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Western Wyoming Beverage is Proud to Announce Budweiser Clydesdales to Visit Sweetwater County to Celebrate Trona and Folds of Honor.
World-Famous Budweiser Clydesdales to be featured in Liberty Day Parade. The iconic Budweiser Clydesdales are making a special appearance in Sweetwater County, Wyoming to celebrate the vital trona industry and honor the Folds of Honor Foundation. This visit will shine a spotlight on the hardworking miners who contribute to the creation of every Budweiser glass bottle and will support families of fallen military members and first responders through a generous donation.
World-Renowned Clydesdales to Visit Sweetwater County
Horses Known as ‘Gentle Giants’ Attend Three Events in Rock Springs and Green River. The world-famous, eight-horse Budweiser Clydesdale hitch will make a special appearance at three events in Rock Springs and Green River from July 3rd through 5th. July 3, 2024:. The Budweiser Clydesdales will celebrate that...
Rock Springs Council Approves Downtown Open Container Ordinance
ROCK SPRINGS – Action by the Rock Springs City Council Tuesday night will allow residents to enjoy liquor or a malt beverage while outside in the downtown area, though Council members are keen to keep an eye on what happens next. The ordinance only allows consumption of alcoholic beverages...
Chamber Hosts Liberty Day Parade July 4th
ROCK SPRINGS – The Fourth of July holiday will feature a parade along Gateway Boulevard. The Rock Spring Chamber of Commerce hosts its annual Liberty Day Parade at 10 a.m Thursday. The parade starts at the top of Gateway and continues to the intersection with Skyline Drive, where the parade floats will turn off. According to DeAnna Hunter of the Rock Springs Chamber of Commerce, there are 63 entries in the parade, one of which features the Budweiser Clydesdales.
County Commissioners Vote 5-0 to Vacate County Road 124 in Eden
SWEETWATER COUNTY — The Sweetwater County commissioners voted unanimously to vacate County Road 124 Eden-East 2nd North during their meeting Tuesday morning. The county received 14 letters in support of vacating the road, and three opposing it. Public Works Director Gene Legerski said the road hasn’t been used since 1994 and to use it, a new road would have to be constructed for around $1 million. There would then be an annual cost for the county to maintain and plow the road.
Fireworks Displays and Fire Safety for 2024 Fourth of July
SWEETWATER COUNTY — Rock Springs and Green River will be hosting their annual fireworks displays for the Fourth of July Thursday, both shows starting at 10 p.m. While residents can catch Green River’s show right from their homes, one of the best place to view the fireworks will be at Stratton Myers Park. The fireworks will be set off near the the waste water plant, and the display will last around 18 minutes.
Special Use Permit Granted for Hilltop Baptist Church Child Care Center
GREEN RIVER — The Green River City Council unanimously approved a special use permit to allow Hilltop Baptist Church to operate a child care center within the existing church. While the property at 405 Faith Dr. is zoned as R-1, a child care center subject to State of Wyoming...
City Council to Consider Opioid Settlement
ROCK SPRINGS – The Rock Springs City Council will consider a settlement between the city, the State of Wyoming and Kroger during its meeting Tuesday night. The resolution the Council will consider is the acceptance of a national opioids settlement with Kroger, which owns and operates the Smith’s Food and Drug grocery store brands. According to the Associated Press in 2023, Kroger agreed to pay up to $1.4 billion to settle opioid lawsuits filed against the company. Of that amount, $1.2 billion will go to local and state governments in 35 states eligible for compensations.
Demas named Rock Springs URA June Volunteer of the Month
Today, Rock Springs Main Street/URA announced Jeannie Demas as its June Volunteer of the Month. According to the press release, Jeannie is a dedicated member of the Rock Springs City Council and a regular volunteer for the Rock Springs Main Street/URA, particularly at the annual Sweetwater Blues n’ Brews festival.
Rock Springs road work starts today; Green River’s delayed
Starting today and continuing through July 19, B Street between Broadway and 2nd Street in Rock Springs will be closed between 6 a.m. and noon. This closure is due to painting and other various work occurring at the Rock Springs Historical Museum. Traffic control signs will be in place. Asphalt...
No “Brown Bag Concert” today, Concerts in the Park is on for Wednesday
Due to the 4th of July holiday, there will be no Brown Bag Concert today in Downtown Rock Springs. That concert series will resume next Tuesday at noon. Next Tuesday’s free concert at the Bank Court area will feature the Ellie and Austin Band, an acoustic duo from Rock Springs. The concert will take place from noon to 1:30 p.m.
Fireworks shows to light up Sweetwater County on the 4th
The annual fireworks shows in Green River, Rock Springs and Granger will all start at 10 p.m. on Thursday, July 4. In Green River, the show will be hosted at Stratton Myers Park, featuring an 18-minute display. In Rock Springs, the fireworks show will be hosted at the Wataha Recreation...
GR City Council designates Purple Heart City, approves resolutions
The Green River City Council convened on July 2, beginning with a proclamation from Mayor Pete Rust, establishing Green River as a Purple Heart City. The initiative, aimed at ensuring the community never forgets the sacrifices of military personnel, encourages all citizens to support the Military Order of the Purple Heart. Purple Heart recipient Earl McDonald also addressed the council, advocating for the cause.
County Museum Hosts Basket Weaving Class Saturday
GREEN RIVER – Folks have a chance to learn how Native Americans weaved baskets during a class that will allow them to create their own. The Sweetwater County Historical Museum will host the class July 6 starting at 10 a.m. at the museum. Public Engagement Coordinator Aidan Brady will teach the course, which will last roughly two hours.
Troopers Drum and Bugle Corps hold public rehearsal/performance at RSHS today
The Troopers Drum and Bugle Corps will be at Rock Springs High School today, July 1, for rehearsal. The rehearsals are open to the public. The run of the entire show is roughly 12 minutes long. From 6:15 – 8:30, the entire corps will be together rehearsing through their production. They are scheduled to do a run through of the show around 8:10 pm this evening on the Tiger Arena football field. The group is preparing for its summer performance schedule, which begins in Portland, Oregon, on July 5. The Trooper season will end at the DCI World Championships in Indianapolis, August 8-11.
IMPORTANT MESSAGE: PRIORITY WASTE COLLECTION UPDATE
Currently, Charter Township of Superior is currently waiting on Priority Waste to provide detailed information about their services which began this Monday, July 1st, which will be available on our website once received. But as an update, the message below is from Priority Waste Manager of Municipal Relations, Paul Ruthenberg:
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