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09/07/2026

Have a fantastic Labor Day, Sweetwater County!

Labor Day: A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. South wind 7 to 14 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. Tuesd...

09/07/2026

Sweetwater County Arrests for September 7, 2026

The following individuals have been booked into the Sweetwater County Detention Center GONZALEZ ORTIZ, SERGIO Age: 27 Booking Type: ICE HOLDAdvertisement - Story continues below... Booking Date: 2026-09-06 Arresting Agency: ICE No charges listed. LEON ARIAS, ALVARO Age: 45 Booking Type: ICE HOLD Boo...

09/06/2026

: The Wyoming Cowgirls went 1-2 at the Utah Classic, rebounding from a three-set loss to host Utah with a four-set victory over Eastern Illinois before falling to Long Beach State in five sets Sunday after taking the first two sets 🏐

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SALT LAKE CITY — The Wyoming Cowgirls went 1-2 at the Utah Classic, rebounding from a three-set loss to host Utah with a four-set victory over Eastern Illinois before falling to Long Beach State in five sets Sunday after taking the first two sets. Wyoming fell to Utah 25-15, 25-14, 25-23 on Friday...

09/06/2026

: The University of Wyoming soccer team returned home from Washington with two shutout victories and a three-match winning streak after defeating Gonzaga 1-0 on Thursday and Eastern Washington 2-0 on Sunday ⚽

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WASHINGTON — The University of Wyoming soccer team returned home from Washington with two shutout victories and a three-match winning streak after defeating Gonzaga 1-0 on Thursday and Eastern Washington 2-0 on Sunday. The Cowgirls improved to 5-2-0 on the season after blanking both opponents, whi...

09/06/2026

: Rock Springs and Green River golfers put together several strong individual finishes at the Rock Springs Invite, with both programs placing multiple golfers inside the top 20 of their respective competitions at White Mountain Golf Course ⛳

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[GRHS and RSHS sports coverage is proudly sponsored by Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. Bridger Valley sports coverage is proudly sponsored by Trona Valley Federal Credit Union and Western Wyoming College]

ROCK SPRINGS — Rock Springs and Green River golfers put together several strong individual finishes at the Rock Springs Invite, with both programs placing multiple golfers inside the top 20 of their respective competitions at White Mountain Golf Course. Rock Springs was led by Addie Doerr on the g...

09/06/2026

Church in the Park was held today, bringing together eight local churches for a morning of sermons at Expedition Island.

09/06/2026

We're closing out the weekend with some more sunny weather, but keep an eye out for some late-night rainfall heading into Labor Day!

Sunday: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Breezy, with a light and variable wind becoming south southwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph. Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clou...

09/06/2026

Sweetwater County Arrests for September 6, 20206

The following individuals have been booked into the Sweetwater County Detention Center AVALOS GODOY, ERIC Age: 35 Booking Type: ICE HOLDAdvertisement - Story continues below... Booking Date: 2026-09-05 Arresting Agency: ICE No charges listed. CHAVEZ ORPINEL, JOSE Age: 46 Booking Type: ICE HOLD Booki...

09/06/2026

: Wyoming turned the ball over four times and failed to convert any of its eight third-down opportunities Saturday, falling 35-13 to rival Colorado State in the season opener at Canvas Stadium.

FORT COLLINS, Colo. — Wyoming turned the ball over four times and failed to convert any of its eight third-down opportunities Saturday, falling 35-13 to rival Colorado State in the season opener at Canvas Stadium. The loss dropped Wyoming to 0-1 and handed Colorado State the Bronze Boot in front o...

09/05/2026

: The Rock Springs Tigers' rushing attack came alive Friday night, but the Laramie Plainsmen made enough plays late to hold on for a 27-21 victory.

Rock Springs rushed for 342 yards on 60 carries, its highest rushing total since producing 392 yards against Cheyenne South last season.

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[RSHS sports coverage is proudly sponsored by Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County]

LARAMIE — The Rock Springs Tigers’ rushing attack came alive Friday night, but the Laramie Plainsmen made enough plays late to hold on for a 27-21 victory. Rock Springs rushed for 342 yards on 60 carries, its highest rushing total since producing 392 yards against Cheyenne South last season. The...