News across Greater Rock Springs
Green River Parks Employee Inducted into Hall of Fame
GREEN RIVER — Brenda Roosa has been inducted into the Wyoming Recreation and Park Association Hall of Fame in recognition of her 33 years of service and impact on the Green River community. According to a press release from the WRPA, Roosa began her career at the Green River…
Adorable Adoptables: Thor, Nuke and Gandalf The Grey
Your next fuzzy family member could be at a Sweetwater County animal shelter. Each week, we highlight the Pets of the Week currently available at local shelters. This week, we are highlighting pets at Rock Springs Animal Shelter. It’s the perfect time to add a member to your…
Mayoral Proclamation Celebrates P.E.O. Chapter’s 105th Anniversary
ROCK SPRINGS — Sweetwater County’s four P.E.O. (Philanthropic Education Organization) Sisterhood chapters were honored during a proclamation reading celebrating its oldest chapter’s anniversary Thursday morning. The P.E.O. L Chapter in Rock Springs was founded on Sept. 24, 1921…
Let’s Talk About It. Turning Pain into Purpose Part 3: Mya
A note from the editor: Death, mental health, addiction, religion and faith, politics, grief, regret, body image—the list of “taboo” topics is a long one. We often avoid these conversations for two simple reasons: they can cause arguments, or they make us uncomfortable. Even if…
Young at Heart Receives $11k Grant for Special Meals Program
ROCK SPRINGS — Young at Heart Senior Center’s Special Diets Program recently received a United Way of Southwest Wyoming grant for its special diets program. The $11,500 grant is for the center’s 2026-2027 fiscal year and supports a program offering hot meals for Rock Springs…
Hospital Receives Grant for Food Vouchers, Nutrition Education
ROCK SPRINGS — Nutrition is at the forefront of an American Cancer Society grant recently secured by the Memorial Hospital Foundation. Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County’s Sweetwater Regional Cancer Center will use the $4,000 grant from Sept. 1, 2026, through Feb. 28, 2027,…