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Southwest Counseling & Sweetwater County Prevention Invite You to Rethink Drinking

Southwest Counseling & Sweetwater County Prevention Invite You to Rethink Drinking

Support Our Small Businesses by Shopping Locally this Holiday Season + Register to WIN Grand Prize

Support Our Small Businesses by Shopping Locally this Holiday Season + Register to WIN Grand Prize

Gifts Galore and Prices to Adore at Bookcliff Sales December 1st & 2nd

Gifts Galore and Prices to Adore at Bookcliff Sales December 1st & 2nd

Come to Ivape’s Black Friday Event

Come to Ivape’s Black Friday Event

Adorable & Adoptable–Pets of the Week: Roco, Pepper & Daze

Adorable & Adoptable–Pets of the Week: Roco, Pepper & Daze

Most Recent News

Weather Forecast for Saturday, December 2, 2023

Weather Forecast for Saturday, December 2, 2023

Sweetwater County Arrest Reports for December 2nd, 2023

CRIME

Sweetwater County Arrest Reports for December 2nd, 2023

Matthew Normanray Truxell Phillips (December 19, 2003-November 29, 2023)

OBITUARIES

Matthew Normanray Truxell Phillips (December 19, 2003-November 29, 2023)

Raymond Harry Chipp (March 10, 1950-November 26, 2023)

OBITUARIES

Raymond Harry Chipp (March 10, 1950-November 26, 2023)

The Broncos to Face Rookie Standout C.J. Stroud

SPORTS

The Broncos to Face Rookie Standout C.J. Stroud

Hundreds of Inmates Transferred Out of State Due to WDOC Staff Vacancies

NEWS

Hundreds of Inmates Transferred Out of State Due to WDOC Staff Vacancies

Rock Springs Council to Decide on Land Division Request

PUBLIC MEETINGS

Rock Springs Council to Decide on Land Division Request

POLL: What Bowl Game Would You Like to See The Wyoming Cowboys Play In?

SPORTS

POLL: What Bowl Game Would You Like to See The Wyoming Cowboys Play In?

Birth Announcement: Brighton Fay-Nicole Carter

BIRTHS

Birth Announcement: Brighton Fay-Nicole Carter

Hospital’s Medical Staff Elect New Officers for 2024

HEALTH

Hospital’s Medical Staff Elect New Officers for 2024

Amber Alert Issued for Infant Abducted from Idaho Friday Morning

NEWS

Amber Alert Issued for Infant Abducted from Idaho Friday Morning

Weather Forecast for Friday, December 1, 2023

Weather Forecast for Friday, December 1, 2023

community

Miniature Tea Set Display Opens at Community Fine Arts Center

Miniature Tea Set Display Opens at Community Fine Arts Center

Local Baker Competes for Title of The Greatest Baker

Local Baker Competes for Title of The Greatest Baker

Downtown Rock Springs Gets in the Holiday Spirit

Downtown Rock Springs Gets in the Holiday Spirit

Magical Christmas Light Show Opens in Rock Springs

Magical Christmas Light Show Opens in Rock Springs

307 Auto Plaza Gives Out More Than 400 Thanksgiving Dinners Wednesday

307 Auto Plaza Gives Out More Than 400 Thanksgiving Dinners Wednesday

Sapporo Gives Away 30 Thanksgiving Meals

Sapporo Gives Away 30 Thanksgiving Meals

Community Members Gather for 2nd Annual Friendsgiving

Community Members Gather for 2nd Annual Friendsgiving

Everything Christmas Giveaway Provides Free Holiday Decorations

Everything Christmas Giveaway Provides Free Holiday Decorations

Crowheart Energy Donates Over $14K in Food Items

Crowheart Energy Donates Over $14K in Food Items

Scouting for Food to Take Place Saturday

Scouting for Food to Take Place Saturday

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OBITUARIES

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Matthew Normanray Truxell Phillips (December 19, 2003-November 29, 2023)

Matthew Normanray Truxell Phillips (December 19, 2003-November 29, 2023)

Raymond Harry Chipp (March 10, 1950-November 26, 2023)

Raymond Harry Chipp (March 10, 1950-November 26, 2023)

Pamela Brewer (February 14, 1976-November 26, 2023)

Pamela Brewer (February 14, 1976-November 26, 2023)

Clifton “Jeff” Lytle (August 29, 1957 – November 24, 2023)

Clifton “Jeff” Lytle (August 29, 1957 – November 24, 2023)

Alina Cornman (March 21, 1979 – November 23, 2023)

Alina Cornman (March 21, 1979 – November 23, 2023)

Craig Elwood Robins (April 3, 1948 – November 25, 2023)

Craig Elwood Robins (April 3, 1948 – November 25, 2023)

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#WHYoming: Alissa Davis

#WHYoming: Alissa Davis

#WHYoming: Tim Cassity

#WHYoming: Tim Cassity

#WHYoming: Dawn Piaia

#WHYoming: Dawn Piaia

#WHYoming: Eric Urlacher

#WHYoming: Eric Urlacher

#WHYoming: Nicole Cruz

#WHYoming: Nicole Cruz

Crime

Sweetwater County Arrest Reports for December 2nd, 2023

Sweetwater County Arrest Reports for December 2nd, 2023

Sweetwater County Arrest Reports for December 1st, 2023

Sweetwater County Arrest Reports for December 1st, 2023

Santa Fe Shooter Faces 15 Years in Prison After Guilty Plea

Santa Fe Shooter Faces 15 Years in Prison After Guilty Plea

Sweetwater County Arrest Reports for November 30

Sweetwater County Arrest Reports for November 30

Public Meetings

Rock Springs Council to Decide on Land Division Request

Rock Springs Council to Decide on Land Division Request

Mayor: We Will Just Ignore Rumor Mongering

Mayor: We Will Just Ignore Rumor Mongering

Wyoming Waste Asks to Increase Rates for Recycling Services

Wyoming Waste Asks to Increase Rates for Recycling Services

Statement Responding to RSPD Allegations Included in Council Agenda

Statement Responding to RSPD Allegations Included in Council Agenda

Outdoors

BLM Oil and Gas Lease Sale in Wyoming Nets $3.4M

BLM Oil and Gas Lease Sale in Wyoming Nets $3.4M

BLM Plans Prescribed Burn North of Dutch John

BLM Plans Prescribed Burn North of Dutch John

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Education

Feast at East for Parents for Parents Wanting School Technology Info

Feast at East for Parents for Parents Wanting School Technology Info

Desert View Elementary Participates in UW STEM Roadshow

Desert View Elementary Participates in UW STEM Roadshow

#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

Women Powerlifters Prepare for Upcoming Competition

Women Powerlifters Prepare for Upcoming Competition

Missing Chihuahua to be Reunited with Owner After Seven Years

Missing Chihuahua to be Reunited with Owner After Seven Years

Weddings

Petersons Celebrate 50th Anniversary

Petersons Celebrate 50th Anniversary

Law Change Restricts Access to Marriage License Records

Law Change Restricts Access to Marriage License Records

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Opinions

Reader Submission: BLM Alternative B Does Not Lock People Out of Public Lands

Reader Submission: BLM Alternative B Does Not Lock People Out of Public Lands

BLM Controversy: Sweetwater County Needs to Make its Voice Heard

BLM Controversy: Sweetwater County Needs to Make its Voice Heard

Wyoming’s Big Show… What a Piece of Work

Wyoming’s Big Show… What a Piece of Work

OPINION: Greater Little Mountain Area Deserves Protection in Updated Management Plan

OPINION: Greater Little Mountain Area Deserves Protection in Updated Management Plan

OPINION: Wyoming Arts Council Must Continue to be Supported

OPINION: Wyoming Arts Council Must Continue to be Supported

OPINION: Energy Innovation in Wyoming

OPINION: Energy Innovation in Wyoming

OPINION: Rep. Clark Stith Reflects on 2023 Legislative Session

OPINION: Rep. Clark Stith Reflects on 2023 Legislative Session

OPINION: Small Group Will Continue to Protest Coyote Killing Contests

OPINION: Small Group Will Continue to Protest Coyote Killing Contests

OPINION: Rep. Wylie Supports Strengthening Abortion Bill, Extending Postpartum Medicaid Coverage

OPINION: Rep. Wylie Supports Strengthening Abortion Bill, Extending Postpartum Medicaid Coverage

OPINION: Greater Little Mountain Coalition Wants Area to Remain Protected

OPINION: Greater Little Mountain Coalition Wants Area to Remain Protected

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Births

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Birth Announcement: Brighton Fay-Nicole Carter

Birth Announcement: Brighton Fay-Nicole Carter

Birth Announcement: Rheylynn Kay Lewandowski

Birth Announcement: Rheylynn Kay Lewandowski

Birth Announcement: Grey McLean Eddins

Birth Announcement: Grey McLean Eddins

Birth Announcement: Beckett John Marino

Birth Announcement: Beckett John Marino

Birth Announcement: Abigail Rae Brehm

Birth Announcement: Abigail Rae Brehm

Birth Announcement: Isabella Mae Setser

Birth Announcement: Isabella Mae Setser

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