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Treat Yourself to the 2026 Rock Springs Main Street Market

Treat Yourself to the 2026 Rock Springs Main Street Market

James Wamsley Announces Conservative Campaign for Wyoming House District 48

James Wamsley Announces Conservative Campaign for Wyoming House District 48

#HOMETOWN HUSTLE: Vase Funeral Homes

#HOMETOWN HUSTLE: Vase Funeral Homes

Pinedale’s Free Concert Series Rolls into August with Texas Rock ‘n Roll this Weekend, Mid-West Americana Next Weekend!

Pinedale’s Free Concert Series Rolls into August with Texas Rock ‘n Roll this Weekend, Mid-West Americana Next Weekend!

Believe in Wyoming

Believe in Wyoming

Most Recent News

Indian Hills Drive Project Set to Start Soon

NEWS

Indian Hills Drive Project Set to Start Soon

New 4-H Educator Joins UW Extension’s Sweetwater County Office

NEWS

New 4-H Educator Joins UW Extension’s Sweetwater County Office

James Richard Wooden (July 30, 1944 – July 19, 2026)

OBITUARIES

James Richard Wooden (July 30, 1944 – July 19, 2026)

Daniel A. Ferguson (April 7, 1954 – May 29, 2026)

OBITUARIES

Daniel A. Ferguson (April 7, 1954 – May 29, 2026)

Lady Wolves Hungry After State Runner-Up Finish

SPORTS

Lady Wolves Hungry After State Runner-Up Finish

Rock Springs Eyes Return Playoffs in 2026

SPORTS

Rock Springs Eyes Return Playoffs in 2026

Treat Yourself to the 2026 Rock Springs Main Street Market

ON-THE-NOW

Treat Yourself to the 2026 Rock Springs Main Street Market

James Wamsley Announces Conservative Campaign for Wyoming House District 48

ON-THE-NOW

James Wamsley Announces Conservative Campaign for Wyoming House District 48

Weather Forecast for Thursday, August 6, 2026

Weather Forecast for Thursday, August 6, 2026

Sweetwater County Arrest Report for August 6, 2026

Sweetwater County Arrest Report for August 6, 2026

Cowboys Opens Camp Ahead of Border War

SPORTS

Cowboys Opens Camp Ahead of Border War

Investigation Continues into Death at Tata Chemicals

NEWS

Investigation Continues into Death at Tata Chemicals

community

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

YWCA Celebrates 50 years in Sweetwater County

YWCA Celebrates 50 years in Sweetwater County

Green River Native Hired as New Library Foundation Director

Green River Native Hired as New Library Foundation Director

Whisler Chevrolet Donates to Jae Foundation

Whisler Chevrolet Donates to Jae Foundation

Green River Farmers Market is Back

Green River Farmers Market is Back

Events are Plentiful for July 4th Celebration

Events are Plentiful for July 4th Celebration

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OBITUARIES

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James Richard Wooden (July 30, 1944 – July 19, 2026)

James Richard Wooden (July 30, 1944 – July 19, 2026)

Daniel A. Ferguson (April 7, 1954 – May 29, 2026)

Daniel A. Ferguson (April 7, 1954 – May 29, 2026)

Dorothy E. Scutt (July 9, 1930 – July 27, 2026)

Dorothy E. Scutt (July 9, 1930 – July 27, 2026)

Judy Carol Masters (January 17, 1949 – July 28, 2026)

Judy Carol Masters (January 17, 1949 – July 28, 2026)

Marcy Marie Skorup (May 26, 1953 – August 2, 2026)

Marcy Marie Skorup (May 26, 1953 – August 2, 2026)

Carol Marie Dibble (March 17, 1952 – July 28, 2026)

Carol Marie Dibble (March 17, 1952 – July 28, 2026)

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WHYoming: Tom Wilson

WHYoming: Tom Wilson

WHYoming: John Freeman

WHYoming: John Freeman

WHYoming: Julie Seymour

WHYoming: Julie Seymour

WHYoming: Connor Morrison

WHYoming: Connor Morrison

WHYoming: Scott Kitchner

WHYoming: Scott Kitchner

Crime

Sweetwater County Arrest Report for August 6, 2026

Sweetwater County Arrest Report for August 6, 2026

Sweetwater County Arrest Report for August 5, 2026

Sweetwater County Arrest Report for August 5, 2026

Sweetwater County Arrest Report for August 4, 2026

Sweetwater County Arrest Report for August 4, 2026

Sweetwater County Arrest Report for August 3, 2026

Sweetwater County Arrest Report for August 3, 2026

Public Meetings

Green River City Council Tables $3 Million Loan for Water Tank

Green River City Council Tables $3 Million Loan for Water Tank

City Council Approves First Security Bank Sale Agreement

City Council Approves First Security Bank Sale Agreement

Sweetwater County Fire Restrictions Extended

Sweetwater County Fire Restrictions Extended

County Commissioners to Recognize First Wyoming Rodeo Queen in 35 Years

County Commissioners to Recognize First Wyoming Rodeo Queen in 35 Years

Outdoors

Green River Pond & Garden Tour Returns Saturday

Green River Pond & Garden Tour Returns Saturday

Anglers Encouraged to Stop Catch-and-Release Fishing from Noon until Sunrise

Anglers Encouraged to Stop Catch-and-Release Fishing from Noon until Sunrise

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Education

New 4-H Educator Joins UW Extension’s Sweetwater County Office

New 4-H Educator Joins UW Extension’s Sweetwater County Office

SCSD No. 2 New Student Registration Information

SCSD No. 2 New Student Registration Information

#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

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?

Sweetwater Speaks: What Are Your Plans After Graduation?

Sweetwater Speaks: What Are Your Plans After Graduation?

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Births

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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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