Episodes

(Lander, WY) – Pat Mettenbrink and Maggie Eshleman from The Nature Conservancy stopped in to chat with KOVE’s Today in the 10 Morning Show this week. We discuss what they do, why Wyoming is such a great place to work in nature and conservation and how your donations can help go a long way for the group. To donate and learn more, click here! To learn more about The Nature Conservancy, click here! The full conversation with The Nature Conservancy can be heard in the player below or by searching ...

(Wyoming) – When Macey Mortimore was critical of an official at her sister’s middle school basketball game her dad asked, “if you know so much why don’t you go do it?” She replied, “alright dad, watch me.” Fast forward to 2025 and Mortimore is now in her 14th season refereeing Wyoming hoops. The Wyoming High School Activities Association recently handed out their post-season accolades for officials in all sports. Mortimore was at a summer camp for officials in Colorado when she got the news tha...

(Riverton, WY)– Shawn Griffin, CEO of Community Entry Services (CES), and Joe Stong join the C10 podcast! The discussion covers CES’s 50th anniversary, its comprehensive services for adults with intellectual disabilities and traumatic brain injuries, and its various community support programs including residential services, adult day services, and employment opportunities. They emphasize the importance of community support and private fundraising to supplement Medicaid funding and highlight upc...

(Lander, WY) – Anam Cara Caregiving is a Lander non-profit that helps those going through end-of-life care and loved ones / caretakers of those who are losing someone. We had the opportunity to visit with Sarah Wilzbacher, Rachael Price and Anne Magnan about the services they offer, the aging process and how we can help donate. Challenge For Charities is organized each year by the Lander Community Foundation. A matching-donation period runs now through July 10th. To donate and learn more, cli...

(Lander, WY) – The KOVE 1330 AM / 107.7 FM Today in the 10 interview series, Coffee Time continued today with host Vince Tropea, who recently spoke with Leslie Stratmoen and Oakley Boycott. Stratmoen lives in Riverton and recently partnered with Jackie Stewart, owner of the Occidental Hotel in Buffalo, to display her exhibit, “Flappers to Fringe,” which showcases vintage women’s clothing of the 1920s to 1970s. The exhibit will be showcased in six life-sized dioramas, each of which will include...

(Lander, WY) – The KOVE 1330 AM / 107.7 FM Today in the 10 interview series, Coffee Time continued today with host Vince Tropea, who recently spoke with Owen Sweeney from the Lander Chamber, and Dodie Box and Dave Gold from Atlantic City Federal Credit Union (ACFCU). The ACFCU recently announced it will officially transition to a new name on June 16: Grand Altitude Federal Credit Union, or just “Grand Altitude” for short. Box and Gold share details on the name change, how customers will be aff...

(Lander, WY) – When Lander mom Amber Peckham-Jones realized there were accessibility issues in the Lander community for physically-challenged children like her daughter, she looked to Go Baby Go! for a possible solution. Go Baby Go is a nationwide effort that provides information on how to modify battery-operated ride-on cars “to give children with mobility impairments an opportunity to access play, exploration, and social encounters.” Once Peckham-Jones had the idea, she needed to find someon...

(Lander, WY) – The KOVE 1330 AM / 107.7 FM Today in the 10 interview series, Coffee Time continued today with host Vince Tropea, who recently spoke with Laura Koch and Shelby Cress from the Lander Art Center. Koch and Cress stopped by to chat about this weekend’s Lander Art District Street Fair, the June 21 Summerfest, summer classes for kids and adults, next month’s 45th Annual Red Desert Audubon Art Show, and much more. Check out the full Coffee Time interview with Koch and Cress below! Be s...

(Lander, WY) – Our exploration of different Lander area non-profits continues thanks to the Lander Community Foundation’s Challenge For Charities program. Today, we chat with Griffin Lawrence from Slow Food Wind River about their efforts to inspire consumers to eat better and locally, how their Meadowlark Market in Lander gives local producers a place to sell their food and how we can help! Listen to the full conversation by clicking the player below or searching for the County 10 Podcast anyw...

(Lander, WY) – Wyoming Pathways Community Engagement Director Grace Templeton joined us in on KOVE’s ‘Today in the 10’ Morning Show this week to discuss the work that Wyoming Pathways is doing to improve active-transportation around Lander. She discusses their current trail building effort at Johnny Behind The Rocks, advocating for cyclists, hikers and skiers and how you can help their organization through the Challenge For Charities giving period. Challenge For Charities is organized each yea...

(Lander, WY) – Lander Police Department interim Chief Kelly Waugh and Lander Mayor Missy White joined us in the KOVE studio recently on the Today in the 10 Morning Show. Together, they discussed the busy summer season coming up with events and an expected influx of tourism. Waugh chats about how they handle large events like Brew Fest and the 4th of July festivities. Both also noted a desire from the community, and law enforcement alike, for extra LPD patrolling on Main Street this summer. Som...

(Fremont County, WY) – Memorial Day 2025 will take place on Monday, May 26, and there will be a number of opportunities in Fremont County to pay respect to those who gave their lives for our country. Starting today in Lander, local youth will be out with the American Legion and VFW to raise flags on Main Street. On Monday, the VFW will be hosting a brunch from 9 AM to 2 PM, open to the public. The official Memorial Day Ceremony will take place at Mount Hope Cemetery at 11 AM. The Hudson ceremo...

(Fremont County, WY) – It’s National EMS Week and we’re thanking our local first responders! This week, KOVE’s Today in the 10 Morning Show was visited by Diane Lane, Frontier Ambulance Director of Operations and Nicci Urbigkit, Guardian Flight Program Director. Together, they discuss the challenges of providing emergency services in one of the nation’s largest counties geographically. They share some tips on how to help our local first responders and how you can stay safe in Wyoming! Listen t...

Congratulations to the Bar 10/County 10 Trivia teams that actually clicked the link in today’s #WhasHappening post. Your SUPER secret password, worth 20 points, is Dubois Chamber Mini Golf. This message will self-destruct, er, disappear after tonight’s final game. (Dubois, WY) – The Dubois Chamber of Commerce is preparing for their second-annual “Spring Fling,” which features a mini-golf tournament like no other! The course winds through virtually the entire town, with stops at the Dubois Bran...

(Riverton, WY) – Central Wyoming College has announced their latest education collaboration with the Wyoming Inovation Partnership (WIP.) A 3D printing training will take place over two days, Wednesday, June 4 and Thursday, June 5th at CWC’s Intertribal Education & Community Center. Dr. Levi Kirby from the University of Wyoming and MakerSpace Coordinator, David Maulik will help attendees learn essential tools, techniques and strategies to help your 3D printing journey. Central Wyoming College’...

(Riverton, WY) – Our Riverton Police Department spotlight series continues with one of the department’s newest officers, Taylor Murphy. Officer Murphy discusses his first few days on the job, field training and what his time was like at the Wyoming Police Academy. “It’s a lot of fun, we do a lot of different things,” he shared about his 14 week long training. “We do active shooter week, DUI week, the instructors there are great. You meet police officers from all over the state who have the same...

Lander, WY) – The KOVE 1330 AM / 107.7 FM Today in the 10 interview series Coffee Time continued today with host Vince Tropea, who recently spoke with Melissa Bautz from there Lander Pipe Band. Bautz brought along youth Band members Philomena (high school junior, drummer) and Elisabetha Olsson (middle school 7th grader, pipes) to chat about tonight’s fundraiser organ concert taking place at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church (163 Leedy Dr.). The concert, which begins at 7 PM, will be led by organ...

(Riverton, WY) – The County 10 Podcast was joined by White Buffalo Recovery Center this week to discuss a variety of services the group offers as well as their wellness day Friday, May 9th at Riverton City Park. Certified Peer Specialist Julie Strickland and Outreach Coordinator Brandon Brown joined us, and you can hear that full conversation in the player below. Wellness Day is open to everyone in the community who wishes to participate. Brandon explained that folks can, “look for the teepee”...

(Lander, WY)- Spring has sprung at Shoshone Rose Casino & Hotel, and May is shaping up to be a memorable montyh. Join Adam Logan, whose good humor set the perfect tone, as he walks us through a lineup of celebrations designed to delight everyone from families honoring Mom to graduates marking big milestones. On Mother’s Day… First 200 Ladies Receive a free designer clutch starting at 11 AM. All mothers get $10 in free Rose slot play to kick off their day. Celebrate your graduate with ease—spec...

(Lander, WY) – The KOVE 1330 AM / 107.7 FM Today in the 10 interview series, Coffee Time continued with host Vince Tropea, who recently spoke with Cody Beers from WYDOT. Beers stopped by to chat about road projects both current and upcoming, ranging from Riverton to Shoshoni to Dubois, as well as various spots throughout Fremont County. For an in-depth outlook on those projects, check out the full Coffee Time interview with Beers below! Be sure to tune in to Today in the 10 and Coffee Time in...

(Lander, WY) – The KOVE 1330 AM / 107.7 FM Today in the 10 interview series, Coffee Time continued with host Vince Tropea, who recently spoke with Kyle Quiroz. Quiroz is a local educator, foster parent, man of faith, and children’s advocate, who has recently made it his mission to help facilitate experiences for local Wind River youth to get out and see the world, specifically the ocean where Quiroz has made so many fond memories. With Warrior Waves, Quiroz aims to do just that. Warrior Waves...

(Riverton, WY) – Riverton High School girls soccer is coming down the stretch of an exciting season. The Lady Wolverines are gearing up for their Pink Game fundraiser, Senior Day at Wolverine Field and the post-season right around the corner! We chat with Head Coach Aziz Waheed about the season thus far, how has team has gelled together this season and their off-field commitment to helping the community. We’re also joined by senior captains Cami Paskett and Ayana Mejorado. Junior captains Timb...

(Riverton, WY) – Pamela Canham from the PAWS For Life Animal League stopped by the County 10 studio this week to discuss a couple of exciting fundraising opportunities for the shelter. On May 5th, Cinco De Mayo, The Depot restaurant in Riverton will be open and donating 50% of their profits from all margarita sales to PAWS, part of their “margaritas for mutts” event. On Saturday, May 10th PAWS will host a BINGO night fundraiser with some excellent prizes at the Fremont County Fairgrounds Littl...

(Riverton, WY) – Riverton Police Department Officer Scott Chrisoffersen is the latest to be featured in County 10’s RPD Spotlight Series. Scott explained to us that he had a goal to become a police officer at a young age, “My father was in law enforcement, so I grew up seeing that my entire life. Now, he likes to hear all the stories.” And, Officer Christoffersen elaborated that it’s the idea of giving back that made the job so appealing, “That draw of being a help in the community, being able ...