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LANDER — For months after she began relying on a walker at home, Lander resident Deana Anderson found herself lying awake at night pondering how she would receive help in

Contestants in the 2026 Lander Pioneer Days Royalty Contest participated in horsemanship and interview portions of the annual competition on May 21 at the Lander Old Timers Rodeo Association indoor arena, while the Lander Valley CattleWomen simultaneously hosted its Little Prince & Little Princess Contest. This year's contestants included Kaitlyn Snyder, who was crowned Queen, Rylee Norris, who was crowned Jr. Queen, and Laramie Penn, who was selected as Princess. Emmy Osborne was named first attendant, while Stetson Bregar and Kaycee Laird earned top honors in the Little Prince & Little Princess contest. Contestants were evaluated on their riding ability and public presence as part of a tradition tied to Lander's annual Pioneer Days celebration, which organizers say dates back 132 years. “Rodeo has always been so important to me,” Snyder told judges during her interview. “Growing up, it's always been my life.” Pioneer Days chairperson Maggie Appleby said the royalty contest remains an important part of the celebration's community roots. “It's fun watching these kids grow into ambassadors,” she said. “This tradition goes back generations.”

Fremont County commissioners are entering the heart of the county's fiscal year 2026-27 budget process with a message that is less severe than last year's, but still cautious: Money is tight, hold the line.

Veterans, families, elected officials and community members gathered Monday morning at Mount Hope Cemetery for Lander's annual Memorial Day ceremony. The observance included prayers, the presentation of flowers and flags, a ceremonial rifle salute and the recognition of a local veteran. Lander Mayor Missy White proclaimed May 25, 2026 as “Roy J. Anesi Day” in honor of the decorated World War II Army Air Corps veteran and turret gunner. Addressing the crowd, U.S. Sen. John Barrasso framed Memorial Day ceremonies as “an opportunity to honor and remember those who made the greatest sacrifice.”

Michelle Motherway, a third-generation Lander resident, business owner and former paramedic, says her campaign for mayor is centered on community

Community members gathered Thursday evening at the Lander Art Center for the opening of “250 Years | 7 Generations.” The exhibition explores themes tied to the United States' semiquincentennial and the Indigenous philosophy of considering seven generations into the future.

RIVERTON — For most students, a trip to detention isn't exactly a badge of honor. But for Emma Mohr and Fiona Stahlbaum, the American high school experience wouldn't be complete

This spring, the Riverton Middle School girls' soccer team played a total of 10 games.

Lander mayoral candidate Alan McOmie says his campaign is rooted in a lifelong commitment to public service, an emphasis on infrastructure maintenance

For decades, the story of longtime Lander resident Sam Sing has survived in pieces: a standout grave marker at Mount Hope Cemetery, old newspaper