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Adorable Adoptables: Cleo, Sunny and Kyle

Adorable Adoptables: Cleo, Sunny and Kyle

25 Years Later, We Remember 9/11

25 Years Later, We Remember 9/11

Bridging the Gap Between Mental Health and Firearm Safety

Bridging the Gap Between Mental Health and Firearm Safety

Most Recent News

School District Distances Itself from Man Accused of Abusing, Flashing Children

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School District Distances Itself from Man Accused of Abusing, Flashing Children

District to Host Inspirational Thursday Community Presentation

NEWS

District to Host Inspirational Thursday Community Presentation

UW Volleyball Closes Nonconference at Idaho State

SPORTS

UW Volleyball Closes Nonconference at Idaho State

Wyoming Soccer Closes Non-Conference Against Rival CSU

SPORTS

Wyoming Soccer Closes Non-Conference Against Rival CSU

Pokes in the Pros: Wingard Shines in Week 1

SPORTS

Pokes in the Pros: Wingard Shines in Week 1

Wolves Talk: Jacoby Bundy With Wolves Golf

SPORTS

Wolves Talk: Jacoby Bundy With Wolves Golf

Sweetwater County Arrest Report for September 16, 2026

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Sweetwater County Arrest Report for September 16, 2026

Weather Forecast for Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Weather Forecast for Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Cowboys Head to Central Michigan Saturday

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Cowboys Head to Central Michigan Saturday

Wolves Seek 3-0 Start at Hall of Fame Game

SPORTS

Wolves Seek 3-0 Start at Hall of Fame Game

Tigers Look to Break Through Against Thunder Basin

SPORTS

Tigers Look to Break Through Against Thunder Basin

Killpack Draws Criticism Over Election Comments Made During Council Meeting

NEWS

Killpack Draws Criticism Over Election Comments Made During Council Meeting

community

District to Host Inspirational Thursday Community Presentation

District to Host Inspirational Thursday Community Presentation

Sweetwater County Birth Announcements for September 2026

Sweetwater County Birth Announcements for September 2026

Green River High School Hope Squad Celebrates Hope Week

Green River High School Hope Squad Celebrates Hope Week

First Responders Commemorate 9/11 Attacks with Memorial Walk Friday

First Responders Commemorate 9/11 Attacks with Memorial Walk Friday

Broadway Theater to Host Free Sept. Concert Featuring Acclaimed Pianist

Broadway Theater to Host Free Sept. Concert Featuring Acclaimed Pianist

Food Bank Receives $50k in Funds from United Way

Food Bank Receives $50k in Funds from United Way

Hospital Foundation Celebrates 20 Year Anniversary at House of Healing

Hospital Foundation Celebrates 20 Year Anniversary at House of Healing

Daggett Daze Returns to Manila to Mark Summer’s End

Daggett Daze Returns to Manila to Mark Summer’s End

Celebrate National Food Bank Day This Friday

Celebrate National Food Bank Day This Friday

Green River to Host County’s Last Farmers Market

Green River to Host County’s Last Farmers Market

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OBITUARIES

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James Marion Hilburn (May 4, 1969 – September 8, 2026)

James Marion Hilburn (May 4, 1969 – September 8, 2026)

Clarence ‘CT’ Tiller (August 6, 1955 – September 13, 2026)

Clarence ‘CT’ Tiller (August 6, 1955 – September 13, 2026)

Sandra ‘Sandy’ Sue West (May 12, 1960 – September 6, 2026)

Sandra ‘Sandy’ Sue West (May 12, 1960 – September 6, 2026)

David Robert Mallery (February 26, 1933 – July 18, 2026)

David Robert Mallery (February 26, 1933 – July 18, 2026)

Ida “Idee” Chailland (July 10, 1938 – August 31, 2026)

Ida “Idee” Chailland (July 10, 1938 – August 31, 2026)

Billie Jo Lovato (December 1, 1969 – August 17, 2026)

Billie Jo Lovato (December 1, 1969 – August 17, 2026)

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WHYoming: Robb Slaughter

WHYoming: Robb Slaughter

WHYoming: Tom Wilson

WHYoming: Tom Wilson

WHYoming: John Freeman

WHYoming: John Freeman

WHYoming: Julie Seymour

WHYoming: Julie Seymour

WHYoming: Connor Morrison

WHYoming: Connor Morrison

Crime

School District Distances Itself from Man Accused of Abusing, Flashing Children

School District Distances Itself from Man Accused of Abusing, Flashing Children

Sweetwater County Arrest Report for September 16, 2026

Sweetwater County Arrest Report for September 16, 2026

Sweetwater County Arrest Report for September 15, 2026

Sweetwater County Arrest Report for September 15, 2026

Sweetwater County Arrest Report for September 14, 2026

Sweetwater County Arrest Report for September 14, 2026

Public Meetings

Killpack Draws Criticism Over Election Comments Made During Council Meeting

Killpack Draws Criticism Over Election Comments Made During Council Meeting

Council Approves Civic Center Agreement and Event Road Closures Tuesday

Council Approves Civic Center Agreement and Event Road Closures Tuesday

Commissioners Lean Toward 2% COLA for County Employees

Commissioners Lean Toward 2% COLA for County Employees

Board Places Superintendent on Paid Leave, Kills Assistant Superintendent Position

Board Places Superintendent on Paid Leave, Kills Assistant Superintendent Position

Outdoors

Voluntary Fishing Closure Lifted by WGFD

Voluntary Fishing Closure Lifted by WGFD

Things to do in Sweetwater County Before Summer Ends

Things to do in Sweetwater County Before Summer Ends

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Education

SCSD No. 2 Approves New Rules For E-Bikes on School Grounds

SCSD No. 2 Approves New Rules For E-Bikes on School Grounds

SCSD No. 2 to Go Out to Bid For Greenhouse, Apply for Impact Aid Monies

SCSD No. 2 to Go Out to Bid For Greenhouse, Apply for Impact Aid Monies

#HOMETOWN HUSTLE: Vase Funeral Homes

#HOMETOWN HUSTLE: Vase Funeral Homes

#HOMETOWN HUSTLE: Angela Wilson

#HOMETOWN HUSTLE: Angela Wilson

#HOMETOWN HUSTLE: Arctic Circle

#HOMETOWN HUSTLE: Arctic Circle

#HOMETOWN HUSTLE: Yeager’s Auto Body

#HOMETOWN HUSTLE: Yeager’s Auto Body

#HOMETOWN HUSTLE: Save The Date and Aspen & Willow

#HOMETOWN HUSTLE: Save The Date and Aspen & Willow

Editors’ picks

PHOTO ESSAY: Take a Stroll Through Rock Springs as it Glows Amidst the Night Fog

PHOTO ESSAY: Take a Stroll Through Rock Springs as it Glows Amidst the Night Fog

Rebuilding the Home of the Shamrock

Rebuilding the Home of the Shamrock

Weddings

Wedding Announcement: Josh and Julie Parkinson

Wedding Announcement: Josh and Julie Parkinson

Wedding Announcement: Brandon and Tayla Wakeley

Wedding Announcement: Brandon and Tayla Wakeley

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Opinions

Sweetwater Speaks: What is Your Hidden Gem in Sweetwater County?

Sweetwater Speaks: What is Your Hidden Gem in Sweetwater County?

Sweetwater Speaks: What is the Your Favorite Thing About the Fort Bridger Rendezvous?

Sweetwater Speaks: What is the Your Favorite Thing About the Fort Bridger Rendezvous?

Sweetwater Speaks: What is the Most Important Issue on the Ballot?

Sweetwater Speaks: What is the Most Important Issue on the Ballot?

Sweetwater Speaks: Why do You Run?

Sweetwater Speaks: Why do You Run?

Opinion: Wyoming Doesn’t Need More Mud Slinging

Opinion: Wyoming Doesn’t Need More Mud Slinging

Sweetwater Speaks: What do You Like Most About the Fair?

Sweetwater Speaks: What do You Like Most About the Fair?

Sweetwater Speaks: What is Your Favorite Way to Beat the Heat?

Sweetwater Speaks: What is Your Favorite Way to Beat the Heat?

Sweetwater Speaks: Do You Believe in Ghosts?

Sweetwater Speaks: Do You Believe in Ghosts?

Sweetwater Speaks: What do You Wish People Would Remember Before Celebrating the Fourth of July?

Sweetwater Speaks: What do You Wish People Would Remember Before Celebrating the Fourth of July?

Sweetwater Speaks: What Caught Your Eye at the Rods and Rails Car Show?

Sweetwater Speaks: What Caught Your Eye at the Rods and Rails Car Show?

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Births

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Sweetwater County Birth Announcements for September 2026

Sweetwater County Birth Announcements for September 2026

Birth Announcement: Malcolm Barry Morris

Birth Announcement: Malcolm Barry Morris

Sweetwater County Birth Announcements for August 2026

Sweetwater County Birth Announcements for August 2026

Sweetwater County Birth Announcements for July 2026

Sweetwater County Birth Announcements for July 2026

Birth Announcement: Brynlee AnnMaree Clemmons

Birth Announcement: Brynlee AnnMaree Clemmons

Birth Announcement: Stetson Lee Woodrow Sell

Birth Announcement: Stetson Lee Woodrow Sell

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