Rocket Miner Newspaper

12/20/2025

Totes of Hope will help families in need.

ROCK SPRINGS -- The Stagecoach Elementary PTO is once again supporting families across Sweetwater County through its Backpack Family Program by preparing 260 Christmas food boxes this holiday season.

12/20/2025

On Monday, Dec. 15, over 200 locals gathered at Western Theater for an encore presentation of “Afar and Below: The Story of the Wyoming Trona Miners.”

That story includes versatile individuals, like a miner who doubles as a professional photographer, proving that there is much more to these workers than their hard hats.

The connection Director Mark Pedri and Producer Carrie McCarthy had with the attendees were evident before and after the screening.

ROCK SPRINGS — In the quiet expanse of Sweetwater County, a world exists that most Wyomingites — and certainly most of the world — will never see. It is a

12/20/2025

Families across Sweetwater County will continue to have reliable access to nutritious food thanks to a $9,100 general operating grant awarded to the Food Bank of Sweetwater County from the Wyoming Community Foundation.

ROCK SPRINGS -- Families across Sweetwater County will continue to have reliable access to nutritious food thanks to a $9,100 general operating grant awarded to the Food Bank of Sweetwater

12/20/2025

In 2016, a recorded gust of wind reached 88 mph on the base of Casper Mountain, a new record 14 mph higher than any previously recorded gust in that location. Clark Wyoming reported a blast of 108 mph. It was a very blustery day.

12/19/2025

The Community Fine Arts Center (CFAC) is a recipient of this year's Wyoming Governor's Arts Awards.

CHEYENNE -- Gov. Mark Gordon has recently announced the recipients of the 2025 Wyoming Governor’s Arts Awards.

12/19/2025

The Rock Springs Main Street/Urban Renewal Agency received a gift from the Wyoming Community Foundation for the holidays.

ROCK SPRINGS -- The Rock Springs Main Street/Urban Renewal Agency (URA) has announced it has been awarded an $8,000 grant from the Wyoming Community Foundation to support enhancements to the

12/19/2025

The Western Wyoming women's basketball team played in two holiday classics last week and came away with three more wins on their record.

ROCK SPRINGS -- The Western Wyoming women's basketball team played in two holiday classics last week and came away with three more wins on their record.

12/19/2025

The Rock Springs wrestling teams started their season by hosting the Lyman Eagles and finishing on top.

The boys won nine of their 13 matches against the Eagles, with the final score working out to 48-24. The girls found similar success, coming away with the 48-30 win.

ROCK SPRINGS -- The Rock Springs wrestling teams started their season by hosting the Lyman Eagles and finishing on top.

12/19/2025

The Sweetwater County Historical Museum recently created a special Christmas tribute to the late Barry Tippy.

GREEN RIVER -- The staff of the Sweetwater County Historical Museum created a special Christmas exhibit this week in tribute to a Green River man who served 23 distinguished years

12/19/2025

A familiar face has recently joined the Wyoming PBS Foundation Board of Directors.

Congratulations, Danielle Salas!

ROCK SPRINGS -- Danielle Salas of Green River has joined the Wyoming PBS Foundation Board of Directors, following her appointment on Dec. 9.

12/19/2025

The Western Wyoming Mustangs, ranked No. 1 in the NJCAA, beat the No. 13 Northwest Trappers 32-10 in their dual Tuesday night.

ROCK SPRINGS -- The Western Wyoming Mustangs hosted their first home wrestling meet since Nov. 1 this week and finished on top in a 32-10 dual against Northwest College.

12/19/2025

Sweetwater County School District No. 1 (SCSD No. 1) has announced the final closing and purchase of the former Greene Energy Building, located at 3037 Yellowstone Road in Rock Springs.

This purchase will allow the district to expand offerings at the Vocational Technical Academy Center, increasing capacity and program availability to better meet the current and future needs of students and local workforce partners.

ROCK SPRINGS -- Sweetwater County School District No. 1 (SCSD No. 1) has announced the final closing and purchase of the former Greene Energy Building, located at 3037 Yellowstone Road