Tuesday, October 28th, 2025
Good morning, Rock Springs. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 28th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A partnership between Downtown Rock Springs Main Street URA and Whilser Chevrolet hosted Saturday’s Halloween Stroll and Trunk or Treat on North Front Street where over 20 businesses participated and thousands of visitors gathered—FedEx, Miners Hockey, and Twisted Sisters Party Co. were named winners for their themed displays—and the event united local families and organizations. Wyo4News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Tonight at the Broadway Theater in Rock Springs — the free event starts at 5:30 p.m. with refreshments — the world premiere of 'Afar and Below: The Story of the Wyoming Trona Miners' is shown at 6 p.m. and is followed by a panel discussion featuring local filmmaker Mark Pedri. Wyo4News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Kathy Karpan, a longtime public servant and former secretary of state from Rock Springs, died Friday in Cheyenne at 83—she served from 1987 to 1995 and helped change business laws while mentoring new leaders. WyoFile
- ➤ Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport will start charging a $6 per day parking fee early November—having completed the $1.4 million parking improvement project this week to support terminal upkeep and local air service. Travelers can pay by card or mobile wallet and benefit from one of the region's lowest airport rates. Wyo4News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Today at Sweetwater Downs outside Rock Springs, officials begin the final day of the 2025 horse racing season as experienced figures weigh young jockeys and prepare for a series of races. Track owner Eugene Joyce and others say the thriving local racing schedule is giving a boost to area ranchers and related businesses—highlighting Wyoming’s success in a sport that is declining elsewhere. WyoFile
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Will Baxter Band: The Magic of Elvis Presley
7-9 p.m. — Broadway Theater — $20.00 — Experience a high-energy tribute to the King of Rock and Roll with a blend of classic hits and original songs.
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Aria Nouveau
7-10 p.m. — Broadway Theater — Elegant event — Experience a delightful evening of crossover hits and Broadway blockbusters featuring world-class vocal talents.
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