Author: SweetwaterNow

Carbon County Republican Committee Votes to Censure Rep. Cheney

CARBON COUNTY — Not only has the Carbon County Republican Party unanimously voted to formally censure Wyoming Congresswoman and House Republican Conference Chair Liz Cheney (R-WY), but they have asked her to... Read more »

01/20/21 4:51 AM

Sweetwater County Mask Order in Effect Through December 4

By Brayden Flack, Sweetwater Now November 18, 2020 SWEETWATER COUNTY — A mask mandate order for Sweetwater County has been signed into effect on November 18, 2020 by Sweetwater County Public... Read more »

11/18/20 1:18 PM

Vehicle stolen in owntown Rock Springs; stopped east of Evanston

Originally reported by the SweetwaterNOW News Desk EVANSTON— A female driver and male passenger were booked into the Uinta County Detention Center Saturday, Nov. 14 after leading sheriff’s deputies and Wyoming... Read more »

11/15/20 2:54 PM

PHOTOS: Bear Makes a Surprise Visit to Rock Springs

By Stephanie Thompson, Sweetwater Now ROCK SPRINGS — An adult female black bear, in emaciated condition, was captured and later euthanized after it was spotted west of Rock Springs Tuesday around... Read more »

09/17/20 12:21 PM

Officials Are Investigating an Arrow Shoved down a Puppy’s Throat

LYMAN — An investigation is continuing into an animal cruelty case where a puppy had an arrow shoved down its throat. On August 6, in Lyman, a Border Doodle puppy named Milly... Read more »

08/10/20 4:23 PM

Rock Springs Loaf ‘N Jug closes temporarily after employee tests positive for COVID-19

By Stephanie Thompson for Sweetwater Now – July 30, 2020 ROCK SPRINGS — Sweetwater County Public Health Officer Dr. Jean Stachon confirmed the Loaf ‘N Jug at the 1310 Dewar Drive... Read more »

07/30/20 3:57 PM

VIDEO: Camera Catches UTV Fly End-Over-End Through Rock Springs Neighborhood

A video posted by a worried, Rock Springs resident with the caption “Are you okay??” was shared this week. In the video, captured around 1:00 a.m. on July 10, 2020,... Read more »

07/14/20 12:30 PM

UPDATE: wanted person in Wyoming I-80 manhunt ‘possibly armed and dangerous’

UPDATE 6/11/20 — Officials in Sweetwater County have announced the arrest of a man that prompted advisories from law enforcement to people along Wyoming’s I-80 corridor. Full story: Suspect in... Read more »

06/10/20 6:30 PM

Rock Springs students carried Trump support flags, suspension unrelated to freedom of speech

By News Desk-Sweetwater Now – January 24, 2020 ROCK SPRINGS — On Thursday afternoon, a group of Rock Springs High School students were reported to be carrying around political flags supporting U.S.... Read more »

01/24/20 12:47 PM

Green River bans vaping in public

By Stephanie Thompson with Sweetwater Now -January 23, 2020 GREEN RIVER — Residents who use e-cigarettes or vapes will now have to follow the smoking prohibited in public places ordinance. During... Read more »

01/23/20 2:08 PM

Woman Receives Maximum Sentence in Animal Cruelty Case

By Stephanie Thompson – Sweetwater Now -January 21 Note: This is an update to an original story called, “Dog Dies: RS Woman Charged With Animal Cruelty.” To read the original story click here.... Read more »

01/21/20 1:27 PM

Author: SweetwaterNow

Carbon County Republican Committee Votes to Censure Rep. Cheney

Rock Springs officers use non-lethal measures to restrain armed suspect

Angel Tree gifts ransacked at Mission at Castle Rock in Green River

Sweetwater County Sheriff, Attorney: Statewide Mask Mandate is Unenforceable

Uinta County officials seeking information on missing person

Sweetwater County Attorney Will Not Prosecute Violations of Mask Mandate

Sweetwater County Mask Order in Effect Through December 4

Vehicle stolen in owntown Rock Springs; stopped east of Evanston

PHOTOS: Bear Makes a Surprise Visit to Rock Springs

Officials Are Investigating an Arrow Shoved down a Puppy’s Throat

Rock Springs Loaf ‘N Jug closes temporarily after employee tests positive for COVID-19

VIDEO: Camera Catches UTV Fly End-Over-End Through Rock Springs Neighborhood

UPDATE: wanted person in Wyoming I-80 manhunt ‘possibly armed and dangerous’

Rock Springs students carried Trump support flags, suspension unrelated to freedom of speech

Green River bans vaping in public

Woman Receives Maximum Sentence in Animal Cruelty Case

Crime

Crime

Wyo law enforcement seizes 744 lbs of marijuana products on I-80 Saturday

Weekly arrest report: (1/15/21 – 1/23/21)

Oil City Police Calls (1/21/21 – 1/22/21)

Recent Arrests (1/21/21 – 1/22/21)

Rawlins PD announces arrest of suspects on charges involving heroin, meth

Obituaries

AP

From presidents to faded stars, all welcomed by Larry King

Hank Aaron, baseball’s one-time home run king, dies at 86

Obituaries: Geis, Wentz, Tice, Hick

Obituaries: Olson, McInroy, Myers, Wassenberg

Obituaries: Middaugh, Hogan III, Heller, Currah

Community

Latest News

I-80 closed between Rawlins and Rock Springs due to crash Sunday

From presidents to faded stars, all welcomed by Larry King

Sunday: 292 new lab confirmed COVID cases in Wyo, 213 recoveries

Casper Brass Company set to deliver opera, folk, march and ragtime arrangements at CC Sunday

Snowfall and crashes close hundreds of miles of highway in SE Wyo Saturday night

Wyoming

Latest News

I-80 closed between Rawlins and Rock Springs due to crash Sunday

Sunday: 292 new lab confirmed COVID cases in Wyo, 213 recoveries

Snowfall and crashes close hundreds of miles of highway in SE Wyo Saturday night

Crash east of Rock Springs impacting I-80 Saturday as snowfall concentrates in southern Wyo

No unnecessary travel advised on Wyo roadways due to slick roads and blowing snow

Promoted

Latest News

Becoming a Better Parent: Show Them How Much You Care

Telepresence Robots in the UW at Casper Counseling Classroom

307 First Advocates for Review of New Cody Regional Office Project Award

Wyoming Housing Network Offers Housing Help in Uncertain Times

#GiveThanks for the Gift of Life This Holiday Season

Galleries

Community

PHOTOS: Former fire-ravaged Alpenglow space shines after gut-rehab in downtown Casper

PHOTOS: Pro-Trump supporters reconvene at Casper park, cruise downtown

PHOTOS: Hundreds attend rally against COVID restrictions at Wyo capitol building on Monday

PHOTO GALLERY: One last glance back at 2020 in Wyoming

PHOTOS: Snow and frost blankets Casper after winter storm

National/World

AP

Kremlin: US comments on protests support law-breaking

From presidents to faded stars, all welcomed by Larry King

Speculation over Tokyo Olympics: 2021, 2032 or not at all?

(PHOTOS) 2600 arrested at protests demanding Russian dissident Navalny’s release

Larry King, broadcasting giant for half-century, dies at 87