Rocket Miner
Rock Springs, Wyoming, United StatesEnglishThe Rocket Miner is a local newspaper serving Rock Springs and Sweetwater County, Wyoming. Part of the Wyoming News network, it provides comprehensive coverage of regional politics, community events, environmental issues, and local sports. The publication serves as a primary source of news for southwestern Wyoming residents.
MEDIA LANDSCAPE IN WYOMING
Characterized by a strong reliance on community weeklies and a handful of regional dailies, this rural print network reflects the historic challenge of serving a widely dispersed population. The Lee Enterprises-owned Casper Star Tribune operates as the primary statewide daily, while the Wyoming Tribune Eagle serves the capital region under Adams Publishing Group. Several historic local publications maintain significant community influence, including the Laramie Boomerang, established in 1881 by humorist Edgar Wilson Nye, and the Cody Enterprise, famously founded by William F. Cody in 1899. Independent regional papers like the Jackson Hole News and Guide deliver specialized coverage for western resort districts. Paperboy indexes 28 Wyoming newspapers — browse the full directory below.
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