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The Wyoming Waste System is no longer accepting mattresses as part of trash hauls. During a report from Wyoming Waste Systems at Tuesday's City Council meeting, it was announced that this change has been in effect as of the second week of September. Per Solid Waste District No. 1, it was no longer cost effective for the transfer station to collect and transport mattresses as part of regular household trash disposal at the local transfer station. Michelle Foote of Wyoming Waste Systems said, "We...
While many in Sweetwater County have expressed support for an off-road trail system connecting communities in Southwest Wyoming, the City of Green River still has work to do if it's going to be part of that system. Mark Tesoro, president and founder of Southwest Wyoming Off-road Trails (SWOT) and Wyoming Office of Tourism Board member, gave a presentation to the Green River City Council Tuesday night. Tesoro explained that the purpose of SWOT is to connect communities and their resources with...
The 34th annual Harley Davidson Toy Run is set to kick off this weekend. However, the origins of the Toy Run tradition date back even earlier than the first official ride. In the fall of 1988, a local group of motorcycle enthusiasts included Green River citizens Shelly and Dave Nihart, Lawrence Ortega, and Burl Coleman, who were known for being a little too loud and a little too fast. This group was looking for a way to show the community their authentic selves. According to Burl Coleman, who... Full story
Green River High School's Drama Department is thrilled to announce its upcoming production of "Let the Right One In," adapted by Jack Thorne from the Swedish novel and film by John Ajvide Lindqvist. Directed by Bradlee Skinner, this haunting tale of friendship, love, and survival will captivate audiences with its dark atmosphere and powerful performances. The story follows the lonely Oskar, played by Davin Welch, as he forms an unlikely friendship with Eli, portrayed by Ray Meyers, a mysterious...
Plans for next year's Flaming Gorge Days event are already underway. A public meeting was held Tuesday, October 29 to begin discussions on the planned 2025 Flaming Gorge Days, scheduled for June 27-28. The Green River City Council and Mayor Pete Rust were enthusiastic about bringing back the annual event this past year, and are supporting it moving forward on a larger scale in 2025. Mayor Pete Rust said "having the event come back this year was important to the community, and we feel the event,...
Haggit Barbell hosted a spooky and sporty fundraising event this past Saturday to help offset the cost of school lunches for families in Sweetwater County School District No. 2. Five hundred people attended the "Trick or Treat Streak" 5K and "Night of the Living Deadlift" competition and trunk or treat, with over 25 competitors between all the events. Chris Haggit, who owns Haggit Barbell, spoke about how this event originated. "I had wanted to donate to the school lunch program for several... Full story
JACKSON — Grizzly 399’s cub was not collared when its famous mother was hit and killed by a car Tuesday evening in the Snake River Canyon. That means wildlife managers do not have an easy way to locate the yearling. The cub has not been seen since the accident, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service officials said Thursday. But biologists said they’re optimistic about the cub’s chances because denning season is approaching. The cub is large and approaching 2 years old, when grizzly mothers typically kick off their young. “High chances of survival...
Candidates running for positions on the Green River City Council recently shared their perspectives at a political forum hosted by the Green River Chamber of Commerce and Wyo4 News, which took place last Thursday. The candidates in attendance included current council members George Jost and Sherry Bushman and new candidate Jessica Maser. The candidates were allotted time for an opening and closing statement and answered several questions from moderator Justin Tynsky. Notable statements were made...
Lawmakers are scrambling to draft a bill that would restrict what wildfire victims can claim damages for when electric utilities spark blazes. Insurance premiums for utilities are exploding due to class action lawsuits stemming from utility-caused wildfires that have resulted in death and property damage - particularly in the West. Some utilities fear they may lose insurance coverage while increasing insurance rates threaten to raise costs for electric customers and bankrupt some power... Full story
Wyoming’s five top elected officials have advanced plans to allow the public to carry concealed firearms in many areas of the Capitol and attached facilities — either with a permit or, in some cases, without. The State Building Commission — a panel composed of the governor, auditor, secretary of state, treasurer and schools superintendent — still faces a long process before finalizing any changes, including a 45-day comment period. A majority of respondents to an online survey conducted by the body disagreed with earlier proposed changes... Full story
Irene Richardson, CEO of Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County, recently was named Chair of the Wyoming Hospital Association. Richardson has served as a Director on the Board since 2021. "Irene brings decades of Wyoming healthcare experience to her new role as Chair of the WHA Board of Directors, and we are excited she has agreed to serve in this capacity," said WHA Vice President Josh Hannes. "She has been a long-time supporter of the association, engaged in governance, public policy advocacy,... Full story
Being quite "outdoorsy" and looking for a smaller community is what drew Dr. Liron "Leo" Gokovski to Sweetwater County. "I was looking for a smaller community in the Mountain West region," said Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County's newest hospitalist. "I found the landscape reminds me a little of home, which is Israel. It's like some of the most revered regions of my home. And, the people here are so friendly." "We are so excited to welcome Dr. Gokovski to our hospital family," said CEO... Full story
Green River is set to receive economic assistance as a result of ongoing plans for trona development in Southwest Wyoming. The city, along with the county and other communities in the area, is working on the process to receive impact assistance connected to the Dry Creek Trona project. During last week's Green River City Council meeting, City Administrator Reed Clevenger gave an update on the City's involvement with the Dry Creek Trona project after meeting with officials from Rock Springs,...
Governor Gordon has said he is disappointed with the BLM’s response to protests of their Buffalo coal management plans. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) headquarters has rejected protests submitted by the State of Wyoming and other entities protesting the the Buffalo Field Office Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) and Proposed Resource Management Plan Amendment (RMPA). In a quietly released Protest Resolution Report issued on September 20, BLM denied or dismissed every protest submitted, with the BLM stating that no c...
The boxcar-housed installation, currently located in Laramie, will travel to Wyoming towns along the Interstate 80 railroad corridor. In many ways, Wyoming's heritage lies on the shoulders of immigrants who built the transcontinental rail line traversing the southern portion of Wyoming and the multiple generations of laborers who have kept it running since. That heritage, and the stories of those laborers, deserves more recognition and is worthy of celebration, Wyoming artist Conor Mullen said....
Concerns over street projects and costs for updating the city’s pavement management plan became a key point of discussion during this week’s Green River City Council meeting. At the October 1 meeting, one of the council action items included the Public Works Department’s recently issued request for quotes for updating the city’s pavement management plan. Responses were received from two firms, and the review committee recommended awarding the contract to preform the work to MDS Technologies Incorporated. Before a motion was brought to enter i...
Wyoming has a long history of self-reliance and innovation, especially in finance. Custodia Bank, founded here, is pushing the boundaries of digital banking and blockchain technology. Yet Custodia’s battle with the Federal Reserve is about more than just its future—it’s about who controls financial freedom and, ultimately, the sovereignty of states like Wyoming. The Federal Reserve denied Custodia a master account, an essential tool for direct access to the U.S. payment system. This isn’t just a bureaucratic hurdle—it’s an attempt to suppress...
Those who are enjoying a walk along the Greenbelt now have the opportunity to also enjoy a book at the same time. The Sweetwater County Library System recently partnered with the Sweetwater County Library Foundation, the City of Green River, and the Green River Greenbelt Task Force to open a permanent StoryWalk in Green River. A ribbon cutting event for the grand opening of the StoryWalk was hosted on Tuesday. A StoryWalk is a year-round display that allows readers to go through a book page-by-p...
Pineda's Kenpo Karate Team sent 10 students to compete at the Valor Karate Tournament in Farmington, Utah on September 21, 2024. The group that attended the event were all beginning rank yellow and orange belts. The young team responded with great performances. Participants competed in forms, sparring, weapons, self-defense, padded sword sparring, flag sparring, and board breaking. Strat Friel led the group, winning 1st place in Weapons, 1st place in Sparring, and 3rd place in Forms. He also...
Recognizing voter concerns over non-citizens attempting to vote nationwide, Governor Mark Gordon issued an Executive Order (EO) directing state agencies to take further steps to ensure Wyoming’s elections continue to be safe and secure. “Recognizing the Biden/Harris Administration’s disastrous border policies compel us to do all we can to protect the integrity of our elections, I, alongside fellow Republican Governors, have taken the action afforded to me by the Constitution and the Laws of Wyoming to confirm the security of Wyoming’s electio...
As the crisp autumn air descends upon Sweetwater County, bringing with it a sense of anticipation for the upcoming seasons, and our incredible summer events come to an end, I want to take a moment to highlight the crucial role that the Sweetwater County Lodging Tax plays in supporting our vibrant community and local economy. This tax is a cornerstone of our efforts to promote tourism and create a thriving destination for visitors year-round. The revenue generated from this tax is essential for funding a wide range of events, initiatives, and...
The YWCA of Sweetwater County is set to host a new fundraising event, the First Annual Heroes and Heels, this Saturday, September 28 at the Bunning Hall Freight Station in Rock Springs. According to Program Director Gina DeBoer, this event was created to help bring recognition to Domestic Violence Awareness Month, which starts October 1. "We created Heroes and Heels so that local heroes and community leaders could take a stand against domestic violence while raising funds to support victims in o...
The Green River High School Cross Country team had new teams to run against and a new course last week. The Wolves headed to Lander for the Lander Invitational hosted by Lander Valley High School last Thursday. Green River faced a total of 17 other teams, going up against groups from Arapahoe, Burlington, Cody, Fort Washakie, Casper, Lander, Lyman, Mountain View, Rawlins, Riverton, Rock Springs, Cowley, St. Stephens, Thermopolis, Pavillion, Worland, and Ethete. Head Coach Craig Leavitt mentioned that they “had some visitors from Kelly Walsh a...
The Green River High School Golf team hosted the annual Junior Varsity Golf Championship on Monday, September 9. This is currently the only JV tournament in the state to medal the participants. Teams in attendance from around the region included Rock Springs, Evanston, Lyman and Pinedale. Head Coach Karly Eyre was pleased with the performance of her young Junior Varsity team. "Our team played their best golf to date, and we had three top 10 medalists," she said. Freshman Raelie Pate was the...
Wyoming’s county commissioners and an alliance of Casper-area residents want to support Teton County in a lawsuit over local government authority to impose zoning and safety codes on private businesses leasing land from the state. The Casper Mountain Preservation Alliance joined a group of Teton County homeowners who filed an amicus brief in a long-running lawsuit over state-sanctioned development on a school trust section in Teton County. The Wyoming County Commissioners Association also filed an amicus brief, seeking to argue on behalf of T... Full story
