David Martin

Rock Springs

News Director at SweetwaterNOW

News Director @ SweetwaterNOW. Opinions are my own.

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County Bomb Squad Called to Lander for Fake Bomb

2 days ago | sweetwaternow.com | David Martin |David Martín

LANDER — The Sweetwater County Bomb Squad was called to Lander Wednesday to investigate what turned out to be a fake pipe bomb. According to the Lander Police Department, the department responded to a suspicious package report at the 400 block of Buena Vista Drive, along the Popo Agie River Walk, at about 9:20 a.m. Sweetwater County’s bomb squad was called in to investigate and discovered the package was a fake pipe bomb.
Green River City Computer Systems Crippled by Ransomware

2 days ago | sweetwaternow.com | David Martin |David Martín

The City of Green River is dealing with a ransomware situation that has impacted its computer systems. Chris Meats, the city’s finance director, confirmed to SweetwaterNOW the city has fallen victim to a ransomware attack. So far, he said there isn’t evidence of data being accessed or taken. “At this point, there is no evidence of a data breach or exfiltration,” Meats said. “It has crippled our systems.”Advertisement - Story continues below...
Fire Responses Highlight Agreement Between Firefighting Agencies

3 days ago | sweetwaternow.com | David Martin |David Martín

ROCK SPRINGS — A pair of structure fires in Rock Springs and Reliance the Rock Springs Fire Department and Sweetwater County Fire District No. 1 responded to have demonstrated the benefits of a recent mutual aid agreement according to the organizations’ fire chiefs. The two signed the automatic aid agreement in May, which stipulates the organizations will assist one another on calls they receive.
3 Vehicles, 1 Trailer Burned in Sunday Fire

3 days ago | sweetwaternow.com | David Martin |David Martín

RELIANCE — A trailer fire in Reliance Sunday afternoon resulted in a total loss for the trailer and burned three vehicles according to Sweetwater County Fire District No. 1. Fire District No. 1 Fire Chief Scott Kitchner said the fire department was dispatched to 117 First St. at 2:02 p.m. and stayed until after 6 p.m. He said the fire district responded with three trucks and 17 firefighters and received assistance from the Rock Springs Fire Department, which sent one truck and three firefighters.
School Board to Consider Firearms Policy at Special Monday Meeting

4 days ago | sweetwaternow.com | David Martin |David Martín

ROCK SPRINGS — A special meeting of the Sweetwater County School District No. 1 Board of Trustees Monday will see the board considering approval of the district’s proposed firearms policy. The board discussed the issue during a workshop and received some public comments during its prior board meeting.
SweetwaterCHOW: A Refreshing Jamaican Buckaroo

5 days ago | sweetwaternow.com | David Martin |David Martín

Let’s start with an apology of sorts. I discovered something about last week’s switchel a few days after I posted the recipe. When I made it, I thought it tasted pretty good, and I swear it did. I mixed the batch, tasted it, poured some into a nice-looking glass for the photo, then drank that as I wrote the article.
Doug Brough (September 14, 1974 - Friday, June 20)

6 days ago | sweetwaternow.com | David Martin |David Martín

Doug Brough, 75, of Mesquite, Nevada, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 20, 2025 at Mesa View Regional Hospital. He was born on Dec. 3, 1949 in Vernal, Utah, to Robert and Beverly Brough. Doug graduated from Rock Springs High School with the class of 1968. On September 14, 1974, he married the love of his life, Barbara DuPape, in Rock Springs. They recently celebrated 50 years of marriage. Doug was the proud owner of Windustrial until his retirement in 2006.
Signs Promoting Green River Pride Event Reportedly Stolen

6 days ago | sweetwaternow.com | David Martin |David Martín

GREEN RIVER — Several signs placed to promote Saturday’s Pride in the Park at Expedition Island were stolen prior to the event according to a volunteer. Green River resident Becky Iwen said eight of the 10 signs she placed Thursday during her lunch break were missing as of Friday afternoon. Iwen said she reported the theft to the Green River Police Department and was informed officers would check nearby security cameras but doesn’t expect anyone involved will face charges.
Missing Tuber Found After Thursday Search

1 week ago | sweetwaternow.com | David Martin |David Martín

GREEN RIVER — A woman reported missing during a tubing trip down the Green River was found safe Thursday evening. The Green River Police Department and Green River Fire Department searched for Desiree Cleary, who was last seen near “the drop” in the river near Jamestown. The GRFD deployed its swift water rescue team, with firefighters boating up and down the river in their search. A helicopter was called in shortly before 6:30 p.m. in an attempt to locate Cleary.
Air Race Classic Competitors Stop at Regional Airport

1 week ago | sweetwaternow.com | David Martin |David Martín

ROCK SPRINGS — The Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport was busier than usual Wednesday and Thursday as pilots competing in the 48th Annual Air Race Classic used the airport as a stop on their trek from Fairhope, Alabama to Spokane, Washington. The race features teams of women pilots flying the route and traces its roots to the 1929 Women’s Air Derby, where Amelia Earhart and 19 other women pilots raced from Santa Monica, California to Cleveland, Ohio.

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