More than 1,900 voters purged in Sublette County

Sublette County Deputy Clerk Tanya McNeal told the Pinedale Roundup on April 23 that 1,903 voters were purged from the system after the 2022 General Election. Currently, there are 3,726 registered Republicans and 157 registered Democrats in Sublette County.

Members of the Tip Top Search and Rescue team set off on snowmobiles in cold, windy conditions to rescue a sick skier in the backcountry near Downs Mountain on April 15-16. The team had to obtain special permission to utilize air and ground assets in the Bridger-Teton National Forest wilderness where motorized vehicles are prohibited.

Sick skier saved in high-elevation, backcountry search and rescue

A female skier amid a multi-week trek across the Wind River Mountain Range became severely ill near Downs Mountain and needed to be rescued from an elevation of 13,355 feet, deep within the Bridger-Teton wilderness. The call came into Sublette County dispatch just past sunset on Monday, April 15. A Garmin spot-activated, with a man advising that his 29-year-old skiing partner was experiencing pain.

Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient Major Drew Dix is coming to Sublette County on Tuesday, April 30, to give presentations to students, have lunch with veterans and first responders and speak with community members. Dix received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Vietnam War.

Congressional Medal of Honor recipient coming to Pinedale

PINEDALE — Sublette BOCES has partnered with Marathon Petroleum, Jonah Energy, PureWest and Mike and Tami Crosson to bring Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient Major Drew Dix to Pinedale on …

Transaction complete: White Pine Ski Resort now owned by Joe Ricketts

A source close to White Pine said work is being done to obtain snow-making equipment and have it in place for the upcoming 2024-2025 ski season, but because of all the necessary steps, like obtaining proper permits from the United States Forest Service and groundwater testing, it’s more likely that the snowmaking capabilities will be up and running for the 2026-2027 season.

Pinedale student wins first in 2024 Letters About Literature contest

Pinedale Middle School student Delaney Edwards won first place in the 2024 Letters About Literature statewide contest hosted by the Wyoming Center for the Book and Wyoming Humanities.

File photo of a different gun and a different safe than those involved in the April 15 accidental discharge of a .22 caliber firearm as it was removed from a safe.

Two injured when gun goes off in safe

Sublette County Sheriff’s Office Public Information Office Sgt. Travis Bingham told the Roundup that the owner of the gun was retrieving a .22 from his safe when the firearm discharged into the safe.

Officials provide updates on wolf investigation, tip line hours

PINEDALE — Despite operating a tip line seeking valuable information to aid in the Sublette County Sheriff’s Office’s ongoing investigation into Cody Roberts’ alleged …

Camp Invention, coming to Pinedale July 15, challenges youth in kindergarten through sixth grade to embrace their natural curiosity and creativity to solve problems. Through hands-on activities, Camp Invention promotes science, technology, engineering and mathematics, builds confidence, leadership, perseverance and resourcefulness and encourages entrepreneurship.

Summer STEM Camp coming to Sublette BOCES

PINEDALE — Camp Invention®, a nationally recognized, nonprofit summer enrichment camp program, is coming to Sublette BOCES in Pinedale the week of July 15. A program of the …

Lorraine Finazzo, who traveled 1,800 miles from South Carolina, addresses the Game and Fish Commission at its April 17 meeting stating, ‘Knowing the state permits snowmobiles to run over animals as a wildlife management tool is appalling … We love spending time (in Wyoming), however this incident has tarnished the beauty.’

‘The world is watching’

RIVERTON — State troopers and regional law enforcement agents staged barricades and a decontamination unit at Riverton City Hall and stood poised to intervene if the dozens of death threats …

PureWest Energy recently announced a donation of more than $200,000 toward the development of a critical access hospital in Pinedale. In addition to an emergency department like the one pictured in this rendering, the new facility will provide services such as blood transfusions, memory care, mental health support for those in crisis and more.

PureWest Energy pledges more than $200,000 toward hospital construction

PINEDALE – In an effort to address the urgent health care needs of Sublette County, PureWest Energy, in partnership with the PureWest leadership team, announced a donation of more than $200,000 …

In this still image from leaked footage, Cody Roberts, 42, of Daniel, kisses the dying female wolf he ran over with his snowmobile and brought to the Green River Bar as the two lay on the tavern floor.

Sublette County feels impacts of one man’s bad decisions

One week after photos and videos of Roberts interacting with the brutalized animal, shown with its muzzle bound by duct tape and wearing at least one shock collar, went viral online, local organizations, businesses, ranchers, hunters and other community members are still grappling with the aftermath.

The SCSO drone footage depicts a missing young woman as she ambles through snow-covered sagebrush in the darkness, far from any homes or roads during the night of Feb. 19. Her shoulders and head appear red in the thermal images from her body’s heat signature, a stark and undeniable contrast to the wildlife, namely mule deer, also visible in the darkness.

Drone team critical in safely locating two missing Sublette County women

The drone footage depicts the young woman, her hair over her left shoulder, as she ambles through snow-covered sage in the darkness. She squats down into the snow and seems to struggle as she stands back up. At one point, she takes off running. Her shoulders and head appear red from her body’s heat signature, a stark and undeniable contrast to the wildlife also visible in the darkness surrounding her.

Animal welfare, conservation groups to sue in wake of wolf’s killing in Wyoming

WASHINGTON, D.C. — On the heels of the recent drawn-out torture of a captured and bound gray wolf, a coalition of organizations has filed a 60-day notice of intent to sue the U.S. Fish and …

Skaters from the Wind River Skate Club and their coaches pose together with medals around their necks after sweeping the competition at the Cody Spring Classic/Cowboy State Games April 12-14. Back Row: Coach Ellen Ramsey, Hanne Bailly, Calida Rivezzo, Kate Morris, Scout Holmes, Josie Harmon, Katya Gordei, Tynlee Smith, Katherine Peterson and Coach Tiffany Lindley. Front Row: Charlotte Peterson, Emery Blaha, Molly Jean Walker, Lina Pfundstein, Coach Ruthee Willson, Lida Gordei and Saoirse Scanlon.

Wind River Skate Club fills bag with trophy, medals at competition

The Wind River Skate Club returned from the Cody Spring Classic/Cowboy State Games with one trophy and a combined 57 medals — 13 gold, 30 silver and 14 bronze.

Big Piney’s Harper Ott uses both hands and a bright green bowling ball to knock down pins at the third annual Children’s Learning Center Bowling Day on April 13. Ott was the top scorer for the Big Piney Children’s Learning Center, with 107 points.

CLC’s Third Annual Bowling Day is a perfect strike

BIG PINEY — The Children’s Learning Center (CLC) hosted its Third Annual CLC Bowling Day at Flicks N’ Pins on Saturday, April 13. Students, staff and many program families attended …

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Letters to the Editor

Respect for the wildlife I've tracked, trapped and hunted

Dear Editor, This is a response to the Wyoming Game and Fish Commission’s (April 16-17) comments that Cody Roberts does not represent the Commission’s values for wildlife and that …

G&F Commission missed 'perfect opportunity' to demonstrate commitment to responsible wildlife management

Dear Editor, Why did the commission cut us off from speaking? The commission meeting ended with a huge stack of public comment requests unheard, silencing many voices, including mine. This …

Wealth is more than money

Dear Editor, I recently received several emails in support of Jackson Fork Resort. There were statements made in each regarding the wealth in Sublette County. This particular message covers the …

No excuses for Cody Roberts' actions, bar patrons' inaction

Dear Editor, The widely publicized, shockingly appalling wolf incident that happened here in Sublette County is rightly looked upon by the vast majority of people in Sublette County and Wyoming …

What Cody Roberts did is barbaric

Dear Editor, It is difficult to address the Cody Roberts wolf torture story without injecting emotion one way or the other. This story instantly brings emotions to the surface; raw emotions such …

Not in favor of price increase at Food Basket

Dear Editor, I would like to say this and if some don’t like it then that’s too bad. The (Pinedale Community) Food Basket was started for the needy and not the greedy. People …

Pinedale Roundup needs a staff

Dear Rob Mortimore, Wyoming Newspapers Inc., and News Media Corporation, I see that the slogan of News Media Corporation, your parent company, is “The Voice of Small Town America.” …

Sports

PHS tracksters capture hardware at Star Valley

STAR VALLEY – Wyoming’s unpredictable spring weather cooperated for Star Valley High School to host the first Dave Draney Memorial Meet in several years on Thursday, April 17. Both …

Soccer teams fall to Cody and Powell

PARK COUNTY – Both the Pinedale High School boys’ and girls’ soccer teams squared off against conference rivals Cody and Powell in a pair of away games over the weekend. The …

BPHS track – ‘huge PRs and great performances’ at Shoshoni

SHOSHONI – Big Piney High School tracksters pulled out all the stops at the Shoshoni Invitational on Friday, April 19, where twenty-one schools gathered for one of the largest meets in the …

Ian Jones, center, and Scott Covill, right, take the podium to show off their gold and silver medals following cross-country ski 100-meter races at the State Special Olympics Winter Games in Jackson.

Sublette County skiers earn gold, silver at Special Olympics State Winter Games

The Special Olympics Wyoming 2024 State Winter Games were held in Jackson Feb. 27-29. Two local athletes, Ian Jones of Big Piney and Scott Covill of Pinedale, represented Sublette County in cross-country skiing.

The Pinedale Senior Little League team stands together after winning the Wyoming State Title for the first time in history in July 2023. Baseball players can register for the upcoming season between now mid-April.

Registration open now for Pinedale Little League Baseball

PINEDALE — Registration for the 2024 little league baseball season is now open. Pinedale Little League is seeking new and returning players for the upcoming season. Available divisions include …

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Opinion

The Intrepid Explorer: Complete forgiveness is a three-step procedure

Chapters in living will always include a paragraph that will stage a sequence of events at which the trend of all future events will be determined. This crisis is the condition of instability and …

Ask Flora — April 2024

Dear Flora, I am starting to plan for my garden space this season. I was wondering if you could tell …

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Circuit Court Roundup April 14 to April 21, 2024

These new charges were filed in Sublette County Circuit Court from April 14 to April 21. Andrew S. Dewitt: Fishing without license by a person 14 years or older. Kimberly …

Sheriff's Report April 15 to April 21, 2024

The Sublette County Sheriff’s Office reported 153 calls from April 15 to April 21 — down 7.8 percent from the prior week — including an assault, a search and rescue, two threats, 11 …

Sheriff's Report April 8 to April 14, 2024

The Sublette County Sheriff’s Office reported 166 calls from April 8 to April 14, including eight threats, a livestock problem, 10 suspicious circumstances, 20 citizen assists, two traffic accidents, five animal problems, six sets of fingerprints, 35 urinalyses and 22 vehicle identification number inspections.

A black Motobecane fat tire bike that looks just like this one was stolen from a home in the Redstone Subdivision of Pinedale on March 18. It’s one of at least five incidents of theft in Sublette County between March 18 and March 22. Anyone with any information or sightings should contact the SCSO at 307-367-4378.

SCSO warns residents to ‘lock up’ valuables amid recent thefts

Thefts are on the rise around Sublette County and the Sheriff’s Office is urging folks to secure their valuables and lock their doors. At least four thefts and one burglary were reported within five days from March 18 to March 22.

Sublette County Circuit Court Roundup March 11 to March 16, 2024

Several new charges were filed and sentences imposed in Sublette County Circuit Court from March 11 to March 16, 2024.

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The 20 greatest Best Picture nominees that don't get enough credit

Casino Bonus CA looked at all films nominated for Best Picture and narrowed the list to those that didn't win and had under 50,000 votes on IMDb.

20 hit songs you may not know were written by music icons

Stacker compiled 20 hit songs between 1960 and today that were written by someone other than the singer, using various sources.

Billions of cicadas are about to emerge from underground in a rare double-brood convergence

In the wake of North America’s recent solar eclipse, another historic natural event is on the horizon. From late April through June 2024, the largest brood of 13-year cicadas, known as Brood XIX, will co-emerge with a midwestern brood of 17-year cicadas, Brood XIII.

Removing PFAS from public water will cost billions and take time – here are ways to filter out some harmful ‘forever chemicals’ at home

Chemists invented PFAS in the 1930s to make life easier: Nonstick pans, waterproof clothing, grease-resistant food packaging and stain-resistant carpet were all made possible by PFAS. …

Gold vs. stocks: As both hit record highs, which is performing better for investors?

Money helps shed light on which is a better investment: gold or stocks.

04-25-2024 Pinedale Roundup Legals

IN THE DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR SUBLETTE COUNTY, WYOMING NINTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT In the Matter of the Estate of ) JOAN S. MITCHELL, ) Deceased. ) Probate No. 2024-CV-0009023 …

04-18-2024 Pinedale Roundup Legals

IN THE DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR SUBLETTE COUNTY, WYOMING NINTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT In the Matter of the Estate of ) JOAN S. MITCHELL, ) Deceased. ) Probate No. 2024-CV-0009023 …

Pinedale Roundup Legals, April 4-11-2024

RALPH WENZ FIELD PINEDALE, SUBLETTE COUNTY, WYOMING Reconstruct S GA Apron 03-56-0021-030-2024, State Project No. APNA031 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed Bids for the …

04-04-2024 Pinedale Roundup Legals

REQUEST FOR BID 2024 SUBLETTE COUNTY DELINEATOR PROJECT for SUBLETTE COUNTY, WYOMING Sealed BIDS are requested for work described in the Project Manual for the 2024 Sublette …

Notice of Public Hearing Preliminary Plat of Redstone Country Club Commercial Second Addition to the Town of Pinedale, Wyoming.

Notice of Public Hearing Per §400-23 of the Pinedale Municipal Code, notice is hereby given that the Town of Pinedale Town Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, April 8, 2024, at 5 …

The Year in Review – 2023

Here at the Pinedale Roundup office, it’s hard to comprehend the changes we ourselves have endured over the past 12 months. Looking outward from this desk to the reader, we thank everyone who pitched in with photos, news tips, press releases – and please continue to show your support as we head into 2024. Happy New Year!

Pinedale Roundup and Sublette Examiner file photos from 2023.

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