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A growing Wyoming town faces a housing development crossroads

Pinedale, Wyoming, has long been a ranching and oil and gas town. It has a couple thousand residents, but still no stoplight, Walmart, or fast food chains. And it is one of the fastest-growing areas in the state. The pandemic brought in a lot of people from out of state....

Pinedale, WY · 16h
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‘We can overcome’: City of Green River issues statement on mass layoffs at local mining facility

GREEN RIVER, Utah (ABC4) — The City of Green River has released a statement and provided updates after a mining company announced layoffs for over 300 individuals. WE Soda, who has a plant in Green River, announced that they are transitioning the plant to solution mining and will have to cut 350 jobs as a […]

Green River, UT · 1d

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Sweetwater County Family Depended On WE Soda Mine Job, Now Layoffs Loom

Living with the ongoing care required for two dependents with medical needs means Bree McMullan’s family relies heavily on the steady wages and insurance from her husband’s mining job. But with WE Soda set to cut 40% of its workforce in Sweetwater County, McMullan is bracing for an...

Sweetwater County, WY · 7d
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With 274 trona workers facing January layoffs, WE Soda union opposes company’s pending $13M state grant

The union representing workers at WE Soda’s trona and soda ash operations in southwest Wyoming, as well as some of their supporters, are calling on Gov. Mark Gordon to pump the brakes on a $13 million state taxpayer-funded grant request by the company.

Wyoming · 1d
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Union president reacts to news of WE Soda layoffs

ROCK SPRINGS — Community leaders and residents across Sweetwater County are processing the shockwaves of WE Soda’s announcement that it will transition its Westvaco operations to solution mining. It is a move that is expected to slash the local workforce at the mine from about 850 to 500...

Sweetwater County, WY · 2d

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Things To Do This Weekend: November 13 – 15

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Look no further! Wyo4News is your go-to guide for all the exciting happenings in Sweetwater County. From lively local events to hidden gems waiting to be discovered, we’ve got the scoop on everything you need to make the most of your weekend. Dive into our latest roundup and find out what’s buzzing around town!

Sweetwater County, WY · 1d

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The Hidden Cost of the WE Soda Layoffs: A Mental Health Crisis We Cannot Ignore

The recent announcement by WE Soda that approximately 350 jobs will be eliminated from its southwest Wyoming operations has sent shock waves through Sweetwater County. The economic consequences are significant, but there is another concern that deserves just as much attention, and perhaps even more. What happens to the mental...

Sweetwater County, WY · 1d

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Letter: WE Soda’s Solution Mining Plan Demands Scrutiny

The following opinion piece is a community submission and doesn’t reflect the opinion of TRN Media, which encompasses SweetwaterNOW and The Radio Network. Sweetwater County is still reeling from WE Soda’s plan to cut over 350 jobs at Westvaco and shift to solution mining. Beyond the devastating blow to our miners, families, and local tax base, flooding Westvaco’s 38-square-mile underground footprint poses severe safety and environmental risks:

Sweetwater County, WY · 1d

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Green River Teacher Graduates From Air Force Technical Training

GREEN RIVER — Karly Eyre, a health and physical education teacher at Lincoln Middle School, graduated from U.S. Air Force technical training Oct. 23 at Fort Lee, Virginia. Eyre, a senior airman, was away from Green River for six weeks for the training. She also coaches high school varsity soccer, basketball and golf in Green River and has volunteered as a coach in other sports throughout the community.

Green River, WY · 1d

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Local book drive aims to gift every Wyoming foster child this Christmas

SWEETWATER COUNTY — As the holiday season approaches, one local community leader is calling on Sweetwater County and Wyoming residents to help deliver a little extra warmth, support, and joy to children across the state. Kelley Brown, a Sweetwater County resident and Team Leader and Educational Services Representative with...

Sweetwater County, WY · 2d

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Homestead Care Services Helping Southwest Wyoming Families Keep Loved Ones Comfortable at Home

When an aging loved one begins needing extra help with everyday activities, families often face the challenge of balancing caregiving with work, children, and other responsibilities. Homestead Care Services LLC, a locally owned, non-medical in-home care agency, is helping families throughout Sweetwater County, Uinta County, and Bridger Valley find dependable...

Sweetwater County, WY · 20h

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Hundreds Rally Near Green River as WE Soda Plans to Cut 350 Trona Jobs

WE Soda plans to cut roughly 350 jobs as it shifts its Westvaco operation from underground dry-ore mining to solution mining. Before sunrise Monday, hundreds of people gathered along Westvaco Road near the plant west of Green River to oppose the plan, saying it could affect workers, mine safety and southwest Wyoming’s economy.

Green River, WY · 1d

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Celebrate the Season at the Annual Holiday Harvest Bazaar in Rock Springs!

Get a head start on your holiday shopping, enjoy a delicious homemade lunch, and discover unique gifts at the First Congregational Church UCC Annual Holiday Harvest Bazaar on Saturday, November 14!. The holiday season is just around the corner, and the First Congregational Church UCC in Rock Springs is inviting...

Rock Springs, WY · 1d

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Three School Board Trustees Sworn in as Chair Departs

GREEN RIVER — The Sweetwater County School District No. 2 Board of Trustees swore in three trustees last night and said goodbye to an eight-year member Tuesday night. Incumbent trustees Tom Wilson and Daniel Flom and new trustee Kenny Shoning took the oath of office, which was administered by Chair Ashley Castillon. Castillon, who is leaving the board after eight years, did not seek reelection. Shoning takes her seat.

Sweetwater County, WY · 1d

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Wyoming's Warmest Year Ever Continues, Photogs Say Fall Color In South Is Best Ever

After 10 months of almost unprecedented weather, 2026 is on track to be the warmest year in Wyoming’s recorded history. According to the National Weather Service office in Riverton, nearly every location it monitors averaged 3 to 6 degrees above normal between Jan. 1 and Nov. 8, with some records dating to the 1890s.

Wyoming · 1d

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Blake Braces For Tough Start as Green River Mayor

GREEN RIVER — Green River Mayor-elect Stan Blake said he expected his first 100 days to be tough. Now he says it will be like climbing Mount Everest. When Blake won the election last week, Green River still had a city administrator, only two new council members and WE Soda was operating business as usual.

Green River, WY · 16h

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Western Board Considers Accepting Grants Thursday

ROCK SPRINGS — Western Wyoming Community College’s Board of Trustees will consider accepting a few grants during its meeting Thursday evening. The board will consider accepting an adult education grant amounting to $105,000. The grant provides funds for support of basic adult education, high school equivalency preparation, English as a second language literacy programs and the Sweetwater County Detention Center’s education program provided through the college. The grant agreement would be between the college and the Sweetwater County Board of Cooperative Educational Services.

Rock Springs, WY · 1d