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Drug Take Back Day

Drug Take Back Day

Adorable Adoptables: Daisy, Clove, Phoebe

Adorable Adoptables: Daisy, Clove, Phoebe

Extreme Music Bingo Fundraiser Supports Green River Knights Baseball

Extreme Music Bingo Fundraiser Supports Green River Knights Baseball

Reach a New Level of Customer Service in Sweetwater County by Becoming a Certified Tourism Ambassador

Reach a New Level of Customer Service in Sweetwater County by Becoming a Certified Tourism Ambassador

Aspen Mountain Medical Center Celebrating 10 Years of Local, Compassionate Healthcare in Sweetwater County

Aspen Mountain Medical Center Celebrating 10 Years of Local, Compassionate Healthcare in Sweetwater County

Most Recent News

Tonnie L. Chatman (February 19, 1954 – March 16, 2026)

OBITUARIES

Tonnie L. Chatman (February 19, 1954 – March 16, 2026)

Airport Initiates Express Pay, New Parking Program

NEWS

Airport Initiates Express Pay, New Parking Program

RS Ward Redistricting Ordinance Passes First Reading

NEWS

RS Ward Redistricting Ordinance Passes First Reading

Scott’s Bottom Fire Victim Speaks out at Green River City Council Meeting

PUBLIC MEETINGS

Scott’s Bottom Fire Victim Speaks out at Green River City Council Meeting

Drug Take Back Day

ON-THE-NOW

Drug Take Back Day

Weather Forecast for Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Weather Forecast for Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Sweetwater County Arrest Report for April 8, 2026

CRIME

Sweetwater County Arrest Report for April 8, 2026

Jackson Rallies Past Lady Wolves, Sweeps Green River at Home

SPORTS

Jackson Rallies Past Lady Wolves, Sweeps Green River at Home

Cruz Chooses Football Future, Joins Growing Tiger Pipeline to Bismarck

SPORTS

Cruz Chooses Football Future, Joins Growing Tiger Pipeline to Bismarck

Commissioners OK Feasibility Studies, Justice Center Project

NEWS

Commissioners OK Feasibility Studies, Justice Center Project

Hageman Supports Trump as He Makes Genocidal Iran Statement

POLITICS

Hageman Supports Trump as He Makes Genocidal Iran Statement

Billy Ray Grimes Sr. (October 14, 1939 – April 5, 2026)

OBITUARIES

Billy Ray Grimes Sr. (October 14, 1939 – April 5, 2026)

community

Western Announces 10th ‘Run With Sandy’ 5K

Western Announces 10th ‘Run With Sandy’ 5K

UW Extension Office Offers Advice to Care for Plants Damaged by Mild Winter, Yo-Yoing Temps

UW Extension Office Offers Advice to Care for Plants Damaged by Mild Winter, Yo-Yoing Temps

Green River Fire Department Gives Tips On Preparing For Wildfires

Green River Fire Department Gives Tips On Preparing For Wildfires

Rock Springs URA Calls All Artists For Art Underground

Rock Springs URA Calls All Artists For Art Underground

Sweetwater County Birth Announcements for Late March 2026

Sweetwater County Birth Announcements for Late March 2026

Relief Efforts Build After Scott’s Bottom Fire Losses

Relief Efforts Build After Scott’s Bottom Fire Losses

Remembering ‘a Damn Good Guy,’ Big Al Buschelman

Remembering ‘a Damn Good Guy,’ Big Al Buschelman

It’s the Annual TRN Media Easter Egg Hunt!

It’s the Annual TRN Media Easter Egg Hunt!

Rescue Flight Delivers Hope For Nine Dogs in Sweetwater County

Rescue Flight Delivers Hope For Nine Dogs in Sweetwater County

Green River Wins Back-To-Back State Blood Drives

Green River Wins Back-To-Back State Blood Drives

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OBITUARIES

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Tonnie L. Chatman (February 19, 1954 – March 16, 2026)

Tonnie L. Chatman (February 19, 1954 – March 16, 2026)

Billy Ray Grimes Sr. (October 14, 1939 – April 5, 2026)

Billy Ray Grimes Sr. (October 14, 1939 – April 5, 2026)

Richard Lee Price (November 21, 1946 – March 25, 2026)

Richard Lee Price (November 21, 1946 – March 25, 2026)

Jacquelyn Lee (Tatro) Blade (June 14, 1949 – March 18, 2026)

Jacquelyn Lee (Tatro) Blade (June 14, 1949 – March 18, 2026)

Rose “Ro” Marie Harper (January 15, 1929 – April 2, 2026)

Rose “Ro” Marie Harper (January 15, 1929 – April 2, 2026)

Kristen Dawn Tarufelli (June 23, 1967 – March 28, 2026)

Kristen Dawn Tarufelli (June 23, 1967 – March 28, 2026)

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WHYoming: Scott Kitchner

WHYoming: Scott Kitchner

WHYoming: Dan Parson

WHYoming: Dan Parson

WHYoming: Koral Heuller

WHYoming: Koral Heuller

WHYoming: JJ Syvrud

WHYoming: JJ Syvrud

#WHYoming: Jaycia Wisniewski-Hunt

#WHYoming: Jaycia Wisniewski-Hunt

Crime

Sweetwater County Arrest Report for April 8, 2026

Sweetwater County Arrest Report for April 8, 2026

Sweetwater County Arrest Report for April 7, 2026

Sweetwater County Arrest Report for April 7, 2026

Sweetwater County Arrest Report for April 6, 2026

Sweetwater County Arrest Report for April 6, 2026

Sweetwater County Arrest Report for April 5, 2026

Sweetwater County Arrest Report for April 5, 2026

Public Meetings

RS Ward Redistricting Ordinance Passes First Reading

RS Ward Redistricting Ordinance Passes First Reading

Scott’s Bottom Fire Victim Speaks out at Green River City Council Meeting

Scott’s Bottom Fire Victim Speaks out at Green River City Council Meeting

Commissioners OK Feasibility Studies, Justice Center Project

Commissioners OK Feasibility Studies, Justice Center Project

Commissioners Declare Clerk of Court Vacancy, Candidate Meeting Set

Commissioners Declare Clerk of Court Vacancy, Candidate Meeting Set

Outdoors

Lake Trout Program Seeks to Balance Flaming Gorge Fish Populations

Lake Trout Program Seeks to Balance Flaming Gorge Fish Populations

Mountainfilm on Tour Comes to Rock Springs Feb. 7

Mountainfilm on Tour Comes to Rock Springs Feb. 7

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Education

Thomas Jassman Chosen as New Green River High School Principal

Thomas Jassman Chosen as New Green River High School Principal

Rock Springs Native Becomes Next UW President

Rock Springs Native Becomes Next UW President

#HOMETOWN HUSTLE: Save The Date and Aspen & Willow

#HOMETOWN HUSTLE: Save The Date and Aspen & Willow

#HOMETOWN HUSTLE: China Garden

#HOMETOWN HUSTLE: China Garden

#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

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 Are Your Easter Traditions?

Sweetwater Speaks: What Are Your Easter Traditions?

Sweetwater Speaks: What Brought You to the Protest?

Sweetwater Speaks: What Brought You to the Protest?

Sweetwater Speaks: How About This Weather?

Sweetwater Speaks: How About This Weather?

Opinion: Wyoming, Built to Lead

Opinion: Wyoming, Built to Lead

Sweetwater Speaks: Does Downtown Rock Springs Suck?

Sweetwater Speaks: Does Downtown Rock Springs Suck?

Sweetwater Speaks: What Do You Think Of Daylight Saving Time?

Sweetwater Speaks: What Do You Think Of Daylight Saving Time?

Sweetwater Speaks: Are You Concerned About the Warm Winter Weather?

Sweetwater Speaks: Are You Concerned About the Warm Winter Weather?

Opinion: Wyoming Doesn’t Need Saving

Opinion: Wyoming is not Washington, D. C.

Opinion: Wyoming is not Washington, D. C.

Opinion: City Should Disclose More about Ransomware Attack

Opinion: City Should Disclose More about Ransomware Attack

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Births

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Sweetwater County Birth Announcements for Late March 2026

Sweetwater County Birth Announcements for Late March 2026

Birth Announcement: Esme Lynn Leckenby

Birth Announcement: Esme Lynn Leckenby

Birth Announcement: Morgan Chadey

Birth Announcement: Morgan Chadey

Birth Announcement: Tilly Ann Burton

Birth Announcement: Tilly Ann Burton

Sweetwater County Birth Announcements for March 2026

Sweetwater County Birth Announcements for March 2026

Birth Announcement: Anayeli Dolores Dungey

Birth Announcement: Anayeli Dolores Dungey

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