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  • Sheriff's office investigates death near Flaming Gorge

    Staff Report|Nov 18, 2020

    The Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an unattended death initially reported Sunday. According to a press release from the sheriff’s office, the body male was discovered alone in his camper near Anvil Draw by a concerned resident and is believed to have been there for several months. Investigators said the death did not appear suspicious and are working with the Sweetwater County Coroner’s Office in notifying the next of kin. The sheriff’s office also seeks information regarding to the death. Anyone with information is urge...

  • Wyoming Downs will move to Uinta Drive

    Staff Report|Nov 11, 2020

    A resolution approved last week by the Green River City Council will allow Wyoming Downs to operate at 110 Uinta Drive, a location formerly operated by Stellar Coffee. During the council meeting, Eugene Joyce, managing partner for Wyoming Downs, said they were unable to continue the lease agreement with Town Bar and Grill, which has forced them to find another location. With a closure of nearly two months, Joyce said the county and city will receive about $150,000 in revenue from local gambling. “We hope to grow it going forward,” he said. Joy...

  • Setzer acquitted

    Staff Report, Rock Springs Rocket Miner Via Wyoming News Exchange|Oct 28, 2020

    ROCK SPRINGS — A jury found Bradley Setzer not guilty of attempted murder following his trial in Sweetwater County District Court last week. The jury returned with a verdict at about 4:35 p.m. on Tuesday. Not guilty verdicts were returned on three charges including attempted first-degree murder, attempted second-degree murder, and attempted voluntary manslaughter. Setzer was found guilty of interference with a peace officer. Setzer hugged his attorney after the verdict was announced. When Sweetwater County Attorney Dan Erramouspe was asked a...

  • School's Veterans Day activities canceled

    Staff Report|Oct 28, 2020

    The long-running Veteran’s Day program hosted by Lincoln Middle School will not happen this year. Lori Hastert, the sixth-grade teacher at Lincoln Middle School, said the school decided not to host the event due to concerns with hosting a COVID-19 spreader event amongst students and veterans. “The veterans mean the world to us, but they need their health,” Hastert said. “Right now, we just can’t do this.” She said the cancelation extends to the signs placed along Uinta Drive because they weren’t able to adhere with social distancing an...

  • 4 sentenced in kidnapping case

    Staff Report, The Ranger Via Wyoming News Exchange|Oct 28, 2020

    RIVERTON — Four Fremont County residents were sentenced in federal court last week for kidnapping, along with aiding and abetting, on the Wind River Indian Reservation. Ashley Rose Yellowbear, 28, Kristen Jade Antelope, 27, Rusty Tso Tabaho, 28, and Samuel Harold Friday, 38, received differing sentences based on their roles in the crime, varying from 114 to 160 months in prison. They were sentenced by Chief US Wyoming District Court Judge Scott W. Skavdahl. Each is from either the reservation or Riverton. The sentences were in connection w...

  • Girls swimming take 3A West conference crown

    Staff Report|Oct 28, 2020

    Team scores Green River, 329 Powell, 320 Lander, 201 Sublette County, 168 Lyman, 154 Kemmerer, 60 Riverton, 53 200-yard medley relay 1. GRHS A(Lauren Jensen, Hailey Uhrig, Lauren Lee, Lilly Munoz), 1:53.90 200-yard freestyle 3. Alexa Lauze, 2:05.84 4. Courtney Clark, 2:12.23 10. Amaya Spartz, 2:15.75 200-yard individual medley 1. H. Uhrig, 2:23.54 3. Madison Young, 2:27.77 9. Brianna Uhrig, 2:38.27 50-yard freestyle 13. Ivory Neher, 28.55 18. Chezni Rubeck, 29.31 24. Maya Wiekhorst, 31.94 1-meter diving 4. Zella Maez, 294.90 7. Kaili Wadsworth,...

  • Summer meal program extended through June 2021

    Staff Report|Oct 14, 2020

    A program providing meals to Green River’s children has been extended to June 30, 2021. According to a release from Sweetwater County School District No. 2, the food service program was granted meal flexibility to allow students to receive meals under its Summer Food Program through the end of 2020. The program was originally set to end Dec. 31, 2020. “We will have breakfast and lunch available for pick up at Lincoln Middle School Monday through Friday from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., each day that school is in session,” Leah Kenison, director of nu...

  • City continues receiving insurance estimates

    Staff Report|Sep 30, 2020

    The city is still working to receive damage estimates from the Labor Day storm that uprooted trees and damaged roofs throughout Green River. According to Steve Core, communications administrator for the city, said it has only received two estimates from the six damage claims the city reported to its insurance carrier. He said the total costs for damage to city property is still unknown, saying internal estimates vary between at least $50,000 to several hundred thousands of dollars. Core said the big ticket item the city will be claiming is...

  • LMS student to appear on public lands podcast

    Staff Report|Sep 30, 2020

    A Green River student will appear on a podcast produced by Wyoming Public Media and the Buffalo Bill Center of the West. Molly Stanton, 13, a student at Lincoln Middle School, joins two students from Cody in exploring the Bureau of Land Management and public lands for "Kids Ask WhY." The podcast features journalists aged seven to 13 asking questions and exploring topics related to Wyoming and the modern American West. Stanton will appear on the podcast's second episode, which releases Oct. 13....

  • City continues cleanup

    Staff Report|Sep 23, 2020

    City employees continue cleaning up after the Labor Day storm much of Wyoming experienced caused damage to property throughout the city. According to an update issued Monday, all of the large trees blown over during the storm, including large pine trees at the city’s cemetery, were hauled off by contractors. Workers continue cleaning up smaller branches and debris, as well as make minor repairs. Street sweepers also continue cleaning streets from branches and small debris that was deposited by the storm. Sweepers logged 99 miles, with 13 l...

  • Former chief pleas guilty

    Staff Report|Sep 16, 2020

    Staff Report Mike Nomis, the former Green River Fire Chief, admitted to taking money from the fire department’s foundation last week during a change of plea hearing. Nomis originally plead not guilty to charges of felony theft and misdemeanor wrongful appropriation of public property. His wife Stephanie also faces a felony theft charge. Nomis will be sentenced at a future date. He faces a potential maximum sentence of 10 years in prison and up to a $10,000 for the felony charge. According to court documents, an investigation into embezzlement c...

  • Tennis teams dominate 2 schools in Cheyenne

    Staff Report|Sep 16, 2020

    The Green River High School tennis teams saw continued success during a trip to Cheyenne over the weekend. Both the boys and girls were undefeated after matches against Cheyenne South and only dropped one match against East. Central proved to be a difficult opponent for the Lady Wolves, sweeping them in all five matches. The boys’ success continued against Central’s team, with the Doubles 2 team being the only group to take a loss in the series. The tennis team will compete at home this weekend for the 4A South Regional Championships. Mat...

  • GR police respond to vehicle crash at school

    Staff Report|Sep 9, 2020

    A three-vehicle crash occurred at Truman Elementary School on Shoshone Avenue last Thursday. Green River police report the female driver, driving a pickup pulling a small trailer, suffered a seizure at the wheel. This seizure caused her to loose control of the vehicle. No serious injuries were sustained by any parties involved. The driver was traveling East bound on Shoshone towards Truman school. The truck then hit a parked car, which then was pushed into another vehicle. The truck continued east then proceeded to jump the curb, sending the...

  • Senior center hosts fundraiser to continue services

    Staff Report|Sep 9, 2020

    With the recent news that Wyoming will be eliminating funding for programs that serve seniors citizens, Golden Hour Senior Center needs the community’s help. The funding is being eliminated due to the first round of budget cuts caused by the novel coronavirus. The center will host a drive through fundraiser in hopes to receiving funding to continue the center’s services. During the pandemic, the center has has served over 20,000 meals to seniors in the Green River area. The center has also been providing daily activities, outreach and opp...

  • GRFD responds to two fires last week

    Staff Report|Sep 2, 2020

    The Green River Volunteer Fire Department had their work cut out for them after being dispatched to a deck fire and a trailer fire less than six hours apart. Just after one a.m., firefighters were called out to the scene of a deck fire on New Mexico Street. Upon arriving, the department could see that a deck on the backside of the house was completely engulfed in flames. According to Assistant Fire Chief Larry Erdmann, the homeowner was notified by the neighbor. After being notified the homeowner went outside and began dousing the fire with...

  • Tennis squad sweeps Rock Springs, Natrona Co.

    Staff Report|Sep 2, 2020

    Despite struggles against Kelly Walsh, the Green River High School Tennis team swept Rock Springs and Natrona County last week. The Wolves traveled to Rock Springs last Thursday to compete against the Tigers on their home courts. While the Tigers enjoyed the home court advantage, it ultimately didn’t serve them well as the boys and girls won all of their matchdes. That streak continued Friday against Natrona County High School when the Wolves, playing at home, went undefeated in boys and girls competition. It wouldn’t last however as Kelly Wal...

  • COVID-19 closes classrooms

    Staff Report|Aug 19, 2020

    Two classrooms at the YWCA Early Care Center were closed following a positive COVID-19 case tied to the building. Students and teachers inside those rooms will be quarantined. According to a release from the YWCA, other classrooms in the building were not impacted and the case is suspected to a singular instance of infection. “We appreciate the public’s support of YWCA and all its programs during this difficult time.” Executive Director Melinda Baas, said. “We know how much our parents rely on our Center to care for their children while they ar...

  • City projects will result in savings

    Staff Report|Aug 19, 2020

    Green River has recently completed a series of energy-efficient projects which will save the taxpayers thousands of dollars each year. The city’s parks and recreation department completed six different projects over the course of three years, which will result in an estimated cost savings of $56,000 yearly. The streets department replaced city-owned streetlights with LED lights Aug. 7. These streetlights are located along Flaming Gorge Way, the overpass to Second Street, Scotts Bottom Road as well as Spur Road. In total, 115 LED corn bulbs w...

  • Body of missing boy found

    Staff Report|Aug 12, 2020

    The search for a missing boy at the Flaming Gorge ended Tuesday night after his body was recovered from the Big Firehole Canyon area. Deputies responded to a report of two missing people Friday at about 7 p.m. Deputies were informed a 34-year-old Rock Springs man and a 7-year-old boy were missing since departing their campsite in a side-by-side at about 11:30 p.m. the previous night. A person later reported the pair never returned to their camp in the ATV. AT about 6:30 a.m. Saturday, deputies located an oil slick and debris floating on the sur...

  • Cruise to end Alzheimer's set

    Staff Report|Aug 12, 2020

    The Alzheimer’s association is inviting Sweetwater County residents to join them for their annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s event on August 28. Rather then hosting a large gathering, the Alzheimer’s association is encouraging participants to drive the route instead. There will be events held in both Green River and Rock Springs. Participants are encourage to decorate their cars in either purple, yellow, blue, or orange. Purple meaning the participant has lost someone to Alzheimer’s, yellow meaning they are caring for someone with Alzheim...

  • Airport work starts

    Staff Report|Aug 12, 2020

    The Wyoming National Guard began their summer training on Saturday at The Greater Green River Intergalactic Space Port. According to a press release, 34 soldiers started working on leveling out the dirt airstrip as well as adding drainage. This guard unit, when sent overseas, will be building airstrips much like this one. The guard will be located at the airport until August 17. In an earlier press release it was discussed that the guard’s training would last from the 7-21, however it was later decided that the training could be completed in n...

  • County library hosts art exhibit

    Staff Report|Aug 12, 2020

    Nine local artists will have their work on display at the Sweetwater County Library. The artwork will remain shown along the library walls until the end of September. The Art Chat Invitational Exhibit features artists that have been involved in the Art Chat events hosted by the Community Fine Arts Center. Artists featured at the exhibit include Steve Kyles, Theresa Weber, Olivia Benz, Cherrie Dittman, Jasmine Krueger, Patti Meyerbird, Amanda Romero, Angelina Q. Bennett and Deon Quitberg. “There are so many wonderful pieces in this e...

  • GRPD officer tests positive for COVID-19

    Staff Report|Aug 5, 2020

    A Green River Police Department officer tested positive for COVID-19 Monday afternoon, leading to the officer being isolated at home. According to a press release from the city, the patrol officer is in good condition and the department believes it is a single positive case. The officer was not named in the press release due to HIPPA regulations. The officer’s partners were directed to quarantine for the 14-day incubation period and the department is investigating where the officer may have contracted the novel coronavirus. Sweetwater Public H...

  • Council considers daycare limit ordinance change

    Staff Report|Aug 5, 2020

    The Green River City Council heard the first reading of an ordinance that will alter the maximum number of kids permitted in a home daycare Tuesday night. This ordinance will also allow a daycare center to be included in an R-1 or R-2 zoning district. The Welcome to the Jungle Daycare, located on Hitching Post Drive, has been working on the change since November 2019. Welcome to the Jungle is the only daycare that moved to have the change added to the ordinance. There has not been a change to this ordinance since 2012. The reason the daycare...

  • GRHS student recently named Distinguished Young Woman

    Staff Report|Aug 5, 2020

    Emmalee Skinner was named Distinguished Young Woman of Wyoming at the conclusion of a statewide scholarship program Saturday. Skinner was awarded $3,600 in cash scholarships and will represent the state as its Distinguished Young Woman through 2021. She is the daughter of Bradlee and Melissa Skinner. Skinner was one of seven girls competing to represent the state. A virtual program was hosted through video conferences and submissions during the week of July 27, with the finals taking place Aug....

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