Good Day
Rock Springs
Friday, August 29th, 2025
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Good morning, Rock Springs. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 29th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Sweetwater #2350 Fraternal Order of Eagles will host its first Annual Side-by-Side Boonie Poker Run Sunday, August 31—participants will sign up at 9 a.m. at the Eagles Lodge at 88 North 2nd East Street and start the event at 10 a.m. with a $30 entry fee for three hands in a blind draw to support local charities. Wyo4News
- ➤ Rock Springs residents and visitors can enjoy a busy weekend with events including the Fort Bridger Mountain Man Rendezvous — one of the largest gatherings in the nation — at Fort Bridger State Historic Site, a Red Desert Humane Society adoption event in town, and a Labor Day Sport Compact Special race at Sweetwater Speedway. Other attractions include a Daggett Heritage PRCA Rodeo, a Subrock Block Party in Bunning Park, a Boonies Poker Run in Green River, and Church in the Park on Sunday. Wyo4News
- ➤ Churches Together is asking local residents to volunteer at the Rock Springs Ray Lovato Recycling Center starting mid-September. Groups can help on September 12 or 13 from 10 a.m. to noon—alternatively, residents may sign up on weekdays or Saturday mornings to help flatten boxes and sort plastics while wearing clothes that can get dirty. Wyo4News
- ➤ Local first responders dedicated Engine 21 in a push-in ceremony—celebrating the history, teamwork, and unity of the fire service with city officials, friends and family. Rocket Miner
- ➤ Churches Together is launching a hygiene drive in Rock Springs during September—asking residents to donate essential items to support people in need. Rocket Miner
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Sweetwater County School District No. 1 announced significant gains in the WY-TOPP test results for the 2024 to 2025 school year, reflecting notable academic progress. Rocket Miner
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Vitalant will offer blood donors a free hemoglobin A1C test during September via community blood drives at Rock Springs Bunning Freight Station on September 22 and 29 and at Green River Recreation Center on September 23—donors will receive key health information on diabetes while helping maintain a critical blood supply. Wyo4News
SEASONAL NEWS
- ➤ TODAY'S SPONSOR One of our top fall decor picks is this true-to-life fall foliage garland. It’s perfect for staircases, mantles, door frames, and more. The Buy
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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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Falling for Fall: Our Favorite Early Autumn Decor Picks
Psst. Is it too soon to say…boo? Look away, summer fans. If you’re ready for fall, read on for our top decor picks:
- This true-to-life fall foliage garland is perfect for staircases, mantles, door frames, and more.
- Add these pumpkin-shaped “Hello Fall” coasters to your dinner table or coffee bar.
- Pet + autumn lovers, this embroidered ”Happy Pawtumn” hand towel may be your favorite find of the season.
- Sprinkle these cute ceramic ghosts around the house for an understated nod to Halloween.
- Create a beautiful autumnal tablescape with this burlap runner + best-selling set of assorted mini pumpkins, leaves, and acorns.
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