Good morning, Rock Springs.

Old Timers Civic Center LLC fixed the roof stair access at the Rock Springs Civic Center yesterday after city engineers flagged a safety issue and formalized an agreement on Sept.

30. The nonprofit completed the 30-day project at about one-fourth of the engineering estimate (saving funds for future work).

Performance Auto & Truck Accessories at 258 Elk Street received the October Golden Broom Award from Rock Springs Main Street/Urban Renewal Agency for its updated façade featuring new windows, signage and a fresh stucco exterior that brightens downtown appeal.

This summer, Dr. Lu Sweet taught basketball skills to a group of students at Rock Springs Junior High via Sweetwater BOCES, and a custodial worker noted how the program brightened the school afternoons with eager players and supportive families.

Sweetwater County voters will decide on renewing the local-option lodging tax on Nov.

3 to fund tourism promotion, events and visitor services; only guests in qualifying hotels, motels and campgrounds pay the tax while residents who do not stay there are exempt. The measure supports economic growth.