• Mayor, police chief call attention to drug enforcement challenges   By Trina Dennis Brittain Rocket Miner Via- Wyoming News Exchange ROCK SPRINGS  — Town of Superior Mayor Dominic Wolf is sounding the alarm on local drug enforcement...

Green River closed its regular volleyball season with two tough wins in a row, taking a four-set win over Rock Springs and another at Evanston to earn the Southwest Quadrant's No. 1 Regional seed. With four of their six winning sets decided by two points, the Lady Wolves demonstrated the composure Head Coach Andri Dewey has asked for all season. Green River beat Rock Springs with final set...

Cecelia Ann Kohl, a beloved sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 16, 2026, at the age of 90. Born in Spokane, Washington, on September 26, 1936, Cecelia spent much of her life nurturing deep roots in the Rock Springs community. Cecelia was raised and educated in Rock Springs, attending local schools and graduating in 1954 from Rock Springs High School. Following her...

Michael Mark Moore passed away unexpectedly in Green River, Wyoming, at the age of 46. Mike is survived by his two daughters, Samantha and Mariah; his two grandsons, August and Tylan; his parents, Kip and Doris McIntire; and his sisters, Tina Porter, Heather McIntire, Lacie Frasier, and Stephanie Schoenwolf. Mike was born in Rock Springs, Wyoming, on January 22, 1980. He graduated from high...

In full superhero attire, Matt Kozlowski competes in the Night of the Living Deadlift competition. The event coincided with a Trunk or Treat for Haggit Barbell's third annual Halloween Fundraiser event at Expedition Island last Saturday. This year's event raised money for the Sweetwater County Library...

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Pennie Jean Byrd, 76, cherished wife, mother and grandmother. She passed away Thursday, October 22, 2026 at University of Utah Hospital surrounded by family. Pennie was born November 4, 1949 to Bruce and Evelyn King (Price) in Rock Springs, Wyoming. One of eight siblings, she had a wonderful childhood filled with chaos and love. Pennie spent...

Voters in the Sweetwater County Conservation District (SWCCD) will decide on a proposed mill levy of up to ¼ mill in the November 3, 2026, general election. If approved, the levy would establish a locally generated funding source specifically for conservation district activities. The levy revenue would support conservation services, aid for landowners and community partners,...

    ROCK SPRINGS (WNE)  — The Wyoming Department of Transportation was recently awarded a $6.659 million competitive federal grant for safety improvements in the Green River tunnels on Interstate 80. The U.S. Department of Transportation recognized WYDOT with a...

Through November 7, the Sweetwater County Historical Museum is showcasing two exhibits celebrating Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) and Hispanic heritage. The 10th annual Ofrenda exhibit is on display now. A central part of Día de los Muertos is the creation and decoration of ofrendas, which are altars that families build to welcome their deceased relatives from the afterworld. Altars are fill...

Three points kept Green River ahead of Cody at Friday's 4A West Cross Country Regional meet in Afton. With the Wolves' first three boys finishing within just 17 seconds of each other and a freshman holding the fifth scoring spot, the Green River boys finished fifth with 141 points. Cody followed with 144, while Rock Springs took seventh with 167. "They beat the schools that were...