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Sweetwater County Sheriff John Grossnickle recently signed a new memorandum of understanding with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, expanding the Sheriff's Office's participation in ICE's 287(g) program under the Task Force Model. The agreement is currently pending final approval by federal authorities. With the agreement, the Sweetwater County Sheriff's Office becomes the first local law enforcement agency in Wyoming to join the 287(g) Task Force Model-an enhanced partnership that...
With new nationwide requirements on the horizon involving Real IDs, including needing a Real ID for flights in the future, the Wyoming Department of Transportation is reminding Wyoming residents that their driver's license and identification cards are Real ID compliant. "Real ID credentials have a star in the right-hand corner," WYDOT explained in a press release. "In 2019, a black star replaced the gold star on Wyoming credentials, but they still meet Real ID requirements." A Real ID compliant...
The first annual Rocky Mountain Mining Summit is coming to Sweetwater County this fall. "The mining industry will shine bright this fall in the heart of Wyoming," event organizers said, announcing that the summit will take place September 9 - 12 at the Sweetwater Events Complex. "This new industry event is designed to bring together mining professionals, industry partners, students, and community members to celebrate and explore the powerful impact of mining in the Rocky Mountain region and...
The Sweetwater County Sheriff's Office marine unit recently announced its upcoming recreational boat safety training classes. "We've designed these trainings for fishermen and recreational boaters," Jason Mower from the Sheriff's Office explained. "Training topics will include common terminology, trailering, marlinspike seamanship, docking and mooring, navigation, vessel handling, weather conditions, communications, safety and emergency equipment and procedures, state law, and much more." A...
The Green River Star and Editor Hannah Romero were recently recognized for journalistic excellence among news outlets in the Rocky Mountain region. Romero won six awards in the annual Top of the Rockies contest, which is a regional, multi-platform contest for reporters and news organizations in the four-state area. The contest, hosted by the Colorado Professional Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists, had its awards ceremony last weekend. There were more than 1,850 entries from...
As the weather gets warmer, more and more people are once again taking advantage of the Green River Greenbelt. To ensure the safety of all the greenbelt users, the Green River Police Department is reminding everyone about the laws, regulations, and etiquette regarding the use of motorcycles, bicycles, and electric bicycles in the city and on the greenbelt. The GRPD stressed that, while pedal bicycles and electric bicycles are allowed on the greenbelt, motorcycles are not allowed to be ridden on...
Cleanup work at the I-80 westbound tunnel is wrapping up, clearing the way for the tunnel to be evaluated for repairs. The Wyoming Department of Transportation shared an update on the progress of cleanup operations in the tunnel last week. Following the accident and fire that occurred in the tunnel on February 14, WYDOT and contract crews from Clean Harbors Environmental Services were working on cleanup operations for over a week. "Major debris has been removed and crews are currently pressure...
Sweetwater County School District No. 2 recently announced that Andri Dewey has been chosen as the new Head Volleyball Coach for Green River High School. Dewey will be replacing Jessica Demaret, who stepped down from the position in January. "We are extremely excited that Andri Dewey has accepted the position of Green River High School Head Volleyball Coach," SCSD No. 2 Athletics Director Tony Beardsley said. "Andri was a standout athlete for Green River High School and played NCAA Division I...
The Wyoming Department of Transportation, along with contract crews from Clean Harbors Environmental Services, has begun clean-up operations in the westbound Interstate 80 tunnel near Green River following the tunnel accident on February 14. "WYDOT plans to have repairs underway by this summer and to have traffic moving in the westbound tunnel once again before the winter season," the organization said in a press release. The cleanup work was schedule to begin this past Monday, March 17,...
The Green River High School Speech and Debate team has continued achieving notable victories as they make their way through the season. At the end of February, the team brought home a first place win from the Star Valley Tournament for the small schools division. Competing against top schools from the region, the students delivered strong performances across multiple events. Leading the charge with first-place finishes were Savery English in Oratory, Lillynee Janota in Drama, Tyler Davis in...
On the evening of Sunday, March 2, the Green River Fire Department responded to a fire near the Green River. The GRFD reported that they'd been dispatched to the area of Ten Mile Road near the river, sharing their report a little after 9 p.m. on Sunday night. They explained that both local crews and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) firefighting crews were in the area to respond. "The access to this area has proven to be very difficult," the GRFD explained, saying that they were asking citizens...
A fugitive who evaded authorities for more than four decades after a 1982 bombing in Wyoming has finally been captured. Stephen Craig Campbell, 76, was arrested on Feb. 19, 2025, at a remote property in Weed, New Mexico. Campbell had been wanted since 1982 on an attempted first-degree murder charge in Sweetwater County. For over 40 years, he remained a ghost-evading law enforcement, collecting government benefits, and living under an assumed identity until investigators uncovered his...
Do you have stories to tell? Have your friends and family been asking you to get them written down? Have you always wanted to write about your experiences but need some help to get started? Here's your chance to begin. An eight-week memoir writing workshop will be offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1-3:45 p.m. at the Young at Heart Community Center, beginning on Tuesday March 10 and running through May 6. Barbara Smith, retired WWCC English teacher and writer, will once again lead the...
Current and former Green River High School students are making their mark on the national stage for cheer and dance. The GRHS Wolf Pack Dance team headed to the National Dance Alliance High School Nationals competition in Orland, Florida last week. In their first-ever appearance at Nationals, they advanced to the finals in both the Intermediate Large Hip Hop Division and Intermediate Jazz. The Wolf Pack came away with a fourth-place win Hip Hop and a 10th-place finish in Intermediate Jazz....
The number of deer within city limits in Green River appears to be going down, with less deer counted this year than in previous years. The City of Green River conducted its ninth annual deer count on Friday, February 7, and reported that the total count shows a decline from last year's numbers. This year 72 deer were counted, as opposed to 112 counted last year. "While the counts are not an exact science, it is scheduled around the same date and time each year, and those who help with the...
The Sublette County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of a Big Piney man and has charged two individuals in connection with the case. On Wednesday, February 5, at approximately 12:20 p.m., Sublette County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a report of a possible deceased person at a residence on South Mickelson Street in Big Piney, according to a press release. "Upon entering the home, deputies found an adult male on the ground with significant injuries," the press release explained. "He...
The Green River High School Speech and Debate Team showcased their talent and hard work at the recent tournament in Jackson, securing a first-place finish in the 3A division and earning numerous individual accolades. The team displayed excellence across multiple categories, with several students taking top honors. Leading the way was Spencer Morrell, who took first place in Humor, while Savery English secured second in Oratory. In Poetry, Leo Evans placed fifth, and Haley Messerly took seventh....
The Green River Fire Department has been celebrating good news recently, from promotions to donations. Tom Madura took an oath recently to become on of the newest members of the GRFD's Officer Corps as a lieutenant, the GRFD reported. A special swearing-in ceremony was hosted by the fire department, during which Madura was sworn in by Chief Larry Erdmann and was pinned by his wife, Keri. Madura has two sons, Remington and Thomas, and one daughter, Mckenzie. Members of the GRFD and Madura's famil...
A space heater seems to be the cause of a structure fire in Green River earlier this week. At 6:01 p.m. on Monday, February 3, the Green River Fire Department received a 911 call reporting a house fire. The first truck arrived within four minutes, finding heavy smoke and heat but no visible flames, the GRFD reported. The fire was contained in under two hours, with the last engine clearing the scene at 7:32 p.m. "A total of 15 firefighters and two engines responded, working quickly to contain...
Sheriff's deputies are investigating a weekend shooting that left two young adults injured after gunfire erupted at an impromptu gathering north of Rock Springs late Saturday night, according to a press release from the Sweetwater County Sheriff's Office. At approximately 11:30 p.m. on February 1, deputies responded to reports of shots fired near "The Pits" in the Winton area outside of Reliance, where a group of juveniles and young adults had come together for a bonfire. Both victims suffered...
The Green River High School Activities Department recently announced that Head Volleyball Coach Jessica Demaret is stepping down from her position. Coach Demaret has been the head coach for the past three seasons. She led Green River High School to a second-place finish at the 2024 Wyoming 4A West Regionals this past fall. Her team was the first volleyball team from GRHS to qualify for the Wyoming 4A State Tournament since 2017. Coach Demaret has also coached several players who were selected to...
The Green River Star was recognized for journalistic excellence during the Wyoming Press Association's 126th convention in Cheyenne last weekend. Editor Hannah Romero received eight Pacemaker Awards and one Photography Award. Six of the Pacemakers were for first place. The article "A lifetime of connections" won the Feature Story category, while "Going the extra mile to help others" won News-Feature Story. A packet of stories address kokanee salmon and wild horse protests won in...
Arguing their way to victory, the Green River High School Speech and Debate team has been working hard this season, and seeing their efforts pay off. The team competed in two tough tournaments before Christmas, traveling to Lander on December 13 and 14 and to Cheyenne December 20 and 21. They got back into competition for the new year this past weekend, traveling to Worland and bringing home another win. The Lander-Wyoming Speech and Debate Tournament was hosted by Lander and Rawlins High...
Local law enforcement agencies are saying goodbye to some of their own who are retiring from their positions. On Thursday, January 2, the Green River Police Department (GRPD) announced the retirement of Captain Brad Halter. The next day, January 3, GRPD announced another retirement, this time for Detective Sergeant Fischer. The same day, the Sweetwater County Sheriff's Office (SCSO) announced a retirement as well, saying goodbye to Michelle Hall. The respective agencies issued the following stat...
Last Thursday, Green River Police Department (GRPD) Community Service Officer Dennis Fryer slipped and fell on the ice on Uinta Drive in front of the Green River Star Office. While he hit his head and was injured, he is now doing better. The official statement from the GRPD explained that at approximately 10:11 a.m. on December 26, Officer Fryer stopped to investigate a semi tractor that was partially blocking the roadway and to determine if the driver needed assistance. "While walking up to...
