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Changes and improvements are coming to Sweetwater County School District No. 2, and the community of Green River as a whole, thanks to a number of new projects and support from the District Rec Board. The Rec Board had a meeting on Tuesday night before the regular School Board meeting, during which they heard a number of requests for funding from both the school district and community groups, all of which were approved. New scoreboards for both the high school football field and aquatics center...
Tracy Warren was sentenced to time in the Wyoming State Penitentiary after pleading guilty to conspiracy to deliver a controlled substance of methamphetamine and fleeing or attempting to elude police officers. Warren appeared for sentencing in the Third District Court of Judge Suzannah Robinson Monday, March 11. He was sentenced to 7-12 years for the count of conspiracy to deliver a controlled substance of methamphetamine and 2-4 years for the count of fleeing or attempting to elude police... Full story
Many people throughout Wyoming have memories of knowing, interacting with, or at least seeing Larry "Sissy" Goodwin. Whether they worked with him, had him as a professor, or just remember seeing him wearing his colorful blouses and petticoats, people remember Sissy because he left an impression. Sissy's impression and legacy have only continued, and now both his dresses and his story are being presented on stage through the world premiere of "A Sissy in Wyoming," a one-man play written by... Full story
The Green River High School Girls Soccer team is ready to learn, grow, and earn their place this season. The Lady Wolves officially started practice last Monday, March 4, and they're hitting the ground running. "We've been putting in a lot of work over the past two weeks and we've seen a lot of growth already," Head Coach Matthew Robles said. "I see a lot of potential with this team, even though we're young, that we'll be able to really do the things that we need to do." Coach Robles admitted...
Bringing Flaming Gorge Days back to the community this year is a priority for the City of Green River. Working toward this end, the City Council approved an agreement with an event planning company during Tuesday night's meeting. City Administrator Reed Clevenger explained that the city put out a Request for Proposal (RFP) for putting on a Flaming Gorge Days event. While there was some early interest from varying companies, only one ultimately came back with a proposal, according to Clevenger....
From geofencing to aerial photography, Sweetwater County is seeing the impact of technology and considering its potential uses for the future. During Tuesday's Board of County Commissioners meeting, the commissioners heard updates from the Sweetwater Events Complex and from County Assessor Dave Divis that included information on how technology is being used and could be used. Sweetwater Events Complex Director Kandi Pendleton spoke to the commissioners to give an overview of how the Events...
From bison to sagebrush and cowboys to trains, Wyoming's history is full of iconic imagery, and many of these images have now been expressed in a creative new way in the Sweetwater County Historical Museum and Sweetwater County Quilt Guild's annual exhibit. This year's quilt exhibit is the seventh annual collaboration between the museum and the Quilt Guild, and the theme is "Historical Wyoming." The partnership between the two groups has been in place for almost as long as the Quilt Guild has... Full story
Anton Chekhov was a Russian Anton Chekhov was a Russian playwright and short story author writing in the late 1800s, known for works like "Uncle Vanya" that deal with topics like change and progress. Neil Simon was an American playwright who wrote mostly during the last half of the 1900s, and is known for comedic plays like "The Odd Couple." So when Simon decided to write a play based on the works of Chekhov, an interesting combination was created in "The Good Doctor." "It has a lot of elements...
Going into the 4A West Regional Basketball Tournament last weekend, the Green River High School Boys Basketball team was ready to play hard and keep the competition close as they did in their recent games. While they unfortunately came up short with two losses, eliminating them from the tournament and ending their season, the Wolves still persevered and fought hard to the end. Green River's first opponent last Thursday was the Rock Springs Tigers, whom the Wolves had beaten just a week before...
Most people agree that they would rather not see animals in a shelter euthanized. Green River Animal Control is constantly working to realize this goal, and has successfully maintained a "no kill" status, meaning that at least 90% of the animals that go through the shelter are saved. This status gives a 10% margin, recognizing that some animals have medical or behavioral circumstances that warrant humane euthanasia. When it comes to that 10%, however, there has been discussion over how to...
Even after extra chairs were set up in the meeting room at White Mountain Library, the crowds kept coming in until the room was packed with Sweetwater County residents, many of whom had to stand in the back to hear U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman speak. Hageman explained that she made a promise to host a town hall in every county in Wyoming every year, so her stop in Rock Springs last Thursday night was a part of keeping that promise. "As your representative, I am committed to not only representing...
For the past three decades, the Green River Greenbelt Task Force has been hard at work to develop the greenbelt, protect the river and wildlife, and continually promote further economic development. The task force was able to complete multiple projects last year, and has even more planned for the future. "We've been working together to enrich the lives of the residents," said John Freeman, the Chairman of the Greenbelt Task Force. "If you look at what we've built in the last 34 years, I think...
The Wolves have been working hard and keeping the competition tight as they finished up their regular conference games. Starting last Thursday, the Green River High School Boys Basketball team had their work cut out for them when they took on the Star Valley Braves. "Star Valley is a very good basketball team," Wolves Head Coach Laurie Ivie explained. "They are #1 in the 4A West. They are a well-rounded basketball team full of great shooters." Green River fought to hold their own during the...
"History is who we are and why we are the way we are," Historian David McCullough said. From organizations to individuals, Green River loves history, and loves sharing it. One of the main sources of preserving and sharing history in our community is the Sweetwater County Historical Museum. The museum not only provides interesting displays and exhibits for people to check out at any time, but the staff there is constantly coming up with new programs and sharing new information. One of the...
One of the best things about living in a small town and a close-knit community is seeing how generosity is demonstrated time and time again. When it comes to pulling together for a good cause, Green River always shows up. Donations and fundraisers are taking place all year long, consistently supporting organizations that give back to the community, as well as rallying together when there is a specific need. Both in getting started strong this year and looking back over accomplishments from last...
Tourism is an important industry for Sweetwater County, and strengthening the local economy by "putting heads in beds" is "the entire purpose of our efforts" for Sweetwater County Travel and Tourism, according to President and CEO Jenissa Meredith. The Sweetwater County Travel and Tourism Board recently released their 2023 Annual Report, and Meredith gave an annual update to the Green River City Council during Tuesday night's meeting. Meredith explained that the Lodging Tax is currently...
Declining rates of kokanee salmon in the Flaming Gorge Reservoir is an ongoing concern, and local fishery managers in the Wyoming Game and Fish Department want to start taking action to address the problem. Green River Fisheries Biologist John Walrath and Regional Fishery Supervisor Robert Keith have been working to gather public input and work on solutions when it comes to protecting the kokanee. They hosted open houses last fall, including a well-attended gathering in Green River. During...
Learning, growing, and seeing success is all just part of the experience for the Green River High School Speech and Debate team. The team, along with its new set of coaches at the helm, has been working hard all season and coming away with win after win. "We've been able to take first in whichever class we were in," Head Coach Jericho Morrell said, explaining that schools are sometimes divided into 3A and 4A categories and sometimes simply divided into "large schools" and "small schools."...
The Wolves hit the court ready to play last weekend. After facing some hard defeats the previous week, the Green River High School Boys Basketball team was ready to make the changes they needed as they faced the Evanston Red Devils and the Jackson Hole Broncs - two teams who defeated the Wolves earlier in the first conference games of the season. This time around, the Wolves played hard and held their own until the end in both games, which were "nail biters," according to Head Coach Laurie...
Seeking to address recent complaints and rumors about ambulance service in Sweetwater County, the Castle Rock Hospital District Board of Trustees and Sweetwater County Board of County Commissioners hosted a joint special meeting last week. The meeting was set up by the commissioners out of a desire to establish more open lines of communication with the Castle Rock board, according to Commission Chairman Keaton West. West noted that the commissioners have received complaints from former and...
While the Wyoming Legislature's 2024 Budget Session is underway, having convened on Monday, February 12, local legislators from Sweetwater County prepared beforehand by receiving feedback from the community. A legislative town hall meeting was hosted by the Sweetwater County GOP at Western Wyoming Community College on February 1, and Rep. J.T. Larson, Rep. Cody Wylie, Rep. Clark Stith, Rep. Tony Niemiec, Rep. Bob Davis, Rep. Scott Heiner, Sen. Stacy Jones, and Sen. John Kolb all gathered to...
In light of society's back and forth conversations regarding "fake news," what is true, and who can be believed, the question of what is fact and what is truth, and if there is a difference when it comes to journalism, is a timely topic. This is the question the Actors' Mission tackles in their latest production, "Lifespan of a Fact." The plays tells the story of an ideological battle between an essayist, John D'Agata, and a fact-checker, Jim Fingal. As Jim attempts to fact check John's article... Full story
Protecting students now and preparing them for the future are two of the priorities of Sweetwater County School District No. 2. Working towards these goals, the school district is hosting presentations from Uprising next week and is continuing to develop Work Based Learning programs through the RIDE grant. Assistant Superintendent Alan Demaret and Superintendent Craig Barringer presented these topics to the SCSD No. 2 Board of Trustees during Tuesday night's meeting. Promoting online safety One...
The Green River High School Boys Basketball team had the chance to play two games at home last weekend when they took on Riverton and Cody, who are ranked second and third in the 4A Northwest Region respectively. While the Wolves put up a good fight, they ultimately came up short in both games. "We faced some tough competition this weekend," Head Coach Laurie Ivie said, "and it's clear that we didn't perform at our best. Every game is an opportunity to learn and grow, and this weekend was no...
Ice and meltwater drainage concerns, the future of the movie theater building, DCI's investigation of internet crimes against children, and the use of the Recreation Center by pickleball players were all topics of discussion during Tuesday night's City Council meeting. Citizen concerns During the citizen requests and communications portion of the meeting, Green River resident Kevin Kinney came to the council to express some of his recent concerns. First, Kinney asked the council about the sewer...
