News across Sweetwater County
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…
Tigers Travel to Face Cheyenne Central
CHEYENNE — The Rock Springs Tigers will remain on the road Friday when they travel to face Cheyenne Central, searching for their first win of the season. Kickoff is scheduled for 6 p.m., with TRN Media’s pregame coverage beginning at 5 p.m. Fans can listen to the game on 97.9 FM…
Retired Athletic Director Hosts New NJCAA Show
ROCK SPRINGS — Former Western Wyoming College athletic director Lu Sweet is hosting Women 360, a new National Junior College Athletic Association show. The show examines women’s junior college athletics through conversations with student-athletes, coaches, administrators and…
Wolves, Panthers Meet for Homecoming
GREEN RIVER — The Green River Wolves will return home Friday night for Homecoming when they host the Powell Panthers in a 3A West Conference matchup. Kickoff is scheduled for 6 p.m., with TRN Media’s pregame coverage beginning at 5 p.m. TRN Media’s Jayson Klepper will have the…
Rock Springs Volleyball Returns to Conference Play
ROCK SPRINGS — The Rock Springs Lady Tigers return to the court this week looking to carry the momentum from an impressive showing at last weekend’s Casper Invite into a pair of 4A Northwest Conference matches. Rock Springs battled through the tournament at the Ford Wyoming…
Homecoming Week Brings Spirit to Farson-Eden
FARSON — Farson-Eden High School will celebrate homecoming with a full week of student activities, athletic events and school spirit, beginning Monday and continuing through Saturday. The week will feature multiple dress-up days, giving students opportunities to show their school…
Rooted in Rock Springs: Just Frame It Helps Preserve What Matters Most
Every local storefront has a story, and every purchase made close to home helps keep those stories alive. Just Frame It Custom Frame Shop is one of the businesses proudly rooted in Downtown Rock Springs. The locally owned shop helps customers preserve and display the photographs,…
Green River High School Homecoming Week Kicks Off With Powderpuff Game
GREEN RIVER — Green River High School kicked off homecoming week Monday with events for students and the community, capping the week with a home football game against Powell on Friday. The week’s theme is “A Homecoming Between the Pages”. Events include: Monday: A powderpuff flag…
Investigation at STAR Leads to Felony Theft Charge
ROCK SPRINGS — Sweetwater County STAR Transit is disclosing an investigation that led to criminal charges being filed against a former employee. According to a press release from STAR, discrepancies between driver reports and weekly farebox deposits were discovered April 29. A…
College Hosts Suicide Prevention and Memorial Event Wednesday
ROCK SPRINGS — Western Wyoming College will host a public suicide prevention event Wednesday, encouraging people to walk with the light. The Walk with the Lights event starts at 7:30 p.m. at the college’s Pendulum, near the student bookstore. Sarah Grimm, a counselor at the…
James Christopher Horner (August 9, 1959 – June 30, 2026)
James Christopher Horner, 66, of Rock Springs passed away on Tuesday June 30, 2026, of a sudden illness at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. He was a resident of Rock Springs for the past 30 years. He was born August 9,1959 in Evanston, Illinois, the son of the late James…