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Wyoming State Parks Booked up for July Fourth Weekend

OUTDOORS

Wyoming State Parks Booked up for July Fourth Weekend

Increasing Clouds with a High Near 80

WEATHER

Increasing Clouds with a High Near 80

Sweetwater County Arrest Reports for July 2

CRIME

Sweetwater County Arrest Reports for July 2

New Visitor Center Celebrates Grand Opening

COMMUNITY

New Visitor Center Celebrates Grand Opening

Wyoming Not Currently Considering Mandatory Quarantine for Out of State Visitors

WYOMING

Wyoming Not Currently Considering Mandatory Quarantine for Out of State Visitors

Governor Gordon: Wyoming Residents “Will Mask Up” if They Want to See Progress

HEALTH

Governor Gordon: Wyoming Residents “Will Mask Up” if They Want to See Progress

School Districts to Submit Fall School Re-openings Plans in August

EDUCATION

School Districts to Submit Fall School Re-openings Plans in August

Peak Disposal Offers Dependable Local Service at an Incredible Value

ON-THE-NOW

Peak Disposal Offers Dependable Local Service at an Incredible Value

City of Rock Springs to Begin Mosquito Abatement Program

OUTDOORS

City of Rock Springs to Begin Mosquito Abatement Program

RSPD Seeks Suspect in Hit-and-Run Crash

CRIME

RSPD Seeks Suspect in Hit-and-Run Crash

Wyoming Residents Can Now Use Care19 App for COVID-19 Tracking

HEALTH

Wyoming Residents Can Now Use Care19 App for COVID-19 Tracking

Flaming Gorge Tour: An Eye-Opening Perspective

FEATURED

Flaming Gorge Tour: An Eye-Opening Perspective

community

Family is Thankful for Outdoor Visits

Family is Thankful for Outdoor Visits

Governor Gordon to Host COVID-19 Media Briefing

Governor Gordon to Host COVID-19 Media Briefing

OBITUARIES

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Robert Thomas Trujillo (August 6, 1936 – June 15, 2020)

Robert Thomas Trujillo (August 6, 1936 – June 15, 2020)

Lorenzo “Larry” William Martinez Jr. (January 23, 1960 – June 27, 2020 )

Lorenzo “Larry” William Martinez Jr. (January 23, 1960 – June 27, 2020 )

Sharon Elaine Richards (January 29, 1945 – June 26, 2020)

Sharon Elaine Richards (January 29, 1945 – June 26, 2020)

Dorothy Elizabeth (Swede) McAlister (January 2, 1931 – June 20, 2020)

Dorothy Elizabeth (Swede) McAlister (January 2, 1931 – June 20, 2020)

Jayden DeLack (March 22, 1989 – June 19, 2020)

Jayden DeLack (March 22, 1989 – June 19, 2020)

John Mark Duletsky (July 26, 1961 – August 25, 2019)

John Mark Duletsky (July 26, 1961 – August 25, 2019)

Crime

Wyoming State Parks Booked up for July Fourth Weekend

Wyoming State Parks Booked up for July Fourth Weekend

City of Rock Springs to Begin Mosquito Abatement Program

City of Rock Springs to Begin Mosquito Abatement Program

Wyoming State Forestry Division Prepares for Wildfire Season Without Annual Briefing

Wyoming State Forestry Division Prepares for Wildfire Season Without Annual Briefing

Woman Gored After Approaching Bison in Yellowstone National Park

Woman Gored After Approaching Bison in Yellowstone National Park

Public Meetings

Local Legislators Discuss CARES Act Funding and Wyoming’s Future

Local Legislators Discuss CARES Act Funding and Wyoming’s Future

Sweetwater Memorial Reports Over 69,000 Registrations for the Year So Far

Sweetwater Memorial Reports Over 69,000 Registrations for the Year So Far

Sweetwater County Commissioners Approve Budget with 3-1 Vote

Sweetwater County Commissioners Approve Budget with 3-1 Vote

Rock Springs City Council Approves $35.4 Million Budget

Rock Springs City Council Approves $35.4 Million Budget

Editors’ picks

Pinedale Couple Resolves to Solve Food Security in Sublette County

Pinedale Couple Resolves to Solve Food Security in Sublette County

Green River Woman Files Charges: Says Child Developmental Center Violated Her Free Speech Rights

Green River Woman Files Charges: Says Child Developmental Center Violated Her Free Speech Rights

Weddings

Wedding Announcement: Clinton Leo Kampman and Tonya Lee Paniagua

Wedding Announcement: Clinton Leo Kampman and Tonya Lee Paniagua

Wedding Announcement: Bowles and Mitchell

Wedding Announcement: Bowles and Mitchell

Opinions

The #BLM Needs MLK

The #BLM Needs MLK

OPINION: Wyoming Wildlife Advocates New Billboard Highlights Economic Importance of Wildlife

OPINION: Wyoming Wildlife Advocates New Billboard Highlights Economic Importance of Wildlife

OPINION: Who Keeps Stealing Lanterns From the Cemetery?

OPINION: Who Keeps Stealing Lanterns From the Cemetery?

OPINION: Resident Wants to Know Who Steals Lanterns from the Cemetery

OPINION: Resident Wants to Know Who Steals Lanterns from the Cemetery

OPINION: Federal Loan Forgiveness Essential to Avoid Health Crisis

OPINION: Federal Loan Forgiveness Essential to Avoid Health Crisis

Sweetwater County Sheriff Shares Message on George Floyd’s Tragic Death

Sweetwater County Sheriff Shares Message on George Floyd’s Tragic Death

OPINION: “Democracy is Today Imperfect”

OPINION: “Democracy is Today Imperfect”

OPINION: We Can’t Let COVID-19 Fear Stop Us from Doing What’s Best for Kids

OPINION: We Can’t Let COVID-19 Fear Stop Us from Doing What’s Best for Kids

OPINION: Legacy News Doesn’t Publish Differing (Conservative) Opinions

OPINION: Legacy News Doesn’t Publish Differing (Conservative) Opinions

OPINION: Report Shows Rampant Speculative Leasing on Wyoming Public Lands

OPINION: Report Shows Rampant Speculative Leasing on Wyoming Public Lands

Births

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Birth Announcement: Everly Jean Hefner

Birth Announcement: Everly Jean Hefner

Birth Announcement: Ivy Marie Whicker

Birth Announcement: Ivy Marie Whicker

Birth Announcement: Colter “Colt” Steven Shaw

Birth Announcement: Colter “Colt” Steven Shaw

Birth Announcement: Shiloh Grace Raney

Birth Announcement: Shiloh Grace Raney

Birth Announcement: Leelind Shane McWhorter

Birth Announcement: Leelind Shane McWhorter

Birth Announcements: Levi Aurelius Ryan

Birth Announcements: Levi Aurelius Ryan