In Sweetwater County, 30 COVID deaths have been reported, but case numbers are improving. Vaccine distribution continues, and the county has the ability to distribute even more vaccines than are currently being received. Wyoming has reported just under 600 COVID-related deaths throughout the…
More than 100 people joined the virtual meeting where WWCC presented proposed cuts and layoffs needed in the face of a projected $2.4 million deficit for 2021-22. Members of the public voiced support for the 13 teachers expected to lose their jobs. Even with cuts to positions, employee benef…
Wyoming's public health orders will begin easing, including increased attendance limits for indoor and outdoor gatherings. January is Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Month, and Christal Martin of Sweetwater Against Trafficking is promoting prevention efforts. Snow is in the foreca…
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris took the oaths of office. County vaccination appointments are booked through the end of the month. The Rock Springs City Council and Western Wyoming Community College are looking for cost savings.
Wyoming's active COVID-19 cases have decreased again, although more deaths have been confirmed. Local nonprofits are set to receive CARES Act funds to make up for revenue losses due to the pandemic. Join the "Pledge to Attend" to support art in our community this year.
Members of the Rocket Miner staff earned recognition in the Wyoming Press Association Pacemaker awards in addition to the Adams Publishing Group's best of 2020 showcase. On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we can remember the reverend's words and aim to follow a harder but more rewarding path.
Western Wyoming Community College looks to begin spring semester. COVID-19 trends continue upward. Green River and Rock Springs offer many activities people can turn to when they feel overwhelmed and could use a good game, craft or story.
Active COVID-19 cases in Wyoming have risen above 2,000 again. The Sweetwater County Sheriff's Office will be helping Public Health answer calls and schedule vaccine appointments. High wind gusts hit Wyoming today and yesterday, causing blowovers on the interstate.
The global death count of the coronavirus is about to surpass 2 million. The U.S. House voted to impeach President Donald Trump for the second time. Leaders in Sweetwater County met to brainstorm ways to combine and save money and improve services.
Representative Liz Cheney released a statement today explaining that she will vote to impeach President Donald Trump. Local health officials and county leaders met to discuss COVID-19 and explained vaccination plans and herd immunity goals. School Superintendent Kelly McGovern's contract has…
GREEN RIVER — Facing another year of hefty revenue reductions, Sweetwater County commissioners are getting an early start on budget planning efforts in order to confront difficult decisions that need to be made.
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