News across Sweetwater County
Weather Forecast for Saturday, October 3, 2026
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 78. Light and variable wind. Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 42. Light and variable wind. Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 79. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon. Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 47.…
Sweetwater County Arrest Report for October 3, 2026
The following individuals have been booked into the Sweetwater County Detention Center NIVERSON, MITCHELL Age: 48 Address: NAMPA, ID Booking Type: PRE-TRIAL Booking Date: 2026-10-03 Arresting Agency: RSPD Charges: Drunk in Public-1st Offense Riot and Breach of Peace-Verbal-1st…
WYDOT Closes Belt Loop For Two More Days
ROCK SPRINGS — The Wyoming Department of Transportation has announced the closure of the Belt Loop to traffic from Dewar Drive to Blair Ave through Oct. 6. WYDOT said crews will be sealing concrete joints starting Oct. 5, but local access to West Center Street will remain open…
SCSD No. 1 Approved for $15,000 CTE Grant
ROCK SPRINGS — Sweetwater County School District No. 1 was recently approved for $15,000 in Career and Technical Education Cutting Edge Grant funding from the Wyoming Department of Education. The grant will support a new project, “Engineer Your Own Drone: UAS Engineering and…
Weather Forecast for Friday, October 2, 2026
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 77. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. West wind 5 to 9 mph becoming calm in the evening. Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Light…
Sweetwater County Arrest Report for October 2, 2026
The following individuals have been booked into the Sweetwater County Detention Center MCBEE, CADENCE ILO Age: 25 Address: ROCK SPRINGS, WA Booking Type: PRE-TRIAL Booking Date: 2026-10-01 Arresting Agency: SCSO Charges: Defraud Drug/Alcohol Test – Products With Intent to Defraud…
Toni Vee Brangham (September 4, 1945 – September 27, 2026)
Toni Vee Brangham, a cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at the age of 81 in Rock Springs. Born in Pocatello, Idaho, on September 4, 1945, to Harold (Red) and Veda Brangham. She was primarily raised in…
Semaias Azai Vargas (November 16, 2002 – September 26, 2026)
Semaias Azai Vargas, 23, passed away on September 26, 2026 at her home in Green River. She was born on November 16, 2002 in Rock Springs. Survivors include her parents Antonio and Esther Vargas, sister Ruth Vargas, and brother Tony Vargas. Services will be held at noon, Friday,…
Get Your Tickets for Golden Hour Senior Center’s Wine & Beer Tasting Fundraiser
Get ready for an evening of good food, good drinks and great company while supporting the Golden Hour Senior Center in Green River! October 9th 5:30 PM The Golden Hour Senior Center is hosting a special Wine & Beer Tasting Fundraiser on Friday, October 9, at the center, located…
Weather Forecast for Thursday, October 1, 2026
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 74. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon. Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 41. West northwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm in the evening. Friday: Sunny, with a high near 76. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in…
Sweetwater County Arrest Report for October 1, 2026
The following individuals have been booked into the Sweetwater County Detention Center KEUNTJES, ROCKY WAYNE JR Age: 46 Address: WORLAND, WY Booking Type: SENTENCED TO WSP Booking Date: 2026-09-30 Arresting Agency: SCSO Charges: FINNEGAN, PATRICK JAMES Age: 36 Address: ROCK…
Public Health Offers Flu, COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics in Oct.
ROCK SPRINGS — Sweetwater County Public Health is offering flu and COVID-19 vaccinations through two vaccination clinics taking place Friday and Oct. 9. The clinics take place from 3-5:30 p.m. in the public health office at 333 Broadway, Suite 110 in Rock Springs. Walk-ins are…