Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 16th of August.
Good morning, Rock Springs.
Members of the Youth Empowerment Program from Sheridan visited Sweetwater County to educate teens about human trafficking—using social media to share their message with local students.
Western’s enrollment is higher as students get ready to start classes this fall; school officials say the extra students may make campus life busier—though details are still limited.
Lawmakers did not move forward with bills to tighten deadlines and raise fines on public records requests but will form a working group—led by the public records ombudsman—to review whether the Legislature should end its long-standing exemption from the law.
The group will meet in November to see if lawmakers should follow the same rules as other government officials.
Crochet Class - Boho Shawl
6-8 p.m. — the yarn and the tale — Registration required — Enhance your crochet skills with this intermediate class focusing on creating a boho shawl.
Walk to End Alzheimer's - Sweetwater County
8-10 a.m. — Bunning Park — Registration fee applies — Participate in the Sweetwater County Walk to End Alzheimer's with a pancake breakfast to kick off the day.
SUBROK Block Party 2025
11 a.m. - 8 p.m. — Bunning Park — Free entry — Celebrate end-of-summer with local hip-hop artists and a freestyle cypher at this vibrant park jam.
Beginning Tunisian Crochet Class
6-8 p.m. — the yarn and the tale — Check website for pricing — Learn the art of Tunisian crochet while creating a beautiful scarf in your chosen color.
Rocky Mountain Mining Summit
4 PM — Sweetwater Events Complex — Networking Opportunity — The premier gathering for mining industry professionals in Wyoming's mining hub.
Crochet Class - Queen Ann Lace
2-5 p.m. — the yarn and the tale — Online registration required — Learn to crochet a lovely lace scarf in this engaging class.
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