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…
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.
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…
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.
Today the active cases of COVID-19 in Wyoming dropped again, although the death total increased. Local health officers gave on update on COVID-19 in Sweetwater County, emphasizing the need to bring numbers down so health care providers aren't further overwhelmed. Today is also Giving Tuesday…
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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