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It’s Time to Register for the GRHS Jr. Wolves Softball Camp!

It’s Time to Register for the GRHS Jr. Wolves Softball Camp!

Taco Time’s Mason Day is BACK!

Taco Time’s Mason Day is BACK!

Register for the 13th Annual KD Foundation Color Rush Fundraiser!

Register for the 13th Annual KD Foundation Color Rush Fundraiser!

Get In-The-Know for Wyoming’s Big Show!

Get In-The-Know for Wyoming’s Big Show!

Get Your COVID-19 Vaccination Shot Quick and Easy at Sweetwater Memorial

Get Your COVID-19 Vaccination Shot Quick and Easy at Sweetwater Memorial

Most Recent News

Partly Sunny with a High Near 81

WEATHER

Partly Sunny with a High Near 81

Sweetwater County Arrest Reports for August 2

CRIME

Sweetwater County Arrest Reports for August 2

Increasing Clouds With a High Near 83

WEATHER

Increasing Clouds With a High Near 83

Sweetwater County Arrest Reports for August 1

CRIME

Sweetwater County Arrest Reports for August 1

Step Into Freedom

RELIGION

Step Into Freedom

Wildlife Wendy Brings Exotic Animals to Wyoming’s Big Show

FAIR

Wildlife Wendy Brings Exotic Animals to Wyoming’s Big Show

Petting Zoo Always a Family Favorite at Wyoming’s Big Show

FAIR

Petting Zoo Always a Family Favorite at Wyoming’s Big Show

Increasing Clouds With a High Near 81

WEATHER

Increasing Clouds With a High Near 81

Sweetwater County Arrest Reports for July 31

CRIME

Sweetwater County Arrest Reports for July 31

Birth Announcements: Ezekiel Amias Diaz

BIRTHS

Birth Announcements: Ezekiel Amias Diaz

Sidney “Dale” Sturlaugson (October 15, 1936 – July 27, 2021)

OBITUARIES

Sidney “Dale” Sturlaugson (October 15, 1936 – July 27, 2021)

Ronda Clark (January 9, 1947 – July 25, 2021)

OBITUARIES

Ronda Clark (January 9, 1947 – July 25, 2021)

community

Art on the Green Returns to Island Pavilion on August 20

Art on the Green Returns to Island Pavilion on August 20

Rock the Block Set for Late August in Downtown Rock Springs

Rock the Block Set for Late August in Downtown Rock Springs

#WHYoming: Angie Spann

#WHYoming: Angie Spann

GRHS Students Receive Nominations at Cheyenne Film Festival

GRHS Students Receive Nominations at Cheyenne Film Festival

RS Students Return from Amazing Astro Camp Experience

RS Students Return from Amazing Astro Camp Experience

Residents to Benefit from Sunscreen Dispensers Located in Local Parks

Residents to Benefit from Sunscreen Dispensers Located in Local Parks

Wake the Genius in Your Child at Play and Learn School of Wyoming!

Wake the Genius in Your Child at Play and Learn School of Wyoming!

GR Graduate Enjoys Distinguished Young Women National Competition

GR Graduate Enjoys Distinguished Young Women National Competition

Rock Springs Student, Teacher attend UW’s Teton STEM Academy

Rock Springs Student, Teacher attend UW’s Teton STEM Academy

Special Election to be Held in November for 1 Percent General Purpose Tax Proposition

Special Election to be Held in November for 1 Percent General Purpose Tax Proposition

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OBITUARIES

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Sidney “Dale” Sturlaugson (October 15, 1936 – July 27, 2021)

Sidney “Dale” Sturlaugson (October 15, 1936 – July 27, 2021)

Ronda Clark (January 9, 1947 – July 25, 2021)

Ronda Clark (January 9, 1947 – July 25, 2021)

Terry Leonard (February 15, 1962 – July 26, 2021)

Terry Leonard (February 15, 1962 – July 26, 2021)

Beth Louise Howells (October 30, 1932 – July 18, 2021)

Beth Louise Howells (October 30, 1932 – July 18, 2021)

Cody Siler (December 26, 1979 – July 9, 2021)

Cody Siler (December 26, 1979 – July 9, 2021)

Michael Lefay Coleman (November 24, 1951 – July 18, 2021)

Michael Lefay Coleman (November 24, 1951 – July 18, 2021)

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#WHYoming: Angie Spann

#WHYoming: Angie Spann

#WHYoming: Kim White

#WHYoming: Kim White

#WHYoming: Jess Freeman

#WHYoming: Jess Freeman

#WHYoming: Janet Hartford

#WHYoming: Janet Hartford

#WHYoming: Owen Krysl

#WHYoming: Owen Krysl

Crime

Sweetwater County Arrest Reports for August 2

Sweetwater County Arrest Reports for August 2

Sweetwater County Arrest Reports for August 1

Sweetwater County Arrest Reports for August 1

Sweetwater County Arrest Reports for July 31

Sweetwater County Arrest Reports for July 31

Sweetwater County Arrest Reports for July 30

Sweetwater County Arrest Reports for July 30

Public Meetings

SEDC Highlights Community Assets in Natrium Nuclear Facility Pitch

SEDC Highlights Community Assets in Natrium Nuclear Facility Pitch

SCSD No. 2 Approves Budget for 2021-22 School Year

SCSD No. 2 Approves Budget for 2021-22 School Year

Green River City Council Approves Cell Tower in 5-2 Vote

Green River City Council Approves Cell Tower in 5-2 Vote

Airport’s $7.9 Million Grant Agreement for Commercial Terminal Project Moves Forward

Airport’s $7.9 Million Grant Agreement for Commercial Terminal Project Moves Forward

Outdoors

Game and Fish Urges Anglers Adjust Practices Due to Heat, Drought

Game and Fish Urges Anglers Adjust Practices Due to Heat, Drought

BLM to Gather and Remove Over 3,500 Wild Horses in Southwest Wyoming

BLM to Gather and Remove Over 3,500 Wild Horses in Southwest Wyoming

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Education

Registration Information Available Online in Sweetwater County School District No. 2

Registration Information Available Online in Sweetwater County School District No. 2

SCSD No. 1 Approves $175M Budget for FY 2021-2022

SCSD No. 1 Approves $175M Budget for FY 2021-2022

#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

#HOMETOWN HUSTLE: Sheila Guenther | Sheila’s Detailing

#HOMETOWN HUSTLE: Sheila Guenther | Sheila’s Detailing

Editors’ picks

Green River Boy’s Make-A-Wish Dream Comes To Life

Green River Boy’s Make-A-Wish Dream Comes To Life

Devastation to Graduation: The Story of Katilin Kindel

Devastation to Graduation: The Story of Katilin Kindel

Weddings

Sweetwater County Marriage Report for July 19-23, 2021

Sweetwater County Marriage Report for July 19-23, 2021

Wedding Announcement: Lynch and Powers

Wedding Announcement: Lynch and Powers

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Opinions

OPINION: Democrats Obsessed with January 6 Riots

OPINION: Democrats Obsessed with January 6 Riots

OPINION: The President Is Not King

OPINION: The President Is Not King

OPINION: Outsmarting COVID-19

OPINION: Outsmarting COVID-19

OPINION: Sweetwater County Failed during This Pandemic

OPINION: Sweetwater County Failed during This Pandemic

OPINION: Celebrating Wyoming’s History of Remarkable Women Leaders

OPINION: Celebrating Wyoming’s History of Remarkable Women Leaders

OPINION: The Time to Support Education is Now

OPINION: The Time to Support Education is Now

OPINION: Southwest Wyoming Hunter Supports Increased Access

OPINION: Southwest Wyoming Hunter Supports Increased Access

OPINION: Letting Transgender People Participate in Sports Isn’t Just Fair, It’s Compassionate

OPINION: Letting Transgender People Participate in Sports Isn’t Just Fair, It’s Compassionate

OPINION: Transgender Athletes in Girls Sports is “Unfair”

OPINION: Transgender Athletes in Girls Sports is “Unfair”

OPINION: Five State School Superintendents Send Letter to President Biden Concerning Oil and Gas Lease Bans

OPINION: Five State School Superintendents Send Letter to President Biden Concerning Oil and Gas Lease Bans

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Births

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Birth Announcements: Ezekiel Amias Diaz

Birth Announcements: Ezekiel Amias Diaz

Birth Announcements: Lennon Franklin Burton

Birth Announcements: Lennon Franklin Burton

Birth Announcements: Elaina Annalee Jacobson

Birth Announcements: Elaina Annalee Jacobson

Birth Announcements: Malea Monroe Watson

Birth Announcements: Malea Monroe Watson

Birth Announcement: Cylas Dean Johnson

Birth Announcement: Cylas Dean Johnson

Birth Announcement: Collins Rose Beattie

Birth Announcement: Collins Rose Beattie

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