Week of May 22, 2025
Week of May 22, 2025
After years of functioning as its own nonprofit program with a volunteer board, Treatment Court will fall under the umbrella of Sweetwater County in the future. The Sweetwater County Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously to begin taking steps to bring Treatment Court under the management of the county during the May 20 commissioner meeting. Treatment Court is a program that focuses on helping people in the court system who struggle with substance abuse and addiction. It has been...
Local teachers across the school district are recognized for their hard work each year, with several being honored specifically as the Teacher of the Year nominees. Sweetwater County School District No. 2 recently announced this year's nominee finalists. "The outstanding teachers in Sweetwater County School District No. 2 shine brightly, evidenced by the 25 nominations from peers and students for this year's Teacher of the Year," the school district said in a press release. "This exemplary...
After weeks of building, adjusting, and battling, the Green River Lady Wolves are heading to the 4A State Soccer Championships in Gillette with purpose and confidence. Last week's Regional Tournament on home turf proved to be more than just an opportunity to advance; it was a showcase of growth, grit, and the kind of soccer that's been quietly forming since the early days of the season. In front of a packed home crowd, the Lady Wolves opened with urgency and composure, securing a postseason...
The vital lifeline for tens of millions of Americans everywhere – including 118,000 in Wyoming -- used for housing, groceries, gas, and the other everyday necessities is about to mark its 90th birthday. And with that anniversary comes a responsibility to strengthen the program – and determine how we can help it age in the healthiest way. As the bedrock of retirement in America, our financial future depends on protecting Social Security for decades to come. Social Security will face challenges in the years ahead, but it’s incumbent on us...
