County seeks $3 million grant for fairgrounds

A $3 million grant will result in improvements to the Sweetwater County Events Complex if it’s approved by state officials.

The Sweetwater County commissioners approved a request to apply for a grant aimed to improving infrastructure at the events complex to allow the complex to host larger events drawing between 8,000-12,000 attendees. The grant application will be sent to the Wyoming Business Council for consideration under its Business Ready Community grant program.

Infrastructure targeted by the project would allow for a 10-acre expansion, which includes development of additional restrooms...