Good Day
Rock Springs
Thursday, April 23rd, 2026
Good morning, Rock Springs. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 23rd of April.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Two juveniles cooking fish in a hollow log sparked a destructive 36-acre wildfire in Scott’s Bottom near Green River — officials are investigating the cause. Rocket Miner
- ➤ The Sweetwater County Sheriff's Office reported that a wildfire in Scotts Bottom on March 21 was sparked by an escaped cooking fire started by two juveniles fishing along the Green River, burning 36 acres and causing property damage — investigators are now forwarding the case to the County Attorney’s Office. Wyo4News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Hairball will take the stage at Sweetwater County Fair’s Big Show on Thursday, July 30 in Rock Springs, offering a high-voltage rock performance for fairgoers. Rocket Miner
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Lincoln County officials worry that stronger protections for pronghorn migration corridors may hinder potential data center projects in the region, noting preliminary interest has emerged and that balancing wildlife protection with growth might affect areas along routes including Rock Springs. WyoFile
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Sweetwater County has one psychiatric physician to serve more than 42,000 residents — an official says the shortage puts timely mental health care at risk. Rocket Miner
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