Good morning, Rock Springs.

Local leaders and residents gathered at Sweetwater Events Complex on July 29 to dedicate The Legacy Silo, a new space that displays historic photographs and QR codes linking to local stories of ranching, farming and homesteading; the site will serve as a hub for community events at fairs and rodeos.

Four local musicians advance to the 9th annual Wyoming Singer-Songwriters grand finale festival in Ten Sleep over Labor Day weekend after eight acts performed at the Sweetwater Events Complex on Aug.

1, with competitors set to vie for a $5,000 prize and a touring opportunity.

Coal now produces 47% of Wyoming’s power, down from 94% in 2008—this drop comes as utilities shift to natural gas and renewables while coal plants remain on standby during high demand from the heat dome.

Several local 4‑H riders received buckles for the 2026 All-Around 4‑H Horse Awards at Wyoming’s Big Show on Saturday, Aug.

1. The awards recognized achievements in showmanship, timed events and performance divisions, honoring both seasoned competitors and rising youth.

WYDOT contract crews begin chip sealing WYO 28 east of Farson today and will work until Aug.

15—traffic will be managed with flaggers and pilot cars while the project skips the US 191 intersection in Farson.

Live in The Loft

6-8 p.m. — Broadway Theater — Specialty cocktails available — Experience intimate acoustic sets by local artists in a unique VIP space above the theater.

Mountain West Pulling Nationals

7-10 p.m. — Sweetwater Speedway — Tickets starting at $96 — Experience the thrill of competitive pulling at this exciting event in Rock Springs.