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Schedule Your Child’s Free Developmental Screening with Sweetwater County Child Developmental Center

Schedule Your Child’s Free Developmental Screening with Sweetwater County Child Developmental Center

Sweetwater County Conservation District Mill Levy to Appear on November 3 Ballot.

Sweetwater County Conservation District Mill Levy to Appear on November 3 Ballot.

Get Connected for Back-to-School with Wyoming.com and Save $100

Get Connected for Back-to-School with Wyoming.com and Save $100

Adorable Adoptables: Malcom, Oakly, Milo and Kyle

Adorable Adoptables: Malcom, Oakly, Milo and Kyle

More Than a Market: The “Why” Behind the Sweetwater Local Market

More Than a Market: The “Why” Behind the Sweetwater Local Market

Most Recent News

Doak Earns First Start at Central Michigan

SPORTS

Doak Earns First Start at Central Michigan

Henry Thomas Baker “Tommy” (June 7, 1943 – October 1, 2026)

OBITUARIES

Henry Thomas Baker “Tommy” (June 7, 1943 – October 1, 2026)

RSHS Homecoming Parade Rolls Through Downtown Tonight

COMMUNITY

RSHS Homecoming Parade Rolls Through Downtown Tonight

Schedule Your Child’s Free Developmental Screening with Sweetwater County Child Developmental Center

ON-THE-NOW

Schedule Your Child’s Free Developmental Screening with Sweetwater County Child Developmental Center

Senator Highlights Issues with Property Tax Initiative

NEWS

Senator Highlights Issues with Property Tax Initiative

Commissioners Pass 2% COLA to Core, Library, Museum Employees

NEWS

Commissioners Pass 2% COLA to Core, Library, Museum Employees

Wolves Face No. 1 Star Valley in Afton

SPORTS

Wolves Face No. 1 Star Valley in Afton

Tigers Face South in Homecoming Clash

SPORTS

Tigers Face South in Homecoming Clash

Weather Forecast for Wednesday, October 7, 2026

Weather Forecast for Wednesday, October 7, 2026

Sweetwater County Arrest Report for October 7, 2026

Sweetwater County Arrest Report for October 7, 2026

Tie Vote Sinks Green River Water Tank Loan

NEWS

Tie Vote Sinks Green River Water Tank Loan

Stellar Coffee Closes Doors After 9 Years of Business

NEWS

Stellar Coffee Closes Doors After 9 Years of Business

community

RSHS Homecoming Parade Rolls Through Downtown Tonight

RSHS Homecoming Parade Rolls Through Downtown Tonight

Stellar Coffee Closes Doors After 9 Years of Business

Stellar Coffee Closes Doors After 9 Years of Business

Rock Springs Kicks of Homecoming With Powderpuff Football

Rock Springs Kicks of Homecoming With Powderpuff Football

Actors’ Mission Presents Free ‘Moonlight and Magnolias’ Production at RSHS

Actors’ Mission Presents Free ‘Moonlight and Magnolias’ Production at RSHS

GRHS to Show ‘Shrek’ After Homecoming Volleyball Game

GRHS to Show ‘Shrek’ After Homecoming Volleyball Game

Sweetwater County Birth Announcements for Late September 2026

Sweetwater County Birth Announcements for Late September 2026

Green River Parks Employee Inducted into Hall of Fame

Green River Parks Employee Inducted into Hall of Fame

College Hosts Suicide Prevention and Memorial Event Wednesday

College Hosts Suicide Prevention and Memorial Event Wednesday

Homecoming Parade Rolls Through Green River Tonight

Homecoming Parade Rolls Through Green River Tonight

Green River High School Homecoming Week Kicks Off With Powderpuff Game

Green River High School Homecoming Week Kicks Off With Powderpuff Game

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OBITUARIES

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Henry Thomas Baker “Tommy” (June 7, 1943 – October 1, 2026)

Henry Thomas Baker “Tommy” (June 7, 1943 – October 1, 2026)

Ramona Jean Dykema (July 10, 1938, – September 30, 2026)

Ramona Jean Dykema (July 10, 1938, – September 30, 2026)

Mary Jo Kershisnik (July 20, 1934 – October 4, 2026)

Mary Jo Kershisnik (July 20, 1934 – October 4, 2026)

Carl George BeVier (May 13, 1936 – September 1, 2026)

Carl George BeVier (May 13, 1936 – September 1, 2026)

Holly Burke (July 1, 1955 – September 11, 2026)

Holly Burke (July 1, 1955 – September 11, 2026)

John Joseph Mazur IV (January 23, 1954 – September 22, 2026)

John Joseph Mazur IV (January 23, 1954 – September 22, 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 October 7, 2026

Sweetwater County Arrest Report for October 7, 2026

Sweetwater County Arrest Report for October 6, 2026

Sweetwater County Arrest Report for October 6, 2026

Sweetwater County Arrest Report for October 5, 2026

Sweetwater County Arrest Report for October 5, 2026

Sweetwater County Arrest Report for October 4, 2026

Sweetwater County Arrest Report for October 4, 2026

Public Meetings

Senator Highlights Issues with Property Tax Initiative

Senator Highlights Issues with Property Tax Initiative

Commissioners Pass 2% COLA to Core, Library, Museum Employees

Commissioners Pass 2% COLA to Core, Library, Museum Employees

Tie Vote Sinks Green River Water Tank Loan

Tie Vote Sinks Green River Water Tank Loan

Rock Springs Considers E-Bike Ordinance on 1st Reading Tuesday

Rock Springs Considers E-Bike Ordinance on 1st Reading Tuesday

Outdoors

Voluntary Fishing Closure Lifted by WGFD

Voluntary Fishing Closure Lifted by WGFD

Things to do in Sweetwater County Before Summer Ends

Things to do in Sweetwater County Before Summer Ends

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Education

SCSD No. 1 Approved for $15,000 CTE Grant

SCSD No. 1 Approved for $15,000 CTE Grant

Former Superintendent Grube Named Interim in SCSD No. 1

Former Superintendent Grube Named Interim in SCSD No. 1

#HOMETOWN HUSTLE: The Hitching Post

#HOMETOWN HUSTLE: The Hitching Post

#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

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 Think of The High Gas Prices?

Sweetwater Speaks: What Do You Think of The High Gas Prices?

Sweetwater Speaks: What is Your Favorite Autumn Meal?

Sweetwater Speaks: What is Your Favorite Autumn Meal?

Sweetwater Speaks: What is the Your Favorite Thing About Fall?

Sweetwater Speaks: What is the Your Favorite Thing About Fall?

Sweetwater Speaks: What is Your Hidden Gem in Sweetwater County?

Sweetwater Speaks: What is Your Hidden Gem in Sweetwater County?

Sweetwater Speaks: What is the Your Favorite Thing About the Fort Bridger Rendezvous?

Sweetwater Speaks: What is the Your Favorite Thing About the Fort Bridger Rendezvous?

Sweetwater Speaks: What is the Most Important Issue on the Ballot?

Sweetwater Speaks: What is the Most Important Issue on the Ballot?

Sweetwater Speaks: Why do You Run?

Sweetwater Speaks: Why do You Run?

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?

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Births

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Sweetwater County Birth Announcements for Late September 2026

Sweetwater County Birth Announcements for Late September 2026

Birth Announcement: Grason Michael Normand

Birth Announcement: Grason Michael Normand

Sweetwater County Birth Announcements for September 2026

Sweetwater County Birth Announcements for September 2026

Birth Announcement: Malcolm Barry Morris

Birth Announcement: Malcolm Barry Morris

Sweetwater County Birth Announcements for August 2026

Sweetwater County Birth Announcements for August 2026

Sweetwater County Birth Announcements for July 2026

Sweetwater County Birth Announcements for July 2026

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