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Believe in Wyoming – Vote Out the Freedom Caucus on August 18th

Believe in Wyoming – Vote Out the Freedom Caucus on August 18th

James Wamsley Announces Conservative Campaign for Wyoming House District 48

James Wamsley Announces Conservative Campaign for Wyoming House District 48

Western Wyoming Beverage and TRN Media’s Rainbow Projects

Western Wyoming Beverage and TRN Media’s Rainbow Projects

Cooler days are on the way!

Cooler days are on the way!

Charles “CJ” Young: Ready to Serve Sweetwater County and All of Wyoming

Charles “CJ” Young: Ready to Serve Sweetwater County and All of Wyoming

Most Recent News

Troop 86 Hosts Court of Honor Aug. 13

NEWS

Troop 86 Hosts Court of Honor Aug. 13

Hospital Advises Residents of Upcoming Construction Changes

NEWS

Hospital Advises Residents of Upcoming Construction Changes

WYDOT to Temporarily Close Westbound Wamsutter Exit 173 Tues.

NEWS

WYDOT to Temporarily Close Westbound Wamsutter Exit 173 Tues.

Construction Starts on I-80 Bridge Near GR Monday

NEWS

Construction Starts on I-80 Bridge Near GR Monday

MHSC Hires New AcuteCare Services Director

NEWS

MHSC Hires New AcuteCare Services Director

Opinion: Wyoming Doesn’t Need More Mud Slinging

OPINION

Opinion: Wyoming Doesn’t Need More Mud Slinging

Patsy Joy Smith (August 10, 1948 – August 10, 2026)

OBITUARIES

Patsy Joy Smith (August 10, 1948 – August 10, 2026)

Local Tennis Teams Open Season Saturday

SPORTS

Local Tennis Teams Open Season Saturday

Monte Clinton Evans (March 9, 1973 – July 31, 2026)

OBITUARIES

Monte Clinton Evans (March 9, 1973 – July 31, 2026)

Brady and Niemiec Debate for House District 60 Seat

NEWS

Brady and Niemiec Debate for House District 60 Seat

Believe in Wyoming – Vote Out the Freedom Caucus on August 18th

ON-THE-NOW

Believe in Wyoming – Vote Out the Freedom Caucus on August 18th

James Wamsley Announces Conservative Campaign for Wyoming House District 48

ON-THE-NOW

James Wamsley Announces Conservative Campaign for Wyoming House District 48

community

Troop 86 Hosts Court of Honor Aug. 13

Troop 86 Hosts Court of Honor Aug. 13

Hospital Advises Residents of Upcoming Construction Changes

Hospital Advises Residents of Upcoming Construction Changes

Western Wyoming Beverage and TRN Media’s Rainbow Projects

Western Wyoming Beverage and TRN Media’s Rainbow Projects

Green River Parks and Recreation Releases Fall 2026 Brochure

Green River Parks and Recreation Releases Fall 2026 Brochure

Last Call for Sweetwater’s Summer Programs

Last Call for Sweetwater’s Summer Programs

Sweetwater County Birth Announcements for July 2026

Sweetwater County Birth Announcements for July 2026

The Lessa Hoops Show Highlights Hula Hoop Mastery at Wyoming’s Big Show

The Lessa Hoops Show Highlights Hula Hoop Mastery at Wyoming’s Big Show

Stuff the Bus to Distribute School Supplies This Week

Stuff the Bus to Distribute School Supplies This Week

Red Desert Roundup Parade Takes Place Saturday

Red Desert Roundup Parade Takes Place Saturday

Green River Teacher Takes Students to D.C., New York, Italy and Greece

Green River Teacher Takes Students to D.C., New York, Italy and Greece

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OBITUARIES

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Patsy Joy Smith (August 10, 1948 – August 10, 2026)

Patsy Joy Smith (August 10, 1948 – August 10, 2026)

Monte Clinton Evans (March 9, 1973 – July 31, 2026)

Monte Clinton Evans (March 9, 1973 – July 31, 2026)

James Jackson Stallings (January 8, 1971 – July 24, 2026)

James Jackson Stallings (January 8, 1971 – July 24, 2026)

Susan Jane (Olafson) Fellbaum (December 8, 1952 – July 27, 2026)

Susan Jane (Olafson) Fellbaum (December 8, 1952 – July 27, 2026)

Pete Tielborg (September 28, 1941 – August 8, 2026)

Pete Tielborg (September 28, 1941 – August 8, 2026)

Rocky David Bain (November 14, 1954 – July 25, 2026)

Rocky David Bain (November 14, 1954 – July 25, 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

Sweetwater County Arrest Report for August 14, 2026

Sweetwater County Arrest Report for August 14, 2026

Sweetwater County Arrest Report for August 13, 2026

Sweetwater County Arrest Report for August 13, 2026

Knife-Wielding Man Subdued at RS Pizza Hut

Knife-Wielding Man Subdued at RS Pizza Hut

Sweetwater County Arrest Report for August 12, 2026

Sweetwater County Arrest Report for August 12, 2026

Public Meetings

Board Approves Heslep as Learning Instructor

Board Approves Heslep as Learning Instructor

Reluctant School Board Passes Meal Price Increases

Reluctant School Board Passes Meal Price Increases

SCSD No 2. to Show Start of School Presentation, Meal Price Increase

SCSD No 2. to Show Start of School Presentation, Meal Price Increase

SCSD No.1 Considers Meal Price Increases Monday

SCSD No.1 Considers Meal Price Increases Monday

Outdoors

Things to do in Sweetwater County Before Summer Ends

Things to do in Sweetwater County Before Summer Ends

Green River Pond & Garden Tour Returns Saturday

Green River Pond & Garden Tour Returns Saturday

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Education

Board Approves Heslep as Learning Instructor

Board Approves Heslep as Learning Instructor

SCSD No 2. to Show Start of School Presentation, Meal Price Increase

SCSD No 2. to Show Start of School Presentation, Meal Price Increase

#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

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?

Letter: Funeral Home Employee Voices Concern with GR’s Burial Fee Transparency

Letter: Funeral Home Employee Voices Concern with GR’s Burial Fee Transparency

Sweetwater Speaks: What’s Your Favorite Pixar Movie?

Sweetwater Speaks: What’s Your Favorite Pixar Movie?

Sweetwater Speaks: What’s Your Favorite Summertime Drink?

Sweetwater Speaks: What’s Your Favorite Summertime Drink?

Sweetwater Speaks: Who Are You Remembering on Memorial Day?

Sweetwater Speaks: Who Are You Remembering on Memorial Day?

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Births

Submit your recent birth announcements HERE

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

Sweetwater County Birth Announcements for Late May 2026

Sweetwater County Birth Announcements for Late May 2026

Birth Announcement: Oakley Alan Tolar

Birth Announcement: Oakley Alan Tolar

Birth Announcement: Kaelix James Frolic

Birth Announcement: Kaelix James Frolic

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