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Explore The Best Early Learning in Sweetwater County

Explore The Best Early Learning in Sweetwater County

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Shop & Learn at Wild Sage’s Pop-Up Market!

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Most Recent News

Paul Sawaya (December 11, 1954 – March 20, 2023)

OBITUARIES

Paul Sawaya (December 11, 1954 – March 20, 2023)

Steven West (September 22, 1954 – March 27, 2023)

OBITUARIES

Steven West (September 22, 1954 – March 27, 2023)

GRHS Thespians Kick Off Musical ‘The Lightning Thief’ Tonight

MUSIC & ARTS

GRHS Thespians Kick Off Musical ‘The Lightning Thief’ Tonight

Western To Host Annual International Night

EVENTS

Western To Host Annual International Night

2023 Easter Egg Hunts and Events

EVENTS

2023 Easter Egg Hunts and Events

Women’s History Month: Writer and Homesteader Elinore Pruitt Stewart

HISTORY

Women’s History Month: Writer and Homesteader Elinore Pruitt Stewart

Ginger Lucy Anne Dymock

OBITUARIES

Ginger Lucy Anne Dymock

Partly Sunny With a High Near 45

WEATHER

Partly Sunny With a High Near 45

Sweetwater County Arrest Reports for March 29

CRIME

Sweetwater County Arrest Reports for March 29

Hikers Encounter Avalanche in the Desert

OUTDOORS

Hikers Encounter Avalanche in the Desert

OPINION: Energy Innovation in Wyoming

OPINION

OPINION: Energy Innovation in Wyoming

GRHS Speech and Debate Takes Second at State

COMMUNITY

GRHS Speech and Debate Takes Second at State

community

GRHS Speech and Debate Takes Second at State

GRHS Speech and Debate Takes Second at State

Senior Centers Receive Generous Donations for Easter Meals

Senior Centers Receive Generous Donations for Easter Meals

Rosa Reyna-Pugh Appointed URA Board of Directors

Rosa Reyna-Pugh Appointed URA Board of Directors

Locals Plan for Inaugural Pride Event

Locals Plan for Inaugural Pride Event

Holy Thursday Downtown Interfaith Pilgrimage Set for April 6

Holy Thursday Downtown Interfaith Pilgrimage Set for April 6

GR Parks and Rec Director Explores New Horizons in Oklahoma

GR Parks and Rec Director Explores New Horizons in Oklahoma

Mayor’s Art Awards Recipients Announced

Mayor’s Art Awards Recipients Announced

Putnam Named February Volunteer of the Month

Putnam Named February Volunteer of the Month

Make-A-Wish Wyoming Celebrates 700 Wishes Made

Make-A-Wish Wyoming Celebrates 700 Wishes Made

Mobile Food Pantry Returns to Sweetwater County

Mobile Food Pantry Returns to Sweetwater County

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OBITUARIES

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Paul Sawaya (December 11, 1954 – March 20, 2023)

Paul Sawaya (December 11, 1954 – March 20, 2023)

Steven West (September 22, 1954 – March 27, 2023)

Steven West (September 22, 1954 – March 27, 2023)

Ginger Lucy Anne Dymock

Ginger Lucy Anne Dymock

Cole Heavin (September 26, 1992 – March 22, 2023)

Cole Heavin (September 26, 1992 – March 22, 2023)

Elaine Lucille Marcov (February 21, 1940 – March 24, 2023)

Elaine Lucille Marcov (February 21, 1940 – March 24, 2023)

Patricia Ann LeFaivre (March 30, 1935 – March 23, 2023)

Patricia Ann LeFaivre (March 30, 1935 – March 23, 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 March 29

Sweetwater County Arrest Reports for March 29

Sweetwater County Arrest Reports for March 28

Sweetwater County Arrest Reports for March 28

Sublette County Arrest Report for March 20-27, 2023

Sublette County Arrest Report for March 20-27, 2023

Sweetwater County Arrest Reports for March 27

Sweetwater County Arrest Reports for March 27

Public Meetings

Town Hall Meeting Set in Pinedale to Discuss Wildlife Impacted by Severe Winter Weather

Town Hall Meeting Set in Pinedale to Discuss Wildlife Impacted by Severe Winter Weather

SCSD No. 2 Honors Former GRHS Wrestler for Coaching Success

SCSD No. 2 Honors Former GRHS Wrestler for Coaching Success

GR Parks and Rec Director Explores New Horizons in Oklahoma

GR Parks and Rec Director Explores New Horizons in Oklahoma

RS Councilor Concerned about Off-Track Horse Betting Expansion

RS Councilor Concerned about Off-Track Horse Betting Expansion

Outdoors

Hikers Encounter Avalanche in the Desert

Hikers Encounter Avalanche in the Desert

Meeboer Lake near Laramie Experiences Fish Winterkill Event

Meeboer Lake near Laramie Experiences Fish Winterkill Event

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Education

GRHS Speech and Debate Takes Second at State

GRHS Speech and Debate Takes Second at State

SCSD No. 2 Announces 2023 Young Authors Winners

SCSD No. 2 Announces 2023 Young Authors Winners

#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

Green River Teen in Need of Diabetic Alert Dog

Green River Teen in Need of Diabetic Alert Dog

GR Man Continues Long Recovery from 4-Wheeling Accident

GR Man Continues Long Recovery from 4-Wheeling Accident

Weddings

Sweetwater County Marriage Report for March 13-17, 2023

Sweetwater County Marriage Report for March 13-17, 2023

Sweetwater County Marriage Report for March 6-10, 2023

Sweetwater County Marriage Report for March 6-10, 2023

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Opinions

OPINION: Energy Innovation in Wyoming

OPINION: Energy Innovation in Wyoming

OPINION: Rep. Clark Stith Reflects on 2023 Legislative Session

OPINION: Rep. Clark Stith Reflects on 2023 Legislative Session

OPINION: Small Group Will Continue to Protest Coyote Killing Contests

OPINION: Small Group Will Continue to Protest Coyote Killing Contests

OPINION: Rep. Wylie Supports Strengthening Abortion Bill, Extending Postpartum Medicaid Coverage

OPINION: Rep. Wylie Supports Strengthening Abortion Bill, Extending Postpartum Medicaid Coverage

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

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Births

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Birth Announcement: Kamden Chayse Fennewald

Birth Announcement: Kamden Chayse Fennewald

Birth Announcement: Attikus-Linkoln Otto Melgoza Vivier

Birth Announcement: Attikus-Linkoln Otto Melgoza Vivier

Birth Announcement: Preston Sterling Oberman

Birth Announcement: Preston Sterling Oberman

Birth Announcement: Walker Lee Marchetti

Birth Announcement: Walker Lee Marchetti

Birth Announcement: Aspen Tait Moore

Birth Announcement: Aspen Tait Moore

Birth Announcement: Emmi Alina Uriarte

Birth Announcement: Emmi Alina Uriarte

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