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07/19/2025

: The first two go-rounds of the National High School Finals Rodeo wrapped up Saturday morning at the Sweetwater Events Complex, and no Wyoming athlete has made a bigger impression so far than Yoder’s Hadley Thompson 🐴

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ROCK SPRINGS — The first two go-rounds of the National High School Finals Rodeo wrapped up Wednesday night at the Sweetwater Events Complex, and no Wyoming athlete has made a bigger impression so far than Yoder’s Hadley Thompson. Thompson vaulted to the top of the standings in two events — bre...

07/19/2025

: 🌈 Are we the only ones seeing double? Check out this double rainbow from last night!

📸: Katie Price

07/19/2025

The following individuals have been booked into the Sweetwater County Detention Center

The following individuals have been booked into the Sweetwater County Detention Center HUNT, MEGAN LEIGH Age: 48 Address: ROCK SPRINGS, WYAdvertisement - Story continues below... Booking Type: PRE-TRIAL Booking Date: 2025-07-18 Arresting Agency: RSPD Charges: MOUNT, MICHAEL BRANDON Age: 36 Address.....

07/19/2025

A chance of some afternoon showers, but mostly sunny and warm to start the weekend!

Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Light southwest wind increasing to 6 to 11 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming...

07/19/2025

: Several Rock Springs and Green River wrestlers picked up wins and valuable experience this week at the U.S. Marine Corps Wrestling Junior and 16U Nationals competing in both freestyle and Greco-Roman divisions 🤼‍♂️

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

FARGO, N.D. — Several Rock Springs and Green River wrestlers picked up wins and valuable experience this week at the U.S. Marine Corps Wrestling Junior and 16U Nationals, known as Fargo, competing in both freestyle and Greco-Roman divisions. For Rock Springs, Lincoln Young competed at 138 pounds. ...

07/18/2025

: The Green River Knights’ varsity baseball season came to a close Thursday night after falling in two games to the Lovell Mustangs in the Single-A American Legion Baseball state play-in series

Thank you to all the seniors and best of luck moving forward 💚

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LOVELL — The Green River Knights’ varsity baseball season came to a close Thursday night after falling in two games to the Lovell Mustangs in the Single-A American Legion Baseball state play-in series. The Knights, who finished the year with an 8-35-1 overall record, were swept in the best-of-th...

07/18/2025

A sunny close to the week! Happy Friday!

Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Light south southwest wind becoming west southwest 6 to 11 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph. Friday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with...

07/18/2025

The following individuals have been booked into the Sweetwater County Detention Center

The following individuals have been booked into the Sweetwater County Detention Center YOUNG, JODY DEAN Age: 27 Address: ROCK SPRINGS, WYAdvertisement - Story continues below... Booking Type: PRE-TRIAL Booking Date: 2025-07-16Released: 2025-07-17 Arresting Agency: RSPD Charges: A criminal charge is....

07/17/2025

Glenn R. Gardea, 65, passed away Monday, June 23, 2025, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. He was a lifelong resident of Green River.
Mr. Gardea was born Saturday, June 18, 1960, in Rock Springs.
[Services were conducted June 30, 2025.]

Glenn R. Gardea, 65, passed away Monday, June 23, 2025, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. He was a lifelong resident of Green River. Mr. Gardea was born Saturday, June 18, 1960, in Rock Springs. Glenn was the beloved son of Rafael Gardea and Rose Chacon. He spent his life as a dedicated mem...

07/17/2025

: The Vendor Fair at the Sweetwater Events Complex was full of energy today, with the smell of food in the air, racks of western wear, and plenty of ways to add some cowboy style to your wardrobe just in time for Wyoming’s Big Show. 🤠🐎

07/17/2025

Chairman Keaton West did not mince words when expressing disappointment with the budget amendments, saying "Sweetwater County is better than this."

SWEETWATER COUNTY — The Sweetwater County Board of County Commissioners approved two budget amendments Tuesday morning, moving funds from the county’s Strategic Development Reserve Fund. However, the commissioners voiced some disappointment with the amendments. The first amendment approved was f...

07/17/2025

: The Rock Springs Stallions came up just short twice on the road, dropping a doubleheader to the Jackson Giants. For the Knights, the postseason has arrived for Green River’s Single-A squad ⚾️

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SWEETWATER COUNTY — The Rock Springs Stallions came up just short twice on the road Wednesday, dropping a doubleheader to the Jackson Giants as both teams continued to search for their first conference wins of the American Legion AA baseball season. Jackson walked off Rock Springs in the opener, 4...