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Rock Springs, Wyoming Patch AM: a 4 min read

What's up Rock Springs! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What will Rock Springs students build with this new drone grant?
  • How will a new $2.69M grant change local mental health care?
  • Sweetwater County releases latest arrest log including a Rock Springs resident.

Also on today's calendar: Unlimited Cosmic Bowling and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 76 and low of 42 degrees.
  • Sunday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 78, low: 48.
  • Monday: Clouds and sun, with a high of 78 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. SCSD No. 1 Approved for $15,000 CTE Grant (sweetwaternow.com) — Rock Springs families with high schoolers may soon see a new hands-on tech option, as Sweetwater County School District No. 1 secured a $15,000 state grant for a drone engineering project. The program will teach students to build and troubleshoot unmanned aircraft, opening a pathway into emerging unmanned systems careers and advanced technical education opportunities.
   

2. SCS Awarded 5-Year Grant to Launch Treatment Expansion Project (sweetwaternow.com) — Adults in Rock Springs and the rest of Sweetwater County living with serious mental illness will soon see expanded community-based treatment thanks to a new five-year federal grant to Southwest Counseling Service. The project will connect outpatient care with case management, transportation, and family support, aiming to keep about 325 residents stable in the community and reduce repeated mental health crises.
   

3. Sweetwater County Arrests: September 30 – October 1, 2026 (wyo4news.com) — Sweetwater County’s latest arrest log includes a Rock Springs resident booked on a child abuse charge, along with other individuals processed at the county detention center between September 30 and October 1. Everyone listed is presumed innocent, and residents are urged to confirm case details with the arresting agencies for the most current information.
   

4. Fast start powers Central to win over Rock Springs (wyomingnews.com) — Rock Springs High School’s football team fell 52-13 on the road to Cheyenne Central but will quickly regroup to host Cheyenne South next Friday. The Tigers’ late touchdowns from Kaleb Praytor and Jernee Padilla showed fight despite a rough first half, giving local fans a preview of playmakers to watch in the upcoming home game.
   

5. The arguments for and against ‘The People's Initiative' on the Wyoming ballot (wyomingpublicmedia.org) — Rock Springs gets a direct shout-out in a debate over Wyoming’s proposed 50% property tax cut on primary homes, with local closures cited as a warning of possible service reductions. The piece explains how the statewide initiative could lower your tax bill but also strain county budgets, affecting things like libraries, schools, and civic centers in communities like Rock Springs.
   

📸 Around Rock Springs

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Rock Springs

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★ Featured events ★

    Saturday October 3
  • Karaoke Night →
    The Park Lounge, 19 Elk Street, Rock Springs
    8:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Saturday October 3
  • RS Miners Game
    Rock Springs Family Recreation Center, 3900 Sweetwater Dr, Rock
    7:00 pm
    • Thursday October 8
  • Homecoming Bonfire
    Rock Springs High School Rock Springs, WY 82901
    8:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • ⚠️ Magnitude 2.84 earthquake reported
    Oct 1 at 6:26 AM MDT: 2.84 magnitude earthquake occurred near Little America, Wyoming. (Nextdoor )
  • Sweetwater County School District #1 posted a job opening for Long Term Substitute Teacher - EL(Desert View/Overland Split Position) in Rock Springs. Apply here.
  • Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Rock Springs. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Rock Springs here.

Ok Rock Springs! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Rock Springs

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