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The 11th Annual Red Tie Gala Promises an Unforgettable Evening in Support of Local Healthcare- Hollywood-Style - SweetwaterNOW

Jan 29, 2025 | sweetwaternow.com | Stephanie Thompson

The Memorial Hospital Foundation is proud to present the 11th Annual Red Tie Gala. The Red Tie Gala is the Foundation’s biggest fundraising event of the year with the sole purpose of raising money for the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. VIP tickets and table sponsorships are now available. WHEN SaturdayFebruary 1st WHEREAdvertisement - Story
Have your say on future research priorities

Nov 28, 2023 | safarmer.com.au | Deirdre Graham |Stephanie Thompson

TIME is almost up for grass-fed beef and sheep meat producers to have their say in a research consultation process. The Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) initiative – which has funded more than $50m worth of projects – aims to empower producers to directly influence the on-farm research, development and adoption (RD&A) activities their levies are invested in.
Breath testing cows for a better future

Sep 24, 2023 | safarmer.com.au | Stephanie Thompson

A PROPOSED study by the University of Adelaide will investigate if mixing a variety of compounds, including biserrula, into cow feed containing seaweed, can reduce the amount of methane produced by livestock. Biserrula is a persistent pasture legume grown in Mediterranean farming systems, while other compounds include by-products, grains and unsaturated fatty acids. The study will also breath test livestock to record methane levels using a low-cost device, making it more accessible for farmers.
Former GRHS Graduate Accepted into Magnolia Clinical Scholars Training Program

Aug 18, 2023 | sweetwaternow.com | Stephanie Thompson

A former Green River High School (GRHS) graduate Harry “TJ” Bobak has been accepted into the University of Mississippi Medical Center’s Magnolia Clinical Scholars Training Program, which starts this fall. Bobak is a 2010 Green River High School Graduate and a 2017 University of Wyoming graduate with a bachelor’s degree in psychology and sociology. He is currently pursuing his PhD in school psychology with two years left at Mississippi State University.
Doctor Provides Free Eye Care in Developing Country

Aug 17, 2023 | sweetwaternow.com | Stephanie Thompson

A Rock Springs doctor is making a difference in people’s lives when he travels to Belize to provide free eye care. Longtime Ophthalmologists Dr. Peter Jensen of Rock Springs and Dr. Robert Peets of Dayton, Ohio, have been going to Belize to participate in the Belize Eye Mission through Physicians Mission LLC as often as they can since 2008. Prior to that, Dr. Peets went on the mission in 2006 and 2007 with another doctor.
Doctor Shares Experience with New da Vinci Surgical Robot

Aug 16, 2023 | sweetwaternow.com | Stephanie Thompson

ROCK SPRINGS — For Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County (MHSC) general surgeon Dr. Brianne Crofts, the new da Vinci surgical robot is something she’s excited about and thinks others will be as well. The da Vinci robot was purchased by the MHSC Board of Trustees in March of 2023 for $2.54 million. When the robot arrived, staff didn’t waste time starting trainings so they would be ready to use it for procedures.
City Responds to Former Mayor’s Request to Investigate Councilman

Aug 15, 2023 | sweetwaternow.com | Stephanie Thompson

ROCK SPRINGS — During the Rock Springs City Council meeting tonight, Mayor Max Mickelson addressed the letter former Rock Springs Mayor Tim Kaumo wrote requesting the City of Rock Springs investigate Councilman Rob Zotti’s actions in regards to the Bitter Creek Restoration Project’s bidding process. In the letter to the Council, Kaumo also asked the Council to remove Zotti from the Council due to his alleged misconduct throughout the bidding process of this project while on the Council.
Airport Files Two Lawsuits against Park County Construction Company

Aug 15, 2023 | sweetwaternow.com | Stephanie Thompson

ROCK SPRINGS — The Rock Springs-Sweetwater County Airport Board has filed not only one, but two lawsuits against Sletten Construction of Wyoming Inc., claiming their inability to complete both the Commercial Terminal and Snow Removal Equipment building projects in a timely manner and on the agreed upon budgets is costing them even more money. Both of the lawsuits have been filed in the Third District Court of Judge Richard Lavery.
WDH Offers to Pay City of RS to Collect Wastewater for Testing

Aug 14, 2023 | sweetwaternow.com | Stephanie Thompson

ROCK SPRINGS — The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is offering to pay the City of Rock Springs $80,000 for the collection and testing of well-mixed untreated wastewater samples to help facilitate a wide-scale epidemiological surveillance of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).
Business Owner Works to Complete Degree after More Than 50 Years

Aug 10, 2023 | sweetwaternow.com | Stephanie Thompson

After more than 50 years of leaving college without a bachelor’s degree, Rock Springs resident and local business owner Daryl Fellbaum is just one course away from receiving his diploma. At 73 years old, Daryl decided it was time to return to North Dakota State University, in Fargo, N.D., and obtain that bachelor’s degree. However, he didn’t return to college in the traditional sense.