Good Day
Rock Springs
Monday, April 28th, 2025
Good morning, Rock Springs. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 28th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Young at Heart Community Center in Rock Springs has served older adults for over 50 years and now will introduce new support to help seniors stay in their homes—offering vital services and opportunities to learn new skills amid budget cuts. Rocket Miner
- ➤ Over 100 participants joined the Run with the Badges event in Rock Springs—an annual morning celebration that honored victim service providers and law enforcement while featuring 12 informational booths and beautiful weather. Rocket Miner
- ➤ Rock Springs — the McKenzie Home Project nonprofit has secured a location for a transitional home to support single mothers and their children. Rocket Miner
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On April 27, Mayor Max Mickelson posted a video on the city's Facebook page that detailed the Civic Center's deferred maintenance issues and repair costs needed for nearby facilities. He said if the Civic Center closes, it will be mothballed—keeping the historic Old Timer section for community events—while the final decision is reserved for the City Council. Wyo4News
- ➤ Labor advocates say 45 workers died on the job in 2023 including 22-year-old Rock Springs worker Alexander Harsha plus Wyoming now has the highest worker death rate in the nation. They say leaders ignore worker safety plus a gathering will be held today at the Capitol at 5:30 p.m. to honor the victims and ask for tougher safety rules. WyoFile
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ On April 27, Aspen Mountain Medical Center announced that Kelli Yancey was named Chief Nursing Officer. Yancey, who moved to Rock Springs four years ago, brings strong clinical experience and will lead efforts to improve patient care — focusing on safety and quality. Wyo4News
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Auditions for The Great American Trailer Park Musical
7-9 p.m. — Broadway Theater — Free entry — Show off your talent in a fun audition for a humorous, musical production set in a quirky trailer park.
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Taste of the Town Food Festival
11 a.m. to 5 p.m. — Creative Oasis Menagerie — Free entry — Savor delicious homemade goodies from local chefs and bakers in your community.
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Crochet Class - Omorose Cardigan
6-8 p.m. — the yarn and the tale — Register online or in-store — Learn to crochet the Omorose Cardigan in this three-part class.
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Cirque Ma'Ceo
7:00 p.m. — Sweetwater Events Complex — Check event page for pricing — Experience the breathtaking harmony of magnificent horses and world-class artists in a captivating show.
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