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š± Oil leak west of Riverton: what officials say about safety now
Riverton, Wyoming Patch AM: a 4 min readWhat's up Riverton! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- Oil leak west of Riverton: what officials say about safety now
- What will U.S. House hopefuls debate when they come to Riverton?
- How Riverton pulled off a late thriller over rival Lander
Also on today's calendar: "Fremont Haunts" and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Saturday: Sunny, nice and warm, with a high of 78 and low of 42 degrees.
- Sunday: Very warm, temps: high: 83, low: 45.
- Monday: Very warm, with a high of 88 and low of 51 degrees. š¶ Hot!
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Oil pipeline leak reported between Riverton and Kinnear late Friday afternoon (county10.com) ā An oil pipeline leak was reported Friday afternoon just west of Riverton off Highway 26, but officials say itās contained and thereās no danger to nearby residents or travel. Emergency crews shut down valves, began bleeding the line, and started environmental cleanup while state environmental regulators were notified and continue to monitor the situation. 
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ā¢ Wyoming U.S. House candidates weigh in on their priorities (wyomingpublicmedia.org) ā Wyomingās U.S. House candidates are outlining sharply different priorities ahead of a debate in Riverton, where theyāll discuss issues like healthcare costs, public lands, data centers, and the cost of living. For Riverton voters, the race could shape federal support for rural hospitals, property taxes, and how strongly Wyomingās lone representative pushes back against partisan gridlock in Washington. Ā Ā Ā
ā¢ 2026 Friday Night Frenzy: Week Five (wyomingnewsnow.tv) ā Riverton fans will be glad to hear the Wolverines edged rival Lander 24ā21 in a dramatic āKeeper of the Goldā showdown, sealed by a late interception. The statewide Friday Night Frenzy roundup also recaps big wins by East, Central, Natrona, and others, plus quick scoreboards from every Wyoming class for playoffāminded followers. Ā Ā Ā
šø Around Riverton
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Upcoming Events in
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āFremont Hauntsā ā
Riverton Museum, 700 E Park Ave, Riverton
6:00 pm
Wednesday October 21
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Other local events
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Riverton Museum presents Lea Schoenewald ā
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Speed of Asset Return Workshop ā
CWC Intertribal Education and Community Center, 2660 Peck Avenue, Riverton
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Student Session with Presidential Finalist 1 ā
CWC Little Theatre (Student Center Building), 2660 Peck Avenue, Riverton
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Riverton Community Session with Presidential Finalist 1 ā
CWC Health & Science Building, 2660 Peck Avenue, Riverton
8:00 am -
Green River High School Volleyball at Riverton ā
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Green River Wolves Volleyball at Riverton ā
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Green River at Riverton ā
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Haunted Downtown Riverton Walking Tour ā
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"Fremont Haunts" ā
Riverton Museum, 700 E Park Ave, Riverton
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Godspell ā
CWC Robert A. Peck Arts Center, 2660 Peck Avenue, Riverton
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Fall Fest! ā
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3:00 pm
Wednesday October 7
Thursday October 8
Friday October 9
Saturday October 17
Wednesday October 21
Thursday October 22
Saturday October 24
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Kroger posted a job opening for Courtesy Clerk/Grocery Bagger in Riverton. Apply here.
- O'Reilly Automotive posted a job opening for Parts Specialist in Riverton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Riverton here.
š Nearby News
Lander
- SageWest welcomes ENT Specialist Dr. Randy Folker to Wind River Clinic in Lander (county10.com)
- Lander VFD celebrates Fire Prevention Week and 125 years of service (dailydispatch.com)
- Detour moves to Capitol Avenue for October (county10.com)
Thermopolis
- DEQ ā Public Notice ā Town of Thermopolis Transfer Station (thermopoliswy.gov)
- Utah is using rural residency programs to fill healthcare coverage gaps (upr.org)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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