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(1 pictures) Sublette COVID-19 update – July 31, 2020 (July 31, 2020)
by Sublette COVID-19 Response Group
There are three (3) new confirmed cases for the time period of 12:00 on Wed to 14:30 today, Friday the 31st of July. ... FULL STORY
Wyoming Legislature update – July 28, 2020 (July 28, 2020)
by Albert Sommers, House District #20 Representative
7/28/2020 ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) NASA launches new Mars rover (July 30, 2020)
To search for ancient life on Mars
On Thursday morning, July 30th, NASA launched its new Mars rover, Perseverance, on a six-month journey to the red planet. The car-sized rover was boosted into space atop a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket that departed from the Kennedy Space Center in Flo ... FULL STORY
Meet & Greet for Sam White July 30, 2020 (July 30, 2020)
Sam White, candidate for Sublette County Commissioner, will have a Meet & Greet on Thursday, July 30th at Wind River Brewing in Pinedale at 6PM. Come meet Sam and have a chat. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Special Hospital District Q&A Sessions (July 29, 2020)
The Sublette County Joint Planning Committee will host several Q&A Sessions on the Special Hospital District ahead of the upcoming November 3rd election. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) 3D Mobile Mammography Van coming in September (July 29, 2020)
Sublette County Rural Health Care District and Portneuf Health Partners will present the 3D Mobile Mammography Van coming to Pinedale and Big Piney in September. ... FULL STORY
Uinta County man tallied as coronavirus-related death (July 28, 2020)
by Wyoming Department of Health
A Uinta County man who died recently in another state has been added to Wyoming’s total number of deaths related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH). ... FULL STORY
Wyoming Public Health Orders extended through August 15 (July 28, 2020)
Wyoming has had 26 deaths to date due to COVID-19
Governor Mark Gordon has announced that Wyoming’s current public health orders will remain in place through August 15 as cases of COVID-19 continue to rise in the state. ... FULL STORY
Thoughts on returning to school in Pinedale (July 28, 2020)
Superintendent’s Blog
by Jay Harnack, Superintendent, SCSD#1
If You’re Going to Tell People the Truth… ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Tyler Draw XC Mountain Bike Race near Pinedale Sept. 12 (July 28, 2020)
The Tyler Draw XC Mountain Bike Race will be held on Saturday, September 12th. The race will be in Tyler Draw on Bureau of Land Management land, located 4.5 miles south of Pinedale on the Mesa Road. XC format, 5.5 mile laps based on division. New this year is ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Golfing for Veterans Tournament in Pinedale August 15 (July 28, 2020)
The 2020 Sublette County Golfing for Veterans tourney will be held on Saturday, August 15th at the Rendezvous Meadows Golf Course in Pinedale. All proceeds go to local Veterans groups. ... FULL STORY
2 suspects arrested in Wyoming crime spree (July 28, 2020)
by Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office
Since the beginning of July, the Sweetwater County Sheriff's office has investigated at least nine separate incidents in a string of burglaries and thefts stretching across the county from Wamsutter to Granger along Interstate 80. These reports include auto th ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Scan Week at the Green River Valley Museum (July 28, 2020)
Bring in your historical documents and photos to be scanned
The Green River Valley Museum in Big Piney is holding scan week July 27-31st. This is an opportunity to preserve and celebrate your historical documents and photographs by bringing them to the Museum to be scanned on their professional-grade archival scanner. ... FULL STORY
Sublette County COVID-19 update – July 27, 2020 (July 27, 2020)
by Sublette COVID-19 Task Group
As of Monday, July 27th, there are three new confirmed cases for the time period of 12:00 on Friday, July 24 to 12:00 today, Monday the 27th of July. Age ranges from minor to 50’s Two of the three cases are related to positive cases over two weeks ago. As part ... FULL STORY
Governor Gordon to hold COVID-19 briefing on July 28 (July 27, 2020)
Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon will hold a media briefing to provide an update on the COVID-19 pandemic at 3:00 pm on Tuesday, July 28th. The briefing will be streamed live on Wyoming PBS television, the Wyoming PBS' Facebook page and Wyoming PBS YouTube channel ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Tucker Smith art exhibit in Jackson through Aug. 23 (July 27, 2020)
The National Museum of Wildlife Art in Jackson, Wyoming, is displaying a retrospective exhibit of the paintings of the nationally recognized Sublette County artist, Tucker Smith. ... FULL STORY
Wyoming school districts to get face coverings (July 27, 2020)
by State of Wyoming
The Wyoming Office of Homeland Security (WOHS), the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH), and the Wyoming Department of Education (WDE) have announced a joint effort to deliver 500,000 face coverings to school districts around the state. The cloth face coverings ... FULL STORY
Notice of road work – Trappers Point (July 27, 2020)
by Sublette County Historical Society
Construction crews will be working on improving the access road to the Trappers Point historical site during the week of July 27th. The access road will be closed and historical site will be inaccessible during this time due to heavy equipment at that location ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Rainbow sunset (July 27, 2020)
Fred Pflughoft sent in this photo of the rainbow with the sunset in the view over Fremont Lake on Sunday evening, July 26th. For more of Fred’s scenic photos of the area, see his photo gallery: Fred Pflughoft Photo Gallery ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Shawn Hess and the Country Skillet perform in Pinedale Aug. 1 (July 24, 2020)
PFAC Soundcheck series
by Pinedale Fine Arts Council
Pinedale’s Soundcheck Summer Music Series continues Saturday, August 1 with Laramie-based country six-piece Shawn Hess and the Country Skillet. Special guests Jenna & Martin, a Kansas City based cosmic-country duo will open things up. Music starts at 5:30 p.m. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Fort William open for dinner (July 24, 2020)
Fort William Guest Ranch is open Thursdays and Saturdays for dinner. They offer prime rib on Thursdays and steaks on Saturdays. Time is from 5PM to ? Seating is limited due to COVID-19 restrictions. Call Mike to make your reservations, 512-426-3923. ... FULL STORY
Hazardous fuels reduction continues along Skyline Drive (July 24, 2020)
by Bridger-Teton National Forest
The Bridger-Teton National Forest, Pinedale Ranger District is continuing progress with the Skyline Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) Hazardous Fuels Reduction Project this summer. ... FULL STORY
Mosquito spraying in Pinedale July 25 & 26 (July 24, 2020)
Mosquito Abatement District No. 1 Pinedale posted a notice that they will be conducting the second aerial spraying on Saturday, July 25th and Sunday, July 26th, weather permitting. Bee keepers and people with allergies and drone users be advised. For more info ... FULL STORY
Sublette COVID-19 update – July 23, 2020 (July 23, 2020)
12 cases in Sublette County, no deaths
The Sublette COVID-19 Task Group held a community update on Thursday, July 23rd. Click on this link to view the video of the update on the Sublette County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page. ... FULL STORY
Wolf News Roundup 7/21/2020 (July 21, 2020)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
Colorado ... FULL STORY
Montana sheriffs say they cannot enforce Governor’s face mask order (July 21, 2020)
Thirty-eight Montana sheriffs signed a joint opinion editorial letter on July 17th basically saying they cannot enforce the Governor’s statewide face covering mandate. It appeared as a guest column on the Gallatin Sheriff’s Office Facebook page. It said in par ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Firewood cutting areas available on the Big Piney Ranger District (July 21, 2020)
by Bridger-Teton National Forest
BIG PINEY, WYOMING – The Big Piney Ranger District of the Bridger-Teton National Forest has opened additional firewood cutting areas in Snyder Basin. The three additional areas are along Spring Creek Road #10139, behind the gate along South Beaver Creek #10121 ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) New babies (July 21, 2020)
Renee Smythe sent in this photo of a pronghorn antelope doe with her twin babies, seen in the Bargerville area south of Pinedale recently. There are lots of new baby wildlife around now. ... FULL STORY
Sublette COVID-19 update – Monday, July 20 (July 21, 2020)
The Sublette COVID-19 Task Group provided the following information in their update for Monday, July 20, 2020. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Western Wyoming Community College plans to reopen in Fall (July 20, 2020)
by WWCC
ROCK SPRINGS, WYOMING – Western Wyoming Community College is offering in-person classes this Fall. After much deliberation, Western felt it best to facilitate the opportunity to utilize Western’s campus to provide in-person curriculum to ensure the success of ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Lakes (July 21, 2020)
Retta Hudlow sent in this photo of three lakes taken recently from Skyline Drive. The nearest lake is Fremont. The middle lake is Little Soda, and the furthest is Soda Lake. These are part of what are called the finger lakes on the western slope of the Wind Ri ... FULL STORY
Dr. Burnett letter to Sublette County (July 20, 2020)
by Dr. David Burnett
Sublette County Commission Chairman Dr. David Burnett submitted this letter to Sublette County citizens: ... FULL STORY
4 new positive COVID-19 cases in Sublette County (July 17, 2020)
Total of 11 confirmed cases, no deaths in Sublette County
Sublette County Public Health and the Wyoming Department of Health have been notified of four new lab-confirmed cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) among Sublette County residents. This brings Sublette County’s positive case number to a total of 11 l ... FULL STORY
Funeral Services for Hailey Cary July 18 (July 17, 2020)
Funeral services for Hailey Nicole Cary will be held on Saturday, July 18 at 11:00AM at LaBarge Elementary School. ... FULL STORY
Sweetwater County Sheriff's Office to host civilian firearms training (July 16, 2020)
The Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office will be hosting civilian firearms training classes on the following dates: ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Children’s Discovery Center Day/Night Golf Tournament Fundraiser July 31 (July 16, 2020)
The Children’s Discovery Center in Pinedale will host their annual Day/Night Golf Tournament Fundraiser on Saturday, July 31st. There will be a 2-Man Scramble which starts at 5:30PM at Rendezvous Meadows Golf Course. There will also be 9 holes of day golf an ... FULL STORY
COVID-19 updates – July 16, 2020 (July 16, 2020)
7th COVID-19 case in Sublette County: Sublette County Public Health and the Wyoming Department of Health have been notified of the seventh lab-confirmed case of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) among Sublette County residents. The patient is a female adult ... FULL STORY
Sublette BOCES offers summer classes (July 16, 2020)
With the pandemic closures, class offerings were pared this spring, but Sublette BOCES has a number of new offerings available for the remainder of the summer. Sublette BOCES requests that everyone do their best to protect others in the classes. ... FULL STORY
Wyoming has 5 cases of Colorado tick fever (July 16, 2020)
4 in Sublette County
by Wyoming Department of Health
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is alerting state residents of a recent increase in reported Colorado tick fever cases. ... FULL STORY
Green River woman with COVID-19 dies (July 16, 2020)
Wyoming state total now at 23 coronavirus-related deaths
A second of three patients hospitalized at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County has become Sweetwater County's second COVID-related death, according to the Sweetwater County District Board of Health. ... FULL STORY
Graveside Funeral Service for Solon Murdock July 23 (July 15, 2020)
Graveside Funeral Services for Solon Murdock will be held on ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Fort Bridger Rendezvous cancelled (July 15, 2020)
Due to COVID-19 concerns
Organizers have announced the cancellation of the 2020 Fort Bridger Rendezvous. They cited the amount of work and expenses that would need to be done to comply with all the current health regulations, as well as the inability to maintain the standards of the e ... FULL STORY
Sublette Commissioners meeting July 21 (July 15, 2020)
by Carrie Long, Sublette County Clerk
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Fire Danger raised to HIGH (July 15, 2020)
In parks and on National Forest in western Wyoming
The fire danger rating has been elevated to High for the Bridger-Teton National Forest, Grand Teton National Park, Yellowstone National Park, the National Elk Refuge, and remaining portions of the Teton Interagency Dispatch area. The potential for fire activit ... FULL STORY
Colorado man killed in head-on crash north of Pinedale (July 15, 2020)
2nd man injured
by Wyoming Highway Patrol
On Tuesday, July 14, 2020, a fatal crash occurred at milepost 133 on US 191 north of Pinedale, Wyoming. Around 5:13 p.m., Wyoming Highway Patrol troopers were dispatched to the area for a motor vehicle collision. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Sublette County Fair July 22-25 (July 15, 2020)
Sublette County Fair events will take place for 2020 from Monday, July 13th through Sunday, July 26th. Due to the uncertainty caused by the coronavirus pandemic, a fair book was not printed this year. The fair book, entry forms, and entry information can be vi ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) July 15 is 2020 WyoGives Day (July 15, 2020)
Wednesday, July 15, 2020, is WyoGives Day. WyoGives is a 24-hour day of online giving designed to bring the state together as one community to raise money and awareness for Wyoming's nonprofits. 2020 WyoGives will take place on Wednesday, July 15, 2020 from m ... FULL STORY
Sublette County Rural Health Care District Board Meeting July 15 (July 14, 2020)
The Sublette County Rural Health Care District will hold a board meeting on Wednesday, July 15th at 5:00PM in the Sublette County Commissioners Room in the Sublette County Courthouse in Pinedale, Wyoming. ... FULL STORY
(4 pictures) Rendezvous Re-Enactment (July 14, 2020)
Photos by Dave Bell
Local photographer Dave Bell had the opportunity to work with the Museum of the Mountain Man in Pinedale to arrange a photo shoot with members of the American Mountain Men Association to stage an authentic re-enactment of a mountain man camp at the confluence ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Comet NEOWISE can be seen in the night sky (July 14, 2020)
Comet NEOWISE has been visible to the naked eye in the northwest sky for the past several nights. NEOWISE is a five-kilometer wide ‘dirty iceberg’ visiting from the outer solar system. This comet was just discovered in late March. ... FULL STORY
SCSO seeks information about dead cattle (July 14, 2020)
by Sublette County Sheriff’s Office
The Sublette County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) is seeking information from the public regarding a group of dead cattle located near Pinedale. On Monday, July 13th, Sublette County Dispatch received a call-in reference to a group of cattle who were located in a sm ... FULL STORY
Volunteers needed for Bondurant Highway Cleanup July 18 (July 14, 2020)
Everyone is invited to come help with the annual Bondurant Highway Cleanup on Saturday, July 18 at 9:30AM. Lunch will be provided afterward of hot dogs and burgers. We will meet between St. Hubert’s church and the fire station (to adhere to Forest Service and ... FULL STORY
Friends of PAC Duck Derby July 18 (July 14, 2020)
The second annual Great Friends of PAC Duck Derby is scheduled for Saturday, July 18, 2020 at 5PM. Jorgensen Engineering is the generous sponsor of the event this year. Their sponsorship has significantly helped the group increase the flock. They are asking fo ... FULL STORY
Governor Gordon cuts State budget by more than $250 million (July 14, 2020)
Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon has announced deep budget cuts for the current two-year budget cycle totaling more than $250 million, or nearly 10% of the state’s general fund budget. This comes after revenue projections showed an almost $1 billion shortfall for ... FULL STORY
Yellowstone visitation statistics for June 2020 (July 14, 2020)
by Yellowstone National Park
The park hosted 534,155 visits in June 2020. This is a 32% decrease from June 2019. Although the numbers were down, visitation substantially increased over the month. In the last ten days of June, traffic counts ranged from 90%-116% of 2019 numbers. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) PFAC Soundcheck series continues July 18 with Alt-Folk Trio Whippoorwill (July 14, 2020)
by Pinedale Fine Arts Council
Pinedale’s Soundcheck Summer Music Series continues Saturday, July 18th with Fort Collins-based alt-folk trio Whippoorwill. Special guest Brianna Straut, a Denver singer/songwriter will open things (duo). Music starts at 5:00 p.m. ... FULL STORY
Pinedale Travel & Tourism Commission meeting July 15 (July 14, 2020)
The Pinedale Travel & Tourism Commission will have a meeting on Wednesday, July 15th at noon in the Lovatt Room of the Pinedale Library. ... FULL STORY
Wyoming has new state laws for WYDOT Driver Services policies (July 14, 2020)
by Wyoming Department of Transportation
The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is implementing new and updated policies for Driver Services that will clarify driver license issues and provide ways to donate to conservation efforts. ... FULL STORY
Man in Sweetwater County dies from COVID-19 (July 14, 2020)
A 77-year old Rock Springs man has died due to coronavirus. The man was one of three patients hospitalized at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County (MHSC). The man was recently identified as a laboratory-confirmed positive case of COVID-19. He was hospitalize ... FULL STORY
Current Wyoming Public Health Orders extended through July 31 (July 14, 2020)
Governor Mark Gordon announced on July 13th that Wyoming’s current public health orders will be extended through July 31 as the state continues to see increasing numbers of positive COVID-19 cases. ... FULL STORY
Sublette County has two more positive COVID-19 cases (July 12, 2020)
Total of six confirmed cases in the county, no deaths
Sublette County Public Health and the Wyoming Department of Health have been notified of two more lab-confirmed cases of coronavirus, COVID-19, in Sublette County. ... FULL STORY
Celebration of Life for Swede McAlister July 13 (July 9, 2020)
There will be a Celebration of Life for Swede McAlister on ... FULL STORY
Wyoming COVID-19 death toll increases to 21 (July 7, 2020)
Laramie County man had no apparent health conditions
A Laramie County man identified previously as a laboratory-confirmed case of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has died, according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH).The newly announced death involves an adult man with no apparent health conditions kn ... FULL STORY
Governor Gordon to hold Media Briefing July 8 (July 7, 2020)
Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon will hold a media briefing at 3:00PM on Wednesday, July 8th. The Governor will be joined by State Public Health Officer Dr. Alexia Harrist to provide an update on the COVID-19 pandemic, and there will also be information about the ... FULL STORY
Funeral Services for Jim Malkowski in Daniel July 11 (July 7, 2020)
Jim Malkowski passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2020 after a short illness. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 11 at 10:00AM at the De Smet Prairie Mass site. Interment will follow in the Daniel Cemetery. Family and friends will gather for a recept ... FULL STORY
Sublette Commissioners meeting July 7 (July 6, 2020)
by Carrie Long, Sublette County Clerk
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ... FULL STORY
(2 pictures) Big Sandy Lodge offers remote get-away (July 6, 2020)
Beautiful scenery, cozy cabins, great hamburgers & pie
Big Sandy Lodge is open for the summer season. They are remotely located in the Big Sandy Area of the southern Wind River Mountain Range, in the Bridger-Teton National Forest. They have ten individual log guest cabins and a main lodge. They are close to hiking ... FULL STORY
SCSO seeks help with dog shootings (July 6, 2020)
by Sublette County Sheriff’s Office
The Sublette County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) is seeking information from the public regarding a string of pets that have been shot in the town of Pinedale. The most recent which occurred on Monday, June 29th, involved a K9 that lived on South Fremont Avenue. Th ... FULL STORY
Wyoming COVID-19 update – July 3, 2020 (July 4, 2020)
No new cases in Sublette County
Total laboratory confirmed cases are 1,267. ... FULL STORY
High Altitude Farmers Markets on Thursdays, July 9 (July 3, 2020)
Main Street Pinedale High Altitude Farmers Market on Thursdays through Sept. 3rd from 4-6:30PM on the Sublette County Courthouse lawn on US 191/Pine Street. For more information see mainstreetpinedale.com. ... FULL STORY
Mosquito spraying in Pinedale July 8 & 9 (July 3, 2020)
PUBLIC NOTICE OF MOSQUITO SPRAYING IN PINEDALE ... FULL STORY
Budget Transfer public hearing July 7 (July 3, 2020)
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
by Sublette County
Notice is hereby given of a public hearing on the proposed transfer of the following funds: ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Monument Ridge Project underway (July 3, 2020)
On the Big Piney Ranger District
by Bridger-Teton National Forest
Phase 1 of The Monument Ridge Vegetation and Recreation Management project is currently underway. The project area is located on the Big Piney Ranger District of the Bridger-Teton National Forest near the town of Bondurant. The habitat/fuels treatment area is ... FULL STORY
(2 pictures) WCF helps support Little Wrangler Day Camp (July 3, 2020)
by Pinedale Aquatic Center
The Pinedale Aquatic Center and Friends of PAC are grateful to the Wyoming Community Foundation for providing grant funding to support the Little Wrangler Day Camp this summer. Their dollars help keep the Camp affordable and staffed with well-trained counselor ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Chuckwagon Days Rodeo July 3rd (July 2, 2020)
Drive-In Rodeo & Concert
The 2020 Chuckwagon Days Rodeo will be a little different this year, due to COVID-19 health restrictions. The events will begin at noon at the Sublette County Fairgrounds with the Gary Espenscheid Memorial Team Roping, #11 and 5 Head Open. For entry informati ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Marbleton/Big Piney 4th of July celebration (July 1, 2020)
Marbleton and Big Piney will hold two day’s worth of events for their 4th of July celebration. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) 4th of July Youth Fishing Derby in Marbleton July 4th (July 1, 2020)
There will be a 4th of July Youth Fishing Derby in Marbleton on Saturday, July 4th. The event is being sponsored by the Big Piney High School Cheerleaders. There will be three time and age categories for the derby. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Candidate Forum for Senate District #14 in Pinedale July 2 (July 1, 2020)
There will be a candidate forum in Pinedale on Thursday, July 2nd for candidates for Senate District #14. The forum will be at 6:00PM in the Lovatt Room of the Pinedale Library. Running are Rex Rammell, Lyle Williams, and incumbent Fred Baldwin. ... FULL STORY
Camping and cabins available on the Bridger-Teton National Forest (July 1, 2020)
by Bridger-Teton National Forest
Bridger-Teton National Forest staff reminds recreationists that there are many developed and undeveloped recreation opportunities available across the Forest for visitor enjoyment. ... FULL STORY
Rendezvous Rodeo July 9, 10 & 11 (July 1, 2020)
Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings
Green River Rendezvous is on for 2020, July 9-12, and that includes the Rendezvous Rodeo on three of those nights! The Sublette County Sporting Association hosts the Rendezvous Rodeo, which will be held Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings, July 9, 10 & 11th ... FULL STORY
New Task Force created to protect American Monuments, Memorials, and Statues (July 1, 2020)
by U.S. Department of Homeland Security
WASHINGTON— Today (July 1, 2020), Acting Secretary of Homeland Security, Chad F. Wolf, announced the establishment of the DHS Protecting American Communities Task Force (PACT), a special task force to coordinate Departmental law enforcement agency assets in pr ... FULL STORY

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