Features

Sublette students celebrate Veterans Day

Pinedale High School graduates now serving as active-duty military personnel appear on screen from their stations around the world inside Pinedale Elementary School’s gymnasium. U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Ian Rigo, left, U.S. Navy Petty Officer Sawyer Siefkes, center, and U.S. Navy Sailor Megan Anspach were the keynote speakers at Pinedale Elementary’s Veterans Day Assembly on Nov. 11.
PINEDALE — Three Pinedale High School graduates who are now serving as active-duty military personnel in the U.S. Army and U.S. Navy were recognized as the keynote speakers during Pinedale …

SAFV hosts open house, recognizes Domestic Violence Awareness Month

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 …
Community News

Throw Rock Water opens at Mystery Print Gallery

PINEDALE — Throw Rock Water, an art exhibit “of and about” first memories, opened at Mystery Print Gallery in Pinedale on Nov. 5. The exhibit includes the works of Dan Abernathy, Cristy …
Local Government

Three for Me? Not for Sublette County

The stickers for the 2026 General Election celebrate America's 250th anniversary.
PINEDALE — Sublette County voters crushed a proposal to reduce the number of county commissioners Tuesday, while also rejecting Initiative Proposition No. 1 and selecting new trustees for both …
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Agriculture

Autumn 2026

When members of the Sage and Snow Garden Club opened the hoop houses at the end of the summer season to return the flower barrels from downtown Pinedale, they were delighted to discover this lonely petunia, having found a way to flourish without any attention all summer.

Dear Flora, Can you explain to me the benefits of composting?   Are there any downsides to using compost in my garden? Sincerely, Sam Wiggler   Dear Sam, Compost is …

Sports

Sublette girls swim fifth at state

Ten Sublette County swimmers headed to Gillette to compete at the 3A state swimming and diving championships.
GILLETTE – The Sublette County combined girls ’ swim team captured fifth place out of 10 teams competing at the 2026 3A state swimming and diving championships in Gillette on Thursday and Friday, …

Punchers battle Hornets in playoffs

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. 
PINE BLUFFS – The Big Piney High School Punchers traveled to Pine Bluffs to play the Hornets for the first round of the 1A 9-man playoffs on Friday, Oct. 30. The final score favored Pine Bluffs, …
Junior Kamri Brisko digs deep during the Oct. 22 home game against Lyman. Brisko chipped in 10 digs for the Lady Wranglers versus the Lady Eagles. Also pictured is senior Shaye Mills in back.

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

Sophomore Kylie Bohnet races for the finish line in the 200-yard freestyle at the Pinedale Invite on Saturday, Oct. 3. Bohnet finished 20th in the event at 2:36.03.
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. …

Lady Punchers score 2A wins

Sophomore Anju-lee Sevenski bumps the ball up during the home game against Kemmerer on Thursday, Oct. 15. Sevenski tallied three digs against the Lady Rangers.
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 …

Wranglers wrap season versus Mountain View

Senior Logan Emery, pictured at a game versus Lovell in September, finished his career during the Mountain View game on Oct. 23 with several new Pinedale High School records. Emery became the all-time leading rusher for a single season and career at PHS. The senior also broke the PHS record for all-purpose yards gained in a single season while tying the single-season and career rushing touchdowns record.
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 …
Opinion
Letters To The Editor

Wyoming's wave

Dear Editor,   It ’ s easy, as a common-sense Wyomingite, to look at the election victory of Senator-elect Harriet Hageman and Representative-elect Chuck Gray and feel disappointed. …

Put a lot of thought into your vote

Greetings to all my friends and people I represent in Sublette County. I feel like I have represented all corners of Sublette County. I have been a commissioner for six years and have two more in …

Please go vote!

Dear Editor,   Please go vote! Next Tuesday, Nov. 3, is the midterm general election in our country. I checked to see how many eligible Wyoming residents voted in the 2022 midterm …

Sublette County: Change or go broke

The Green River Valley and Sublette County have undergone remarkable transformations throughout history. From the fur trade and western expansion to ranching, agriculture, oil and gas development, …
Editorial

Winter weather resources

Water Year to Date Precipitation vs. 30-year Median Data generated by the NWCC Interactive Map
You may have heard the term “ El Niño” used to describe the upcoming winter weather pattern. El Niño describes the warm phase of the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO), a long-observed, …
Columnist Dan Abernathy.

Colonizing the quiet moments

Apparently, standing beside your car for a moment, filling it with the most expensive fuel our country has ever seen, is too much unoccupied human awareness, so they put a television on the gas pump. …
A Minute With Mayor Murdock

What makes Pinedale special

Hello Pinedale,   With Thanksgiving approaching, I've been thinking about some of the things that make Pinedale a good place to live. We often point to our mountains, lakes, and …
SCCD CORNER

New Snowtography Project studies forests, water supply in the Upper Green River Basin

Wyoming’s mountain snowpack is more than a sign of winter—it is the Upper Green River Basin's most important natural reservoir, supplying water to communities, agriculture, wildlife, and …

I trout you’re ready for this: Spawning at the Boulder Rearing Station

Last fall I was lucky enough to assist with spawning the next generation of Rainbow Trout in Wyoming. I took a few days off from my everyday desk job at Sublette County Conservation District and …

Two sides of the beaver coin

Until the late 1800s, the height of men ’ s fashion for over 300 years was a beaver pelt hat; any man who was able to acquire one was often considered wealthy. This was especially true following …

Water development opportunities in Sublette County

Water is a growing topic of conversation across the West. This conversation definitely includes Sublette County, the headwaters of the Green River, which is the northernmost portion of the Colorado …

Water outlook uncertain following unusual winter

Water availability is a consistent concern for those living and working in the arid, mountainous West, and Sublette County is no exception. Ranchers, irrigators, municipal providers, outfitters and …
Ask Flora

Autumn 2026

When members of the Sage and Snow Garden Club opened the hoop houses at the end of the summer season to return the flower barrels from downtown Pinedale, they were delighted to discover this lonely petunia, having found a way to flourish without any attention all summer.

Dear Flora, Can you explain to me the benefits of composting?   Are there any downsides to using compost in my garden? Sincerely, Sam Wiggler   Dear Sam, Compost is …

Ask Flora Summer 2026

Dear Flora, With the recent years of drought, I have been worried about using too much water from our well system.   I was hoping that you could provide some ideas on how to reduce my water …

Police Reports
Sheriff's report Nov. 2 through Nov. 8, 2026
The Sublette County Sheriff’s Office reported 168 incidents from Nov. 2 through Nov. 8, including a search and rescue, two overdoses/poisoning/ingestions, two hit and run collisions, two REDDI …
Circuit Court Nov. 2 through Nov. 8, 2026
The following new charges were filed in the 9th Judicial Circuit Court from Nov. 2 through Nov. 8. Michael J. Delaney: Property destruction: under $1,000. Aldo Arredondo Hernandez: DUI …
Circuit Court Roundup Oct. 26 through Nov. 1, 2026
The following new charges were filed in the 9th Judicial Circuit Court from Oct. 26 through Nov. 1. Michael Fouts: DUI >.08%, first offense within 10 years; no valid driver’s license; …
Sheriff's Report Oct. 26 through Nov. 1, 2026
The Sublette County Sheriff’s Office reported 170 incidents from Oct. 26 through Nov. 1, including three juvenile problems, a hit and run accident, an instance of threatening, two probation/parole …
Circuit Court Roundup Oct. 19 through Oct. 25, 2026
The following new charges were filed in the 9th Judicial Circuit Court from Oct. 19 through Oct. 25. James Cattarello: Exceeding 70 mph on a highway. Halley Bing: Superintendent’s speed …
Web Extras
The Thanksgiving NFL archive: 5 statistical anomalies that defy decades of football logic
SBD reports on five Thanksgiving NFL statistical anomalies, highlighting remarkable performances, odd trends, and historical records from Turkey Day games.
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 …
American AI Models Must Become the Global Default
American AI Models Must Become the Global Default
(NewsUSA) - Leadership in artificial intelligence may come down to adoption: technological leadership matters only if American AI becomes the default choice for governments, companies, and …