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🌱 What a Pinedale rancher told the U.S. Senate about our water

Pinedale, Wyoming Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hi Pinedale! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What a Pinedale rancher told the U.S. Senate about our water
  • How eight tiny foster kittens took over a Sublette County closet
  • Pinedale’s Erica Wilson suits up for Wyoming-Montana all-star showdown

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Sunny; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 74 and low of 33 degrees.
  • Saturday: A couple of showers, temps: high: 73, low: 33.
  • Sunday: Stiff winds in the afternoon, with a high of 65 and low of 34 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Wyoming's Mike Vickrey Testifies on Importance of Colorado River Negotiations (senate.gov) — Pinedale rancher Mike Vickrey just testified in Washington, D.C., about how Colorado River negotiations will affect water security for Sublette County ranchers and the broader Upper Basin. He emphasized the need for a supply-driven, shared-pain approach as drought worsens, and highlighted Wyoming’s conservation projects that save tens of thousands of acre-feet of water for downstream states.
   

• Once Upon a Time in Sublette County (pinedaleroundup.com) — Local readers can follow a new Pinedale Roundup series tracking eight foster kittens being raised for Happy Endings Animal Rescue in Sublette County. Volunteer foster Lisa Gehrke shares the chaos, late-night feedings, and lifesaving vet care that will prepare these kittens to move into the shelter in mid-June and be ready for adoption in early July.
   

• WyoPreps Preview of the 2026 Wyoming-Montana All-Star BB Games (y95country.com) — Pinedale’s Erica Wilson will represent the community in this weekend’s Wyoming-Montana all-star basketball series, with games Friday in Gillette and Saturday in Billings. The long-running showcase marks 50 years for the boys and 29 for the girls, giving top seniors like Wilson a final chance to compete against Montana’s best under the lights.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • State of Wyoming posted a job opening for Highway Maintenance Technician and Snow Plow Operator 2026-00039 in Pinedale. Apply here.
  • First Western Trust Bank posted a job opening for Mortgage Loan Originator (Pinedale) in Pinedale. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Pinedale here.

🗞 Nearby News

Lander

  • Fremont County DUI Task Force to patrol for impaired drivers during Lander Brewfest (county10.com)
  • #C4C County 10 Spotlight: Academy of the Winds, Almost Home Wyoming, Anam Cara Caregiving, Central Wyoming Amateur Radio Club, Child Development Services of Fremont County, CWC Lander Alpine Science I (county10.com)
  • The Cuttie (cocktail) and Lil' Cuttie (mocktail) (county10.com)

Alpine

  • Buckrail Daily: Yellowstone's busiest-ever May // Search and rescuers save ATV victim // Flag Day celebration, protest (buckrail.com)

Ok Pinedale! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Pinedale

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Pinedale

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.