The County 10 Podcast

(Lander, WY) – Wyoming Mule Deer Foundation Sr. Regional Director Shawn Blajszczak joined KOVE’s ‘Today in the 10’ Morning Show recently to tell us more about what the organization does, how we can help and their upcoming banquet in Lander.

Details on the March 7th banquet can be found here.

More information on the Wyoming Mule Deer Foundation can be found here.

(Lander, WY) – The KOVE 1330 AM / 107.7 FM Today in the 10 interview series Coffee Time continued this past week with host Vince Tropea, who recently spoke with Ceatriss Wall and Caitlin Delbridge with Leadership Fremont County.

Leadership Fremont County’s mission is to “provide leaders who are committed to excellence and progress in Fremont County the opportunity to better understand the general public policy issues, economic and social diversity and the challenges facing our county; and to prepare them, through shared mutual interests and the leadership skills developed, to be active in building a better Fremont County.”

Each year...

(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 Joy Lane and Rusty Harris, who stopped by to chat about the Wyoming Department of Workforce Service’s upcoming Employment Expo.

The Expo will take place at CWC on February 24 from 9 AM to 3 PM in the Robert A. Peck Arts Center.

While Part 1 of the interview focused on what employers should know, Part 2 gives tips for job seekers. The Wyoming Department of Workforce Services has also provided the list of employers who are sch...

(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 Cindy Olson-Roden from the Riverton Chamber and Visitor’s Center.

Olson-Roden stopped by to talk about recent efforts by the City of Riverton and the Chamber to form a committee to plan Semiquincentennial events in Riverton on July 4th, in celebration of our nation’s 250th anniversary. 

Olson-Roden shared that Riverton is also celebrating its 120th anniversary in 2026, and the committee hopes the planned events will showcase celebrations for both milestones.

Olson...

(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 Meghan Manning from the Lander Chamber of Commerce and MJ Greene from the Lander Community Foundation.

Manning and Greene stopped by to chat about tomorrow’s Business After Hours event (Feb. 19), which will take place from 5:30-7 pm at the Lander Community Foundation office, located at 101 East Main Street.

Check out the full Coffee Time interview below for all of the details on the Business After Hours, and for sneak peeks about upcomi...

(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 John Larsen and Bob and Janet Keiser, organizers of the 6th annual Lander Community Pig Roast.

The 2026 Pig Roast will take place on July 25, and the folks who put the event on every year are already meeting monthly to prepare.

The meetings take place on the third Wednesday of each month, leading up to the roast, where folks interested in helping can get more details. The meetings take place at the Lander VFW...

(Fremont County, WY) – The Bootstrap Collaborative’s Startup Challenge returns to Fremont County and applications are open now!

Jett Odle joined the County 10 Podcast this week to discuss what the challenge is, how you can pitch your business ideas and a new “moonshot” competition for folks with especially big business dreams!

For more information on the Bootstrap Collaborative, click here.

For more information on the Startup Challenge, click here.

To hear our conversation with Jett simply hit play below or find the County 10 Podcast anywhere you listen to podcasts!

(Fremont County, WY) – Wind River Transportation Authority (WRTA) Director Tim Nichols joined the County 10 Podcast this week to discuss a few different items regarding local public transportation.

First, he encouraged community members to voice their support at a Tuesday, February 17th meeting hosted by the Riverton Chamber of Commerce from 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

He discusses ridership numbers over the last few months and ways you can take advantage of public transportation!

(Riverton, WY) – Riverton City Administrator Kyle Butterfield joined the County 10 Podcast this week to recap a wide variety of City of Riverton news and items discussed at the most recent City Council meeting.

You can find all of the Riverton City Council meeting agendas and minutes here.

You can re-watch every meeting via the City of Riverton YouTube page as well.

(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 Chance Marshall, Fremont County Agriculture Agent and one of the organizers for the University of Wyoming Extension 42nd Annual Fremont County Farm and Ranch Days.

Marshall filled us in on what folks can expect from the free, two-day informational event taking place on February 11 and 12 at the Fremont County Fairgrounds in Riverton.

Check out the full Coffee Time interview with Marshall below for all the details!

Be sure to tune in to...

(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 Joy Lane and Rusty Harris, who stopped by to chat about the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services’ upcoming Employment Expo.

The Expo will take place at CWC on February 24 from 9 AM to 3 PM in the Robert A. Peck Arts Center.

In part 1 of the interview, Lane and Harris chat about what interested businesses/employers need to know if they would like to take part in the Expo to look for potential employees. (Regis...

(Riverton,WY) -In this episode of the County 10 Podcast, we sit down with Megan Mosbrucker, principal of St. Margaret’s School, along with Lindsey Anderson, a St. Margaret’s parent, to talk about the upcoming “Cruising the Night Away” Dinner Dance happening March 7th, as well as a more in-depth look at the school itself.

This themed evening for the dinner dance is more than just a date night… it’s a community-powered fundraiser that supports the students and helps keep special programming, experiences, and opportunities strong. Megan and Lindsey share what attendees can expect, including dinner, auctions, ga...

(Fremont County, WY)- In this episode of the County 10 Podcast, we are joined by Josh Dorell (Wyoming Business Council), Patrick Edwards (Wyoming Business Council – Fremont County), and Kevin Kershisnik (IDEA Inc.) for a conversation about what the Wyoming Business Council actually does, how it supports communities like ours, and why legislative support and funding decisions matter to Wyoming’s future.

Josh breaks down the Wyoming Business Council’s mission…helping create a business-friendly landscape through smart policy, targeted investments, and infrastructure improvements that make it possible for businesses to start, expand, and stay in Wyoming. Kevin shares F...

(Riverton, WY) – The latest opportunity for Fremont County employees presented by Central Wyoming College will highlight a series of information on workplace readiness and soft skills.

“Work Ready Foundations” is the part of the Wyoming Innovation Partnership (WIP) funding. The series begins February 17th, resuming in March, April and May.

CWC’s Tash Harris and Ashley Archambault joined us to discuss the opportunity and how to get more information.

If you’d like to sign up, click here.

For questions, contact Tash Harris: tharris@cwc.edu or 307-855-2334

(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 Meghan Manning from the Lander Chamber of Commerce.

Manning stopped by to give us details on the Chamber’s 2026 Fremont County Legislative Preview Luncheon, taking place this Friday, January 23, from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Lander Community & Convention Center, where lagislators Sen. Cale Case (R-25), Rep. Lloyd Larsen (R-54), Rep. Ivan Posey (D-33), and Rep. Pepper Ottman (R-34) will be in attendence.

Manning also chats about the Chamber’s Restaurant Week, h...

(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 from the Lander Art Center.

Koch stopped by to talk about the call for artists for the upcoming Winter Wellness exhibit, some amazing (new and old) classes that Art Center is offering, updates on some building construction, and much more.

Check out the full Coffee Time interview below for a preview of all the LAC happenings.

Be sure to tune in to Today in the 10 and Coffee Time inter...

(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 Tim Nichols from the Wind River Transportation Authority.

Nichols stopped by to talk about the WRTA’s partnership with the Community Transportation Association of America (CTAA) and a new USDA grant that will fund a technical assistance project/study. 

Folks can provide input via a brief survey to share availability for future meetings and share community priorities.

Check out the full interview with Nichols below for all of the details!

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(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 Meghan Manning from the Lander Chamber of Commerce and Tiffany Hartpence from Home Source Realty in Lander.

Home Source is hosting tonight’s Business After Hours, which takes place from 5:30 to 7 PM at the Home Source office, located at 1632 W Main Street. Hartpence shares details on what folks can expect at the BAH, and Manning fills us in on Chamber happenings, including the Restaurant Week and upcoming Legislative Preview Luncheon. Check out the full Coffe...

(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 Ray Charles, one of the organizers behind bringing live-streamed performances from the Metropolitan Opera in New York City to the Lander Library.

Charles recently teased the first batch of operas that will be streamed, and returned to share what the second half of the season looks like, starting with “I Puritani” tomorrow, January 10, at 10:55 AM.

Charles also talks about the rest of the operas folks can expect to enjoy, and be sure to listen...

(Riverton, WY) – When it comes to seeing a chiropractor for the first time, folks have a lot of questions. Is it safe? What’s it cost? Does it actually work? What’s that popping sound?

HealthSource Chiropractic’s Jonathan Faubion has heard them all in his 21 years serving the community.

He joined the County 10 Podcast to discuss all of those frequently asked questions and perhaps do some “myth-busting about chiropractic care.

Catch the full episode in the player below or by discovering the County 10 Podcast on any major podcast player!

HealthSource Chiropract...

(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 comedian and promoter Art Delgado.

Delgado is a Wyoming comic based in Casper who performs across the state, and has most recently been making a name for himself as the host of the monthly open mic night at the Rialto Theater in Casper, which has become a premier comedy-specific performance space in Wyoming after reopening in 2024.

Delgado is coming to Riverton’s Bar 10 on Saturday, December 20, for the High Plains Comedy Night that h...

(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 Meghan Manning from the Lander Chamber and Paul Guschewsky from Chase Property Management.

The Chamber and Chase Property Management have teamed up for a multi-business Business After Hours, taking place this Thursday, December 18, from 5:30 to 7.

The Business After Hours will feature a poker run for each business at the 535 E Main Street building (and a couple of neighboring buildings), with prizes for the best hand at the end of the night. Businesses incl...

(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 Bob and Janet Keiser from the VFW Popo Agie Post #954 and Dave Quick from the Wyoming Lodge #2 A.F. & A.M., Olivet Chapter #3 Easter Star.

The groups reached out to Mr. and Mrs. Claus up at the North Pole, and they agreed to come down to the Lander VFW Post (11 Tweed Lane) to help out with a breakfast for all of the little ones on Santa’s Nice List.

The breakfast will go fr...

(Lander, WY) – The KOVE 1330 AM / 107.7 FM Today in the 10 interview series Coffee Time continued this past week with host Vince Tropea, who recently spoke with Randy Wise from the Lander Pioneer Museum.

Wise stopped by to chat about the “Old Fashioned Christmas in the Pioneer Village” event, now in its third year, which is set for December 13, from 6 to 8 PM.

You can hear about all the fun that’s planned in the full Coffee Time interview below!

Be sure to tune in to Today in the 10 and Coffee Time interviews every morning f...

(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 Ryan Sawtelle from the White Heart Foundation, who will be hosting the White Heart Wonderland Christmas Party at the Lander Community Center (950 Buena Vista Dr.) on Saturday, December 13, from 6 to 9 PM.

The White Heart Foundation is a group that benefits the mental wellness of Veterans and first responders, and the Christmas event will serve as a fundraiser for the cause. (You can also donate directly to the organization anytime, here.)

Tickets are $5, and...

(Shoshoni, WY)- In this episode of the County 10 Podcast, we sit down with Shoshoni alum and songwriter/producer Keegan Thacker, who shares a passion-driven conversation about music, creativity, education, and giving back to the next generation. In this episode we find out about a fun event happening December 11th.

The heart of this conversation is Sound Lab, a hands-on music program that Keegan co-created within Shoshoni schools. The goal is simple but transformative:
to give students access to musical exploration…whether through instruments, composing, performing, or producing. They also aim to provide a creative outlet ma...

(Riverton, WY) – Riverton Mayor Tim Hancock and City Administrator Kyle Butterfield join the County 10 Podcast after each City Council meeting.

This week, they chat about a meeting in which the majority of time was spent discussing liquor licenses and a proposed change to a points-based system for license holders.

They also give us an update on the Riverton Youth Council and a proposed sidewalk shoveling program they’re hoping to offer residents this winter.

To listen to the entire conversation, click the player below or search for the County 10 Podcast on any podcast plat...

(Riverton, WY) – Jett Odle from the Bootstrap Collaborative and Cindy Olson Roden, Director of the Riverton Chamber of Commerce joined the County 10 Podcast this week to discuss a few opportunities available for local business owners and entrepreneurs.

To listen to the full conversation, click the player below or search for the County 10 Podcast on any major podcast player.

To take the survey mentioned in the podcast, click here.

And, for more information on the December 9th event, click here.

(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 John Oberly and Phil Steven.

Oberly is a Therapist and Steven works in Youth Services at Doya Natsu Healing Center in Fort Washakie (formerly Eastern Shoshone Recovery).

Doya Natsu, which Oberly explained means “Medicine Mountain,” will be hosting an International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day event this weekend, Saturday, November 22, from 10 AM to 1 PM. Doya Natsu is located at 7 Shipton Lane.

Check out the full Coffee Time interview with Oberly and Steven...

(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 Shyvonne Fronning, a Behavioral Health Clinician at Fremont Counseling Service in Riverton.

Fronning and Fremont Counseling are putting on an International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day event at the Fremont County Fairgrounds (in the Little Wind Building) tomorrow, Saturday, November 22, from 11 AM to 3 PM. The event will include an awareness walk, speakers, food, and presentations.

Check out the full Coffee Time interview with Fronning for all of the details.

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(Wyoming) – Wound Care of Wyoming FNP-C Christina Laird-Rogers joined KOVE Radio and the County 10 Podcast this week to discuss a wide variety of services they offer for various patients across the Cowboy State.

To listen to the full conversation with Christina, hit the player down below or search for the County 10 Podcast anywhere you listen to podcasts!

Wound Care of Wyoming offers a comprehensive suite of wound-healing services designed to address both acute and chronic conditions. Their team treats a wide variety of wounds including burns, traumatic and surgical wounds, radiation-related injuries, crush injuries, and pr...

(Fremont County, WY) – The Wind River Transportation Authority (WRTA) is once again offering bus rides for University of Wyoming students, or anyone in the Laramie community, looking for transportation to Fremont County, and back, this Thanksgiving.

All of the pick-up and drop-off details can be found here.

Operations Manager Glen McCully joined the County 10 Podcast and KOVE Radio this week to tell us more about the holiday transportation and some of the other public transportation services WRTA offers throughout Fremont County.

To listen to that full conversation, hit the player below or search fo...

(Riverton, WY) – Riverton City Administrator Kyle Butterfield joins the County 10 Podcast after every Riverton City Council meeting to discuss many of the agenda and action items.

This week, he recaps details about the Wind River Job Corps, Wyoming Community Gas community funds, a presentation from the Red Cross, a Small Business Saturday proclamation and much more.

To listen to the full conversation, click the player below or find the County 10 Podcast anywhere you regularly listen to podcasts!

(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 local author, historian, County 10 sports and feature writer, man of many hats, Randy Tucker.

Tucker just released his new book, “Rails to Trails Along the Sweetwater,” which combines historic newspapers, rare photographs, and detailed research to capture the daily lives of freighters, settlers, Native families, and travelers who had ties to the freight line in the Lander Valley, Fort Washakie, and Rawlins area from 1878 to 1906.

Tucker will be doing a book signing/presenta...

(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 Donna Harrison.

Harrison is leading the initiative to bring a Wyoming Classical Academy charter school to Riverton, which will be open to students in all of Fremont County.

The Academy is a proposed tuition-free public charter school based on the Hillsdale curriculum, and focuses on “classic books, logic, rhetoric, mathematics, science, and the fine arts, while fostering critical thinking, communication, and character development.” There is currently a Wyoming Classical Academy campus operating in Mills...

(Fremont County)- Fremont County is full of people and programs working quietly—but powerfully—behind the scenes to help entrepreneurs, small businesses, and community members succeed. In this quick episode of The County 10 Podcast, we sit down with Jett Odle with the Bootstrap Collaborative and Meghan Manning from the Lander Chamber of Commerce to highlight just how many resources are available right here at home. From hands-on workshops to business-building education, November brings two great opportunities through the Bootstrap Collaborative and the Lander Chamber.

First up is the free “How To Start Your Business” workshop on Tuesday...

(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 Pam Wolfe from the Good Samaritan Community Meal.

The weekly free meal in Lander recently moved locations from the Methodist Church parking lot to the Meadowlark Market and Kitchen at 228 Main Street.

From 5:30 to 6:30 PM, folks can pick up to-go meals in the alley behind the Market (between Main and Lincoln), with signage to help guide the way.

Wolfe chats about the move, the history of the meal, who provides the...

(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 Nona Schrader.

Nona was last on Coffee Time to discuss her book ‘Aqua,’ which takes place in the Sinks Canyon area here in Lander, and ties in Greek mythology with local settings. She just released the second book in the series, titled ‘Aqua II: Waves of Sage,’ which is currently for sale on her website, as well as local stores Mr. D’s and Wind River Outpost.

Nona discusses her writing process, utilizing loc...

(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 Angela Pettibone, director of the Lander Valley High School musical production of Oliver, which will be taking place November 13, 14, 15 at 7 PM.

Pettibone chats about the production and what folks can expect from the LVHS rendition, and she also brought along a few of the performers who provided a teaser of some of their characters’ favorite lines, as well as a couple of songs.

Check out the full Coffee Time interview below for the i...

(Riverton, WY) – Dr. Jonathan Faubion from HealthSource Chiropractic in Riverton is back with us for another informative and helpful conversation!

This time, Dr. Faubion tells us about dealing with chronic back pain and some alternate routes to disc injuries.

To listen to the entire conversation, click the player below or find it on the County 10 Podcast anywhere you listen to podcasts.

For more information about HealthSource Chiropractic in Riverton, visit their website right here!

*The podcast below was paid for my HealthSource Chiropractic in Riverton.