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Genesis Alkali Hiring Electrical Engineer, Project Managers; Civil/Structural, Mechanical, Electrical

Genesis Alkali Hiring Electrical Engineer, Project Managers; Civil/Structural, Mechanical, Electrical

Wyoming Community College Welcomes you to Participate in their Non-Credit Course Program Enrich Wyoming – September Course Highlights

Wyoming Community College Welcomes you to Participate in their Non-Credit Course Program Enrich Wyoming – September Course Highlights

Adorable & Adoptable–Pets of the Week: Pheonix, Amos & Georgie

Adorable & Adoptable–Pets of the Week: Pheonix, Amos & Georgie

Enjoy Autumn Fun at the 2024 Fall Into Fall Festival🍁

Enjoy Autumn Fun at the 2024 Fall Into Fall Festival🍁

Sublette County Health Hires New Women’s Health Provider

Sublette County Health Hires New Women’s Health Provider

Most Recent News

Genesis Alkali Hiring Electrical Engineer, Project Managers; Civil/Structural, Mechanical, Electrical

ON-THE-NOW

Genesis Alkali Hiring Electrical Engineer, Project Managers; Civil/Structural, Mechanical, Electrical

Ronald C. Johnson (November 15, 1940 – September 12, 2024)

OBITUARIES

Ronald C. Johnson (November 15, 1940 – September 12, 2024)

GR to Consider Going After Grant Funding for Killdeer Wetlands Project

PUBLIC MEETINGS

GR to Consider Going After Grant Funding for Killdeer Wetlands Project

Commissioners Will Receive BLM RMP Update Tuesday

PUBLIC MEETINGS

Commissioners Will Receive BLM RMP Update Tuesday

John F. “Jack” Kershisnik (January 26, 1933 – September 15, 2024)

OBITUARIES

John F. “Jack” Kershisnik (January 26, 1933 – September 15, 2024)

Sublette County Arrest Report for September 9-16, 2024

CRIME

Sublette County Arrest Report for September 9-16, 2024

Two Cemetery Ordinances Receive Final Reading Tuesday

PUBLIC MEETINGS

Two Cemetery Ordinances Receive Final Reading Tuesday

Wyoming Community College Welcomes you to Participate in their Non-Credit Course Program Enrich Wyoming – September Course Highlights

ON-THE-NOW

Wyoming Community College Welcomes you to Participate in their Non-Credit Course Program Enrich Wyoming – September Course Highlights

Weather Forecast for Monday, September 16, 2024

Weather Forecast for Monday, September 16, 2024

Sweetwater County Arrest Report for September 16th, 2024

CRIME

Sweetwater County Arrest Report for September 16th, 2024

Wyoming Senators Respond to 2nd Trump Assassination Attempt

NEWS

Wyoming Senators Respond to 2nd Trump Assassination Attempt

Horoscopes for Sept. 15-21, 2024

OPINION

Horoscopes for Sept. 15-21, 2024

community

Former Mayor Recalls the Early Days of the Greenbelt

Former Mayor Recalls the Early Days of the Greenbelt

New County Emergency Management Coordinator Appointed

New County Emergency Management Coordinator Appointed

Green River Hall of Fame to Induct 2024 Class This Weekend

Green River Hall of Fame to Induct 2024 Class This Weekend

Main Street Hosts Parking Lot Clean Up Day Sept. 24

Main Street Hosts Parking Lot Clean Up Day Sept. 24

Sweetwater Trophies Changes Ownership: Frink Retires After 22 Years

Sweetwater Trophies Changes Ownership: Frink Retires After 22 Years

Bitter Creek Brewing Donates Over 1,000 Pounds of Food to Food Bank

Bitter Creek Brewing Donates Over 1,000 Pounds of Food to Food Bank

Sweetwater County Birth Announcements for August 2024

Sweetwater County Birth Announcements for August 2024

Governor Gordon and Mayor Mickelson to Host Suicide Prevention Event in Rock Springs

Governor Gordon and Mayor Mickelson to Host Suicide Prevention Event in Rock Springs

Charles Vernon Jensen Celebrates 88th Birthday Saturday

Charles Vernon Jensen Celebrates 88th Birthday Saturday

Food Insecurity in Sweetwater County Continues to Rise

Food Insecurity in Sweetwater County Continues to Rise

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OBITUARIES

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Ronald C. Johnson (November 15, 1940 – September 12, 2024)

Ronald C. Johnson (November 15, 1940 – September 12, 2024)

John F. “Jack” Kershisnik (January 26, 1933 – September 15, 2024)

John F. “Jack” Kershisnik (January 26, 1933 – September 15, 2024)

James Richard Cummings (September 6, 1970 – September 9, 2024)

James Richard Cummings (September 6, 1970 – September 9, 2024)

Linda Long (March 14, 1950 – August 19, 2024)

Linda Long (March 14, 1950 – August 19, 2024)

Judy Hess Lisonbee (September 27, 1944 – September 7, 2024)

Judy Hess Lisonbee (September 27, 1944 – September 7, 2024)

Matthew Blake Paulson (August 30, 1974 – September 5, 2024)

Matthew Blake Paulson (August 30, 1974 – September 5, 2024)

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#WHYoming: Barbara Smith

#WHYoming: Barbara Smith

#WHYoming: Becky Iwen

#WHYoming: Becky Iwen

#WHYoming: Kenny Starling McCormack

#WHYoming: Kenny Starling McCormack

#WHYoming: Shaun Sturlaugson

#WHYoming: Shaun Sturlaugson

#WHYoming: Alissa Davis

#WHYoming: Alissa Davis

Crime

Sublette County Arrest Report for September 9-16, 2024

Sublette County Arrest Report for September 9-16, 2024

Sweetwater County Arrest Report for September 16th, 2024

Sweetwater County Arrest Report for September 16th, 2024

Sweetwater County Arrest Report for September 15th, 2024

Sweetwater County Arrest Report for September 15th, 2024

Sweetwater County Arrest Report for September 14th, 2024

Sweetwater County Arrest Report for September 14th, 2024

Public Meetings

GR to Consider Going After Grant Funding for Killdeer Wetlands Project

GR to Consider Going After Grant Funding for Killdeer Wetlands Project

Commissioners Will Receive BLM RMP Update Tuesday

Commissioners Will Receive BLM RMP Update Tuesday

Two Cemetery Ordinances Receive Final Reading Tuesday

Two Cemetery Ordinances Receive Final Reading Tuesday

College Moves Forward with Substation, Nuclear Technology Bid Process

College Moves Forward with Substation, Nuclear Technology Bid Process

Outdoors

Fishing Opportunities Abound for Free Fishing Day June 1

Fishing Opportunities Abound for Free Fishing Day June 1

Third ‘Plein Air’ Competition Announced

Third ‘Plein Air’ Competition Announced

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Education

SCSD No. 2 Approves Parental Rights Policy with Intention of Amending It

SCSD No. 2 Approves Parental Rights Policy with Intention of Amending It

Potential Threat to RS Junior High Was a Miscommunication

Potential Threat to RS Junior High Was a Miscommunication

#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

Allmans Celebrate 30th Wedding Anniversary

Allmans Celebrate 30th Wedding Anniversary

Wedding Announcement: Jensen and Banks

Wedding Announcement: Jensen and Banks

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Opinions

Horoscopes for Sept. 15-21, 2024

Horoscopes for Sept. 15-21, 2024

Opinion: GOP Voters in Sweetwater County Will See Through Smear Tactics and Lies

Opinion: GOP Voters in Sweetwater County Will See Through Smear Tactics and Lies

OPINION: Ineffective Communication on Display at Board Meeting

OPINION: Ineffective Communication on Display at Board Meeting

OPINION: What Happens on James Drive When the New High School is Built?

OPINION: What Happens on James Drive When the New High School is Built?

OPINION: BLM Solar Revisions Will Lead to Better Placement

OPINION: BLM Solar Revisions Will Lead to Better Placement

OPINION: Working Together to Strike a Balance for Land Management

OPINION: Working Together to Strike a Balance for Land Management

OPINION: Election Controversy a ‘Phony Issue’ to Perpetuate Trump’s Big Lie

OPINION: Election Controversy a ‘Phony Issue’ to Perpetuate Trump’s Big Lie

OPINION: Citizens’ Tax Initiative Stands Up to Over Taxation

OPINION: Citizens’ Tax Initiative Stands Up to Over Taxation

OPINION: County Assessor Warns of Consequences to Property Tax Initiative

OPINION: County Assessor Warns of Consequences to Property Tax Initiative

OPINION: Wyoming is Open for Business – Let’s Keep it That Way

OPINION: Wyoming is Open for Business – Let’s Keep it That Way

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Births

Submit your recent birth announcements HERE

Sweetwater County Birth Announcements for August 2024

Sweetwater County Birth Announcements for August 2024

Birth Announcement: Wayed V Andrew Tolar

Birth Announcement: Wayed V Andrew Tolar

Birth Announcement: Collins Emily Covalt

Birth Announcement: Collins Emily Covalt

Birth Announcement: Ember Iris Nova Malicoate

Birth Announcement: Ember Iris Nova Malicoate

Birth Announcement: Laynie Fern Munoz

Birth Announcement: Laynie Fern Munoz

Birth Announcement: Ashton James Morgan

Birth Announcement: Ashton James Morgan

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