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 Uinta County sees alarming increase in strangulation cases
In observance of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, which is October, the Herald spoke with local victim witness coordinators about the most concerning current trends they’re seeing. …
Uinta County Fire and Ambulance Chief Administrative Officer Eric Quinney, right, met with Bridger Valley residents last week to push a sixth-penny tax proposal that will be on the Nov. 3 ballot. The $13 million to replace aged firetrucks and ambulances would take about two years to collect via an extra 1% sales tax.
Fire officials make case for $13M sixth-penny tax
LYMAN — Uinta County Fire and Ambulance held an informational meeting Tuesday, Oct. 6, on the proposed sixth-penny tax that will be on the November ballot. Chief Administrative Officer Eric Quinney …
‘Take the help’
LYMAN — Kristin Turner was diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma, a type of breast cancer, in June 2020, and she didn’t know she had it until after her mastectomy. Her diagnosis experience was …

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Meet Kaitlin, our new reporter

One of the newest team members of the Bridger Valley Pioneer is Kaitlin Ciminelli. She joined the team as a reporter and will be covering local meetings and community events. Kaitlin was born …
Sports

Buffalos rally past Eagles 14-7 in Bridger Valley rivalry showdown

MV’s Clayton Sawyer catches a 20-yard touchdown pass during Friday’s 14-7 win over Lyman.
For three quarters Friday night, the Mountain View High School football team struggled to find an answer for its biggest rival. Trailing Lyman 7-0 heading into the final quarter of the annual …

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Lady Eagles shine at Rawlins Triangular, add three state qualifiers

The Lyman High School girls’ swimming and diving team turned in a strong performance at last week’s Rawlins Triangular, defeating Evanston 129-104 while adding three new state-qualifying times …
Lyman’s Gage Bradshaw breaks a tackle en route to a nice gain during the Eagles’ 29-14 over visiting Soda Springs.

Eagles force five turnovers, roll past Soda Springs 29-14

The Lyman High School football team opened the 2026 season on the right foot Friday, building a two-touchdown lead by halftime and forcing five turnovers on the way to a 29-14 win over visiting Soda …
MV’s Gage Butters hauls in a pass during the Buffs’ 14-13 win over Rich.

Buckley’s blocked PAT preserves Buffs’ 14-13 win over Rich

For most of Friday night, Mountain View’s defense had kept Rich County bottled up. When the Rebels finally had a chance to pull even late in the fourth quarter, Wyatt Buckley made sure they …
Lady Buffalos Mariah Micheli (left) and Kaea Wiperi go up for a block during Saturday’s 3-0 loss to Bear Lake. MV finished 3-3 at the Cokeville Invite, winning the Gold Division consolation championship.

Lady Buffalos battle through tough field to go 3-3 at Cokeville Invite

The Mountain View High School volleyball team didn’t just survive a rugged opening weekend at the Cokeville Invitational — the Lady Buffalos got better as it went. Facing a field loaded with …

Lyman’s Whitley Bradshaw goes up for a block against Evanston’s Kyan Lawlar Saturday at the Cokeville Invitational. The Lady Eagles finished 2-3 for the tourney, with wins over West Side and host Cokeville.

Lady Eagles open season 2-3 at Cokeville Invitational

The Lyman High School volleyball team got exactly what it needed from its opening weekend at the Cokeville Invitational — a couple of wins, a few hard lessons and a much clearer picture of what …
MV’s Colt Madsen finished third last week at the More Cowbell Invite in Afton, posting a time of 17:28. It was the fastest time by a Wyoming runner at the meet.

Buffs third at More Cowbell Invite; Russell leads Lady Buffs

The Mountain View High School cross-country teams opened the season Thursday at one of the toughest courses they’ll see all year, competing at the More Cowbell Invite at Valli-Vue Golf Course in …
Open Division champion saddle winner Terra Cubbage with Just for Fun Barrel Racing sponsors Bob Hoffman, Ryker Hoffman, Chancey Hoffman and Jennifer Hoffman of B&C Angus Ranch.

Just for Fun Barrel Racing wraps season with awards

EVANSTON — For the fourth year, the organizers of Just For Fun Barrel Racing provided nine opportunities for girls, young women and a few young men to participate in the sport of barrel racing on …
Obituaries
 Terral R Michaelson June 5, 1940 – Oct. 17, 2026
Terral R. Michaelson, 86, passed away Saturday, Oct. 17, in Evanston. He was born at home on June 5, 1940, in St. Charles, Idaho, the second son of William Glenn Michaelson and Gracellen Ringel …
William “Bill” Lee Newton Sept. 11, 1942 – Oct. 5, 2026
William Lee Newton, born on Sept. 11, 1942, in Raton, New Mexico, passed away on Monday, Oct. 5, at the age of 84, in Ogden, Utah. Funeral arraignments are entrusted to Neptune Society of Salt Lake …
KaDell J. “Harry” Harrison Jan. 19, 1947 – April 28, 2026
KaDell “Harry” Harrison, 79, of Golden Valley, Arizona, passed away peacefully at home on April 28, surrounded by loved ones. KaDell was the oldest of four children of LaDell Harrison and Lela …
Lynda Kay Peace-Graham March 21, 1956 – May 6, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Lynda Kay Peace-Graham, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend, who peacefully entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, May 6. Lynda was born on …
Owen Carlson Oct. 26, 1955 – April 22, 2026
Owen Carlson, a man of quiet strength, immense kindness, and a legendary ability to fix anything, passed away on Wednesday, April 22. Known for his gentle nature and steady hand, Owen lived a life …

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Public notices
Bridger Valley Pioneer Legals, October 22, 2026
Public Notice UINTA COUNTY BOARD VACANCY The Uinta County Commissioners will accept applications for unexpired terms on the Uinta County Museum Board and the Uinta County Fair Board.   …
Bridger Valley Pioneer Legals, October 15, 2026
TOWN OF LYMAN Meeting Minutes September 21, 2026 Held at Lyman Town Hall, Council Chambers The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hooton, present was Councilmember’s Bronson Berg, …
Bridger Valley Pioneer, October 8, 2026
NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE AND FINAL SETTLEMENT BVJPB 0.5 MG WATER TANK SITE Civil BRIDGER VALLEY JOINT POWERS BOARD NOTICE IS HEREBY PUBLISHED that the Bridger Valley Joint Power Board …
Bridger Valley Pioneer Legals, October 1, 2026
Mountain View MEETING MInutes September 1, 2026 at 7:00 PM Town Hall – 405 HWY 414, Mountain View, WY 82939 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Led By Mayor Bryan Ayres CALL TO ORDER …
Bridger Valley Pioneer, October 1, 2026

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Opinion
David Giralt
Last week, the Social Security Administration announced a 3.6% cost-of-living raise for 2027, about $75 more per month for the average retiree. In Wyoming, where roughly 130,000 people (more than one …
Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon
On Dec. 10, 1869, our first Territorial Legislature approved, “An act to provide a territorial and county revenue.” In doing this, Wyoming modelled the Framers’ ideal of local control, of …
Rob Mortimore
A little more than a year ago, we took ownership of a group of Wyoming newspapers that were facing an uncertain future. I knew it would be difficult. I’m not sure I fully understood just how …

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