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Sunday, November 8, 2026

LCCC women win Region IX title in Rock Springs

Plus, the Rock Springs Chamber hands out its Rock Star Awards.

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Soccer

Avery Anderson scored in the 91st minute, off an assist from Anna Oesterbaek, to give Laramie County Community College a 1-0 win at in the Region IX championship match Saturday in Rock Springs. The title earns the LCCC women an NJCAA tournament berth. WyomingNews.com

Awards

The Rock Springs Chamber of Commerce handed out its annual Rock Star Awards Friday, Nov. 6, at Western Wyoming College, where Dr. Rev. Bernadine Craft was voted this year's Rock Legend and Amber Kramer received the Rock Star Award. WyomingNews.com

Rock Star Awards went to local people and businesses

AwardWinner
Rock LegendDr. Rev. Bernadine Craft
Rock Star AwardAmber Kramer
Chamber Light VolunteerMaria Mortensen
EntrepreneurWild Mustang Restaurant
Small BusinessA Touch of Class Floral
EnterpriseWestern Wyoming College
Business of the YearGrub's
Community InvolvementStardust (The Void)

Source: WyomingNews.com

Football

Ten teams are heading to Laramie to try to win one of five state championships. In 4A, Cheyenne East beat Sheridan 15-14 in overtime and Natrona County beat Cheyenne Central 35-7, and the standings list Rock Springs at 1-8. Sheridan Media

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  3. Tues., Nov. 10Broadway Theater lands a TourWest grant; Home & Holiday Show is Friday
  4. Mon., Nov. 9Rock Springs pauses two housing waiting lists for now
  5. Sat., Nov. 7Mack & Co. wins November's Golden Broom Award on Elk Street
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LCCC women win Region IX title in Rock Springs

Plus, the Rock Springs Chamber hands out its Rock Star Awards.

The TLDR

  1. LCCC beats Western Wyoming College 1-0 for the Region IX title
  2. Rock Springs Chamber names its Rock Star Award winners
  3. Ten teams head to Laramie for Wyoming football state titles
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