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🌱 How long will Rawlins’ battered I-80 bridge stay closed?
Also, don't miss Doll and Toy Show on the Rawlins Patch calendar
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In today's newsletter:
- How long will Rawlins' battered I-80 bridge stay closed?
- How a Rawlins business is showcased in UW's Innovation Week.
Also on today's calendar: Doll and Toy Show.
Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Tuesday: Some sun, then turning cloudy, with a high of 67 and low of 37 degrees.
- Wednesday: Plenty of sun, temps: high: 69, low: 39.
- Thursday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 71 and low of 41 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Wild Video Shows I-80 Semi Wreck That Has Left Rawlins Bridge Closed For Two Months (cowboystatedaily.com) — A key Rawlins overpass at Higley Boulevard remains closed nearly three months after a semi left I-80 and destroyed one of its supports, and the state is only now preparing to bid out repairs. While the crash video shows how median barriers likely prevented a deadly multi-vehicle collision, Rawlins drivers still face a long wait for a full repair schedule and bridge reopening. 
• UW to Celebrate Innovation and Entrepreneurship During Innovation Week Oct. 5-8 (uwyo.edu) — Innovation Week at the University of Wyoming will spotlight how research and startups are driving new opportunities across the state, including stories from MiMi's at The Blake in Rawlins. Local readers can follow how Rawlins entrepreneurs are featured alongside tech companies, federal partners, and UW programs focused on turning ideas into businesses and strengthening Wyoming's economy.
📸 Around Rawlins
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Rawlins
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★ Featured events ★
- Doll and Toy Show →
Hall of Champions at Central Wyoming Fairgrounds,
9:00 am
Saturday October 3
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Other local events
- Pinedale at Rawlins →
1401 Colorado St, Rawlins
5:00 pm - Pinedale Wranglers Volleyball at Rawlins →
Rawlins High School, 1401 Colorado St, Rawlins
5:00 pm
Thursday October 15
📣 Rawlins Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Orvis Fly-Fishing Week at French Creek →
Saratoga WY - Centennial Mens Breakfast →
Old Corral, Centennial
8:00 am - LMS Volleyball 7C Tournament @ JJHS/8C Tournament @ MJHS 8:30 am
Albany County School District #1 Rock River, WY 82083
8:30 am - SPECIAL EVENT HOURS: Pumpkin Walk
Wyoming Territorial Prison State Historic Site Laramie, WY 82070
10:00 am - Saratoga/Ryan Park Museum District Board Meeting →
Saratoga Museum, 104 Constitution Ave, Saratoga
5:00 pm - Guernsey-Sunrise at HEM →
HEM, 101 Highway 72, Hanna
7:00 pm - Wheatland at HEM →
Hanna WY
3:30 pm - Wheatland Bulldogs Volleyball at HEM →
HEM Junior/Senior High School, Hanna
3:30 pm - Saratoga Historical & Cultural Association Board Meeting →
Saratoga Museum, 104 Constitution Ave, Saratoga
3:30 pm - Saratoga Library - Lego Club →
Saratoga Public Library, 503 W Elm Ave, Saratoga
4:00 pm
Wednesday September 30
Saturday October 3
Thursday October 8
Friday October 9
Tuesday October 20
Thursday October 22
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- State of Wyoming posted a job opening for Vocational Welding Instructor 2026-02109 in Rawlins. Apply here.
- Popeyes posted a job opening for Popeyes Restaurant Team Member in Rawlins. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Rawlins here.
🗞 Nearby News
Casper Mountain
- Natrona County Sheriff's Office incident report log (9/25/26-9/28/26) (oilcity.news)
- Your Sunday, Sept. 27 Guide: Three things to do in the Oil City (oilcity.news)
Mills
- Natrona County gas prices hold steady as state average climbs (oilcity.news)
Casper
- Casper Area MPO opens public comment on transit study (oilcity.news)
- Casper PD Incident Report logs (9/25/26-9/28/26) (oilcity.news)
- Data center forum reveals information gap for Casper residents (wyomingnews.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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