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

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

Get Your Tickets for Golden Hour Senior Center’s Wine & Beer Tasting Fundraiser

Get Your Tickets for Golden Hour Senior Center’s Wine & Beer Tasting Fundraiser

TRN Media’s Annual Big Bull Contest…it’s BACK!

TRN Media’s Annual Big Bull Contest…it’s BACK!

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

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

Sign Up Now for Sweetwater County Child Developmental Center’s Annual Trunk-or-Treat

Sign Up Now for Sweetwater County Child Developmental Center’s Annual Trunk-or-Treat

Most Recent News

Weather Forecast for Sunday, October 4, 2026

Weather Forecast for Sunday, October 4, 2026

Sweetwater County Arrest Report for October 4, 2026

FEATURED

Sweetwater County Arrest Report for October 4, 2026

Wheeler Leads Rock Springs at Tough Pumpkin

SPORTS

Wheeler Leads Rock Springs at Tough Pumpkin

Cowgirls Earn First Mountain West Win With Sweep

SPORTS

Cowgirls Earn First Mountain West Win With Sweep

Cowboys Shut Out by North Dakota State

SPORTS

Cowboys Shut Out by North Dakota State

Farson-Eden Sweeps Homecoming Games

SPORTS

Farson-Eden Sweeps Homecoming Games

Tigers Battle Through Adversity at Central

SPORTS

Tigers Battle Through Adversity at Central

Wolves Earn First West Win at Homecoming

SPORTS

Wolves Earn First West Win at Homecoming

Cowgirls’ Six-Match Winning Streak Snapped

SPORTS

Cowgirls’ Six-Match Winning Streak Snapped

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

ON-THE-NOW

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

Weather Forecast for Saturday, October 3, 2026

Weather Forecast for Saturday, October 3, 2026

Sweetwater County Arrest Report for October 3, 2026

FEATURED

Sweetwater County Arrest Report for October 3, 2026

community

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

Photo Exhibit and Presentation Set at Expedition Island Oct. 2

Photo Exhibit and Presentation Set at Expedition Island Oct. 2

Scouting for a Fun Day in Rock Springs

Scouting for a Fun Day in Rock Springs

Riverside Harvest Festival Returns to Green River

Riverside Harvest Festival Returns to Green River

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OBITUARIES

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Toni Vee Brangham (September 4, 1945 – September 27, 2026)

Toni Vee Brangham (September 4, 1945 – September 27, 2026)

Semaias Azai Vargas (November 16, 2002 – September 26, 2026)

Semaias Azai Vargas (November 16, 2002 – September 26, 2026)

James Christopher Horner (August 9, 1959 – June 30, 2026)

James Christopher Horner (August 9, 1959 – June 30, 2026)

Janet Sue (Polhamus) Scott (November 11, 1945 – September 28, 2026)

Janet Sue (Polhamus) Scott (November 11, 1945 – September 28, 2026)

Raymond Avery (November 7, 1964 – September 22, 2026)

Raymond Avery (November 7, 1964 – September 22, 2026)

Dakota Levi Washam (November 9, 1996 – September 12, 2026)

Dakota Levi Washam (November 9, 1996 – September 12, 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 4, 2026

Sweetwater County Arrest Report for October 4, 2026

Sweetwater County Arrest Report for October 3, 2026

Sweetwater County Arrest Report for October 3, 2026

Sweetwater County Arrest Report for October 2, 2026

Sweetwater County Arrest Report for October 2, 2026

Sweetwater County Arrest Report for October 1, 2026

Sweetwater County Arrest Report for October 1, 2026

Public Meetings

School Board to Host Sunday Meeting Regarding Interim Superintendent

School Board to Host Sunday Meeting Regarding Interim Superintendent

Green River’s Sales Tax Revenue Not Meeting Projections

Green River’s Sales Tax Revenue Not Meeting Projections

Killpack Draws Criticism Over Election Comments Made During Council Meeting

Killpack Draws Criticism Over Election Comments Made During Council Meeting

Council Approves Civic Center Agreement and Event Road Closures Tuesday

Council Approves Civic Center Agreement and Event Road Closures 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 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?

Sweetwater Speaks: Do You Believe in Ghosts?

Sweetwater Speaks: Do You Believe in Ghosts?

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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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