody Roberts, posing for a photograph next to a wolf with its jaws taped shut.
The $250 fine that Cody Roberts paid for his now internationally infamous wolf torment incident was not the steepest penalty that Wyoming Game and Fish Department law enforcement could have pursued …

Prompted by Wyoming wolf incident, lawmakers tackle predator policy changes

Wolves at the Wolf and Grizzly Bear Discovery Center in West Yellowstone, Montana, laze along a creek in this September 2022 file photo.
A legislative working group on Tuesday drafted fortifications that tweak and clarify penalties regarding treatment of the state’s predators. The actions come in the aftermath of worldwide …

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Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, The Oct. 17 Sublette County Planning  and Zoning Board meeting deflected around the recommendations by the Wyoming Game and Fish Department regarding the Moyes 40 Rod West …
Dear Editor, A week ago, the Sublette County Planning and Zoning Commission held their monthly meeting and public hearing.  More than four hours of the marathon meeting were devoted to the …
Dear Editor, When I first heard a couple of years ago about the rezoning from agricultural to residential of roughly 300 acres that is on the west side of Highway 191, I couldn ’ t imagine …
Dear Editor, Laura Pearson, candidate for WY Senate District 14, visited my house in Pinedale on the day of primary voting, offering a vision that is both narrow minded and based in selective …
Sublette County has posted the new  Draft Planning  and  Zoning Regulations online  at   https://www.sublettecountywy.gov/533/Proposed-Zoning-Development-Regulations . …
Sports
Sophomore Jada Banks, No. 8, leaps up for the ball during a September game against Kemmerer High School. Also pictured is junior Lizzy Brandt, No. 1. The Lady Punchers capped off Homecoming week defending their home gym against two conference rivals, Wyoming Indian High School and Wind River.
Lady Punchers score Homecoming victories
BIG PINEY – The Big Piney High School Lady Punchers left it all on the court to successfully defend their gym in two games against conference rivals that capped off Homecoming Weekend with a …
The Pinedale High School Lady Wranglers work together to move the ball back over the net during a game against conference rival Mountain View.
Lady Wranglers win epic five-set battles
JACKSON – Both the Sept. 24 non-conference game between the Pinedale High School Lady Wranglers and Jackson and the Sept. 27 away conference match against Mountain View came down to the wire. …
Harriers post solid marks in Boise
BOISE, IDAHO – Seven athletes represented Sublette County on the Jackson Hole High School cross-country team at the annual Bob Firman Invitational in Boise on September 28. The Bob Firman …
Sublette swimmers trounce Rock Springs
BIG PINEY – The Sublette County combined girls ’ swim team opened Homecoming Week at Big Piney High School with a resounding 101-59 victory against Rock Springs in a dual on Thursday, …
The Pinedale High School Wranglers kick off against Worland during a September game. The team hosts Mountain View on Friday.
Wranglers come up short versus Cokeville
COKEVILLE – An afternoon game between the Pinedale High School Wranglers and the Cokeville Panthers on Sept. 27 found the Wranglers coming up short, 51-6. An unyielding Pinedale defense …
Opinion

Keeping pets safe this Halloween

Halloween can be a spooky time for our furry friends, with costumes, masks and a constant stream of strangers at the door. Wildlife should also be considered during this festive season. To ensure …

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Police Reports
Circuit Court roundup Dec. 2 through Dec. 8, 2024
These new charges were filed in Sublette County Circuit Court from Dec. 2 through Dec. 8. Jose R. Ramirez-Guzman: DUI alcohol - first offense within 10 years, open container of alcohol in a …
Sheriff's report Dec. 2 through Dec. 8, 2024
The Sublette County Sheriff’s Office reported 143 incidents from Dec. 2 through Dec. 8, including nine medical emergencies, two special assignments, one welfare check, nine traffic crashes with …
Sheriff's report Nov. 4 through Nov. 10, 2024
The Sublette County Sheriff’s Office reported 154 incidents from Nov. 4 through Nov. 10, including a Project LifeSaver alert, two hit-and-run crashes, two family fights, 11 traffic crashes with …
Project Life Saver Administrator SCSO Deputy Hana Patterson poses with Flannery, the first Project Lifesaver client on Nov. 8.
SCSO registers first Project Lifesaver Program client
PINEDALE — The Sublette County Sheriff's Office is proud to announce the enrollment of our first Project Lifesaver client, Flannery, a local first-grade student. On Friday, Nov. 8, Flannery …
Circuit Court roundup Oct. 21 through Oct. 27, 2024
These new charges were filed in Sublette County Circuit Court from Oct. 21 through Oct. 27. Adam B. Clark: Domestic battery, first offense. Joseph Rodgers: Possession of a controlled …
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Music fests and tours and concerts in 2025: What's lined up
Way.com shares details about the music festivals, concerts, and tours lined up for 2025.  
How long do New Year's resolutions actually last?
Way.com dives into the numbers and logic behind how long New Year's resolutions actually last.
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(NAPSI)—The next time your phone rings, there’s a good chance it will be a spam call—but there are ways you can protect yourself. The Problem The average person sees around 9 spam calls a …
Nurturing This Trait Could Bolster Kids' Confidence
(Family Features) Creative expression not only helps children convey their thoughts and feelings, but it also helps build the self-esteem and resilience needed to navigate life's complexities.
Learning from Voices of War: Honoring the 80th anniversary of World War II's final major battle
(Family Features) The Ardennes Offensive, commonly known as the "Battle of the Bulge," stands as the single bloodiest battle fought by the United States during World War II.
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