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Alternate methods of funding are available for the construction of a new justice center near the Sweetwater County Detention Center. The Sweetwater County Commissioners heard a presentation from County Treasurer Robb Slaughter and representatives from George K. Baum and Company from Cheyenne. The company helped Sweetwater County School District No. 2 with its bonding for the Green River High School Aquatics Center. The justice center will combine the county’s two circuit courts into one f...
A woman will serve between three-and-five years prison for forging documents in a effort to receive more than $2 million in loans. Tina L. Linkenauger, 49, appeared in the Third District Court of Judge Nena James at an argued sentencing hearing Friday afternoon. Linkenauger previously plead guilty to seven felony counts at a change of plea hearing in July 28, 2015. Those charges were three counts of possession of forged writings, three counts of forgery and one count of false written statements to obtain property or credit. Under the partial pl...
We take technological progress for granted these days. It isn’t that surprising to hear about a smaller, faster and more powerful computer, nor is it really surprising when all a person needs to do to pay for something, is to hold their phone up to a scanner. Despite that, occasionally a bit of technological improvement can take us by surprise, which happened to me during a recent visit to McDonald’s. In Green River, as well as much of Wyoming, residents are accustomed to being somewhat beh...
The road to War Memorial Stadium in Laramie was a long one for Green River High School's football team, but it didn't end with a state title. The Wolves fell 31-15 to the Star Valley Braves Friday afternoon in a contest where Green River was out matched early on. Green River would remain scoreless throughout much of the game, posting 15 points in the final quarter off of two touchdowns, an extra point and a two-point conversion. The Braves came out in force at the start of the game, quickly scor...
A Green River legislator expects a difficult budget session in February. Rep. Stan Blake, D-Green River, said budgetary problems the state is reacting to will make the session more difficult, as legislators for the past 10 years have worked with budgetary surpluses. “There will be people who don’t want to touch the ‘rainy day’ fund and do cuts,” Blake said. Budgetary shortfalls are being anticipated throughout the state as funds in mineral production, mostly in the oil and gas industrie...
A conditional use permit to store fuels for an oil distillery near Reliance was unanimously approved Tuesday after public comment opposing the facility was read to the Sweetwater County Commissioners. The distillery will be located close to B&R Trailer Park operated by Regency of Wyoming, who opposes the distillery’s construction. The zoning for the facility supports heavy industrial, though a portion of the trailer court is located within a few hundred feet of the property boundary. The c...
While the Green River City Council did vote to move money in the U.P. Depot renovation fund for use towards a shooting range at the Green River Police Department, the city is still committed to the project. City Administrator Reed Clevenger said a survey of the building was completed two weeks ago and the city still intends to complete asbestos and hazardous materials abatement. However, the city now seeks to seal the building and protect it from further damage and decay. Clevenger said the...
Special services students at Green River High School may have the chance to receive training on industrial equipment in the future. The district’s special services department is looking at purchasing virtual training modules capable of training students on commonly-used heavy equipment used in the county. Alan Demaret, special services director for the school district, said while the modules would initially be available only to students with mental or physical disabilities, they could u...
They approach each other like longtime friends, both young and old. A smile, a firm handshake or a warm hug, then words of gratitude are solemnly spoken. “Thank you for your service.” Green River has a long history of its residents serving their country. Their motivations vary from person to person, and while some served in peaceful time or away from the front line, others were literally laying their lives on the line in defense of their country. Veterans gathered at the Golden Hour Senior Cente...
A tip from the Wyoming Highway Patrol led to a prostitution bust at the Motel 6 in Rock Springs last week. Five people were arrested in the Nov. 3 bust. Katrina Ross, 30, of Las Vegas was arrested for allegedly committing acts of prostitution, a misdemeanor offense. Davinvi Dupree, 31, of Las Vegas, was arrested for allegedly promoting prostitution, also a misdemeanor offense. Rock Springs residents Robert William Henderson, 44, and Nicholas Matthew Suhr, 22, as well as Green River resident...
The Wolves ended the Jackson Hole Broncs' dreams of an undefeated season and a state championship Friday night. The Wolves, walking into William T. McIntosh Stadium with a 5-4 record and No. 3 seed in the playoffs, had already lost to Jackson once in an earlier meeting between the two. Jackson, on the other hand, was coming off of a 44-21 win against Riverton at McIntosh Stadium and prepared to host the Wolves a second time. Head coach Don Maggi said he was confident the Wolves would win in...
While the season ended in a way the Green River High School Volleyball team didn’t want, they left Casper with a few accolades and a strong base for the next season. Going into the state tournament, Green River, seeded fourth in the west, was pitted against the first seed Cheyenne East team from the eastern half of the state in a Thursday afternoon match. Green River ultimately fell to East in three sets, which sent the Wolves to the losers’ bracket and a match against Sheridan. While the Wol...
A hard-fought 24-20 victory in Buffalo Friday night gives the Wolves a chance for payback in Jackson Hole in the semifinal round of playoff games for the 3A State Football Championship. The Jackson Hole Broncs defeated the Wolves earlier this year in Jackson. The Broncs are the higher-seeded team going into the game and will host the Wolves a second time at William T. McIntosh Stadium. The Broncs remain undefeated this year, coming off of a 44-21 win over Riverton last week in a contest also...
The GRHS Girls Swimming and Diving Team wrapped up their season at the state meet in Gillette last weekend. The team placed sixth overall, but head coach Colleen Seiloff said the team showed great improvements during their final meet. “The girls had a strong performance,” Seiloff said. Seiloff said the team continues to improve and attract more talent. Seiloff said the aquatics center at GRHS has already had an impact in attracting students interested in swimming, either for the high school tea...
Children and teens from throughout the Green River converged on Downtown Green River Friday afternoon dressed up as their favorite characters and monsters, trick or treating at many of the local businesses. A few stops along the way also were caught up in the Halloween spirit and employees at the Sweetwater County Courthouse, City Hall and businesses like Tolley's Coffee were showing off their costumes to visitors. At the county courthouse, the second-floor offices each maintained a specific...
A crude oil upgrade and storage tank facility is in the planning phases at the Sweetwater County Planning and Zoning Office. The facility, which is proposed by Rock Springs Energy Group, LLC., aims to utilize land near Reliance and adjacent to the Regency of Wyoming Mobile Home Park owned by Dowell Schlumberger and Dow Chemical Company. The facility will take crude oil and refine it into paraffin wax, marine diesel and paint solvents. According to information about the facility on file at the...
A recently approved shooting range for the Green River Police Department will help cut future costs associated with overtime and travel, according to Police Chief Chris Steffen. Last week, the Green River City Council voted to approve a $550,000 bid to build the range in the building’s basement. At this time, there isn’t a set date for the range’s completion. Steffen said the city is finalizing the contract with the contractor and guesses the pieces for the range won’t be manufactured until spri...
High school and middle school students from Green River learned that decisions like partying and inebriated driving can have lasting consequences at Life R U Ready last week. Life R U Ready is a program funded by both cities as well as the United Way of Southwest Wyoming and the Sweetwater Board of Cooperative Educational Services that places teens in a simulation of a house party. After about half an hour the party is raided by police and the teens are handed consequence cards resulting from...
The Wolves football team showed the rest of the 3A Conference they deserve to be in the playoffs, after a convincing 45-20 win over Worland. Green River is the third seed in the 3A West, while Worland was knocked out of playoff contention. The Wolves will play the Buffalo Bison at 7 p.m. Friday in Buffalo. The winner of that game will go on to face the winner of the matchup between Riverton and Jackson Hole, which also takes place Friday at 7 p.m. If the Wolves win, it will be a chance for...
The Green River High School Volleyball Team has an automatic bye into the state tournament in Casper next weekend. However, the team won't be overlooking regionals at Kelly Walsh High School this weekend. Head coach Rikki Shantz said Green River, with the No. 2 seed in the west, will only compete Saturday as a result of their bye. Evanston High School, the No. 1 seed, also skips Friday's competition. This is also the first time Green River has had an automatic bye since 2009. Shantz said she's...
By DAVID MARTIN Editor The Green River High School Girls Swimming and Diving Team has their eyes set on the state competition in Gillette, after winning the last chance meet in Rock Springs Thursday. The team will send eight swimmers to the competition Friday and Saturday. Those going to Gillette are Avery Otto-Horn, Brianna Rath, Dakota Newmann, Emilee Mandros, Jarin Mandros, Shyana Hunt, McKell Lyon and Ashely Jensen. “We’re all excited and ready to go,” head coach Colleen Seiloff said. Going...
A run at the VA Hospital in Sheridan wrapped up the cross-country season for Green River and ended with a top-five finish for one of the Wolves. Senior Josie Givens finished at 19:14.02, a time that would have resulted in a fourth-place finish for her. However, due to illnesses and injury, head coach Steve Boyd said he was unable to field a full girls team at the state meet. Regardless, Boyd is proud of the girls who competed, as well as of Givens’ All-State nod. “It was nice to see Josie get...
A group of Junior Girl Scouts had the opportunity to learn a few valuable self-defense techniques Saturday as part of a set of presentations aimed at empowering girls. Members of Junior Scout Troop 1256 attended a special class at Zanshin Family Martial Arts in Green River and learned physical strength isn't the only attribute that can make a person strong. Jill Schmidt, Scout leader for Troop 1256, said she got the idea the have the troop attend a class after seeing what her daughter, Bianca,...
The Green River Girls Swimming and Diving Team were named the western conference champions last weekend during a meet in Riverton. The last time the girls won the championship was in 1977. "The girls swam pretty hard," head coach Colleen Seiloff said. "They swam solid ... everyone stepped up and contributed." Seiloff said the team realized they were leading the competition late in the meet, but had to secure a win in the last event, the 400-meter freestyle, to win it all. Seiloff said if a...
This weekend is the last competition for the Green River High School Cross Country team. “We’re looking forward to state,” head coach Steve Boyd said. Boyd believes the courses the runners have competed in will help them during the state competition. Courses like they’ve run at Park City, Utah, featured a lot of hills and changing elevation, which differs from the course in Sheridan, which is much flatter in comparison. Boyd said four girls will compete, which is just under the five-person minim...
