Thursday, August 21st, 2025
Good morning, Rock Springs. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 21st of August.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A Rock Springs councilman remains skeptical about the Requiem Chinese Massacre monument—its dedication ceremony is set for Tuesday, Sept. 2—after voicing concerns over its design and historical message during a council meeting. Rocket Miner
- ➤ On August 20, 2025, the Rock Springs City Council approved a resolution to buy a new fire alarm system from Statefire for $207,230.11 and $77,143 for roof repairs at the Civic Center by Big Horn Roofing, Inc.—this action updates key safety features. The council also gave a second reading to an ordinance amendment to remove cash payouts for unused benefits—with a final reading set for September 2. Wyo4News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Aspen Mountain Medical Center welcomed Dr. Melinda Poyer to its staff on August 20, 2025; she brings over 25 years of clinical experience and eight years of leadership—she will keep running her private practice at College Drive while helping improve care in Rock Springs. Wyo4News
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Rocky Mountain Mining Summit
4 PM — Sweetwater Events Complex — Networking Opportunity — The premier gathering for mining industry professionals in Wyoming's mining hub.
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