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…
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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…
Rocket Miner update: 13th local COVID-19 death reported; weekend activities expanded in Rock Springs
A Green River man was listed as the 13th coronavirus-related death in Sweetwater County. Carriage rides have been added to the list of 2nd Saturday events in downtown Rock Springs, and the Save the Grinch fundraiser will benefit the YWCA.
Active COVID cases in Wyoming are under 5,000, down from where we were last month. Today Sweetwater County Sheriff John Grossnickle and County Attorney Dan Erramouspe explained that they believe the state mask mandate is unenforceable under the law. Wyoming National Guard Members have arrive…
Gov. Mark Gordon announced a statewide mask order similar to what is already in place in Sweetwater County. Additional steps made to limit the spread of COVID-19 include restricting bar and restaurant hours and limiting gathering sizes. The order takes effect Wednesday and extends into 2021.
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