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RSHS Investigated for Possible Threat Monday

ROCK SPRINGS — Class is back in session following what is being called a “safety precaution” at Rock Springs High School early Monday afternoon. According to Sweetwater County School District No. 1, the high school was placed in a Secure, then later a Hold after information related to a possible threat was provided to the high school. The Rock Springs Police Department and Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office were called in to investigate the high school. Nearby Eastside Elementary School was also placed in a Secure due to its proximity to RSHS. According to the school district’s website, a Hold drill keeps students in a room or area to clear the halls, while a Secure drill locks the outside doors and prevents people from entering or exiting the building.

Rock Springs, WY · 9h
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The Boy Never Found Still Haunts Wyoming Searcher 63 Years Later

Even after 63 years, a now 92-year-old George Liska is haunted by the memory of the 16-year-old boy who was lost in the wilderness of southwest Wyoming. It was 1963, and Liska had gotten a phone call that had taken him, willingly, from his home into the bitter cold of the Wyoming backcountry. On the other end of the line was Rock Springs Chief of Police Louis Muir. He said that Liska and his Jeep were needed for an urgent search and rescue.

Rock Springs, WY · 2d
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Sweetwater County Arrests: November 7 – November 8, 2026

All those who are named are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the information posted on this website. However, Wyo4News does not guarantee the accuracy or timeliness of the content. Names are similar to or identical to other individuals. For the latest case status, contact the arresting law enforcement agency. Arrests from the Sweetwater County Detention Center from 4 a.m. to 4 a.m. on the dates shown at the top of the page.

Sweetwater County, WY · 1d
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Hundreds Rally Along Roadway For Sweetwater County WE Soda Workers

Before sunrise Monday, hundreds of people bundled up against the 21-degree temperature outside WE Soda’s plant, standing along the road as buses of workers arrived to show support for the roughly 350 employees facing layoffs. The protest came less than a week after WE Soda announced that it would...

Sweetwater County, WY · 12h
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‘That’s Not Having Your Workers’ Back, That’s Stabbing Them in the Back’

SWEETWATER COUNTY — “That’s not working in good faith, that’s not having your workers back, that’s stabbing them in the back,” United Steelworkers Local 13214 President Marshal Cummings said at a labor demonstration outside of WE Soda early Monday morning. Cummings said WE Soda...

Sweetwater County, WY · 9h

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Community rallies to support workers after mass layoffs announced at Wyoming mining facility

After WE Soda, a mining operation with a plant in Green River, announced plans for over 300 layoffs beginning in 2027, the community came together to protest the move impacting local families.

Green River, WY · 15h

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Forgotten Green River Doctor Delivered Hundreds Of Babies, Likely State's 2nd Female Doc

George Frazier drew his last breath in Green River, in a Union Pacific Hotel room one September night in 1897. The cause of his death was no particular mystery. He died of tuberculosis, according to the doctor who signed his death certificate. It’s the doctor’s name that presents more of...

Green River, WY · 1d

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Wyoming Mayor Says 7, 8 And 9 Year Old Kids Are Zipping Around At 30 Miles An Hour On E-Bikes As Crashes Hit 22 This Year, More Than Double Last Year

Electric bikes are quiet, quick and tempting for a kid who just got one for the holidays or a birthday. In Wyoming, city leaders say they are also showing up in crash reports at more than twice last year’s pace. According to Cowboy State Daily, officials are now wrestling with how to handle kids zipping ... Read more

Rock Springs, WY · 1d

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Red Carpet Recognition: RS Chamber celebrates local trailblazers

ROCK SPRINGS – From dedicated volunteers to hometown culinary favorites, Sweetwater County finest stepped into the spotlight on Friday, Nov. 6. The Rock Springs Chamber of Commerce handed out its annual Rock Star Awards to individuals and businesses for their positive efforts at Western Wyoming College. Voted this year’s...

Rock Springs, WY · 1d

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Join Sweetwater County School District #2 for a Veterans Day Parade Honoring Our Heroes!

Sweetwater County School District #2 is inviting the entire community to come together and honor the brave men and women who have served our country during its Veterans Day Parade on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at 10 a.m. With the theme “United to Honor Our Heroes,” the parade will bring...

Sweetwater County, WY · 12h

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Wyoming Home & Holiday Show Celebrates Local Businesses and Community

The Annual Home and Holiday Show is scheduled to kick off on November 13th-15th at the Sweetwater Events Complex. Friday the 13th 5-9 PM, Saturday the 14th 10 AM – 6 PM, Sunday the 15th 10 AM – 3 PM. Bringing shows to Sweetwater County for over 30...

Sweetwater County, WY · 14h

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Shamsid-Deen Interception Seals Wyoming Win Over UNLV

LAS VEGAS — With its Mountain West championship hopes hanging in the balance, Wyoming got one final defensive stop Saturday night. Tyson Shamsid-Deen intercepted a pass in the end zone with 1:50 remaining to preserve a 41-35 victory over UNLV at Allegiant Stadium. The interception was Shamsid-Deen’s second of...

Laramie, WY · 1d

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School Board to Hear School Improvement Plans Monday

ROCK SPRINGS — School improvement plans will be a major topic for Sweetwater County School District No. 1’s Board of Trustees Monday evening. The improvement plans come after the district’s WY-TOPP testing results and the Wyoming Department of Education’ school rankings were released in October. The district saw some success after four elementary schools moved from the WDE’s Not Meeting Expectations category, to Meeting Expectations. The district also saw gains in mathematics and English language arts proficiency. The gains earned the district mention by the WDE when it publicly posted the results. While the district had gains to celebrate, Interim Superintendent Paul Grube also stated there was still work to accomplish.

Sweetwater County, WY · 1d

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Local Swimmers Post Strong Preliminaries in Gillette

GILLETTE — The Green River Lady Wolves and Rock Springs Lady Tigers wrapped up the preliminary round of the Wyoming Class 4A State Swimming and Diving Championships Friday, with both teams putting together top finishes to qualify for Saturday’s finals in Gillette. The Lady Wolves were led by...

Gillette, WY · 2d

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Wyoming to upgrade 60-year-old Green River tunnels on I-80

Wyoming received a $6.7 million federal grant for safety and emergency upgrades at the twin Green River tunnels on Interstate 80. Planned upgrades include intelligent lighting, electronic warning signs, variable speed limits, weather monitoring, improved communications and fire suppression systems. WYDOT expects the project to go to bid in fall...

Wyoming · 11h