The Western Wyoming Community College Mustangs fended off the Northwest College Trappers at one last home game Friday. The tournament play-in game came down to the final seconds in Rushmore Gymnasium. The Mustangs' 69-67 win means they will play in the Region IX Tournament next week in Powell.
Active cases of COVID-19 hovered at 419 statewide. Rock Springs cemetery staff asked people to pick up flower decorations by next Monday. The State House sent the general fund budget to the governor for his approval or veto, though education funding is still being debated. The legislative se…
Rocket Miner update: Local vaccines available; UW loses in NCAA tourney; gymnasts and Tigers win big
Local health officials say now is the time to get vaccinated when shots are readily available in Sweetwater County. The Cowgirls lost to UCLA in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, 69-48. The Legacy Gymnastics team had multiple state champions, and the Tiger speech and debate team gets t…
The University of Wyoming women's basketball team earned a No. 14 seed in the NCAA tournament and will play UCLA on March 22. Sweetwater County School District No. 1 is offering free meals over spring break to those 18 and younger. The author of the "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" is bringing his lat…
The UW men's basketball team lost to San Jose State 69-66. People can now visit www.wyoapptportal.org to schedule a COVID-19 vaccination appointment in addition to calling 307-922-5390. WYDOT warns drivers to be safe during the upcoming snowstorm. Turn you clock one hour forward on Sunday fo…
Congress passed a $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package. The University of Wyoming men's and women's basketball teams keep winning at the Mountain West playoffs. The annual Jackalope Jump fundraiser to benefit Special Olympics returns on March 20. Having made the polar plunge in the past,…