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Parents Who Host, Lose The Most: Don’t be a Party to Teenage Drinking

Parents Who Host, Lose The Most: Don’t be a Party to Teenage Drinking

‘UW in Your Community’ Event Jan. 30 in Rock Springs

‘UW in Your Community’ Event Jan. 30 in Rock Springs

Get Free Information on How to Protect Your Family With Legacy Law’s Online Planning Webinar!

Get Free Information on How to Protect Your Family With Legacy Law’s Online Planning Webinar!

Bundle Up for the 2023 Frostbite 5K, 10K and 1 Mile Family Fun Run

Bundle Up for the 2023 Frostbite 5K, 10K and 1 Mile Family Fun Run

Mix It Up During Craft Cocktail Week in Downtown Rock Springs

Mix It Up During Craft Cocktail Week in Downtown Rock Springs

Most Recent News

Wyoming Joins 25-State Lawsuit over New Rule Affecting Retirement Accounts

NEWS

Wyoming Joins 25-State Lawsuit over New Rule Affecting Retirement Accounts

Ed Berry Retires from Game and Fish after 36 Years of Service

COMMUNITY

Ed Berry Retires from Game and Fish after 36 Years of Service

Partly Sunny With a High Near 27

WEATHER

Partly Sunny With a High Near 27

Sweetwater County Arrest Reports for January 28

CRIME

Sweetwater County Arrest Reports for January 28

Loretta L. Germer (September 26, 1940 – January 25, 2023)

OBITUARIES

Loretta L. Germer (September 26, 1940 – January 25, 2023)

David S. Petrie (May 21, 1937 – January 26, 2023)

OBITUARIES

David S. Petrie (May 21, 1937 – January 26, 2023)

Family of 5 Escapes from House Fire in Clearview Acres

NEWS

Family of 5 Escapes from House Fire in Clearview Acres

WYDOT and WHP Expect Extended I-80 Closure

ROAD CONDITIONS

WYDOT and WHP Expect Extended I-80 Closure

Frank “Jerry” Hernandez (June 28, 1952 – January 25, 2023)

OBITUARIES

Frank “Jerry” Hernandez (June 28, 1952 – January 25, 2023)

SweetwaterNOW News Show: Accidents Claim Multiple Lives

FEATURED

SweetwaterNOW News Show: Accidents Claim Multiple Lives

Green River Teen in Need of Diabetic Alert Dog

COMMUNITY

Green River Teen in Need of Diabetic Alert Dog

Ruby May Macy (October 18, 1934 – January 24, 2023)

OBITUARIES

Ruby May Macy (October 18, 1934 – January 24, 2023)

community

Ed Berry Retires from Game and Fish after 36 Years of Service

Ed Berry Retires from Game and Fish after 36 Years of Service

Green River Teen in Need of Diabetic Alert Dog

Green River Teen in Need of Diabetic Alert Dog

RS, GR Communities Bleed for High School Blood Drive

RS, GR Communities Bleed for High School Blood Drive

Three Western Wyoming Community College Student Receive Grants

Three Western Wyoming Community College Student Receive Grants

Wyoming Community Resilience Conversation to Take Place in Rock Springs

Wyoming Community Resilience Conversation to Take Place in Rock Springs

Rock Springs Downtown/URA Announces December Volunteers of the Month

Rock Springs Downtown/URA Announces December Volunteers of the Month

Special Screening of ‘Who She Is’ to Show in Rock Springs

Special Screening of ‘Who She Is’ to Show in Rock Springs

Mobile Food Pantry Returns to Rock Springs Saturday

Mobile Food Pantry Returns to Rock Springs Saturday

#TELLUS: What Are Your Opinions on the 4-Day School Week?

#TELLUS: What Are Your Opinions on the 4-Day School Week?

Kari’s Access Awards Fundraiser Sees Record Support

Kari’s Access Awards Fundraiser Sees Record Support

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OBITUARIES

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Loretta L. Germer (September 26, 1940 – January 25, 2023)

Loretta L. Germer (September 26, 1940 – January 25, 2023)

David S. Petrie (May 21, 1937 – January 26, 2023)

David S. Petrie (May 21, 1937 – January 26, 2023)

Frank “Jerry” Hernandez (June 28, 1952 – January 25, 2023)

Frank “Jerry” Hernandez (June 28, 1952 – January 25, 2023)

Ruby May Macy (October 18, 1934 – January 24, 2023)

Ruby May Macy (October 18, 1934 – January 24, 2023)

Diana Marie Coleman (July 11, 1959 – January 22, 2023)

Diana Marie Coleman (July 11, 1959 – January 22, 2023)

Thomas Angelo Andersen (December 8, 1969 – January 20, 2023)

Thomas Angelo Andersen (December 8, 1969 – January 20, 2023)

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#WHYoming: Alissa Davis

#WHYoming: Alissa Davis

#WHYoming: Tim Cassity

#WHYoming: Tim Cassity

#WHYoming: Dawn Piaia

#WHYoming: Dawn Piaia

#WHYoming: Eric Urlacher

#WHYoming: Eric Urlacher

#WHYoming: Nicole Cruz

#WHYoming: Nicole Cruz

Crime

Sweetwater County Arrest Reports for January 28

Sweetwater County Arrest Reports for January 28

Casper Fugitive Arrested in Rock Springs

Casper Fugitive Arrested in Rock Springs

Sweetwater County Arrest Reports for January 27

Sweetwater County Arrest Reports for January 27

Sweetwater County Arrest Reports for January 26

Sweetwater County Arrest Reports for January 26

Public Meetings

Resident Proposes Plastic Bag Ban in Green River

Resident Proposes Plastic Bag Ban in Green River

County Commission Shuts Down Resolution Condemning Coyote Hunting Contests

County Commission Shuts Down Resolution Condemning Coyote Hunting Contests

RS Council Supports Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport’s Grant Pursuit

RS Council Supports Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport’s Grant Pursuit

Signage Prohibiting Firearms Will be Removed at County Courthouse

Signage Prohibiting Firearms Will be Removed at County Courthouse

Outdoors

Ed Berry Retires from Game and Fish after 36 Years of Service

Ed Berry Retires from Game and Fish after 36 Years of Service

New Immersive Story Map Shows World’s Longest Mule Deer Migration

New Immersive Story Map Shows World’s Longest Mule Deer Migration

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Education

Three Western Wyoming Community College Student Receive Grants

Three Western Wyoming Community College Student Receive Grants

Dementia Diagnosis Online Discussion Set for Jan. 25

Dementia Diagnosis Online Discussion Set for Jan. 25

#HOMETOWN HUSTLE: Kolbi McKenzie | Elements Integrative Wellness Center

#HOMETOWN HUSTLE: Kolbi McKenzie | Elements Integrative Wellness Center

#HOMETOWN HUSTLE: Tracy Hafner | Save The Date Flower & Wedding Studio

#HOMETOWN HUSTLE: Tracy Hafner | Save The Date Flower & Wedding Studio

#HOMETOWN HUSTLE: Krystal Gurr | Traditional Family Farms

#HOMETOWN HUSTLE: Krystal Gurr | Traditional Family Farms

#HOMETOWNHUSTLE: Devon Brubaker | Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport

#HOMETOWNHUSTLE: Devon Brubaker | Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport

#HOMETOWN HUSTLE: Dennis Laughlin | Flaming Gorge Harley Davidson

#HOMETOWN HUSTLE: Dennis Laughlin | Flaming Gorge Harley Davidson

Editors’ picks

Employees at Local Retail Store Buy Coworker a Car

Employees at Local Retail Store Buy Coworker a Car

Tribute to a Friend Celebrated by Green River Community

Tribute to a Friend Celebrated by Green River Community

Weddings

Deans to Celebrate 50th Wedding Anniversary

Deans to Celebrate 50th Wedding Anniversary

Sweetwater County Marriage Report for December 26, 2022 – January 6, 2023

Sweetwater County Marriage Report for December 26, 2022 – January 6, 2023

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Opinions

OPINION: Greater Little Mountain Coalition Wants Area to Remain Protected

OPINION: Greater Little Mountain Coalition Wants Area to Remain Protected

OPINION: Sublette County Rezoning Contradicts Community Virtue

OPINION: Sublette County Rezoning Contradicts Community Virtue

OPINION: Cherish Conservation and Celebrate Public Land Access

OPINION: Cherish Conservation and Celebrate Public Land Access

OPINION: BLM’s Deferral of Oil and Gas Sale Leases Within Greater Little Mountain Area Was the Right Move

OPINION: BLM’s Deferral of Oil and Gas Sale Leases Within Greater Little Mountain Area Was the Right Move

OPINION: Rock Springs Community Cats Need Help

OPINION: Rock Springs Community Cats Need Help

OPINION: Backyard Chickens Shouldn’t be Allowed in Rock Springs

OPINION: Backyard Chickens Shouldn’t be Allowed in Rock Springs

OPINION: Time for Wyoming to Expand Medicaid

OPINION: Time for Wyoming to Expand Medicaid

OPINION: Teachers Need Our Support Now

OPINION: Teachers Need Our Support Now

OPINION: Four Wild Horses Perish as Largest Federal Roundup in History Resumes

OPINION: Four Wild Horses Perish as Largest Federal Roundup in History Resumes

OPINION: Rock Springs Satellite High School Set to Open in January

OPINION: Rock Springs Satellite High School Set to Open in January

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Births

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Birth Announcement: Riverlynn Grace Kruljac

Birth Announcement: Riverlynn Grace Kruljac

Birth Announcement: Diego Alex García Jarquin

Birth Announcement: Diego Alex García Jarquin

Birth Announcements: Aziel Leo Torres

Birth Announcements: Aziel Leo Torres

First Sweetwater County Baby of 2023 Born on January 4

First Sweetwater County Baby of 2023 Born on January 4

Birth Announcements: Ronin Arthur Foster

Birth Announcements: Ronin Arthur Foster

Birth Announcements: Jordi Diem Pauley

Birth Announcements: Jordi Diem Pauley

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