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Wednesday, July 16th, 2025
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Good morning, Rock Springs. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 16th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday, Whisler Chevrolet presented a check for $7,664 and donated food items to the Foodbank of Sweetwater County—funds raised at its annual car show held May 31. The donation helps the bank buy three meals for local residents, with executive director Kathy Siler accepting the gift. Wyo4News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Colorado-based singer Hugh Phillips—known for his modern country bluegrass sound—will perform live today at 7 p.m. at Bunning Park as part of the Concerts in the Park series, offering fans an evening of original songs and well-loved covers. Wyo4News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, a federal court blocked the planned roundup of about 3,600 wild horses in southwest Wyoming because the BLM did not explain how the capture would ensure a thriving natural ecological balance—now the agency must provide a fuller explanation as the case returns to the district court. WyoFile
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Beginning July 21, the Wyoming Department of Transportation and McGarvin-Moberly Construction Co. will switch traffic control at the I-80 Point of Rocks project from head-to-head lanes to a single lane per direction for about one week as crews pave and mill near the interchanges. Local drivers are advised to expect delays and use detours from Exit 130 until work finishes on June 30th, 2026 — ensuring caution around lane closures. Wyo4News
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Blair McEndaffer, who coached Green River High School softball, was named head coach for Rock Springs High School softball and will lead the Lady Tigers this season — she brings years of rewarding coaching experience to the role. Wyo4News
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Wyoming's Big Show 2025
5-11 p.m. — Sweetwater Events Complex — Entry fees vary — Experience the excitement of rodeos, concerts, and competitions at the Sweetwater County Fair.
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Hinder Concert
7-11 p.m. — Sweetwater Events Complex — Tickets required — Experience the energetic performance of Hinder, known for their hit 'Lips of an Angel'.
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