Friday, April 17th, 2026
Good morning, Rock Springs. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 17th of April.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Broadway Theater began installing a new ADA-compliant platform lift on Friday, April 16 to improve access for patrons with mobility challenges. Funding from local partners + the City of Rock Springs supports the project, which is expected to be operational by the end of this month. Wyo4News
- ➤ Sweetwater County Travel & Tourism launched its historic scavenger hunt app on April 16 to guide users through 14 key sites — including coal mining and frontier landmarks — so participants in Rock Springs can celebrate America’s 250th birthday and claim a commemorative t-shirt at 1641 Elk Street. Wyo4News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Irene Richardson, who led MHSC for over 40 years, retired on Friday, Apr. 10 in Rock Springs — the local hospital marks the end of her long service in health care. Rocket Miner
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6-8 p.m. — the yarn and the tale — Registration required — Learn the art of amigurumi in this two-part crochet class.
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