🌱 Why Rock Springs’ routine Pride Month proclamation sparked such a fierce backlash

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In today's newsletter:

• Why Rock Springs’ routine Pride Month proclamation sparked such a fierce backlash
• How will Rock Springs council reporting change after June 16 vote?
• Can the Stallions bounce back in Thursday’s home doubleheader?

Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Sunshine; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 79 and low of 51 degrees.
• Thursday: Mostly sunny and stiff winds, temps: high: 80, low: 46.
• Friday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 82 and low of 53 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• City Of Rocks Springs Catches Backlash For ‘Pride Month' Declaration (cowboystatedaily.com) — Rock Springs’ mayor and several council members are defending the city’s long-running Pride Month proclamation after this year’s announcement drew an unusually intense backlash on Facebook. Officials stress the city isn’t funding the listed Pride events, only allowing use of public spaces, and say proclamations are routinely issued for many community groups. The controversy also ties into ongoing political tensions at City Hall.
   

• Rock Springs Council Reporting Resolution Dies as Changes are made (sweetwaternow.com) — Rock Springs residents should know a proposed system requiring City Council members to file written activity reports has been allowed to die, after the mayor recommended reworking the policy. A revised resolution is now set for a June 16 Council vote, which could still change how councilors share updates with the public between meetings.
   

• Stallions Shut Out in Jackson (sweetwaternow.com) — Rock Springs Stallions fans saw a tough road trip, as the team was shut out in both games of Tuesday’s doubleheader at Jackson, dropping their record to 8-17. The Stallions managed only five total hits across the two losses but return home Thursday to host the Utah Yaks in a twin bill starting at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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Lander

• Coffee Time: Wyoming Outdoor Council's River Bash taking place in Lander City Park Friday (county10.com)
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