City of Lander-Wyoming

09/16/2025

09/16/2025

Free Health Workshop - for adults with chronic health conditions and their caregivers, family and friends. In partnership with Trinity Episcopal Church, Lander Free Medical Clinic is now offering HealthyU: a free, evidence-based workshop on chronic disease self-management. You'll learn powerful strategies to take control of your health and get relief from pain, fatigue, and other symptoms.

Wednesdays, 5:30-8:00 PM
October 1-November 5
Trinity Episcopal Church - 860 S 3rd St, Lander

For more information or to sign up, call 307-335-3436 or email stephanie@landerfreeclinic.org

09/15/2025

Lander! There will be a Glow Walk/Run to celebrate the completion of the paved Baldwin Creek Blazin' Bobcat path.

Date: September 24th
Time: 7:45 PM-8:15 PM
Location: Baldwin Creek Blazin' Bobcats path

They will have the path marked with glowing items and families, students, community members, and former Blazin' Bobcats can come spend half an hour walking/running the paved path. This is the one time outside of school when laps can be counted! Don't miss out.

09/15/2025

Halloween Night at the Museum
October 17 and 18, 6-9 PM. Pioneer Museum
$5/person
Facebook Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/1123841089659966

👻🎃 Get ready for a slightly spooky night! 🕸️
Tour the haunted museum grounds 🏚️, hear eerie stories 👂😱, gather ‘round the campfire 🔥 to roast marshmallows 🍫, sip hot chocolate ☕, munch on popcorn 🍿, and of course… candy 🍬!

Take a haunted hay ride 🌾👻, brave the spooky NHS maze 🌀😨, check out the giant pumpkin slingshots 🎯🎃, wander through the creepy cemetery ⚰️🪦… and more!

🧛‍♀️ Wear your Halloween costumes! 🧙‍♂️✨
All proceeds benefit the museum. 🖤

09/15/2025

🚔 Now Hiring – Chief of Police 🚔
The City of Lander is seeking a highly qualified, community-focused leader to serve as its next Chief of Police.
🔗 Full posting & application: landerwyoming.org/jobs

📍 Lander offers small-town charm, a vibrant community, and abundant outdoor recreation.
💼 Salary starts at $104,627 (Pay Grade 14; DOE & certifications) with excellent benefits: medical/dental/vision, Wyoming Retirement System, paid training, vacation, sick leave, and more.

📝 Apply with application, resume, and cover letter by 5:00 PM, September 30, 2025.
📍 City Hall: 240 Lincoln Street, Lander, WY 82520
📧 Email: rfontaine@landerwyoming.org
📞 Rachelle Fontaine (307) 332-2870 x114

The City of Lander requires background, driving record, and drug screening. This position is subject to drug testing and driving record checks pursuant to state and federal law. The City of Lander is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for positions for which they have applied without regard to race, religion, s*x, age, national origin, disability, s*xual orientation, military status or other characteristics protected by law.

09/15/2025

Wind River Cultural Centers
Fremont County Museums
Rare Relics Roadshow

Bring your treasures to light! Appraise, Admire, Auction

Saturday, October 4, 2025
Appraisals 9 AM-3 PM
Dinner and Auction 6-9 PM
Lander Community Center
Tickets: www.windriverccf.com
https://www.flipcause.com/secure/cause_pdetails/MjMyNTcz

09/15/2025

09/15/2025

Meet our team! This week, we highlight Sergeant Trenton Maus.

Sergeant Maus was born and raised right here in beautiful Lander, graduating from LVHS in 2003. He began his law enforcement career as a 911 Dispatcher in the Fremont County Communications Center. In 2006, he became a Detention Officer at the Sheridan County Detention Center. In 2008, he transferred to the Fremont County Detention Center, where he worked as a Detention Deputy for three years before being promoted to a Patrol Deputy in the Dubois and Riverton Patrol Divisions of the Fremont County Sheriff's Office. In 2015, Sergeant Maus joined the Lander Police Department, where he progressed his career, serving as a Patrol Officer and a Detective before being promoted to Patrol Sergeant in 2020. Sergeant Maus is heavily involved in the day-to-day operations of the police department and handles all of the department's technology, including: In-Car camera systems, BodyCams, e-Ticket writers, speed trailers, Radar Jamar, desktop computers, and our new Mobile Data Computers.

In his spare time, Sergeant Maus enjoys golfing, photography, traveling, being outside under the sun and spending time with his wife and kids. In the fall, Sergeant Maus roots for his Denver Broncos and the Buffalo Bills.

~Photo Credit: Me

09/15/2025

Join us for Coffee with a Cop!

Join the Lander Police Department on Wednesday, October 1st, 9 AM, at Loaf 'n Jug, located at 195 W Main Street.

Enjoy a complimentary hyperfreeze beverage, hot or iced coffee, and speak with your local police officers. Ask them questions and hear what is going on in our community.

Facebook event link: https://www.facebook.com/events/1475642520142804

09/15/2025

🔥🚒 Lander Volunteer Fire Department Open House 🚒🔥
Celebrate Fire Prevention Week with us!

Facebook Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/802531105563501

📅 Thursday, October 9
🕕 6–8 PM
📍 Lander Fire Hall, 430 Garfield Street

👨‍🚒 Learn about fire safety, with a special focus on lithium-ion batteries in your home.
⚡ Watch demonstrations.
🚑 Meet local first responders.
🤝 Interested in volunteering? Chat with the department team!

Bring the whole family—there’s something for all ages. We’ll see you there!

09/14/2025

Lander Safety Open House: Pedestrians, Cyclists, and Drivers
Facebook Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/647710011724908

Wyoming Pathways, with support from the Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT), invites the public to attend a Safety Open House in Lander focused on improving safety for pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers.

Date & Time: Monday, September 29th, 9:00–11:30 AM
Location: Lincoln Street Bakery, 223 Lincoln St, Lander, WY
Free coffee and snacks provided

This open-house-style event invites community members to drop in at any time to learn about current efforts and provide feedback on making Lander’s streets safer for everyone.

Community partners include the City of Lander, the Lander Police Department, the Lander Climate Action Network, and others.

For those unable to attend in person, you can submit feedback online here until October 15th: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSefbFO_XGO8rEVZOhYWcDGaEShJkeGGA81ojJzqoabi4JEkCg/viewform