🌱 What did Fremont County Commissioners decide at their latest Lander meeting?

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In today's newsletter:

• What did Fremont County Commissioners decide at their latest Lander meeting?
• How Lander-based FBI agents are helping tackle crime near Wind River
• Details on Lander memorial service for Lacey Taylor Calvert Monday

Also on today's calendar: Powell at Lander Valley and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Sunny and beautiful, with a high of 71 and low of 45 degrees.
• Friday: Sunny and warm, temps: high: 78, low: 51.
• Saturday: Sunny and delightful, with a high of 73 and low of 46 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• September 29 Fremont County Commission meeting recap (county10.com) — From their Lander meeting, Fremont County Commissioners approved a series of budget moves, contracts, and appointments that shape services residents rely on, from road striping to youth camp wastewater repairs. They also lifted county fire restrictions effective October 1, named an interim County Assessor, and continued negotiations for countywide ambulance service.
   

• FBI Announces Actions on Wind River Indian Reservation — FBI (fbi.gov) — Federal and local law enforcement, including the Lander Police Department and the FBI's Lander resident agency, have intensified efforts to tackle violent crime tied to the Wind River Indian Reservation. A recent resource surge under Operation Steadfast Promise led to federal charges against 18 people, aiming to improve safety for tribal communities and nearby towns.
   

• Recent Deaths: Wimp, Pickinpaugh, Moss, Harris, Calvert (county10.com) — Lander residents are being notified of the passing of 29-year-old Lacey Taylor Calvert, with a memorial service set for Monday, October 5 at Hudson's Funeral Home on Mount Hope Drive in Lander. The item also lists recent deaths and service details for community members from Riverton, Ethete, and Arapahoe, helping friends and neighbors plan to pay their respects.
   

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Other local events

Friday October 2
• Boys Varsity Football @ Riverton High School
  Fremont County School District #1, 2001 W Sunset Dr., Riverton
  6:00 pm
Monday October 5
• Boys JV Football @ Rawlins High School
  Fremont County School District #1, 1401 Colorado St, Rawlins
  4:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
• Powell at Lander Valley →
  Lander WY
  12:00 pm
• Girls Freshman Volleyball vs Powell High School
  Fremont County School District #1, 350 Baldwin Creek Rd, Lander
  4:00 pm
• Girls 7th Volleyball @ Worland Middle School
  Fremont County School District #1, 1200 Culbertson, Worland
  4:15 pm
• Girls JV Volleyball vs Powell High School
  Fremont County School District #1, 350 Baldwin Creek Rd, Lander
  5:00 pm
• Girls 8th Volleyball @ Worland Middle School
  Fremont County School District #1, 1200 Culbertson, Worland
  5:15 pm
• Lander Valley vs Powell →
  350 Baldwin Creek Rd, Lander
  6:00 pm
• Girls Varsity Volleyball vs Powell High School
  Fremont County School District #1, 350 Baldwin Creek Rd, Lander
  6:00 pm
• Boys 7th Football vs Riverton Middle School
  Fremont County School District #1, 350 Baldwin Creek Rd, Lander
  6:30 pm
• Boys 8th Football @ Riverton Middle School
  Fremont County School District #1, 840 Major Avenue, Riverton
  6:30 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

Riverton

• #WhatsHappening: Bar 10/County 10 Trivia Night continues tonight at 7! (county10.com)
• Behind the lines: The Streak (county10.com)
• County 10 Law Enforcement Log: Fremont County Sheriff's Office – Sept. 30, 2026 (county10.com)

Pinedale

• No Sealing of Property Information in Motion Challenging Diversity Jurisdiction (reason.com)
• Malnutrition killed Wyoming pronghorn in peak summer as vegetation withered during record heat, severe drought (wyomingnews.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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