Here are this morning’s most recent headlines from Wyo4News with links to the stories impacting your life in Sweetwater County.
Local:
- The Law Enforcement Torch Run will take place this morning in Rock Springs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. to benefit Special Olympics Wyoming. More information here.
- Sweetwater County Commissioners Statement Concerning Death Of Don Van Matre: More information here.
- Two Green River Students Finalists For UW’s Outstanding Undergraduate Award: Two students from Green River were finalists for the University of Wyoming’s highest honor as top graduating seniors. More information here.
- Update On Residential Fire In Rock Springs: Officers of the Rock Springs Police Department arrived at 1019 North Front Street and observed black smoke coming from the residence. More information here.
- Sweetwater County Commissioner Don Van Matre Passes Away: Wyo4News has learned of the death of Sweetwater County Commissioner Don Van Matre. More information here.
- BGC Of Sweetwater County Awarded Over $19,800 From Blue Cross Blue Shield Of Wyoming Caring Foundation: The Boys & Girls Club of Sweetwater County received a grant of $19,852.94 from the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming Caring Foundation for the fifth year in a row. More information here.
- Rock Springs Main Street/Urban Renewal Agency Announces May Volunteer Of The Month: The Rock Springs Main Street/ Urban Renewal Agency is pleased to announce Paul Murray as Volunteer of the Month for May. More information here.
- Fremont Motors Wins J.D. Powers Award For Second Straight Year: Fremont Motors, Rock Springs was recently awarded the 2019 First Awards for Excellence Certified by J.D. Power. More information here.
- Fatal Crash West Of Wheatland: On Monday, May 2, 2019, a fatal crash occurred at milepost 31 on Wyoming 34 west of Wheatland, WY. More information here.
- Enzi Cosponsors Bipartisan Livestock Haulers Legislation: U.S. Senator Mike Enzi, R-Wyo., cosponsored the Transporting Livestock Across America Safely Act, which would ease the burden of regulations for haulers of livestock. More information here.
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Sports:
- Both the Rock Springs and Green River track and field teams will travel to Provo, Utah today to compete in the two-day BYU High School Invitational. Farson-Eden and Mountain View will also compete in the meet.
- High School soccer teams will wrap up their regular season today and Saturday. Rock Springs boys and girls teams will play at Casper Natrona today while Green Rivers’ girls and boys will be at Casper Kelly Walsh. The teams will switch opponents Saturday.
- On Saturday, the Rock Springs Sand Puppies American Legion Baseball team will host Riverton, Green River and Evanston in a two-day tournament. Play begins Saturday at noon with Rock Springs hosting Riverton. Green River opens play Saturday at 5:00 p.m. against Evanston.
- Sean Chambers Wins The Spring Cowboy Quarterback Battle: The University of Wyoming Cowboy Football coaching staff released their final team spring depth chart yesterday. More information here.
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