Friday, September 5th, 2025

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Good morning, Rock Springs. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 5th of September.
DRINK NEWS
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FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ A Powerball ticket sold here won $2 million from the Sept. 3 drawing—players are urged to check their tickets. Rocket Miner
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ WYDOT announced the Driver Services office in Rock Springs will close Tuesday, Sept. 16 through Wednesday, Sept. 17 to train staff on the MAX and oneWYO systems—the office will reopen on Thursday, Sept. 18 at noon and resume normal hours. Wyo4News
- ➤ BLM’s Rock Springs Field Office plans to remove wild horses from the Salt Wells Creek and Adobe Town Herd Areas on or about Oct. 13 despite a court ruling declaring the removal plan illegal (the move aims to reduce conflicts with private landowners). Animal welfare groups are challenging the planned removals with a new lawsuit (the legal action may result in further court proceedings if the removals continue). WyoFile
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Buffalo Bill quarterback Josh Allen will return to War Memorial Stadium on Saturday, November 22 to have his #17 jersey retired at half during the game against Nevada. It is the first official jersey retirement in Cowboys football history—recognizing his record-setting UW career. Wyo4News
- ➤ Wyoming Horse Racing’s Sweetwater Downs will host the richest horse race in state history tomorrow as 10 two-year-olds compete for $250,000 in the Quarter Horse Futurity—this event promises fierce competition on the track. Rocket Miner
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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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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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