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SCSD1 to start asking for student cell phone numbers (January 31, 2020)
Sublette County School District #1 Superintendent, Jay Harnack, posted a notice on the District Facebook page on January 31 that they will soon start asking for the cell phone numbers of students in grades 6-12. Harnack cited safety and improving lines of comm
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End of January (January 30, 2020)
Photos by Dave Bell
Dave Bell posted winter photos for the end of January. He has some nice pictures of the LaBarge area scenery. Click on this link to see his latest photo gallery: End of January
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Fat tire track grooming report – Jan 30, 2020 (January 30, 2020)
by Andrew Zook, Geared Up
Lower and upper Kelly Park single track have been groomed as of today. A good base is in place but remember with warmer temperatures adjust tire pressure accordingly to reduce chances of breaking through. Looks like a great weekend to get out and enjoy the won
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WG&F tallies grizzly captures for 2019 (January 29, 2020)
by Wyoming Game & Fish Department
The 2019 Annual Report of Grizzly Bear Management Captures, Relocations, and Removals completed by the Wyoming Game and Fish Department is now available on the department website. The annual report is required by state statute and quantifies management actions
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Beware of fake news about Coronavirus in Lander, Wyoming (January 29, 2020)
by Pinedale Online!
K2 Radio News in Casper posted a news story on their website cautioning that a post going around on social media saying there are cases of Coronavirus in Lander, Wyoming is fake. There are no known or suspected cases of the virus in Wyoming. The post was gener
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Funeral Service for Lance Hill Jan. 31 (January 28, 2020)
by Covill Funeral Home
Lance L. Hill, 89, of Big Piney, Wyoming passed away January 18, 2020 at the Sublette Center in Pinedale, Wyoming. A funeral service will be held Friday, January 31, 2020 at 1:00 PM at the Marbleton Senior Center. Interment and military honors will follow the
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Letters of Interest sought for open Pinedale Town Council seat (January 28, 2020)
Notice of Vacancy
by Town of Pinedale
A vacancy in the office of The Pinedale Town Council has been created by the resignation of Councilman John Paravicini. This vacancy shall be filled by appointment by the Town Council. Parties interested in filling the vacancy are invited to submit a letter o
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U.S. Census hiring event Feb. 1 in Pinedale (January 28, 2020)
Seeking census takers
The U.S. Census will be holding a hiring event on Saturday, February 1st in the Pinedale Library Lovatt Board Room from 12 - 5 pm in hopes to fill temporary positions for the 2020 Census count. No appointment necessary. First come first served.
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Free tax preparation help offered at Pinedale Library (January 28, 2020)
Saturdays until April 4th
by Sublette County Library
The Sublette County Library is pleased to once again offer free federal tax preparation to those who qualify*. The IRS's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) has trained and certified local volunteers in the tax preparation processes for the tax season. Tax
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Ozone Health (January 28, 2020)
by Sublette County Sheriff’s Office
This week we are sharing some information regarding the upcoming Ozone season and the health effects as well as how you can check current conditions. During the Winter Ozone season which traditionally runs between January and March, everyone should take action
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Not sure if you have a valid federally compliant Wyoming driver license? (January 28, 2020)
Just check the top right corner
by Wyoming Department of Transportation
The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) has been issuing REAL ID compliant driver licenses since 2011, which currently feature a gold star in the top right corner. WYDOT has recently started issuing a new revamped driver license, and those will also f
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Robin sighting (January 27, 2020)
Marcelle & Ron Garison were enjoying a fire at Boulder Lake Campground on Saturday, January 25th, when they had a visitor -- the season's first robin. He/she was also joined later by another robin. Typically, we don’t see robins until spring (Aprilish). Either
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The 25th Stage Stop Sled Dog Race begins January 31, 2020 (January 27, 2020)
Pedigree® Stage Stop Sled Dog Race organizers are pleased to announce the 2020 race schedule and total possible payout of $165,000 in prize money. The "Wyoming Stage Stop" is in its 25th year and begins on Friday, January 31, 2020 in Jackson, Wyoming.
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2020 US Census surveys begin (January 25, 2020)
by Sublette County Sheriff's Office
Starting this spring the US Census bureau will be again conducting local Census collection information. This is done in an effort to meet constitutional and legislative requirements which charge the census bureau with counting the U.S Population in preparation
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DHS steps up REAL ID education and awareness efforts (January 25, 2020)
by U.S. Department of Homeland Security
WASHINGTON, D.C.- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently sent letters to the Governors of all states, the District of Columbia, and territories asking them to provide DHS with a monthly update of the number of REAL IDs issued by their jurisdic
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Fat tire track grooming report – Jan. 23, 2020 (January 23, 2020)
by Andrew Zook, Geared Up
As of Thursday, January 23rd, all fat bike single track in the Kelly Park and Upper Skyline corridor has been groomed. The trails are in good condition, however remember with warmer day-time temperatures reduce tire pressure to around 3-4lbs. We want to remind
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Flag Half Staff notice – Friday, January 24, 2020 (January 23, 2020)
For Wamsutter paramedic Michael Wilder
by Governor Mark Gordon media release
Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon has ordered both the U.S. and State of Wyoming flag be flown at half-staff statewide from sunrise until sunset on Friday, January 24, 2020 in honor of Wamsutter paramedic Michael Wilder, who died in the line of duty on January 11.
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Pinedale 2020 and beyond (January 21, 2020)
by Guest New Year’s Editorial by Pinedale Mayor Matt Murdock
With each new year I like to take time to look back, consider all my blessings, inventory the year, and judge what has gone well and what has not. I also take time to look forward, making sure that my mind and strength focus on what’s important so that the tyr
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Avalanche Danger Considerable (January 20, 2020)
by Pinedale Online!
The Bridger-Teton Avalanche Center is reporting ‘Considerable’ avalanche danger in the mountains of western Wyoming at this time. The area received about 10 feet of snow in the latest round of storms in mid-January. The fault line shown developing in the snowp
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Cabin Fever Nordic Race Series - 2020 (January 20, 2020)
*Jan 18 - The Classic Classic: 10 K Classic. Break out those wool knickers, wool sweaters, corduroy, and super long skis preferred. Nordic ski demo equipment available on this day at the race venue from the Great Outdoor Shop.
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Mid-January Winter Photo Gallery (January 20, 2020)
Photos by Dave Bell
Local photographer Dave Bell took advantage of the sunny weather to visit lots of places around western Wyoming this past weekend. "Terrific weekend. Beautiful weather with no wind and great scenery throughout Sublette County," he said. Click on this link to s
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Mental Wellness Support Group meeting in Pinedale Jan. 28 (January 19, 2020)
Sublette County Cares, a local non-profit service group, is starting a mental wellness support group for the community. Anyone that would like to attend is welcome. There will be open forum discussions where attendees can share ideas and experiences on improv
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Icicle (January 19, 2020)
by Pinedale Online!
In caves, stalactites form when mineral-rich water drips down from the ceiling. A stalagmite is an upward-growing mound of mineral deposits that have precipitated from water dripping from above onto the floor of a cave. When they meet and join they are called
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Art & Poetry Show in Pinedale March 2 (January 17, 2020)
by Submissions sought, deadline Feb 17
There will be an Art & Poetry Show in the Lovatt Room of the Pinedale Library on Monday, March 2, 2020. The theme of the show is "A Vision of Wyoming – the Equality State." There will be paintings, photography, essays, poetry, quilts, music and more. Artisans
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CWD-positive Mule Deer found near Pinedale (January 17, 2020)
by Wyoming Game and Fish
PINEDALE, WYOMING - A buck mule deer recently tested positive for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in a residential area near Pinedale and was likely associated with the local town deer population. This is the second confirmed case of CWD in mule deer within deer
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UGRB Ozone Outlook for January 19 - 21, 2020 (January 17, 2020)
by Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality
This is notification that the Air Quality Division (AQD) of Wyoming’s Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has issued an Upper Green River Basin (UGRB) Ozone Outlook starting on Sunday, January 19 and forecasted to persist through Tuesday, January 21, 202
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IF:Pinedale 2020 Feb. 7 & 8 (January 16, 2020)
Bible study gathering for women
IF:Pinedale 2020 is a two-day event where women from Pinedale and nearby towns will come together and watch IF:Gathering 2020 LIVE! This year, the theme for IF:Gathering 2020 is "Jesus." Supplies will be provided. Bring your Bible and your favorite journal.
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Muley Fanatic Foundation fundraiser Feb. 29 (January 16, 2020)
The Muley Fanatic Foundation will hold their annual fundraiser on Saturday, Feb. 29 at the Sublette County Fairgrounds in Big Piney. The event is sponsored by the Upper Green Wyoming Chapter of MFF. There will be a banquet, Casino Night, 2020 Commission licens
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Introduction to Lick Tub Gardening Workshop Jan. 28 (January 16, 2020)
Presentation by Arlinda McLaughlin
Local Master Gardener Arlinda McLaughlin will give a workshop on Lick Tub Gardening on Tuesday, January 28 at 6:00PM in the Lovatt Room of the Pinedale Library. She will offer tips on potting mixtures, fertilizer, drainage, irrigation, and seed mixture recomme
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John Paravicini resigns from Pinedale Town Council (January 15, 2020)
by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online!
At the January 13, 2020 regular Pinedale Town Council meeting, Councilman John Paravicini submitted a Letter of Resignation, effective the end of that meeting. He said it was with great sadness that he was resigning from the Council, having served on it for th
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Pinedale Stampede Nordic Ski Race Feb. 22 (January 15, 2020)
The Pinedale Aquatic Center is proud to present the first-ever Pinedale Stampede Nordic Ski Race, which will be held at the White Pine Nordic Ski area adjacent to White Pine Ski Resort in Pinedale, Wyoming on Saturday, February 22, 2020 at the White Pine Nordi
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SaturdayU to focus on future of Wyoming Fossil Fuels (January 15, 2020)
Presentation in Pinedale on Jan. 23
by Sublette BOCES
Sublette BOCES along with the Sublette County Library are pleased to present SaturdayU, a offering from the University of Wyoming, the event will be held Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020. The theme of this program is "A Low-Carbon Future for Wyoming Fossil Fuels?"
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Archaeology talk Jan. 21 in Pinedale (January 15, 2020)
Paleoindian red ocher paint quarry in Wyoming
by Upper Green River Basin Chapter WAS
The Upper Green River Basin Chapter of the Wyoming Archaeology Society will be having a meeting on Tuesday, January 21st, at 6:30 pm at the Museum of the Mountain Man in Pinedale. There will be a short business meeting followed by a presentation by Dr. Spence
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2019 visitation to Yellowstone Park at lowest level since 2014 (January 15, 2020)
by National Park Service – Yellowstone National Park
In 2019, visitation to Yellowstone National Park was at the lowest level it has been since 2014. The park recorded over 4 million visits, a 2.3 percent decrease from 2018 and a 5.6 percent decrease from the record-breaking year in 2016.
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Mid-Winter Eagle Survey Jan. 18 (January 15, 2020)
Volunteers wanted for Sublette County
The BLM is seeking volunteers to help with the annual Mid-Winter Eagle Survey to be held on Saturday, January 18th. This is a nation-wide survey counting bald and golden eagles in the area. Volunteers who want to help with the survey should meet on Thursday,
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Avalanche closes US 191 in Hoback Canyon (January 15, 2020)
by Pinedale Online!
An avalanche closed US 191 in Hoback Canyon between Bondurant and Jackson in western Wyoming for several hours on Tuesday, January 14th. The slide happened around 4:30PM and was on the south end of the canyon. In this picture, apparently the vehicle came upon
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Encana receives Securityholder approval for reorganization (January 14, 2020)
Company receives securityholder approval to be rebranded as Ovintiv and become domiciled in the United States
by Encana media release
CALGARY, CANADA, Jan. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ - Encana Corporation (NYSE, TSX: ECA) today announced that its securityholders voted in support of the reorganization resolution, in order to: (i) establish the company's corporate domicile in the U.S.; (ii) rebrand
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SCUF reminds residents to have working CO alarms in the home (January 13, 2020)
Carbon Monoxide is a silent killer
by Sublette County Unified Fire
On Wednesday January 8, 2020, Sublette County Unified Fire was dispatched to a Carbon Monoxide (CO) incident in Pinedale. Firefighters from Battalion 1 responded to the home where a family, including three young children, were found waiting outside. The fami
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Funeral Service for Marnie Ball Jan. 18 (January 12, 2020)
by Covill Funeral Home
Margaret "Marnie" Ball, 87, of Big Piney, Wyoming passed away December 29, 2019 in St. George, Utah. A funeral service will be held Saturday, January 18th at 1:00 PM at the Marbleton Senior Center. Interment will follow the service in the Plainview Cemetery.
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Wolves Roaming Colorado (January 11, 2020)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
Joshua Carney of the Craig Daily Press followed up on a report of an elk killed by wolves in northern Colorado’s Irish Canyon in early January. According to Carney (article linked below), the dead bull elk was indeed confirmed as a wolf kill. And it’s one of s
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Neighborhood Watch: Prowler Alert (January 11, 2020)
by Pinedale Online!
We received a report of a homeowner hearing someone attempting to break into their home around midnight on Friday night, January 10th. The resident lives out in the Pole Creek area south of Pinedale. Fortunately, the man was not able to gain entry after trying
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BLM Pinedale Field Office proposes invasive vegetative management (January 10, 2020)
Public comments accepted until Jan. 27, 2020
by Bureau of Land Management
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Pinedale Field Office (PFO) is beginning a public scoping comment period to address invasive vegetation management within its administrative boundary. The purpose of the proposed project is to reduce the establishment and sp
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Fat Tire track grooming report – Jan. 10, 2020 (January 10, 2020)
by Andrew Zook, Geared Up
All singletrack in the Kelly Park area and upper Skyline Rd has been groomed as of 6:30AM this morning. The temperatures should make the trails exciting to ride this weekend coupled with the brilliant full moon. Take advantage of the great conditions.
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Jewelry & Chocolate reception for artist Joni Mack Feb. 6 (January 10, 2020)
Everyone is invited to a ‘Jewelry & Chocolate’ reception for artist Joni Mack at Art of the Winds Gallery in Pinedale. Come welcome new artist Joni Mack to the Gallery. Melita Snow will have her famous truffles for sale. There will be music by Talli Manning. F
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Fourth Quarter Energy Survey (January 10, 2020)
Drilling activity not expected to pick up in the near term
The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City released the fourth quarter Energy Survey on Friday, Jan. 10, 2020. According to Chad Wilkerson, Oklahoma City Branch executive and economist at the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, the survey revealed that Tenth Dis
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Sublette County Assessor resigns (January 9, 2020)
by Pinedale Online!
Sublette County Assessor Jeness Saxton submitted a Letter of Resignations to the Sublette County Commissioners during their regular board meeting on Tuesday, January 7th. She said she loved her job, but after 22 years it is time to move on to other things. Her
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Pinedale All-School Class Reunion July 9-12, 2020 (January 9, 2020)
Alumni please sign up soon
by Bill Johnson
Notice to all Pinedale graduates and near graduates. We will be hosting an All School Reunion on Rendezvous weekend at the old home 20!! We expect all of you to head back to this same ole' Sublette County dirt that once again will recharge your soul! As soon a
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Two men sentenced to ten days in jail for thermal trespass violations (January 9, 2020)
by National Park Service – Yellowstone National Park
Two men were sentenced for trespassing on the cone of Old Faithful Geyser, a closed thermal area in Yellowstone National Park. Eric Schefflin, 20, of Lakewood, Colorado, and Ryan Goetz, 25, of Woodstock, New York, appeared in court on December 5, 2019, before
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Sage grouse reproduction up slightly in 2019 (January 7, 2020)
by Wyoming Game & Fish
Sage grouse reproduction was up slightly in 2019 compared to last year, based on preliminary data from the wings of harvested chicks and hens. The wings of all hunted birds are collected from hunters — primarily in central and southwest Wyoming — who voluntari
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Motorists: Beware of Goats in Snake River Canyon (January 7, 2020)
by Wyoming Game & Fish
Each winter, mountain goats that inhabit the high cliffs of the Snake River Canyon, make their way down to lower elevations. Some of these goats can be seen near, or even on the roadway at the southern end of the canyon near the town of Alpine. It can be a gre
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Wyoming Range deer continue to rebound (January 7, 2020)
by Wyoming Game & Fish
Thayne Wildlife Biologist Gary Fralick, along with area game wardens, recently completed the annual post-hunt season deer survey for the northern half of the Wyoming Range mule deer herd that winters near LaBarge. This winter range supports a substantial porti
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Bighorn Sheep captured and tested (January 7, 2020)
by Wyoming Game & Fish
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department and University of Wyoming are continuing their on-going research project on bighorn sheep in the Jackson Region. Recently, 12 collared female bighorn sheep were captured for disease sampling, body condition measurements, an
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Health talks in January (January 7, 2020)
The Sublette County Rural Health Care District is offering health talks to the community in January.
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Pinedale Community Blood Drive Jan. 27 (January 6, 2020)
There will be a Community Blood Drive in Pinedale on Monday, January 27th from 1-6pm in the EMS Ambulance Barn. To make an appointment, call Bill Kluck, 307-231-2071 or register online at www.bloodhero.com and use sponsor code pinedale.
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Memorial Funeral Service for Ace Smith Jan. 10 (January 6, 2020)
by Covill Funeral Home
Ace Smith, 68, of Big Piney, Wyoming passed away at his home Friday evening January 3, 2020 due to heart failure. A memorial funeral service will be held Friday, January 10th at 11:00 AM at the Marbleton Senior Center. Family and friends will stay at the Senio
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Fat Tire trail grooming report – Jan. 6, 2020 (January 6, 2020)
by Andrew Zook, Geared Up
Over the weekend we received 4-6 inches of snow including trail that had been blown in by wind. As of this morning all of Kelly Park single track has been cleared and groomed as well as the new section that begins at the road closure on Skyline road above Whit
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Hug a Plug (January 6, 2020)
by Pinedale Online!
Looking for a way to be helpful? As winter snow gets deeper and deeper, the snow tends to pile up around the area fire hydrants. In case of a fire, that means precious time is lost for firefighters digging out a hydrant to access water to fight a fire. If you
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Funeral Service for Ted Jess Jan. 11 in Pinedale (January 4, 2020)
by Covill Funeral Home
Ted Jess, 94, of Marbleton, Wyoming passed away January 1, 2020 at the living Center in Jackson, Wyoming. A funeral service will be held Saturday, January 11 at 10:00 AM at Emmanuel Baptist Church, 1 Gooseberry Circle, Pinedale, Wyoming. Viewing will take plac
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Death Notice: Vernon Swain (January 4, 2020)
Vernon H. Swain, age 79, passed away peacefully at the Sublette Center, on Monday, December 30, 2019 after a lengthy illness. Vern was preceded in death by his parents, Horace and Edna. Daughters, Jody, Dinah and son, Greg. He is survived by his son, Ashley (E
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New Year’s moose (January 3, 2020)
Marilyn Mackey took this photo of a moose at the South Forty Subdivision on Thursday, January 2, 2020.
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Memorial Service for Claudie Meyer Jan. 8 in Pinedale (January 2, 2020)
by Covill Funeral Home
Claudie Mae Meyer, 89, of Pinedale passed away December 11, 2019 at the Sublette Center in Pinedale. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, January 8th at 2:00 p.m. at St. Andrews in the Pines Episcopal Church in Pinedale. Interment will be this summer in
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Fat Tire Grooming report – January 2, 2020 (January 2, 2020)
by Andrew Zook, Geared Up
All Kelly Park fat bike single track has been groomed as of this morning and the trails are in great riding condition. This weekend should be perfect conditions!
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Wyoming Cowboys defeat Georgia State in Arizona Bowl, 38-17 (January 1, 2020)
by Pinedale Online!
The Wyoming Cowboys took on the Georgia State Panthers on Tuesday, December 31st, New Year’s Eve Day at the Arizona Bowl in Tucson. The final score of the exciting game was Wyoming Cowboys 38, Georgia State Panthers 17.
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