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Rock Springs
Thursday, January 8th, 2026
Good morning, Rock Springs. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 8th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, Jan. 24, the 11th annual Kari’s Access Awards Wine and Beer Tasting Event will take place at the Sweetwater Events Complex — local businesses, organizations and individuals can sponsor tables, donate auction items or contribute money to fund unique educational opportunities for SCSD #1 students. Wyo4News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport finished its holiday travel season with strong growth, marking its second-best year in history — a promising sign for local travel. Rocket Miner
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Sweetwater Literacy Center in Rock Springs announced its new 2026 K-12 structured literacy programs designed to build confidence and academic success among students with dyslexia; the center said the programs will launch in local classrooms later this year. Rocket Miner
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Jeff Davis, the former Colorado Parks and Wildlife director who resigned in November, will join Wyoming Game and Fish as deputy director to lead external operations in early February — taking over from retiring Doug Brimeyer. WyoFile
- ➤ The Rock Springs City Council approved a grant today to update the slides and swings at Blairtown Park while keeping one high-risk local favorite intact. Improvements will begin soon to refresh the playground for local families. Rocket Miner
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday, Rock Springs native Marianna Tolhurst (FNP-BC), a graduate of the local Health Academy, began her new role as a nurse practitioner in the Medical Oncology unit at Sweetwater Regional Cancer Center after working at the hospital since 2017. Hospital leadership praised her commitment to patient care. Wyo4News
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Brioche Cowl Knitting Workshop
6-8 p.m. — the yarn and the tale — Supplies needed — Learn the Brioche stitch and create a cozy cowl.
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