Glenrock Independent

06/10/2026

The 2026 summer reading programs at the Glenrock Library are underway! The program, which features reading challenges, activities and events for all age groups, is dinosaur, paleontology and archaeology-themed this year, and is titled, “Unearth a Story.” We will also include programming on storytelling, history – and particularly American history – as we celebrate 250 years since the USA declared our independence from Britain. Sign up for the program at yourccl.beanstack.org Be sure to choose your age group between kids, teens, or adults program, and your branch library, Glenrock.

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https://www.glenrockind.com/article/542,library-news

06/10/2026

The announcement of $700 million in federal subsidies for coal would allow PacifiCorp’s Dave Johnson powerplant to continue running Unit 3, which was scheduled to be shutdown by the end of 2027. Units 1 and 2 are still scheduled to be converted to natural gas, the company has said.

David Eskelsen, a spokesperson for PacifiCorp, said that other than the continuation of the coal Unit 3, they still plan to follow the Integrated Resource Plan that was written in 2025 and updated in 2026. PacifiCorp creates an IRP every other year and then updates it on the off years.

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Trump offers $700M for coal mines, power plants to survive

06/03/2026

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06/03/2026

Gas prices dipped an average 6 cents gallon last week in Wyoming, but will punch to our wallets keep decreasing?
Experts say ‘No.’
By Cinthia Descloux

According to AAA, Wyoming’s average for a gallon of regular gasoline dropped six cents in the past week to $4.49 (May 28). The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline is also down, 12 cents from last week at $4.42.

“Crude oil prices have been going down this week amid reports of peace talks with Iran. But the fragile situation could cause oil prices to spike again if a cease fire deal isn’t reached,” officials said.

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06/03/2026

Converse County events abound in summer months
By Clifford Smith

https://www.glenrockind.com/article/511,converse-county-events-abound-in-summer-months

Be sure to check out June's event highlights!

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06/01/2026

Hello All!

If you haven't met me yet, my name is Nate Pappas, I am a photojournalist/reporter here in town for the Independent, and in Douglas for the Budget. I am working on beginning to put together our yearly Hunting & Fishing Guide, and I have a request to make of all of you. If you have any photos from last year's hunting and fishing season that you would like featured in this year's guide, please send them to me via email at [email protected]

If you are sending photos please follow these parameters:

1.) Make sure the photo is high resolution (if you are using an apple product to send them, please make sure to select the "actual size" option otherwise they will be compressed, lowering the resolution);

2.) Make sure you are the owner of the photo;

3.) If there are multiple people in the photo, please list their names with descriptors so I can identify who is who (even if it's as simple as giving their first and last name from left to right);

4.) If possible, provide the date the photo was captured and where it was taken;

5.) The more "in the act of hunting or fishing," the better. Please don't just send me a photo of you holding up your bounty, you can -- but try to send active shots, too.

Thank you so much! I look forward to seeing your lovely pictures.
-Nate

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05/27/2026

Best of the Best: Herders rewarded for season full of gains with trip to State track & field

Two months full of season bests, personal records and school records are successes that made this season one of the best in recent years for the Glenrock High School track & field program. The reward for that was several athletes qualifying to compete against the best 3A has to offer May 21-23 at the Wyoming High School Activities Association track & field State championships in Casper.

It can be deceiving when the placements and results are not the same as during the journey but that’s what State is all about. For the seniors, it was a grand finale of great careers while it served as a lesson for the future and what it takes to earn spots on the prestigious podium.

“We fought through the rain, snow, wind and heat which is unfortunately usual for the State track meet. As coaches we are very proud and thankful for the athletes we have. They may feel disappointed but by no means did they let us down,” head coach Heath Hayes said. “They represented Glenrock with heart and in a first-class manner.”

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05/27/2026

Honoring the Fallen: Legion hosts annual Memorial Day Remembrance
By Nate Pappas

https://www.glenrockind.com/article/507,honoring-the-fallen-legion-hosts-annual-memorial-day-remembrance

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Glenrock Independent is a community newspaper covering local events, news and sports.

05/27/2026

Commissioners rescind controversial industrial park resolution

Three Converse County commissioners voted unexpectedly May 19 to rescind a controversial resolution from April allowing them to designate an industrial park in Converse County.

Commissioners Robert Short, Don Blackburn and Rick Grant voted to rescind the controversial resolution that would have given Converse County commissioners authority to make an industrial park designation for industries looking to expand into the county. Commission Chairman Jim Willox and commissioner Trent Kaufman weren’t present at the meeting.

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https://www.glenrockind.com/article/510,commissioners-rescind-controversial-industrial-park-resolution