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MHSC Employees Testify Before Legislative Committee
ROCK SPRINGS — Proposed legislation to add protections in the case of workplace violence against healthcare workers will be discussed by the Wyoming Legislature’s Joint Labor, Health and Social Services Committee when it meets Nov. 12-13 in Cheyenne. Several Memorial Hospital of…
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Snoop and Martha’s Holiday Cash Hideout
🎄 KUGR is 50 and we are giving away MORE CASH! 🎄 Christmas is about to get a whole lot more fun as Snoop on the Stoop and Martha on the Mantle hit the road for KUGR’s final 50th Anniversary celebration! These two troublemakers will be hiding in plain sight at local participating…
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Cowgirls Face Hawaii With Tournament Spot at Stake
LARAMIE — The University of Wyoming soccer team enters Saturday’s regular-season finale with a chance to secure a spot in the Mountain West Conference Tournament when it hosts Hawaii at noon at the Madrid Sports Complex. A victory would guarantee the Cowgirls a berth in the…
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Chamber Hosts 11th Holiday Business Showcase Nov. 20-21
GREEN RIVER — Sweetwater County residents can start their holiday shopping at the 11th annual Holiday Business Showcase in Green River Nov. 20-21. The two-day event takes place at the Pavilion on Expedition Island, with the Nov. 20 portion taking place from 5-8 p.m. and the Nov.…
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Opinion: Wyoming Survives Together, So Let’s Talk About Suicide
By Gov. Mark Gordon For generations, the celebrated independent spirit of the West seemed anchored by an unspoken expectation: buck up, pull yourself up by your bootstraps and get on with it; but that is the stuff of movies and dimestore novels. True Western grit has not been…
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Rock Springs High School Release First Quarter Honor Roll
ROCK SPRINGS — Rock Springs High School has released a list of more than 700 students who made the first quarter honor roll. Students who have a 4.0 GPA or higher made the principal honor roll; those with a GPA from 3.5-3.99 made the scholastic honor roll, and those with a GPA…
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Raymond Albert Sarcletti (August 11, 1938-October 30, 2026)
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Raymond Albert Sarcletti, who passed away at his home in Manila, Utah, on October 30, 2026, at the age of 88. Ray was born on August 11, 1938, in Rock Springs to Albert and Margaret Sarcletti. A proud Wyoming native, he…
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Sweetwater County Prevention Coalition to Host 6th Annual International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day Event
International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day EventTime: 11 am-1 pmDate: Saturday, November 21, 2026Location: Broadway Theater, 618 Broadway, Rock Springs, WY If you have lost someone to suicide, or would like to support those who have, join us for Sweetwater County’s 6th annual…
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Melba Jean Liberty (January 11, 1938- November 4, 2026)
Melba Jean Liberty, a cherished resident of Green River, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 4th, 2026, at the age of 88. Born in Laramie on January 11th, 1938, she was the beloved daughter of Elmo Hammond and Ruby Glasscock. In 1956, Melba married the love of her…
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Weather Forecast for Friday, November 6, 2026
Friday: Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 48. Calm wind becoming west northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 26. Light southwest wind. Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 52. Light west southwest…
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Sweetwater County Arrest Report for November 6, 2026
The following individuals have been booked into the Sweetwater County Detention Center RAMOS, ALVARO JAVIER Age: 29 Address: RAYMONDVILLE, TX Booking Type: NWS HOLD Booking Date: 2026-11-05 Arresting Agency: SCSO No charges listed. A criminal charge is merely an accusation; all…
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Green River City Administrator, Council Member Resign Thursday
GREEN RIVER — Green River is down a city administrator and a Council member following a double-whammy of resignations Thursday. City Administrator Reed Clevenger and Green River City Council member Sherry Bushman resigned from their roles. The Green River City Council voted to…
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Green River’s Strong Start Not Enough Against Sheridan
CASPER — Green River saw a two-set lead slip away Thursday afternoon, falling to Sheridan 3-2 in the opening round of the 4A State Volleyball Tournament in Casper. The Lady Wolves took control early, winning the first two sets before Sheridan responded with a dominant third set…
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Union Leader Comments on We Soda Situation
ROCK SPRINGS — “We’ve been told for the last year we’re going to keep the legacy mining process going as we increase capacity with solution mining,” Marshal Cummings, the president of the United Steel Workers Local 13214 said Thursday. Cummings spoke with TRN Media’s Al Harris…
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Pokes in the Pros: Wingard Returns To Action
LARAMIE — After missing a month of action because of an injury, former University of Wyoming safety Andrew Wingard made an immediate impact in his return to the field Sunday. Wingard recorded seven tackles in Arizona’s thrilling 33-30 overtime victory over Dallas, helping the…
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MHSC Approves Audit, Expects $1.5 Million in Rural Health Care Funding
ROCK SPRINGS — The Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County Board of Trustees approved its 2026 audit Wednesday afternoon, improving on every financial ratio presented. Auditors from Clifton Larson Allen presented the results for the 2026 fiscal year with statements that are still…
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Black Butte Release First Quarter Honor Roll
ROCK SPRINGS — Black Butte High School has released a list of over 40 students who made the first quarter honor roll. Students who have a 4.0 GPA or higher made the principal honor roll; those with a GPA from 3.5-3.99 made the Scholastic honor roll, and those with a GPA from…
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Rock Springs Native Named Volunteer of the Month
ROCK SPRINGS — The Rock Springs Mainstreet/Urban Renewal Agency has recognized Merri Cordova as its volunteer of the month for consistently giving her time and energy to local cultural programs and community gatherings. The URA said Cordova volunteers weekly at the Broadway…
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Sweetwater County Birth Announcements for Late October 2026
SWEETWATER COUNTY — The following birth announcements were sent to SweetwaterNOW by Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in October, 2026. Asher Jaymes Maurer, boy, was born on October 9, 2026, to proud parents Jasmine Turcuato and Cody Maurer of Rock Springs. Moises Gudiel…
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Joan Marie Lake (April 20, 1951 – November 2, 2026)
Joan Marie Lake, affectionately known as Jo, 75, passed away peacefully in her sleep at home on November 2, 2026. She was a resident of Rock Springs for the past 20 years and a former resident of Idaho. Joan was born on April 20, 1951 in Nampa, Idaho, the daughter of John C.…