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Adorable Adoptables: A Cornucopia of Cats

Adorable Adoptables: A Cornucopia of Cats

Rooted in Rock Springs: Just Frame It Helps Preserve What Matters Most

Rooted in Rock Springs: Just Frame It Helps Preserve What Matters Most

Get Your Costume Ready for Halloween Cosmic Bowling at Green River Bowling Center!

Get Your Costume Ready for Halloween Cosmic Bowling at Green River Bowling Center!

Get Lost in the Fun at Sweetwater County Library Foundation’s Twisted Tales Haunted Maze & Ghost Ride!

Get Lost in the Fun at Sweetwater County Library Foundation’s Twisted Tales Haunted Maze & Ghost Ride!

Help Support Wyoming’s Homeless Veterans!

Help Support Wyoming’s Homeless Veterans!

Most Recent News

SCSD No. 1 Gets New Slate of Trustees Following Election

NEWS

SCSD No. 1 Gets New Slate of Trustees Following Election

Republicans Stand Tall in Commissioner, Legislative Races

NEWS

Republicans Stand Tall in Commissioner, Legislative Races

Mickelson Earns 2nd Term as RS Mayor While Blake Wins GR Mayor’s Seat

NEWS

Mickelson Earns 2nd Term as RS Mayor While Blake Wins GR Mayor’s Seat

Rock Springs Firefighters Open Toys for Kids Drive

NEWS

Rock Springs Firefighters Open Toys for Kids Drive

Cowboys Head to Vegas With Championship Hopes

SPORTS

Cowboys Head to Vegas With Championship Hopes

Commissioners Approve Grant Agreements

PUBLIC MEETINGS

Commissioners Approve Grant Agreements

Rock Springs and Green River Seeing Strong Voter Turnout

NEWS

Rock Springs and Green River Seeing Strong Voter Turnout

New Food Lockers Open in Sweetwater County

NEWS

New Food Lockers Open in Sweetwater County

Weather Forecast for Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Weather Forecast for Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Sweetwater County Arrest Report for November 3, 2026

FEATURED

Sweetwater County Arrest Report for November 3, 2026

Commissioners Consider Grant Funding During Election Day Meeting

NEWS

Commissioners Consider Grant Funding During Election Day Meeting

Adorable Adoptables: A Cornucopia of Cats

FEATURED

Adorable Adoptables: A Cornucopia of Cats

community

Rock Springs Firefighters Open Toys for Kids Drive

Rock Springs Firefighters Open Toys for Kids Drive

Rock Springs High School Student Receives Aviation Award

Rock Springs High School Student Receives Aviation Award

Halloween Starts Early With Safety Tips

Halloween Starts Early With Safety Tips

Fire District No. 1 Does It All and Volunteers Make It Possible

Fire District No. 1 Does It All and Volunteers Make It Possible

RSPD Receives Assistance from Wyoming National Guard for Drug Take Back Event

RSPD Receives Assistance from Wyoming National Guard for Drug Take Back Event

Green River Wastewater Treatment Plant, Employees Earn Accolades

Green River Wastewater Treatment Plant, Employees Earn Accolades

Annual Festival of Trees Fundraisers Begin Nov. 13

Annual Festival of Trees Fundraisers Begin Nov. 13

Haunted Mazes and Día de Muertos Strolls: Sweetwater County’s Packed Halloween Schedule

Haunted Mazes and Día de Muertos Strolls: Sweetwater County’s Packed Halloween Schedule

Western to Host Events Featuring Award-Winning Author

Western to Host Events Featuring Award-Winning Author

Where to Trunk-or-Treat This Weekend

Where to Trunk-or-Treat This Weekend

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OBITUARIES

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Gregory “Greg” Charles Seals (October 20, 1986 – October 28, 2026)

Gregory “Greg” Charles Seals (October 20, 1986 – October 28, 2026)

Donald LeRoy Tyler Jr. (July 5, 1954-October 22, 2026)

Donald LeRoy Tyler Jr. (July 5, 1954-October 22, 2026)

Ruthie M. Staten (December 1, 1964 – October 22, 2026)

Ruthie M. Staten (December 1, 1964 – October 22, 2026)

Edward Franklin Knezovich (March 31, 1939- October 20, 2026)

Edward Franklin Knezovich (March 31, 1939- October 20, 2026)

Patricia Jaramillo (March 17, 1937- October 26, 2026)

Patricia Jaramillo (March 17, 1937- October 26, 2026)

Pennie Jean Byrd (November 4, 1949 – October 22, 2026)

Pennie Jean Byrd (November 4, 1949 – October 22, 2026)

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WHYoming: Chris Soderlund

WHYoming: Chris Soderlund

WHYoming: Robb Slaughter

WHYoming: Robb Slaughter

WHYoming: Tom Wilson

WHYoming: Tom Wilson

WHYoming: John Freeman

WHYoming: John Freeman

WHYoming: Julie Seymour

WHYoming: Julie Seymour

Crime

Sweetwater County Arrest Report for November 3, 2026

Sweetwater County Arrest Report for November 3, 2026

Sweetwater County Arrest Report for November 2, 2026

Sweetwater County Arrest Report for November 2, 2026

Sweetwater County Arrest Report for November 1, 2026

Sweetwater County Arrest Report for November 1, 2026

Sweetwater County Arrest Report for October 31, 2026

Sweetwater County Arrest Report for October 31, 2026

Public Meetings

Commissioners Approve Grant Agreements

Commissioners Approve Grant Agreements

Commissioners Consider Grant Funding During Election Day Meeting

Commissioners Consider Grant Funding During Election Day Meeting

Rock Springs Council Considers E-Bike Ordinance Tuesday Night

Rock Springs Council Considers E-Bike Ordinance Tuesday Night

Green River Council Moves Meeting to Thursday, Reintroduces $3 Million Water Tank Loan

Green River Council Moves Meeting to Thursday, Reintroduces $3 Million Water Tank Loan

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. 2 Says State Rating Doesn’t Accurately Reflect Student Readiness

SCSD No. 2 Says State Rating Doesn’t Accurately Reflect Student Readiness

Students Preview College Life, Explore Industrial Careers at Western

Students Preview College Life, Explore Industrial Careers at Western

#HOMETOWN HUSTLE: NAPA Auto Parts

#HOMETOWN HUSTLE: NAPA Auto Parts

#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

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 Halloween Costume?

Sweetwater Speaks: What is Your Halloween Costume?

Opinion: Negative Impacts of Proposition No. 1

Opinion: Negative Impacts of Proposition No. 1

Sweetwater Speaks: What is Your Favorite Halloween Candy, Part 2?

Sweetwater Speaks: What is Your Favorite Halloween Candy, Part 2?

Sweetwater Speaks: What’s Your Favorite Halloween Candy?

Sweetwater Speaks: What’s Your Favorite Halloween Candy?

Sweetwater Speaks: What Do You Think of The High Gas Prices?

Sweetwater Speaks: What Do You Think of The High Gas Prices?

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?

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Births

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Birth Announcement: Asher Jaymes Maurer

Birth Announcement: Asher Jaymes Maurer

Sweetwater County Birth Announcements for October 2026

Sweetwater County Birth Announcements for October 2026

Birth Announcement: Jonathan ‘JD’ Surat Jr.

Birth Announcement: Jonathan ‘JD’ Surat Jr.

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

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