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Multiple drug arrests made, Fentanyl pills found
Several people have been arrested by local and state law enforcement recently on drug charges, including one man who the Rock Springs Police Department allegedly found in possession of Fentanyl pills. On Thursday, May 18, officers with Rock Springs...
Sweetwater County school district responds to sexual harassment claims
ROCK SPRINGS — A resident came forward with sexual harassment issues at this month’s Sweetwater County School District No. 1 board meeting. During the meeting on May 8, Rock Springs resident, Cherell O’Driscoll, revealed that she has received...
Fighting for the marina
With time running out for the Ashley National Forest's extended public comment period on the proposed boundary changes at Buckboard Marina, discussions over the future of the marina have continued to...
Community shows support for parents suing SCSD1
ROCK SPRINGS — Sweetwater County residents attended Monday’s Sweetwater County School District No. 1 Board of Trustees meeting and spoke out in support of Sean and Ashley Willey, the couple suing the school district for concealing information...
Commissioners consider budget concerns
Financial questions and budget considerations were a recurring theme during the May 2 Sweetwater Board of County Commissioners meeting. Several agenda items were called into question and action was...
New checkpoint security equipment coming to airport
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has completed installation of a new state-of-the-art advanced technology Computed Tomography (CT) checkpoint carry-on baggage scanner at the Southwest...
Former RS mayor pleads guilty
Former Rock Springs mayor Timothy Kaumo pleaded guilty to one count of official misconduct and one count of conflict of interest in a sentencing hearing in Evanston last Tuesday, April 25. Kaumo was s...
Protecting the marina
Concerned citizens, the Sweetwater County Board of County Commissioners, and representatives from the Ashley National Forest and Flaming Gorge Recreation District recently weighed in on plans and...
One arrested after car chase, SWAT standoff on interstate
A SWAT standoff with a man barricaded in his vehicle on the interstate ended with his arrest late Friday afternoon, according to Sweetwater County Sheriff's Office. David Eugene Furman, 52, of...
Budget amendments approved
While budget amendments are often a regular part of the Sweetwater County Board of County Commissioner’s meetings as adjustments are made at the end of the fiscal year, the latest budget amendments...
Long winter impacts antelope hunting
The past winter was a harsh one for wildlife in Southwestern Wyoming. The weather was so harsh, the Wyoming Game and Fish plans to reduce the number of antelope licenses available in some areas...
Additional flights return to airport beginning in May
After a long period of air service uncertainty, the Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (“RKS”) is pleased to announce the return of a second flight to Denver International Airport (“DEN”) on Thursdays and Saturdays beginning May 4, 2023....
PacifiCorp planning new transmission line
PacifiCorp is making plans for a new transmission line reaching between Sweetwater County and Carbon County. Brian Taylor, the project manager for PacifiCorp and a Green River resident, presented...
County and cities prepare for spring flooding
Sweetwater County authorities are preparing for the possibility of spring flooding due to a higher than average snow fall. According to the USDA SNOTEL Map, the snow water equivalent for Sweetwater County is currently 137% of normal. Representatives...
Game and Fish invites public to open meetings
Wyoming Game and Fish Department’s Green River Region will hold a series of public open houses and a final public meeting to present and discuss proposed 2023 hunting seasons, according to a press release. Attending a public meeting provides an opp...
County joins Emergency Fire Suppression Account
Breaking with the precedent of past years, Sweetwater County will join the Wyoming Emergency Fire Suppression Account this year. The Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously during Tuesday's me...
Commissioners approve county logo
Sweetwater County now has its own logo. The Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously to approve the new logo at their last meeting on February 21. The logo was discussed in more detail during...
New Western trustee chosen
The appointment of a board member to the Western Wyoming Community College Board of Trustees has led to a candidate claiming corruption was the reason she was not selected to fill a vacancy on the...
Wyoming 211 offers resources and help to residents in need
When Wyoming residents are looking for resources and help with meeting the needs in their lives, they just need to remember three numbers — 211. 211 is a free, confidential, 24-hour information and...
UW builds partnerships
The University of Wyoming is always looking for more ways to improve their partnerships with community colleges and businesses throughout the state, including Western Wyoming Community College and...
College trustee resigns following election win
An opening on the Western Wyoming Community College Board of Trustees occurred last month after a board member who won her re-election bid in November resigned. Dr. Veronica Donaldson submitted her re...
Marooned by modern technology
On a frigid, blustery Tuesday morning in the middle of December, a seemingly endless winter storm, for days plaguing those in the region ensnared in its path, continued to slowly ravage its way...
Warranty Deeds Dec. 30, 2022 - Jan. 18, 2023
Dec. 30, 2022 Troy Sinclair to Carrie Ann Canestorp, Lot 9, Foreman Addition Patrick S. Gaensslen to SparSto & Fin LLC, Pt. Lot 2, Block 3, UPRR 2nd GR HMC Leasing LLC to Sweetwater County, Lot 1, Layos Subdivision Jan. 3, 2023 Randy Tabuchi Sr.,...
Hospital seeks SLIB funding match change from commissioners
The Sweetwater County Commissioners received an update about Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County’s lab expansion and renovation project, while seeking to reallocate $500,000 in county funds for...
Federal grant of $3M awarded to Western for healthcare expansion
On January 5 the U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced the decision of the Economic Development Administration (EDA) to award Western Wyoming Community College (Western) a $3 million...
