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Adorable Adoptables: Oswald and Phoebe

Adorable Adoptables: Oswald and Phoebe

#HOMETOWN HUSTLE: Yeager’s Auto Body

#HOMETOWN HUSTLE: Yeager’s Auto Body

Trona Valley Federal Credit Union Celebrates Youth Month with Big Opportunities for Kids

Trona Valley Federal Credit Union Celebrates Youth Month with Big Opportunities for Kids

Exploring Activities to Enhance your Social Life

Exploring Activities to Enhance your Social Life

Can Tracking The Solana Price Present Opportunities for Sweetwater Residents

Can Tracking The Solana Price Present Opportunities for Sweetwater Residents

Most Recent News

Weather Forecast for Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Weather Forecast for Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Adorable Adoptables: Oswald and Phoebe

FEATURED

Adorable Adoptables: Oswald and Phoebe

New Green River High School Principal To Be Approved By School Board

NEWS

New Green River High School Principal To Be Approved By School Board

Wolves Hit the Road for Rematch With Star Valley

SPORTS

Wolves Hit the Road for Rematch With Star Valley

Taylor Ryan Smith (October 4, 1995 – April 6, 2026)

OBITUARIES

Taylor Ryan Smith (October 4, 1995 – April 6, 2026)

Home at Last: Rock Springs, Green River Set for Local Corrivalry

NEWS

Home at Last: Rock Springs, Green River Set for Local Corrivalry

Stallions Struggle in Season-Opening Weekend

SPORTS

Stallions Struggle in Season-Opening Weekend

Weather Forecast for Monday, April 13, 2026

Weather Forecast for Monday, April 13, 2026

Sweetwater County Arrest Report for April 13, 2026

CRIME

Sweetwater County Arrest Report for April 13, 2026

Sweetwater Speaks: What Are You Looking Forward To This Spring?

OPINION

Sweetwater Speaks: What Are You Looking Forward To This Spring?

#HOMETOWN HUSTLE: Yeager’s Auto Body

ON-THE-NOW

#HOMETOWN HUSTLE: Yeager’s Auto Body

Sweetwater County Teams Deliver Across the Board at Puncher Invite

SPORTS

Sweetwater County Teams Deliver Across the Board at Puncher Invite

community

Sweetwater County VFW Hosts First Veterans Information Fair

Sweetwater County VFW Hosts First Veterans Information Fair

Rock Springs 5th Annual Spring Shopapalooza Returns Saturday

Rock Springs 5th Annual Spring Shopapalooza Returns Saturday

Sweetwater County Birth Announcements for April 2026

Sweetwater County Birth Announcements for April 2026

Able Hands Recognized For April’s Golden Broom Award

Able Hands Recognized For April’s Golden Broom Award

Western Announces 10th ‘Run With Sandy’ 5K

Western Announces 10th ‘Run With Sandy’ 5K

UW Extension Office Offers Advice to Care for Plants Damaged by Mild Winter, Yo-Yoing Temps

UW Extension Office Offers Advice to Care for Plants Damaged by Mild Winter, Yo-Yoing Temps

Green River Fire Department Gives Tips On Preparing For Wildfires

Green River Fire Department Gives Tips On Preparing For Wildfires

Rock Springs URA Calls All Artists For Art Underground

Rock Springs URA Calls All Artists For Art Underground

Sweetwater County Birth Announcements for Late March 2026

Sweetwater County Birth Announcements for Late March 2026

Relief Efforts Build After Scott’s Bottom Fire Losses

Relief Efforts Build After Scott’s Bottom Fire Losses

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OBITUARIES

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Taylor Ryan Smith (October 4, 1995 – April 6, 2026)

Taylor Ryan Smith (October 4, 1995 – April 6, 2026)

Florentino Rodriguez (October 15, 1959 – April 1, 2026)

Florentino Rodriguez (October 15, 1959 – April 1, 2026)

Maurice Albert Van Ieperen (April 11, 1938 – March 29, 2026)

Maurice Albert Van Ieperen (April 11, 1938 – March 29, 2026)

Tonnie L. Chatman (February 19, 1954 – March 16, 2026)

Tonnie L. Chatman (February 19, 1954 – March 16, 2026)

Billy Ray Grimes Sr. (October 14, 1939 – April 5, 2026)

Billy Ray Grimes Sr. (October 14, 1939 – April 5, 2026)

Richard Lee Price (November 21, 1946 – March 25, 2026)

Richard Lee Price (November 21, 1946 – March 25, 2026)

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WHYoming: Scott Kitchner

WHYoming: Scott Kitchner

WHYoming: Dan Parson

WHYoming: Dan Parson

WHYoming: Koral Heuller

WHYoming: Koral Heuller

WHYoming: JJ Syvrud

WHYoming: JJ Syvrud

#WHYoming: Jaycia Wisniewski-Hunt

#WHYoming: Jaycia Wisniewski-Hunt

Crime

Sweetwater County Arrest Report for April 13, 2026

Sweetwater County Arrest Report for April 13, 2026

Sweetwater County Arrest Report for April 12, 2026

Sweetwater County Arrest Report for April 12, 2026

Sweetwater County Arrest Report for April 11, 2026

Sweetwater County Arrest Report for April 11, 2026

Sweetwater County Arrest Report for April 10, 2026

Sweetwater County Arrest Report for April 10, 2026

Public Meetings

RS Ward Redistricting Ordinance Passes First Reading

RS Ward Redistricting Ordinance Passes First Reading

Scott’s Bottom Fire Victim Speaks out at Green River City Council Meeting

Scott’s Bottom Fire Victim Speaks out at Green River City Council Meeting

Commissioners OK Feasibility Studies, Justice Center Project

Commissioners OK Feasibility Studies, Justice Center Project

Commissioners Declare Clerk of Court Vacancy, Candidate Meeting Set

Commissioners Declare Clerk of Court Vacancy, Candidate Meeting Set

Outdoors

Lake Trout Program Seeks to Balance Flaming Gorge Fish Populations

Lake Trout Program Seeks to Balance Flaming Gorge Fish Populations

Mountainfilm on Tour Comes to Rock Springs Feb. 7

Mountainfilm on Tour Comes to Rock Springs Feb. 7

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Education

New Green River High School Principal To Be Approved By School Board

New Green River High School Principal To Be Approved By School Board

Thomas Jassman Chosen as New Green River High School Principal

Thomas Jassman Chosen as New Green River High School Principal

#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

#HOMETOWN HUSTLE: China Garden

#HOMETOWN HUSTLE: China Garden

#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

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 Are You Looking Forward To This Spring?

Sweetwater Speaks: What Are You Looking Forward To This Spring?

Sweetwater Speaks: What Are Your Easter Traditions?

Sweetwater Speaks: What Are Your Easter Traditions?

Sweetwater Speaks: What Brought You to the Protest?

Sweetwater Speaks: What Brought You to the Protest?

Sweetwater Speaks: How About This Weather?

Sweetwater Speaks: How About This Weather?

Opinion: Wyoming, Built to Lead

Opinion: Wyoming, Built to Lead

Sweetwater Speaks: Does Downtown Rock Springs Suck?

Sweetwater Speaks: Does Downtown Rock Springs Suck?

Sweetwater Speaks: What Do You Think Of Daylight Saving Time?

Sweetwater Speaks: What Do You Think Of Daylight Saving Time?

Sweetwater Speaks: Are You Concerned About the Warm Winter Weather?

Sweetwater Speaks: Are You Concerned About the Warm Winter Weather?

Opinion: Wyoming Doesn’t Need Saving

Opinion: Wyoming is not Washington, D. C.

Opinion: Wyoming is not Washington, D. C.

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Births

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Sweetwater County Birth Announcements for April 2026

Sweetwater County Birth Announcements for April 2026

Sweetwater County Birth Announcements for Late March 2026

Sweetwater County Birth Announcements for Late March 2026

Birth Announcement: Esme Lynn Leckenby

Birth Announcement: Esme Lynn Leckenby

Birth Announcement: Morgan Chadey

Birth Announcement: Morgan Chadey

Birth Announcement: Tilly Ann Burton

Birth Announcement: Tilly Ann Burton

Sweetwater County Birth Announcements for March 2026

Sweetwater County Birth Announcements for March 2026

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