Local sheriff wants $765K from state

Uinta County Undersheriff Trevor Rasmussen and Sheriff Andy Kopp recently met with the Herald to discuss Kopp’s Jan. 13 letter to state legislators at the beginning of the general session regarding his concerns about a lack of funding and support to address mentally ill inmates in overcrowded county detention centers. “Jails are now becoming mental health facilities,” Rasmussen said. Kopp added, “Our overall objective is streamlining treatment and establishing a more efficient system. Let’s bring everyone to the table and hash it out.”

EVANSTON — “I don’t answer to the state; I answer to the people of Uinta County. If I see an unpaid bill of $700,000, I’m going to go after it,” Uinta County Sheriff …

Kemmerer nuclear power plant wins Wyoming permit

Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon, TerraPower founder Bill Gates and TerraPower President and CEO Chris Levesque prepare to move some dirt during the company’s groundbreaking ceremony last summer in Kemmerer.

The Wyoming Industrial Siting Council has granted a construction permit to TerraPower for its Natrium nuclear power plant near Kemmerer — a milestone achievement both in Wyoming and nationwide …

Commissioners make several board appointments

Chris Aimone with Uinta County Weed and Pest Control announces the newest members of the board during the Jan. 7 Commission meeting.

EVANSTON — Mark Anderson was once against voted in by his fellow commissioners to serve another two years as the Uinta County Commission Chairman during the first meeting of 2025, held on …

- Mountain View students groove into the holidays
  
  Mountain View Elementary recently held the first three of six music programs for the school year. First and second grades combined to do two …

Elk hunker down after being fed in March 2024 on the National Elk Refuge, which is administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Chronic wasting disease has been detected for the first time on a separate feedground near Pinedale.

Elk tests positive for chronic wasting disease on Pinedale-area feedground

JACKSON — For the first time, an elk has tested positive for chronic wasting disease on a western Wyoming wapiti feedground, areas that wildlife biologists have long seen as a risk for disease …

Missing pilot, plane found after fatal crash and search in Sweetwater County

ROCK SPRINGS (WNE) — The search for a missing pilot and aircraft that began on Tuesday culminated Wednesday, Jan. 15, with the discovery of the crash site in a remote area near Little Mountain, …

Wyoming State Park Rangers coaching one another at a recent ice rescue training.

Parks rangers urge safe winter recreation practices

CHEYENNE — As winter descends upon Wyoming, the Wyoming State Parks Rangers are reminding residents and visitors to prioritize safety while enjoying outdoor activities, especially regarding ice …

Eagles swim team second at Evanston Invitational

LHS senior Odin Eyre finished second in the 500 freestyle at Saturday’s Evanston Invitational, posting a time of 5:53.93.

The Lyman High School boys’ swim team had a busy — but productive — road trip over the weekend, competing Friday at the Rock Springs Invitational and …

More sports

Mountain View’s McKinlee Covolo goes up for a shot during the Lady Buffs’ 47-21 win over Big Piney Saturday at the Bridger Valley Tournament. Covolo averaged a double-double for the tournament, while Mountain View posted a 4-0 record.

Lady Buffs open 2024-25 season 4-0 at Bridger Valley tourney

After an impressive 21-7 record and a fourth-place finish at state last season, the Mountain View girls’ basketball team is picking up where it left off, finishing with a 4-0 record at last …

Buffs open season 2-2 at Bridger Valley Tourney

The Mountain View boys’ basketball team had a solid showing at the first tournament of the 2024-25 season, posting a 2-2 record at the Bridger Valley Tournament, co-hosted by Mountain View and …

Bills would end all transgender access to female sports, spaces

CHEYENNE — Two bills headed to the Wyoming Legislature’s 2025 general session, sponsored by a Republican legislator, aim to restrict transgender people’s access to female-only …

Flanked by her parents Scott and Kodi, Kodi Jean Allred prepares to sign her letter of intent last week to play D1 softball at the University of Montana. Allred — the younger sister of former Outlaws Gus and Hank Allred — is a 3-time All-State selection for Green River.

Bridger Valley softball phenom signs with Lady Griz

MOUNTAIN VIEW — A mainstay on the diamond for the Green River High School softball team the past three seasons will be taking her talents to the D1 level in 2025. Kodi Jean Allred, a …

Obituaries

Edyth Ava Matthews Jan. 19, 1959 – Jan. 4, 2025

Our loving wife, mother and grandmother Edyth Ava Matthews returned to her Heavenly Home on January 4, 2025. Edyth was born January 19, 1959, to Robert and Peggy Bluemel. Edyth was a proud …

Raphael Lewis Balser July 6, 1942 – Dec. 11, 2024

Raphael Lewis Balser, lovingly known as Ray, was born on July 6, 1942, in Toledo, Ohio, and passed away peacefully at his home in Mountain View, on Wednesday, Dec. 11, at the age of 82. The …

Raymond Jerold Carver March 25, 1945 – Nov. 21, 2024

On Thursday, November 21, 2024, we lost our beloved father, husband and friend, Raymond Carver. He passed away at his home in Urie. He moved to Ogden, Utah, as a very young boy, with his parents …

Myrtle Atkinson July 21, 1944 – Oct. 24, 2024

Myrtle (Mitchell) Atkinson was peacefully reunited with her eternal husband, Jerald (Jug), on Thursday, Oct. 24. Myrt was born on July 21, 1944, to Mark and Laile (McNeil) Mitchell in Coalville, …

Jeremy Brian Jaques

MOUNTAIN VIEW — Jeremy Brian Jaques, of Mountain View, Wyo,; was taken from us, Aug. 31, 2024. Jeremy was born in Provo, Utah on Feb. 25, 1976, to Ryan Jaques and Debra Charon(Thatcher). …

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Bridger Valley Pioneer Legals, Jan. 22, 2025

PUBLICATION OF WARRANTS Pursuant to Chapter 3, Section 21-3-110(a)(ii) of Wyoming Education Code, following are warrants over $500.00 issued by Uinta County School District No. Four, Mountain …

01-08-2025 Bridger Valley Pioneer Legals

Seeking Professional Services Uinta County is seeking Architectural and or Engineering Services to provide drawings suitable for State of Wyoming, City of Evanston review and cost estimates for …

01-03-2025 Bridger Valley Pioneer Legals

TOWN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES December 3, 2024 at 7:00 PM Town Hall – 405 HWY 414, Mountain View, WY 82939 Mayor Bryan Ayres led the Pledge of Allegiance. The December 3, …

Bridger Valley Pioneer Legals, December 13, 2024

TOWN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES November 19, 2024 at 7:00 PM Town Hall – 405 HWY 414, Mountain View, WY 82939 Mayor Bryan Ayres led the Pledge of Allegiance. The November 19, …

Bridger Valley Pioneer Legals, December 6, 2024

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL The Uinta County Library-Evanston is requesting price proposals for the installation of the floor and wall tiling in seven (7) restrooms. The project consists of the …

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Opinion

Schuler provides legislative update

The 68th Wyoming Legislature opened its first official day last week, beginning with the swearing in of all new members and then the State of the State address by Gov. Mark Gordon, followed by …

Local sheriff wants $765K from state

Kemmerer nuclear power plant wins Wyoming permit

Commissioners make several board appointments

Mountain View students groove into the holidays

Eagles swim team second at Evanston Invitational

Lady Buffs open 2024-25 season 4-0 at Bridger Valley tourney

Buffs open season 2-2 at Bridger Valley Tourney

Bills would end all transgender access to female sports, spaces

Bridger Valley softball phenom signs with Lady Griz

Slow start dooms Cowboys in 24-10 loss at Colorado State

Clegg continues to rock as an LHS wrestler

LHS swimmers improving times as season nears end

Schuler provides legislative update

Freedom Caucus blocks bills that save money, improve services

The battle over fake grass is very real

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