In this interview we hear from Ryan Preston, a candidate for Fremont County Commissioner District 3.

Preston discussed his background in the hospitality industry, including his work as a longtime general manager. He also spoke about his involvement with local organizations and boards connected to tourism, chambers of commerce, and community events.

Preston also discussed several county issues, including the fairgrounds annex, the county library board, and the proposed 3/4% tax intended to support airport, ambulance, and transportation services.

The conversation also covered campaign outreach, property tax discussions happening at the state level, and possible impacts on youth sports, local services, and the Fremont County economy.

Sheridan-based film maker Stephen Tucker joins the show to tell us about his new documentary 'Hole in the Wall.'

The film spotlights 19th-century outlaws, including Butch Cassidy and the Wild Buch, who frequently hid out in Johnson County, Wyoming.

Riverton Chamber of Commerce Director Cindy Olson-Roden joins us to chat all about Riverton's 4th of July celebration and some other activity at the Chamber!

(Fremont County, WY)- In this County 10 Podcast episode you hear from with Tim Nichols of WRTA about the agency’s Fare Free Summer and what it means for riders across Fremont County.

The program began June 1 and, thanks to corporate sponsorships and private donations, will continue through the end of August. Nichols explains how WRTA serves the county through a fixed-route 96-mile loop running seven times daily, along with on-demand microtransit in Riverton. Riders can access WRTA by calling 856-WRTA or finding more information at gowrta.com.

The conversation also covers rising transportation costs, increased ridership during the fare-free period, and how even a small fare can be a barrier for people on fixed incomes. Nichols also addresses recent state and federal funding reductions connected to expired post-pandemic relief funds, as well as an upcoming three-quarter percent sales tax ballot measure that would support local ground transportation, air services, and ambulance services.

Nichols shares that WRTA is a government-operated public transit authority under the Fremont County Association of Government and encourages the public to ask questions, request transparency, and learn more about how the system serves Fremont County.

(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 Hudson Mayor Sherry Oler, who stopped by to chat about the water and sewer utility rate increases that go into effect for the town starting today, July 1. The water and sewer rates will go up $5 each a month, $10 total, for Hudson residents.

Mayor Oler said the town has struggled for years with complaints about the taste and quality of its drinking water, despite the water meeting safety standards. After taking office, Mayor Oler requested a Level 1 water study through the Wyoming Water Development Commission, which was completed in 2025. The study identified why Hudson’s water treatment system is expensive to operate and recommended several potential long-term solutions, including exploring a new water source and the possibility of regionalizing water service. A Level 2 study is now underway to look at those options and provide residents with information before any long-term decisions are made.

At the same time, the town has faced serious wastewater infrastructure concerns, Mayor Oler explained, adding that Hudson narrowly avoided major failures at its sewer lift station in both 2023 and 2024, including one incident in which a pump nearly failed completely and forced the town to notify the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality. The town has since secured a free pre-engineering report, presented during a public meeting in April, which estimates that approximately $5.8 million in wastewater system improvements are needed.

With only about 277 utility customers, the cost of those projects presents a significant financial challenge, Mayor Oler said, adding that under Wyoming statute, municipal water and wastewater utilities must be self-supporting, meaning user rates must cover operating costs, maintenance, employee salaries, and future repairs in a reserve fund. Mayor Oler said demonstrating that Hudson is making progress toward financial sustainability is also critical to receiving state loans and grants, some of which are scored partly on a community’s willingness to invest in its own infrastructure.

To help meet those requirements, the Hudson Town Council approved the rate increase, and the council also approved annual increases at the same level over the next four years, a strategy Mayor Oler said is intended to gradually build the utility funds rather than implementing the much steeper increases recommended by two independent rate studies.

You can hear more about the next steps the town plans to take in the full Coffee Time interview with Mayor Oler below.

Be sure to tune in to Today in the 10 and Coffee Time interviews every morning from 7:00 to 9:00 AM on KOVE 1330 AM / 107.7 FM, or stream it live right here.

Jeremy Cochran joined us to chat all about summer events! He's in the planning stages of the annual Riverton 'Day in the Park' event and gives a plug for the 'Hot Notes Cool Nites' concert series!

Rachael Price, Sarah Wilzbacher and Liz Hardwick join is to tell us all about Anam Cara Caregiving in Lander.

Anam Cara is one of many community non-profits you can choose to give to during the Lander Community Foundation's Challenge For Charities matching period.

RPD Chief Eric Hurtado joins us to discuss National Night Out, summertime safety and a busy season so far for the Riverton Police Department.

(Lander, WY) – The Lander Community Foundation (LCF) annual community-wide fundraiser Challenge for Charities, or C4C, is back at again for 2026, and as of May 1, the LCF will match any donations made to eligible local nonprofits through July 10.

In conjunction with this amazing opportunity to double your donations to the organizations that matter most to you, the 1330 AM / 107.7 FM KOVE morning show, Today in the 10, will be conducting the KOVE/LCF Challenge for Charities interview series with participating groups throughout the matching period.

Today, we’re joined by Charlie Wilson from the Soldier’s House of Fremont County.

Check out the full interview below to learn more!

To donate to the Soldier’s House or the specific nonprofit of your choosing, click here.

(Riverton, WY) – For Riverton’s young soccer community it was a full, action-packed week of new skills, competing in games, learning about different places all across the globe and having a ton of fun along the way.

The annual Challenger Sports Soccer Camp returned to Rein Park June 8-12. This year, Fremont County aspiring athletes had the chance to learn from Coaches Tom Monks of Wales and Steven Gray of Scotland.

The duo taught ball handling, shooting and passing technique. A “World Cup-style” tournament was held (Congratulations Team Portugal!,) athletes competed individually each day to be camp MVP. What’s more, local youth had the chance to hear about other places all around the globe. They constructed flags from different countries, made their own World Cup trophies, decorated their own personal soccer balls and capped the full week off with a massive water fight!

The County 10 Sports Podcast caught up with Steven and Tom who told us all about the fun, and some of their adventures in the United States so far. Click the player below to hear the full chat, or find the County 10 Sports Podcast anywhere you listen to podcasts!