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6 days ago | sweetwaternow.com | Jayson Klepper

GREEN RIVER — Friday’s Class 4A West soccer matches between Green River and Jackson have been postponed due to snow accumulation and poor field conditions, according to Green River Athletic Director Tony Beardsley. The Wolves and Lady Wolves were set to host the top-ranked Broncs and Lady Broncs in a key conference doubleheader, but overnight snowfall and low temperatures made the playing surface unfit for competition.

1 week ago | sweetwaternow.com | Jayson Klepper

ROCK SPRINGS — It was a tough night for Rock Springs High School soccer as both the Tigers and Lady Tigers fell to top-ranked Jackson in Class 4A West conference play Wednesday. The Rock Springs girls struggled to generate offense against one of the state’s strongest defensive teams, falling 5-0 to the Lady Broncs. Jackson controlled possession throughout much of the match, steadily pulling away after a competitive start.

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

GREEN RIVER –– The Green River High School Hall of Fame Class of 2025 highlights a county commissioner, a former broadcaster and Sweetwater County School District No. 2 trustee, a retired art teacher and Boy Scout leader, the first GRHS wrestler, and a state championship-winning basketball team. The high school’s hall of fame committee announced Wednesday it selected Mary Thoman, Steve Core, Dennis Freeman, John Webb, and the 1975 GRHS Boys Basketball Team for 2025.

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

SWEETWATER COUNTY –– The Sweetwater County commissioners approved a resolution to lower the speed limits on unpaved, unmarked county roads Tuesday morning, though the commissioners admit people will drive as fast as they please on the roads. “I’ll be the first one speeding on it and I’ll make the motion,” Commissioner Mary Thoman said when making the motion to approve the resolution.

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

ROCK SPRINGS — After multiple attempts and several years, residents in Rock Springs can now own chickens. The Rock Springs City Council voted 5-4 to approve an ordinance allowing residents to keep chickens in their back yards. The ordinance received an amendment proposed by Councilman Eric Bingham that required residents planning to raise chickens to keep them a covered enclosure in the backyard or rear of the property. The amendment was approved unanimously.