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As the Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport continues to work on a new terminal and plan for the future, Airport Director Devon Brubaker says that things are going "phenomenally well." Brubaker gave an update on the airport to the Sweetwater County Board of County Commissioners during their November 5 meeting, going over the progress being made on the new terminal project, the funding the airport has received to cover the project, and some considerations and plans for the future. "It is on...
Both actors and audiences will embark on a "journey to the past" with this weekend's production of "Anastasia" at Western Wyoming Community College. The large musical is a "huge undertaking," according to Director Stephen Cramer, and bringing it to life has been "quite a project." Cramer, who is an Assistant Professor of Musical Theatre at Western, has been wanting to do a large-scale show for the theater department. His ultimate bucket-list show to produce and direct would be "Les Miserables,"...
Plans for the future of public lands in Southwest Wyoming continue to be debated as the Bureau of Land Management's proposed Resource Management Plan (RMP) for the Rock Springs Field Office goes through some of the final phases of the review process before the BLM's final decision. "Since the BLM announced their draft RMP back in August of 2023, Wyoming's State Agencies, counties, industries, and stakeholders have all worked tirelessly to wrangle this document into a workable, legal, and...
The Women's Club of Sweetwater County has been busy finding ways to give back to the community. Last Thursday, members of the Women's Club stopped by the Green River Police Department to give the officers a donation of comfort bags. The Women's Club has made regular donations of comfort bags to the GRPD over the last few years, and has continued to make sure the officers have enough bags to use as they work with children. "We do forensic interviews here on kids, and the idea behind it is that...
Ghost stories from the Sweetwater County Library in Green River have been shared, and officially documented, for decades. In addition to the everyday haunted happenings that people report, around Halloween the public is specifically invited to go to the library and reach out to the spirits. The Ghost Walk Crew and the Sweetwater County Library Foundation host ghost walks at the library each year. These walks provide an opportunity for those who are curious about ghost hunting, or about the...
Candidates running for election to the Sweetwater County School District No. 2 Board of Trustees recently had a chance to explain why they are seeking election and to share their policies and opinions on current issues. A forum for the candidates was hosted by the school district and the Green River Chamber of Commerce last Wednesday, and livestreamed on the school district's YouTube channel. Almost all the candidates running for school board positions participated in the forum - Tate Davis,...
Come one, come all, to the "CarnEvil." The Green River High School Student Council has put together another haunted house for the public to enjoy, along with the help of Green River FFA and the GRHS band. This year's haunted house features a "haunted carnival" theme, with carnival games, mirrors, balloons, a fun house, and scary surprises around each twist and turn. This is the fifth year in a row that the GRHS Student Council has put together a haunted house under the leadership of Student...
Let's do the time warp again - but make it neon green. "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" is returning to Sweetwater County this weekend, but may look a little different this time around. This performance will be the third time the musical has been produced locally in the last three years, with The Starling Company Founder Kenny Starling having directed and starred in it each time. This year, Starling wanted to bring the popular musical back, but with a few changes. "We're taking a totally fresh...
Projects at Riverside Memorial Park are both moving forward and being put on hold. While new playground equipment is being put in at the park this month, plans for a riverbank armoring project are being postponed for now. The City of Green River has been working on projects at Riverside Memorial Park for some time, according to Public Works Director Mark Westenskow. Originally, the playground and riverbank projects were combined into one. However, when the city put the project out to bid, they...
The Green River Police Department recently promoted another patrol officer to the rank of sergeant. A pinning ceremony was hosted for newly promoted Sergeant Lars Nandrup during the October 15 City Council meeting. "From day one he showed relentless passion to be the best officer that he can be," Police Chief Shaun Sturlaugson said of Nandrup during the pinning ceremony. Sturlaugson explained that Nandrup chose to pursue a career in law enforcement later in life, and has been with the GRPD for...
Well-made plans have a nasty tendency of not working out the way they’re supposed to, especially when you’re traveling. I’ve experienced both the joy of a plan working out perfectly, and the heartbreak of a plan being so thrown off that it has to be abandoned. I’ve been on trips that were planned out with a detailed schedule and printed itinerary (shout out to my best friend and best travel planner, Marissa), and trips where our group was completely winging it and it’s amazing anything...
The people of Green River, and Sweetwater County as a whole, regularly come together and show their willingness to go the extra mile to help people – or, sometimes, to go the extra 1,800 miles. That's what Tracy Bernard and Mary Ward-Bernard did when they decided to take donations to hurricane victims in North Carolina. And they're not the only ones who have recently been encouraging the community to rally together to help people in need, both across the country and close to home. Helping h...
If you walk into the science classroom at Expedition Academy, you might see students doing worksheets while lizards climb on their arms, or Instructor Daniel Parson teaching with a colorful chameleon resting on his shoulder. These animals are part of what Parson refers to as his "classroom critters," which can be found in tanks and aquariums and terrariums all around his teaching area. The animals are not just pets, but are an important part of the class's curriculum, and a powerful tool for...
Was it Colonel Mustard, in the drawing room, with the candlestick? Audience members will have a chance to find out as all the classic suspects, locations, and murder weapons come to life in the Actors' Mission's production of "Clue," opening this weekend. The play is based on the screenplay for the 1980s film, which is in turn inspired by the classic board game. The film has become a cult classic, and is also a favorite of Actors' Mission Director Roy O. Hansen and Assistant Director Heather Pri...
As part of an ongoing conversation about mental health in Wyoming, and a wrap up for September's Suicide Prevention Month, Governor Mark Gordon took time last Thursday to visit Sweetwater County and sit down for an honest conversation about addressing suicide. "This is an area where Wyoming really has its work cut out for it," Governor Gordon said regarding the topic of suicide prevention. The event was hosted by Rock Springs Mayor Max Mickelson at the Broadway Theater in Rock Springs, and was...
When people step into the gym at Western Wyoming Community College this weekend, they'll also be stepping back in time to the 1950s and 60s, and stepping into a world full of music, drama, and fun. An immersive production The Western Theater Program's first production of the semester is "The Marvelous Wonderettes," and it is being performed not in the theater but in Rushmore Gymnasium, bringing the audience into the world of the show. The musical tells the story of four girls performing at...
After spending the last few weeks going over the Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) updated plans for the Rock Springs Field Office Resource Management Plan (RMP), the Sweetwater County Board of County Commissioners has submitted a letter to the BLM to protest the RMP and highlight their concerns about the plan. The county's protest focused on the BLM's failure to follow proper procedures in the RMP process, and highlighted the potential negative socioeconomic impacts the proposed RMP could have...
Many local organizations from Green River and Sweetwater County have continued strong throughout 2024, and are optimistic about the future. The Green River Chamber of Commerce, Sweetwater County Library System, and Sweetwater Economic Development Coalition (SEDC) all gave recent updates where they presented details of successes from the summer and plans for the future. Green River Chamber The Green River Chamber of Commerce's regular update was given by Chamber CEO Lisa Herrera at the September...
The City of Green River is one step closer to finding funding and solutions for the ongoing Killdeer Wetlands Diversion Dam project. After discussing potential future directions for plans for the diversion dam during a recent city workshop, the Green River City Council considered whether or not to approve an application for grant funds for the project during their September 17 meeting. After discussing the implications of going after the funding, the council voted to approve the submission of a...
The Miracle League of Sweetwater County is still on the lookout for their permanent home, and is now considering the possibility of using county lands to make their dreams a reality. Donna Tramp, the chairman of the Miracle League of Sweetwater County Board of Trustees, spoke to the Sweetwater County Board of County Commissioners during their September 17 meeting to explain the Miracle League and to bring up the possibility of utilizing land at the Jamestown County Park to build an accessible...
The red Trona Bridge at Expedition Island has become an iconic symbol of Green River over the last three decades. Last week, community leaders and residents gathered at the island to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the bridge. The event was hosted by the Green River Greenbelt Task Force, which Chairman John Freeman explained has been around since 1990. "Today we're celebrating the first main project we had, and that's the Trona Bridge," Freeman said. Freeman spoke at the event to thank...
When the people you see every day at work, or in the store, or passing on the street, go through tragedy and feel like there is only one escape, what happens? What hope and help is available for them? The one-act play "Chimes" by local playwright Donovan Rawlings explores these questions, and will be performed this Friday night as part of September's Suicide Prevention Month activities in Sweetwater County. This will be the fourth presentation of "Chimes" since it was first written and performed...
The Green River High School Cross Country team faced more competition and tough conditions last week, but came away with some exciting wins. The Wolves headed to Ethete for the Chief Nation Invitationals hosted by Wyoming Indian High School last Friday. Green River faced a total of 13 other teams, going up against groups from Wyoming Indian, Wind River, Lander, Rawlins, Saratoga, Thermopolis, Burlington, Fort Washakie, Lovell, and St. Stephens, as well as two out of state teams coming from Manil...
This month, the City of Green River and the community as a whole are recognizing several important issues that need extra awareness and support. September is Hunger Action Month and Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and the Green River City Council recognized both of them with proclamations on Tuesday night. In a meeting that potentially set records for being the shortest ever, the City Council's agenda for September 3 only had the two proclamations, citizen requests, and the consent agenda....
It was a busy and profitable summer in Sweetwater County, with multiple events bringing millions of dollars into the economy. Many of the biggest summer events were hosted by the Sweetwater County Events Complex. The complex's executive director, Kandi Pendleton, gave an update on the summer to the Sweetwater County Board of County Commissioners during their September 3 meeting. "We just want to share some success with you and give you an update on how the summer events went, because it was...
