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IT’S A SPRING SPECIAL ON MATTRESSES AT RUSHMORE FURNITURE

IT’S A SPRING SPECIAL ON MATTRESSES AT RUSHMORE FURNITURE

Memorial Hospital Hires New OB/GYN Dr. Ken Holt

Memorial Hospital Hires New OB/GYN Dr. Ken Holt

Spring Into Homeownership with Commerce Bank of Wyoming and Maggie Smith!

Spring Into Homeownership with Commerce Bank of Wyoming and Maggie Smith!

You’re Invited to the 30th Annual Spring Home Show

You’re Invited to the 30th Annual Spring Home Show

Treat Yourself to Party Like a Princess Live Concert

Treat Yourself to Party Like a Princess Live Concert

Most Recent News

Spring Gardener’s Corner: Space and Plotting

COMMUNITY

Spring Gardener’s Corner: Space and Plotting

Weather Forecast for Sunday, April 20, 2025

Weather Forecast for Sunday, April 20, 2025

Sweetwater County Arrest Report for April 20th, 2025

CRIME

Sweetwater County Arrest Report for April 20th, 2025

Addie Lee ‘Hamblin’ (March 26, 1940 – March 22, 2025)

Addie Lee ‘Hamblin’ (March 26, 1940 – March 22, 2025)

Weather Forecast for Saturday, April 19, 2025

Weather Forecast for Saturday, April 19, 2025

Sweetwater County Arrest Report for April 19th, 2025

CRIME

Sweetwater County Arrest Report for April 19th, 2025

Commissioners Voice Frustrations with Legislators Thursday Evening

POLITICS

Commissioners Voice Frustrations with Legislators Thursday Evening

Dr. Stanislav Gergre O’Jack (July 27, 1927 – April 16, 2025)

OBITUARIES

Dr. Stanislav Gergre O’Jack (July 27, 1927 – April 16, 2025)

Snow Forces Cancellation of Green River Soccer Matches Against Jackson

SPORTS

Snow Forces Cancellation of Green River Soccer Matches Against Jackson

IT’S A SPRING SPECIAL ON MATTRESSES AT RUSHMORE FURNITURE

ON-THE-NOW

IT’S A SPRING SPECIAL ON MATTRESSES AT RUSHMORE FURNITURE

Chris Lane to Close Out Wyoming’s Big Show Performances Aug. 2

FAIR

Chris Lane to Close Out Wyoming’s Big Show Performances Aug. 2

Weather Forecast for Friday, April 18, 2025

Weather Forecast for Friday, April 18, 2025

community

Spring Gardener’s Corner: Space and Plotting

Spring Gardener’s Corner: Space and Plotting

Chris Lane to Close Out Wyoming’s Big Show Performances Aug. 2

Chris Lane to Close Out Wyoming’s Big Show Performances Aug. 2

Awards from the Green River Chamber of Commerce Awards Luncheon

Awards from the Green River Chamber of Commerce Awards Luncheon

Wyoming’s Big Show Welcomes Starset to Sweetwater’s Stage

Wyoming’s Big Show Welcomes Starset to Sweetwater’s Stage

Never Forgotten: Donation Memorializes BMX Rider Ashton Jasperson

Never Forgotten: Donation Memorializes BMX Rider Ashton Jasperson

GRHS 2025 Hall of Fame Inductees Announced

GRHS 2025 Hall of Fame Inductees Announced

A First Hike, Bike and Invoice Burning Celebration from the GRTF

A First Hike, Bike and Invoice Burning Celebration from the GRTF

Country Star Chase Matthew Plays at Sweetwater County Fair

Country Star Chase Matthew Plays at Sweetwater County Fair

Parking Spaces are Restored in Downtown

Parking Spaces are Restored in Downtown

Amendment No. 4 for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Replacement Facility Project is Approved

Amendment No. 4 for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Replacement Facility Project is Approved

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OBITUARIES

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Addie Lee ‘Hamblin’ (March 26, 1940 – March 22, 2025)

Addie Lee ‘Hamblin’ (March 26, 1940 – March 22, 2025)

Dr. Stanislav Gergre O’Jack (July 27, 1927 – April 16, 2025)

Dr. Stanislav Gergre O’Jack (July 27, 1927 – April 16, 2025)

Ronald N. Carey (April 16, 1939 – April 9, 2025)

Ronald N. Carey (April 16, 1939 – April 9, 2025)

Thomas ‘Tom’ Allee (Oct. 23, 1957 – April 15, 2025)

Thomas ‘Tom’ Allee (Oct. 23, 1957 – April 15, 2025)

Harold Edmond Chase (May 23, 1941 – April 8, 2025)

Harold Edmond Chase (May 23, 1941 – April 8, 2025)

Robert (Bob) Rasmussen (October 3, 1943 – March 9, 2025)

Robert (Bob) Rasmussen (October 3, 1943 – March 9, 2025)

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#WHYoming: Jaycia Wisniewski-Hunt

#WHYoming: Jaycia Wisniewski-Hunt

#WHYoming: Jerry Zhang

#WHYoming: Jerry Zhang

#WHYoming: Jacob Galvan

#WHYoming: Jacob Galvan

#WHYoming: Ben Nathan

#WHYoming: Ben Nathan

#WHYoming: Barbara Smith

#WHYoming: Barbara Smith

Crime

Sweetwater County Arrest Report for April 20th, 2025

Sweetwater County Arrest Report for April 20th, 2025

Sweetwater County Arrest Report for April 19th, 2025

Sweetwater County Arrest Report for April 19th, 2025

Sweetwater County Arrest Report for April 18th, 2025

Sweetwater County Arrest Report for April 18th, 2025

Sweetwater County Arrest Report for April 17th, 2025

Sweetwater County Arrest Report for April 17th, 2025

Public Meetings

Amendment No. 4 for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Replacement Facility Project is Approved

Amendment No. 4 for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Replacement Facility Project is Approved

County Speed Resolution Approved, Despite Belief No One Will Follow Set Limit

County Speed Resolution Approved, Despite Belief No One Will Follow Set Limit

Chickens Allowed After 5-4 Vote

Chickens Allowed After 5-4 Vote

Northpark Elementary will Close for 2 Years

Northpark Elementary will Close for 2 Years

Outdoors

Spring Gardener’s Corner: Space and Plotting

Spring Gardener’s Corner: Space and Plotting

A First Hike, Bike and Invoice Burning Celebration from the GRTF

A First Hike, Bike and Invoice Burning Celebration from the GRTF

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Education

Spring Gardener’s Corner: Space and Plotting

Spring Gardener’s Corner: Space and Plotting

GRHS 2025 Hall of Fame Inductees Announced

GRHS 2025 Hall of Fame Inductees Announced

#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

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

Engagement Announcement: Angelena Beltran and Michael Gardner

Engagement Announcement: Angelena Beltran and Michael Gardner

McConnells Celebrate 50th Wedding Anniversary

McConnells Celebrate 50th Wedding Anniversary

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Opinions

Letter: Chicken Ordinance Supporter Aims to Showcase Data, Dispel Concerns Prior to Tuesday Vote

Letter: Chicken Ordinance Supporter Aims to Showcase Data, Dispel Concerns Prior to Tuesday Vote

Letter: Organizer Explains Issues Behind Saturday Protest

Letter: Organizer Explains Issues Behind Saturday Protest

Horoscopes for March 30-April 5, 2025

Horoscopes for March 30-April 5, 2025

Horoscopes for March 23-29, 2025

Horoscopes for March 23-29, 2025

Horoscopes for March 16-22, 2025

Horoscopes for March 16-22, 2025

Horoscopes for March 9-15, 2025

Horoscopes for March 9-15, 2025

Horoscopes for March 2-8, 2025

Horoscopes for March 2-8, 2025

Horoscopes for February 23-March 1, 2025

Horoscopes for February 23-March 1, 2025

Horoscopes for February 16-22, 2025

Horoscopes for February 16-22, 2025

Horoscopes for February 9-15, 2025

Horoscopes for February 9-15, 2025

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Births

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Birth Announcement: Leon Montes

Birth Announcement: Leon Montes

Birth Announcement: Kingston Brinkerhoff

Birth Announcement: Kingston Brinkerhoff

Birth Announcement: Arnulfo Suchite Castro

Birth Announcement: Arnulfo Suchite Castro

Birth Announcement: Damian Hoover

Birth Announcement: Damian Hoover

Birth Announcement: Violet Nilles

Birth Announcement: Violet Nilles

Birth Announcement: Haven Ledger

Birth Announcement: Haven Ledger

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