News in Rock Springs
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…
Local Tennis Players Earn Top-Four State Finishes
GILLETTE — The Wyoming High School tennis season came to a close Saturday in Gillette, with Green River and Rock Springs each sending multiple players and doubles teams to the state tournament and three Sweetwater County entries finishing among the top four in their brackets.…
Clock Control Lifts Kelly Walsh Past Tigers
CASPER — The Kelly Walsh Trojans controlled the clock for much of Friday night, using a methodical ground game to defeat the Rock Springs Tigers 21-6. The loss dropped Rock Springs to 0-5 on the season, while Kelly Walsh improved to 2-3. Kelly Walsh received the opening kickoff…
Horse Racing Season Enters Final Stretch in Sweetwater County
ROCK SPRINGS — Sweetwater Downs will host the last three days of horse racing in Sweetwater County this Friday, including a race with a $300,000 purse on Saturday. This weekend concludes seven weeks of races drawing hundreds of trainers, jockeys, owners and fans to the Sweetwater…
Support Archie Hay Post 24 Stallions Baseball — Get Your Half-Hog Raffle Tickets!
Support the Archie Hay Post 24 Stallions American Legion Baseball program and get a chance to stock your freezer at the same time! The Stallions are holding a Half-Hog Raffle with FOUR chances to win! Four half-hog prizes will be given away, meaning there will be four separate…
Conservation District Seeks Property Tax Support in November
ROCK SPRINGS — The Sweetwater County Conservation District is asking residents to support a proposed property tax when casting their ballots in November. Voters will be asked during the general election if they support a new mill levy of up to 1/4 mill. A mill levy is a tax…
Scouting for a Fun Day in Rock Springs
ROCK SPRINGS — Scouting America is putting on a free day of scouting fun Saturday at the Rock Springs Chamber of Commerce from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The free, family-friendly event will feature a dunk tank, free root beer floats, STEM activities, a rain gutter regatta, games and…
Weather Forecast for Saturday, September 26, 2026
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 76. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. West southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm. Sunday: A slight chance of showers between noon and 3pm, then a slight chance of showers…
Weather Forecast for Friday, September 25, 2026
Friday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 76. Light and variable wind becoming west 6 to 11 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph. Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 46. West wind 8 to 13 mph becoming light and variable…
WYDOT Extends Belt Loop Closure Through Friday
ROCK SPRINGS — A road closure on the South Belt Loop in Rock Springs will extend to Friday according to the Wyoming Department of Transportation. WYDOT said crews are continuing grinding work on the roadway and the segment between Dewar Drive and Blair Avenue will remain closed.…
Unreturned Cheyenne U-Haul tracked to Rock Springs; suspect charged
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — A man is facing a felony theft charge after Cheyenne police say he failed to return a rented van that was later tracked down in Rock Springs. Prosecutors charged Joseph Hughes, born 1986, with one count of felony theft of more than $1,000. If convicted, Hughes…