Like much of the country, Fremont County law enforcement agencies are struggling to recruit new officers almost across the board. Law enforcement is also well-known for being a difficult career choice, with high rates of burn-out as officers risk life and limb. However, support for law enforcement is relatively high in Fremont County, and the people who live here decided they wanted to step up and try to do their part to lend a hand. “There’s such a need...… Like much of the country, Fremont County law enforcement agencies are struggling to recruit new officers almost across the board. Law enforcement is also well-known for being a difficult career choice, with high rates of burn-out as officers risk life and limb. However, support for law enforcement is relatively high in Fremont County, and the people who live here decided they wanted to step up and try to do their part to lend a hand. “There’s such a need...WW…

“Nickel is a magic metal – and nickel is the metal we like to think of when we talk about ‘taking nickels off the track,’” said Riverton Economic and Community Development Association (RECDA) President Alan Moore at the April RECDA meeting. Mineral extraction has always been important to Wyoming’s economy, he pointed out; oil, gas, gold, iron, uranium and jade all played their roles in shaping Fremont County. Now, it may be nickel’s turn.Wyoming currently has a...… “Nickel is a magic metal – and nickel is the metal we like to think of when we talk about ‘taking nickels off the track,’” said Riverton Economic and Community Development Association (RECDA) President Alan Moore at the April RECDA meeting. Mineral extraction has always been important to Wyoming’s economy, he pointed out; oil, gas, gold, iron, uranium and jade all played their roles in shaping Fremont County. Now, it may be nickel’s turn.Wyoming currently has a...WW…