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A train derailment occurring west of Green River resulted in no injuries Monday night. According to Calli Hite, a spokesperson for the Union Pacific Railroad, the derailment occurred around 7 p.m. Monday. The intermodal train originated from Chicago and was traveling to Los Angeles. Intermodal trains are used to transport goods as part of a larger transportation network. The UP is investigating the derailment’s cause. Hite said trains are currently being held back to allow work crews to clear t...
Sweetwater County is a beautiful place to live. It may not match the definition of beauty involving lots of trees and greenery, but the rock formations, sagebrush and wildlife make for a unique beauty. While many may overlook that beauty, it’s undeniable that garbage carelessly left behind mars the high desert landscape we live in. When a fisherman from Florida stopped by our office last week and showed us the haul he brought to town from Lost Dog, we were angered and embarrassed to see the w...
The Green River High School tennis team is passing their love of the sport to a new generation. The team's first tennis camp attracted 31 students, ranging from first to eighth grade. Coach Phil Harder said the camp also functioned as a fundraiser for the team, as they charged $30 for the three-week camp. Students learned the fundamentals of tennis, something smaller children don't typically have the chance to do in Green River. Harder said before the team started the camp, tennis players...
Police arrested a 26-year-old Green River resident after he allegedly stabbed another man at the Hutton Heights Mobile Home Park. According to the Green River Police Department, officers arrived to the scene at about 11:32 p.m. June 22 and found an adult man, identified as Jakob Taggert, with a deep, L-shaped stab wound to his left thigh. Taggart was transported to Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County, then later the University of Utah Medical Center for treatment. Jordan Christiansen, 26, of...
A Colorado native became one of Green River's newest residents after being hired as the Sweetwater County Historical Museum's new curator. Amanda Benson started with the museum Thursday, filling a position that's been vacant since the museum's executive director Brie Blasi was promoted in February. The curator is in charge of managing the artifacts and archives, along with planning as to which artifacts should be displayed. Blasi also said the curator plays a role in conducting historical...
The Sweetwater County Commissioners solidified details of a proposed voluntary separation program, an early retirement program, Tuesday afternoon. The county started discussions regarding the program two weeks ago. However, information about the program was not available until the day of the meeting. The initial program allowed certain employees near retirement age to take a payout amounting to 30 percent of their gross salary, with the decision to use that payout to accept a check, take the...
The election for the House District 60 seat in the Wyoming Legislature may have ended before it began as the Republican challenger in that race will resign. Bill Hooley will resign from both the race and his position as chairman of the Sweetwater GOP, planning a to move to American Fork, Utah, for a new job opportunity. Hooley challenged incumbent Democrat John Freeman for his seat. It would have been the second time the two faced off in an election. Hooley sought to replace Freeman two years...
More than 140 years after Major John Wesley Powell started his historic expedition from Green River, a 64-year-old Michigan man is attempting his own trip down the river. Starting from Expedition Island Friday, Dean Unick plans to canoe his way more than 1,200 miles to Lake Havasu, Ariz., a trip he expects will take about three months. He said he’s had to file for nine permits for the trip and will be forced to navigate around three dams along the course. The first of which will be the F...
The smell of fuel and an engine's roar can leave a lasting impression on a person. That is what happened to Zac Taylor about 11 years ago when he and his family watched racing action at the Sweetwater County Speedway in Rock Springs. Zac's father, Terry, remembers the moment his son's fascination with racing began. The Taylor family was in the pits at the Sweetwater County Speedway when Zac was about five years old. One of the racers, Casey Delp, invited Zac to look at his car. Terry said Zac's...
A golfer from Green River won the 2016 Wyoming State Match Play tournament at the Powderhorn Country Club in Sheridan. Siddoway, who has golfed since he was five years old, competed in golf in high school, started competing competitively when he returned to the area after college. His toughest match was the final he played against John Hornbeck, a victory that started with Siddoway behind Hornbeck by four holes after the first eight. Momentum swung in Siddoway's favor and he was able to take...
A field of five Democrats drops to four after one of the candidates announced his plans to drop out of the race. Ted Barney, currently a Green River City Councilman, announced his intent to withdraw from the election Tuesday evening. Barney said he’s withdrawing as a result of personal issues. “An unforeseen development has arisen this week and after verifying the events, it is with regret that I have to announce my withdrawal from the Sweetwater County Commissioner race for 2016,” Barney wrote...
Voters in Sweetwater County are requesting more absentee ballots than they have in the past. As of Friday, 378 voters have asked for the ballots, which will be sent out July 1. In previous election years, the county would have only received about 100 requests for the ballots by mid-June. Sweetwater County Clerk Dale Davis said he believes the increased interest comes from fliers inserted in residential water bills. “I’m kind of surprised by the number of requests we’ve had so far,” Davis s...
The Overland Stage Stampede Rodeo doesn't just offer adults an entertaining weekend; kids from throughout the region had fun as well. The rodeo's early events featured kids riding mini broncs and included a performance from the World Reserve Champion mini bronc rider Jex Terry. Terry placed second during competition in the world mini bronc riding championships last year. Aside from some of the early competitions featuring children, kids had a chance to chase down calves in an attempt to win...
There comes a time when a person realizes things can’t continue the way they have. For me, that realization involves a need to become more physically active. I work at a job that, for the most part, is bound to my desk. I do go out for assignments, but the physical activity involved in what I do is fairly limited. Last Thursday drove that point home. The first thought that I need to change my lifestyle came during a discussion I had with Pete Rust. Rust had stopped by to talk about a sports a...
Residents will have a lot to think about while marking their ballots in the upcoming primary election. Both Republicans and Democrats will have to decide which two commissioner candidates from their respective parties will move on to the November election, cutting a group of eight total candidates in half. Green River residents in Ward I will face a similar decision, deciding which two out of the three candidates for City Council will move on to the primary. In Green River, the race for the...
An unidentified motorcyclist was transported to Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County after a crash involving her motorcycle and a truck Friday afternoon. The crash occurred at about 12:13 p.m. at the intersection of Uinta Drive and Roosevelt Drive. According information from the Green River Police Department, a pickup truck driven by 83-year-old Chris Leventis moved into the turning lane and attempted to make a left turn, striking a motorcycle traveling south on Uinta Drive. The police...
A cheerleader for local tourism at the Green River Chamber of Commerce was recently recognized at the annual R.E.A.C.H Awards hosted by the Sweetwater County Travel and Tourism Board. Lisa Harrera received the Cheerleader of the Year award for her efforts at the chamber. The awards, which stands for Rare and Exceptional Achievement for Customer service in Hospitality, is a program in its ninth year. Rebecca Eusek, director of the Green River chamber, said Harrera goes above and beyond when...
A Green River High School track star will continue running at Utah State University. Josie Givens, who was one of two GRHS all-state nominees in 4A track, recently signed a letter of intent to run for USU in cross country, indoor track and outdoor track. Givens, who ran mid-level distances while in track, said she chose running because she wasn't good at any of the other sports she tried. Givens has had an incredible amount of success in track and cross county. Former cross country and track...
Having already done what no other Green River boys soccer team has done, the Wolves prepared for their final matches in Sheridan this weekend with the dream of a state title a real possibility. The boys took first in both the 4A West Conference as well as at the regional tournament last weekend. Tuesday, the boys practiced on the grass field at Lincoln Middle School to get accustomed to the grass they will play on in Sheridan. "There's one thing left to do on out agenda," coach Chris Bieber said...
An incident at a residence on West Railroad ended with one person shot and another arrested Sunday. Ted Kalivas, 57, of Green River was arrested Sunday night after allegedly shooting his daughter’s boyfriend in the leg. Kalivas made his initial appearance before Circuit Court Judge John Prokos Monday to a felony charge of aggravated assault and battery, which carries a maximum penalty of not more than 10 years in prison and a fine of not more than $10,000. He is being held at the Sweetwater Coun...
Monday and Tuesday evenings were a time for families to watch Green River's senior high school students in the age-old tradition of graduation. Monday, seniors from Green River High School received their diplomas, while Tuesday was reserved for Expedition Academy's graduating class. According to Phil Harder, EA's graduation speaker and math teacher at the school, the tradition dates back more than 3,000 years to ancient Greece. While the event itself dates back to ancient times, both students...
When someone thinks of salad, most think about a huge mass of lettuce, along with a mix of some other vegetables. The lettuce is the star, despite the fact that the most common type used, iceberg lettuce, is a tasteless substance that cries out for dressing because it’s so bland. Because it’s so common, it’s nearly impossible to find a salad that doesn’t use lettuce as a base. Go to the store and check out the bagged salad section. Easily 95 percent of the offerings use lettuce as the major i...
Stan Blake, who has represented House District 39 for the past 10 years, is seeking another two years in the Wyoming Legislature. Blake, a democrat, said he values integrity, common sense, government transparency and working across party lines to do what's right for Wyoming. He also supports the Second Amendment and individual privacy rights. Blake has served on a number of committees during his time with the Wyoming Legislature. He has served on the House Transportation, Highways and Military...
Being a lifelong Wyoming resident, I can’t help but get upset every time I read about someone doing something stupid at Yellowstone National Park. Stupid is the only real word here, as I’m sure anyone reading this has the sense to not walk up to a bison and pet it, purposefully walk over the Grand Prismatic Springs or take a bison calf to a ranger station because it looks cold. Yet, each of those situations I just described has actually happened. The worst of the bunch is the Grand Pri...
Two employees from the Sweetwater County Historical Museum received recognition for their work and dedication to customer service. Judi Laughter, who has worked at the museum for the past six years, earned the Red Carpet of the Year award from the Green River Chamber of Commerce. The award recipient is chosen from the monthly red carpet service winners. The program started five years ago to recognize those who provide great customer service in Green River. Laughter was nominated by her boss,...
