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Riders cruise ‘all the way’ to respect veterans, past and present
ROCK SPRINGS — West Coast to East Coast, bikers unite to remember, honor and support veterans during an annual 13-day cross-country ride from Auburn, California, to Washington, D.C. Bikers from the National Veterans Awareness Organization started their journey on Tuesday, May 14, visiting veterans at the Mathers Veterans Medical Center, south of Sacramento. They arrived in Rock Springs on Friday, May 17. Those who participate in the ride take part...
Adorable & Adoptable–Pets of the Week: Ice Cream Kittens & Spicy Kittens
Each week, we highlight local animals who are currently available at local shelters and can’t wait to become your best friend. Sponsored by the amazing folks at Commerce Bank of Wyoming. This week’s four-legged friends are at Red Desert Humane Society. Stop by and meet them today!. Ice...
Pinedale Artist Featured in June CFAC Exhibit
ROCK SPRINGS – A new exhibit is opening at the Community Fine Arts Center June 1 with Pinedale artist Dan Abernathy and residents are invited to meet Anernathy at an opening reception June 1 from 2-4 p.m. Abernathy describes himself as being “known for his art, his camera, his...
Rock Springs Memorial Day Ceremony Honors Those Who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice
ROCK SPRINGS – A morning Memorial Day ceremony highlights the sacrifice more than a million Americans have made to the nation. The American Legion Archie Hay Post 24 hosted short ceremonies recognizing that sacrifice in Rock Springs Monday, making stops at Veterans Park, as well as both the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery and the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. The ceremonies featured the firing of a cannon, a short speech, and a flag lowering as Taps was played.
Very Windy, Rain Possible
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (Wyoming News Now) - Looking through the area this afternoon we have a High Wind Warning for a wide area in Wyoming today stretching from Cheyenne to Casper along I-25 and west towards Rawlins. These winds could range from 45 to even 60s MPH in more wind prone areas so be prepared for gusty winds, cold wind chills, and travel impacts, especially along I-25.
Hospital Breaks Ground on $9M Lab Expansion Project
ROCK SPRINGS — Hospital and local leaders broke ground Thursday on Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County’s laboratory renovation and expansion project, which will provide a new outpatient setting for the hospital’s current main laboratory, curbside access and an enhanced patient experience. The $9 million project is supported...
Third ‘Plein Air’ Competition Announced
The Green River Arts Council and Community Fine Arts Center seeks competitors for the third Sweetwater County plein air competition. The term plein air comes from the French phrase “en plein air,” meaning out of doors. The term refers to painting finished artwork outdoors. Residents participating in the competition will paint views of the Scotts Bottom Nature Area in Green River on June 22.
26 Graduate from Black Butte High School Tonight
ROCK SPRINGS – Graduates from Black Butte High School will receive their diplomas tonight during the school commencement ceremony. The ceremony takes place at 7 p.m. at Western Wyoming Community College’s Theater and will see 26 students receiving their diplomas. Students achieving a grade point average of 3.0 and above will also receive honor cords and the school will announce the winners of the Outstanding Graduate Award and the Most Improved Graduate Award.
Black Butte Graduates Reminded Their Choices Matter During Ceremony
ROCK SPRINGS – It turns out Spider-Man has a lot of wisdom to share when it comes to living life. During Black Butte High School’s graduation Wednesday evening, school principal Bryant Blake shared quotes from the web-head, as well as other notable individuals in his final address to the school’s graduating students.
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