USDA offers disaster assistance to agricultural producers in Wyo impacted by drought

Agricultural operations in WY have been significantly impacted by recent drought. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has technical and financial assistance available to help farmers and …

Mule deer and mountain bikes: Can modern recreation and world-class wildlife coexist along the Winds?

SUBLETTE COUNTY—Standing amid sagebrush on slopes offering soaring views of Wyoming’s highest peaks and second-largest lake, Ryan Grove made his case for why Skyline Drive is the right place to …
Judges score the mule deer sheds entered into the Wyoming Outdoor Council’s first Spring Shed Showdown.

Locals compete at Mule Deer Spring Shed Showdown

PINEDALE — The Wyoming Outdoor Council hosted its first Mule Deer Spring Shed Showdown on Thursday, April 30, at Wind River Brewing Company in Pinedale. The event aimed to celebrate mule deer and …
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Sublette County Health Foundation receives Rocky Mountain Power Foundation Grant

The Rocky Mountain Power Foundation donated $5,000 to the Sublette County Health Foundation for the purchase of an additional mobile workstation for SUblette County Help. The workstation will help improve staff efficiency, support patient safety, and make it easier to care for patients in isolation, the Foundation said in a press release.

PINEDALE — The Sublette County Health Foundation is pleased to announce it has received a $5,000 grant from the Rocky Mountain Power Foundation to purchase an additional workstation on wheels for …

PFAC brings Fraggle Rock to Sheppard Auditorium Nov. 13

Tickets are on sale now for Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock Live at the Sheppard Auditorium on Friday, Nov. 13.

PINEDALE — The Pinedale Fine Arts Council (PFAC) is proud to present Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock Live at the Sheppard Auditorium on Friday, Nov. 13 at 7 p.m. Tickets are on sale now a regular …

2026 General Election unofficial results from Sublette County

PINEDALE — At the Sublette County Courthouse in Pinedale, sheriff’s deputies began arriving with paper ballots at 7:42 p.m. on General Election Day. First to arrive were the ballots from …

Local sports

Senior Barrett Denison, center, reaches the end zone to score a touchdown for Big Piney during the first quarter of the October 16 home conference game against Wind River. 

Lady Wranglers wrap season at regionals

WORLAND – The Pinedale High School Lady Wranglers varsity volleyball team wrapped up a hard-fought season at the 3A West regional tournament in Worland on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 30-31. In …

Sublette girls’ swim prepares for state meet

GREEN RIVER – The Sublette County combined girls ’ swim team dove into the final competition of the regular season at the “Last Chance” meet hosted by Green River on Thursday, Oct. 29. …
Senior Jada Banks goes up for a kill against Kemmerer at the final home game of the season on Thursday, Oct. 15. Banks collected 12 kills against the Lady Rangers.

Lady Punchers score 2A wins

ETHETE – The Big Piney High School Punchers volleyball team concluded the regular season with a pair of back-to-back conference wins. On Friday, Oct. 23, the Punchers traveled to play Fort …
MOUNTAIN VIEW – The Pinedale Wranglers traveled to Mountain View on Friday, Oct. 23 for a chance to make the playoffs with a win following a Lyman loss to Thermopolis. Pinedale fell just short …
PINEDALE – On Thursday, Oct. 22, the Pinedale High School Lady Wranglers varsity team celebrated their seniors during the final home game against Lyman. Pinedale honored the contributions of …
LYMAN – The Sublette County combined girls ’ swim team kicked into high gear at the 3A West Conference meet in Lyman, battling to third place on the team leaderboard with a score of 215 points. …
Sublette County outgoing Sheriff KC Lehr, left, poses with members of the Sublette County Sexual Assault and Family Violence (SAFV) Task Force at an open house on Oct. 20. Pictured from left: SAFV Executive Director Shannon Brooks Hamby, Advocate Jillian Vasquez, Director of Client Services Rosa Sanchez, and Advocate Jordan Celino.

PINEDALE — The Sublette County Sexual Assault and Family Violence (SAFV) Task Force hosted an open house at its facility last week in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Executive …
Clayton Melinkovich and Keel Kelly are Mr. And Mrs. Paul and Cori Bratter in the Pinedale Theater Company’s presentation of Neil Simon’s romantic comedy, ‘Barefoot in the Park.’ Melinkovich and Kelly starred as newlyweds in last weekend’s show.

PINEDALE — Members of the Pinedale Theatre Company kept Sublette County residents laughing all weekend long with the on-stage production of Neil Simon’s 1963 romantic comedy “Barefoot in the …
Obituaries
Warren James Platts
Warren James Platts, 63, of Brookville, Pennsylvania, died Nov. 1, 2026. Born Jan. 7, 1963, in Japan to James and Daphny Platts, Warren was a U.S. Navy veteran, scholar, philosopher, father, …
Billy J. Pape

Dec. 11, 1932 — Oct. 22, 2026
Billy J. Pape
Billy J. Pape, 93, passed away peacefully on Oct. 22, 2026, in Pinedale, Wyo., surrounded by his loving family. Born on December 11, 1932, in LaGrange, Texas, Billy spent his childhood and high …
Kent Profit
Kent Profit, 82, of Big Piney, passed away on Oct. 29, 2026. A graveside funeral service will be held Friday, Nov. 6, at 11 a.m. at the Plainview Cemetery in Big Piney. A celebration of life will …
Dennis Hacklin
April 11, 1935 — October 5, 2026
Dennis Hacklin
Dennis Hacklin, born April 11, 1935, passed comfortably in his newest residence in Red Bluff, California, on Oct. 5. Dennis had an amazing life, from being the first mayor and incorporating the town …
John Joseph Cooney
April 20, 1994 – September 27, 2026
John Joseph Cooney
John was born in Covington, Louisiana, to Jeanette Louise (Leeds) and Michael Frederick Cooney. He is survived by his parents and siblings, Mary Magnuson (Eric), Susannah Clark (Brandon), Frederick …
Public Notices
Pinedale Roundup, November 5, 2025
ABANDONED VEHICLE NOTICE YEAR: 2021 MAKE: Jeep MODEL: Grand Cherokee VIN: 1C4RJFAG6MC829758 AMOUNT: $800 DATE/TIME of SALE: Friday, Nov. 14, 2026   9AM …
Pinedale Roundup, October 29, 2026
NOTICE AND ORDER SETTING PUBLIC HEARING (Issued October 23, 2026) Pursuant to the Wyoming Administrative Procedure Act and the Wyoming Public Service Commission’s (Commission) Procedural …
Pinedale Roundup Legals, October 22, 2026
AMENDED PROCLAMATION OF GENERAL ELECTION County of Sublette I, Jessica Rice, Sublette County Clerk, do hereby certify the General Election will be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 and …
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Building stronger care closer to home

As November begins, I ’ m pleased to share an update on a busy October at the Sublette County Hospital District (SCHD). From ongoing efforts to expand local care to opportunities to connect with …

AI is making us submissive

AI is delicately driving the homogenization of individual human uniqueness. Those that control the controller describe it as designing an alignment with personality consistency. This alignment is the …
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In 1983, the first ultramarathon took place in Australia, an 875-kilometer (544-mile) race between Westfield Parramatta in Sydney and Westfield Doncaster in Melbourne. I wasn ’ t in that race and I …
An animal that has been frightened or abandoned does not learn to trust again because someone delivers a beautiful speech. It learns through patient care, a safe place to sleep, and the quiet return …
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Harriet Hageman (R-WY) talks with her constituents at a town hall on Sept. 29 in Boulder. About 30 people attended the town hall, where they questioned Hageman about her position on public lands and other issues.
Rep. Hageman gets ‘yellow card’ at Boulder Town Hall
BOULDER — Wyoming Rep. Harriet Hageman paid a visit to Sublette County this week, announcing 24 hours in advance that she would be hosting a town hall at the Boulder Community Center on Tuesday …
A black bear sniffs a dumpster near Ice Box Canyon in Yellowstone National Park.
Drought leads to ‘unprecedented’ black bear conflicts in Wyoming
The 5-year-old black bear had a routine. At nightfall, she would climb down out of one of Laramie’s many cottonwood trees, spend the night searching for tasty morsels in city and residential …
A group of pronghorn in winter at Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge.
Oil and gas leases threaten big game migration routes, lawsuit claims
The federal government broke environmental laws when it leased 179 square miles in Wyoming for oil and gas drilling, threatening already-diminished migrating big game herds, two conservation groups …
Wolf 1090F, the alpha female of the Mollie’s Pack and now the firth-oldest known wolf in Yellowstone National Park history.
Yellowstone’s Mollie’s Pack is mostly back in the park, but not before spurring threats, bounties and drama
A historic wolf pack whose bloodlines and territory trace to the 1995-96 reintroduction of wolves has mostly returned to its traditional Yellowstone National Park turf, increasing the odds that its …
Air National Guard to flyover Pinedale on July 4
PINEDALE — There’s no shortage of celebrations for Independence Day and America’s 250th birthday this weekend, but Sublette County residents have more than just fireworks as reason to look to …
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What research shows about studying techniques and recall

Quizlet reports that research shows self-testing improves memory retention more than rereading materials, despite students feeling more confident when rereading.

Money-saving energy tips to brave the cold months

Intuit TurboTax reports energy-saving tips for winter after Daylight Saving Time, including bundling up, using space heaters, and sealing drafts.

5 ways to manage minor aches and pains to keep running this fall

(BPT) - Fall is arguably one of the best seasons for running. The crisp, cool air brings runners a much-needed reprieve after a summer of sweaty miles and serves as a reminder to make the most of the …

4 retro-fueled room designs for fresh inspiration today

Houzz reports on four retro-inspired room designs blending past styles with modern touches, showcasing 1920s Art Deco, 1950s charm, 1960s Space Age, and vibrant 1990s aesthetics.

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Are you mentally healthy? 15 signs to look for

Rula reports that good mental health involves coping skills, strong relationships, and a sense of purpose. 

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