Rocket Miner Newspaper

06/12/2026

While encountering a young fawn, baby rabbit, or fledgling can be a memorable experience, Game and Fish urges the public to keep their distance and resist the urge to "rescue" animals that appear to be alone.

GREEN RIVER -- It’s springtime in Wyoming, which also marks the arrival of newborn wildlife. While encountering a young fawn, baby rabbit, or fledgling can be a memorable experience, Game

06/12/2026

The Rock Springs I.V. Center is the recipient for this month's Downtown Golden Broom Award.

ROCK SPRINGS — The Rock Springs Main Street/Urban Renewal Agency (URA) announces the June 2026 Golden Broom Award has been presented to Rock Springs I.V. Center, located at 400 2nd

06/12/2026

An ordinance to establish a local approval process for simulcasting and pari-mutuel wagering, including historic horse racing terminals, took center stage during a June 2 Rock Springs City Council meeting.

ROCK SPRINGS — An ordinance to establish a local approval process for simulcasting and pari-mutuel wagering, including historic horse racing terminals, took center stage during a June 2 Rock Springs

06/11/2026

The Rock Springs Main Street/Urban Renewal Agency is hosting a special ribbon cutting and artists' reception on Tuesday, June 16, at 5:30 p.m. in the Art Underground Gallery, located in the pedestrian underpass beneath the railroad tracks in Downtown Rock Springs.

ROCK SPRINGS -- The Rock Springs Main Street/Urban Renewal Agency (URA) invites the community to celebrate the unveiling of the newest installation in the Art Underground Gallery.

06/11/2026

With the future of the Wyoming Business Council still uncertain, lawmakers met Friday to continue discussions on how to handle the statewide economic development agency.

CHEYENNE — With the future of the Wyoming Business Council still uncertain, lawmakers met Friday to continue discussions on how to handle the statewide economic development agency.

06/11/2026

On Wednesday, June 10, belt loops, pins, rank, and patches were awarded at Cub Scout Pack 86's meeting at the White Mountain Library.

Those recognized were from left, in front, Bonnie Bibber, Jacob Trefethen, Exavior Chatwin, and Landon Schultz. In back from left are Max Hurst, den chief Kaylub Chatwin, Belle Bibber, Ashley Trefethen, and Annalyse Chatwin. They are pictured with leader Vera Trefethen.

06/11/2026

Wyoming’s primary nonprofit blood services provider Vitalant is asking donors to give blood to help patients relying on blood transfusions during the 12th Annual Rock Springs and Green River Battle of the Badges Blood Drive June 16-17.

Vitalant is teaming up with Sweetwater County first responders to host a friendly competition to encourage the community to help save lives this summer. Donors will decide who will bring home the trophy for the most blood donations by voting for their favorite: Team Law or Team Fire.
In 2025, the 911 Dispatch continued its winning streak by taking the first-place trophy. Who will bring in the most blood donations this year? You can help decide!
The Battle of the Badges will be at the following locations:

Tuesday, June 16
Green River Rec Center
1775 Hitching Post-Green River, WY 82935
12pm - 6pm
Sign up at https://shorturl.at/7gEkl

Wednesday, June 17
Rock Springs Bunning Freight Station
603 South Main Street-Rock Springs WY 82901
12 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Sign up https://shorturl.at/7gEkl

06/11/2026

The best performance at the 38th annual Overland Stage Stampede Rodeo belonged to Idaho's Wyatt Olsen with a score of 75 (out of a possible 100) in ba****ck bronc riding.

GREEN RIVER -- The best performance at the 38th annual Overland Stage Stampede Rodeo belonged to Idaho's Wyatt Olsen with a score of 75 (out of a possible 100) in

06/11/2026

Congratulations to Rock Springs Main Street/Urban Renewal Agency Executive Director Chad Banks!

He received the Linda Hewitt Memorial Community and Economic Development Award.

ROCK SPRINGS — Rock Springs Main Street/Urban Renewal Agency Executive Director Chad Banks has been recently awarded the Linda Hewitt Memorial Community and Economic Development Award.

06/10/2026

A deputy with the Carbon County Sheriff's Office remains in critical condition after he was shot by a fleeing suspect in Baggs on June 8, according to a Wednesday press release.

CARBON COUNTY -- An officer with the Carbon County Sheriff's Office remains in critical condition after he was shot by a fleeing suspect in Baggs on June 8, according to