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County museum hosts clay pottery-making class for kids
ROCK SPRINGS -- The Sweetwater County Historical Museum in Green River staged a special clay pottery class for the Boys & Girls Club in Rock Springs on Wednesday, June 26. Pottery is among the oldest and most important of human inventions, extending as far back in history as 30,000 years ago in what is now central Europe. Pottery making spread throughout cultures all over the world, such those of prehistoric indigenous peoples in the American West, including Sweetwater County.
Mining industries say foreign land ownership legislation threatens Wyoming jobs
Some Republican lawmakers have sought to restrict foreign ownership of Wyoming land in recent years, but doing so could put mining industry jobs and tax revenue at risk. That’s what energy industry spokespeople told the Legislature’s Joint Appropriations Committee during a June 20 meeting in Buffalo. “Foreign ownership in Sweetwater County and Southwest Wyoming is a benefit to the state,” Jody Levin, speaking on behalf of the trona industry and the Wyoming Mining Association, told lawmakers. ...
Fire Weather Concerns Heightened today through Sunday
The National Weather Service Forecast Office in Riverton is reporting elevated Fire Weather concerns through Sunday afternoon across Fremont, Natrona, and Sweetwater counties due to warming temperatures, dry conditions, and breezy winds. The maximum temperature forecast for Friday at Lander is 77°F with maximum winds at 23 mph with relative...
Genesis Alkali workers in contract negotiations in Sweetwater County
This story is part of our Quick Hits series. This series will bring you breaking news and short updates from throughout the state. Union workers for one of the largest producers of soda ash in the world are in contract negotiations in Sweetwater County. According to Green River Star reporting,...
SCSD No. 2 School Board Issues Statement Regarding Softball Coach
GREEN RIVER — The Sweetwater County School District No. 2 Board of Trustees issued a brief statement regarding the community’s reaction to the head softball coach’s contract not being renewed for next year’s season. The statement comes one day after a group of softball players gathered...
SCSD#2 issues statement on recent decision regarding softball coach
Last week, it was learned that Green River High School girl’s softball coach Blair McEndaffer would not have her contract extended to next season. The decision by the school’s administration has been met with many questions and objections from some parents as well as former and current players.
3rd Annual 3D Archery Shoot to benefit Boys & Girls Club
The 3rd Annual 3D Archery Shoot, benefiting the Boys & Girls Club of Sweetwater County, is set to take place on June 28th and 29th at the Sweetwater County Archery Range, 191 South, in Rock Springs. The event will run from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday and from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday.
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