News across Sweetwater County
Actors’ Mission Presents Free ‘Moonlight and Magnolias’ Production at RSHS
ROCK SPRINGS — Before “Gone with the Wind” set box office records, the production threatened to go up in flames like Confederate Atlanta. The upcoming Actors’ Mission production of “Moonlight and Magnolias” tells the mostly true story of how a desperate movie producer tossed the…
Sweetwater County Birth Announcements for Late September 2026
SWEETWATER COUNTY — The following birth announcements were sent to SweetwaterNOW by Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in September, 2026. Bennett James Gillespie, boy, was born on September 22, 2026, to proud parents Hunter and Janelle Gillespie of Rock Springs. Kendall…
Cancer Education Program Aims to Help Patients Thrive Locally
ROCK SPRINGS — A free educational program for cancer patients, survivors, caregivers and family members is taking place at the Rock Springs Library Ferrero Room Oct. 7. Presented by Blood Cancer United, the “Thriving Locally: Your Guide to Rural Cancer Survivorship Services”…
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…
Green River Stays Perfect in Conference Play
GREEN RIVER — The Green River Lady Wolves overcame a late setback in the opening set and responded by winning three straight sets Thursday night, defeating Jackson 3-1 in a 4A Southwest Conference volleyball match. Green River won 25-27, 25-13, 25-22 and 25-14 to improve to 11-9…
Mi Hacienda Brings Family-Run Mexican Food to Green River
GREEN RIVER — Mi Hacienda is opening this Friday in downtown Green River, giving owner Miguel Perez and his family their first restaurant in Green River and third in the county. Miguel also runs Mi Ranchito and Roasted Jalapeno Taqueria Ariela’s Ara in Rock Springs. Ana Macias…
Farson-Eden Hosts Homecoming Games Friday, Saturday
FARSON — Farson-Eden will celebrate homecoming weekend with three home athletic events Friday and Saturday, as the Lady Pronghorns host Arapaho Charter and St. Stephens in Class 1A Southwest Conference volleyball matches Friday before the Pronghorns host Ten Sleep in a Class 1A…
Rock Springs to Host Tough Pumpkin Invite Friday
ROCK SPRINGS — The Rock Springs High School cross country team will return to its home course Friday when it hosts the Tough Pumpkin Invite at White Mountain Golf Course. The meet is scheduled for 3 p.m. Oct. 2 and will bring eight visiting teams to Rock Springs. Along with host…
Vasco Earns Honor as Wyoming Heads to UC Davis
LARAMIE — Green River graduate Isabel Vasco has earned her second Mountain West Freshman of the Week honor this season as the University of Wyoming soccer team takes its historic road winning streak into Friday’s match at UC Davis. The Cowgirls will face the Aggies at 7 p.m. at…
GRHS to Show ‘Shrek’ After Homecoming Volleyball Game
GREEN RIVER — The Green River Lady Wolves volleyball team will play the Jackson Bronc’s tonight and will feature a showing of “Shrek” after the game. The movie will start at 7:45 p.m. at Wolves Stadium and snacks will be available for purchase. Anyone 13 or under attending must…
MHSC Team Earns Wellbeing First Champion Recertification
ROCK SPRINGS — The Medical Staff Services team at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County has once again been recognized as a Wellbeing First Champion, earning its annual recertification for advancing mental health support within the healthcare profession. Department Director…
Lady Wolves Open Homecoming Week Against Jackson
GREEN RIVER — The Green River Lady Wolves will look to make the most of homecoming week with a pair of 4A Southwest Conference volleyball matches, beginning Thursday at home against Jackson. Green River hosts Jackson at 5 p.m. Thursday before traveling to Star Valley on Saturday…