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Rock Springs
Thursday, May 15th, 2025
Good morning, Rock Springs. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 15th of May.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Western Wyoming Community College announced its top dual enrollment students on May 14th—Addison Demaret from Green River High earned her high school diploma and an Associate of Arts degree in general studies and will attend the University of Wyoming, while Adilyn Roberts from Lyman High earned an Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice and will attend Southern Virginia University. Wyo4News
- ➤ Six educators in Sweetwater County School District #2 were nominated as finalists for Teacher of the Year — 25 nominations were submitted from peers and students that noted a combined 392.5 years of service to education. The winning finalist will be honored at the June 11th School Board meeting and will advance to the Wyoming Teacher of the Year competition in early fall. Wyo4News
- ➤ Rock Springs School District 1 faces funding challenges for its pool— a new architect said the plan for a high school west of town may need to start from scratch, which could delay construction. Rocket Miner
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Federal officials have instructed the Wyoming Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit to develop liquidation plans, leaving research faculty uncertain about their future—conservation partners warn that ending the unit could disrupt decades of wildlife migration studies that support local management near Rock Springs. The decision may affect critical research and raise concerns among those who depend on its findings for wildlife conservation. WyoFile
- ➤ The Sweetwater County Assessor's Office issued a press release on Tuesday, May 13 to remind homeowners of upcoming deadlines for tax exemptions—taxpayers should review their notices to avoid missing these critical dates. Rocket Miner
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Deana Carter Concert
7 p.m. — Broadway Theater — Tickets available — Experience the legendary Deana Carter's timeless hits in an intimate setting.
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Sweetwater Blues n’ Brews Festival
2-7 p.m. — Bunning Park — $40 general admission, $50 VIP — Enjoy live blues music and craft brews in the fresh air of Rock Springs.
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