News across Sweetwater County
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.…
Wolves Push No. 4 Evanston to the Wire
GREEN RIVER — The Green River Wolves came within a goal-line stand of knocking off the No. 4 team in Class 3A on Friday night, falling 25-20 to the undefeated Evanston Red Devils in a 3A West Conference game. The loss dropped Green River to 2-2 overall and 0-1 in conference play,…
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…
Sweetwater County Arrest Report for September 27, 2026
The following individuals have been booked into the Sweetwater County Detention Center CROY, BRADLEY JAMES Age: 52 Address: WAMSUTTER, WY Booking Type: PRE-TRIAL Booking Date: 2026-09-26 Arresting Agency: SCSO Charges: Domestic Assault – 1st Offense KUNZ, DELEANI LYNN Age: 26…
Weather Forecast for Sunday, September 27, 2026
Sunday: A slight chance of showers between noon and 3pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Light and variable wind becoming south southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. Chance of…
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…
Photo Exhibit and Presentation Set at Expedition Island Oct. 2
GREEN RIVER — Residents will have a chance to see the winning entries of Wyoming Public Media’s “Wyoming’s History Through Listeners’ Eyes” contest at Expedition Island Oct. 2. A reception will take place from 6-7 p.m. at the Pavilion and will feature a presentation by Jessica…
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…
Sweetwater County Arrest Report for September 26, 2026
The following individuals have been booked into the Sweetwater County Detention Center DENNIS, SHARON DIANA Age: 60 Address: ROCK SPRINGS, WY Booking Type: PRE-TRIAL Booking Date: 2026-09-26 Arresting Agency: RSPD Charges: Unlawful Contact – Rude/Insolent/Angry Touches Without…
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…