Austin Beck-Doss, Riverton Ranger Journalist Profile

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Grand plans for ecotourism on the WRR

1 week ago | rivertonranger.com | Austin Beck-Doss

With over $40 million secured in state and federal grants, the Wind River Sage Fund is gearing up to channel the money directly into the Wind River Reservation economy. The investment will be shared between eight projects at the intersection of food security, health, finance, and ecotourism.
Wyoming wildlife advocates search, wait for project funding

1 week ago | trib.com | Austin Beck-Doss

RIVERTON — On any given day in Wyoming, an average of 21 collisions occur between vehicles and big game wildlife. Between property damage, human injury, and the estimated total monetary value of the deceased animals, these collisions cost the state more than $50 million every year. The Wyoming Department of Transportation and Game and Fish use a variety of methods to reduce collisions, including signage, fencing, and education campaigns.
Grand plans for ecotourism on the reservation

1 week ago | wyomingnews.com | Austin Beck-Doss

LANDER — With more than $40 million secured in state and federal grants, the Wind River Sage Fund is gearing up to channel the money directly into the Wind River Reservation economy. The investment will be shared between eight projects at the intersection of food security, health, finance and ecotourism.
Wildlife advocates search, wait for project funding

1 week ago | thesheridanpress.com | Austin Beck-Doss

RIVERTON — On any given day in Wyoming, an average of 21 collisions occur between vehicles and big game wildlife. Between property damage, human injury, and the estimated total monetary value of the deceased animals, these collisions cost the state more than $50 million every year. The Wyoming Department of Transportation and Game and Fish use a variety of methods to reduce collisions, including signage, fencing, and education campaigns.
Grand plans for ecotourism on the reservation

1 week ago | thesheridanpress.com | Austin Beck-Doss

LANDER — With more than $40 million secured in state and federal grants, the Wind River Sage Fund is gearing up to channel the money directly into the Wind River Reservation economy. The investment will be shared between eight projects at the intersection of food security, health, finance, and ecotourism.
Two narrow losses seal Tiger’s state contest

1 week ago | rivertonranger.com | Austin Beck-Doss

On Sunday morning, the Lander Valley High School soccer season concluded with a pair of harsh postseason defeats. After parallel three-months campaigns packed with highs, lows, and certified progression, the Tigers and Lady Tigers held their heads high as they waved to their fans for the final time in 2025. The state tournament began favorably for Lander’s squads, as impressive wins on day one set up second round matchups against Buffalo and Cody, respectively.
Fremont County represents at state track and field

2 weeks ago | rivertonranger.com | Austin Beck-Doss

For Fremont County’s track and field athletes, last weekend concluded part one of the postseason. From 1A and 2A West Regional Championships in Shoshoni to 3A West in Powell and 4A West in Evanston, dozens of local runners, jumpers and throwers logged personal records and scored clutch points for their respective schools. At the team level, the Lander Valley girls took first place in the 3A West conference.
Long a classroom wonder

2 weeks ago | rivertonranger.com | Austin Beck-Doss

In Neil Long’s fifth-grade class at Baldwin Creek Elementary, students get an early foundation in one of Wyoming’s most cherished values: Responsible stewardship of land. Through an innovative interdisciplinary approach to topics that are often reserved for older students, Long’s curriculum is rooted in place-based lessons about the local ecosystem and economy. It’s a chance to connect learning in the classroom to the broader context of land and community.
Tigers, Lady Tigers topple Warriors

2 weeks ago | rivertonranger.com | Austin Beck-Doss

As of Friday morning, the 2025 state championship dreams of both Lander Valley soccer teams are alive and well. On a cool windy Thursday afternoon in Gillette, both squads of Tigers earned spirited wins against the Worland Warriors. In the first contest of the day, the boys delivered an immaculate defensive performance and a stout 2-0 triumph. Next, the girls nabbed a scrappy victory that required extra time and penalty kicks.
FCSD #1 reviews $46K of drug testing

2 weeks ago | rivertonranger.com | Austin Beck-Doss

This past fall, the Lander school district implemented a controversial – and costly – new drug testing policy. Now, the results are in: After almost a full school year of testing, more than $45,000 has been spent, and less than .5% of the students who underwent drug testing have tested positive. Staff have reported to the school board that it occupies a large amount of their time, comparable to COVID testing. But drug use in Lander schools remains a concern for many.