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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
After being appointed to the Sweetwater County Board of County Commissioners last July, Lauren Schoenfeld seeks election to the board. Schoenfeld has been working with the other commissioners to ensure Sweetwater County is in the best possible position during this very difficult time. “I have jumped at every opportunity to push for strong and diverse economic development, sound and fiscally conservative decisions, and a community that collaborates to be strong and viable,” Schoenfeld said in a press release. Schoenfeld believes that if the cou...
Trona Capital of the World, Launching Point for Powell’s Expedition and now Purple Heart City. Green River has another moniker. Flaming Gorge Way was recently included in the Purple Heart Trail, a system of roads landmarks and other monuments designed to give tribute to men and women who have earned the Purple Heart, according to the program’s website. This is the first such designation in Wyoming. According to a release from the city, resident Josh Coursey approached Jennie Melvin with the city’s Urban Renewal Agency/Main Street organ...
Two days after a Rock Springs man succumbed to complications resulting from a COVID-19 infection, a second person died from the illness. According to the Sweetwater County Public Health, a Green River woman in her 90s died July 15 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. She initially tested positive for coronavirus infection July 7. She experienced worsening symptoms and was admitted to the hospital July 11. She was reported to have pre-existing conditions known to elevate the severity of symptoms caused by the novel coronavirus. According t...
Responding to seven calls within five hours, the Green River Fire Department had a busy day last week. The calls took place from 3-8 p.m., Wednesday and included a structure fire reported at 4:30 p.m., at 610 Wilson St. According to Larry Erdmann, assistant fire chief, the fire was caused by a plastic cigarette butt container placed next to the trailer. The container melted and due to strong winds, melted onto the deck and the trailer’s vinyl siding. A fire ignited and spread rapidly. Erdmann said the fire spread to the attic space of the t...
The coronavirus pandemic hasn't halted the Green River Farmers Market. The market started last week and will continue each Wednesday from 4-7 p.m., through Sept. 9. Jennie Melvin, the city's Main Street/Urban Renewal Agency administrator, said the market will observe social distancing recommendations and will offer hand sanitizer produced by a Wyoming company at the Main Street booth. Overall, Melvin said she was happy with the first market's turnout, saying the attendance was similar to last...
Like many other local events, the annual Fort Bridger Rendezvous is being postponed to 2021. The rendezvous was canceled for the first time in 48 years due to concerns related to the spread of the novel coronavirus. The decision was made by the Fort Bridger Rendezvous Association Board after carefully considering their options. According to a press release regarding the decision, as the event has a large number of people attending each year, it would have been difficult to meet requirements such as social distancing and limiting contact with...
The shooting death of an unidentified woman is under investigation by the Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office. The office issued a statement saying the incident occurred Monday evening at a residence off of Steamboat Drive in the Clearview Acres area east of Rock Springs. Deputies were at the scene as of Tuesday morning and an investigation is ongoing. The sheriff’s office did not release further information as of press time....
Green River resident Mike Burd has announced that he is running for Wyoming House District 60. The seat is held by Democrat John Freeman, who will be retiring. “People are tired of seeing legislators spend all of their time focusing on issues that have little to do with what happens around kitchen tables in Wyoming,” Burd said. “Working families want good jobs with fair pay. They want their kids to have good schools to attend that are preparing them for the future. And we have to fix healthcare in Wyoming. Our insurance is the most expen...
Recent alcohol and tobacco compliance checks conducted by the Green River Police Department last week didn’t show complete compliance. Citations were issued to three businesses for failure to ensure tobacco or alcohol wasn’t being sold to underage customers. For tobacco, the Get N Go convenience store and the Vape Shop failed compliance checks, while Mansface Liquor failed an alcohol compliance check. According to the GRPD, the tobacco checks were conducted June 8, with the alcohol checks taking place June 11. Both checks utilize underage vol...
While event cancellations may have the Sweetwater Events Complex struggling during the global pandemic, its future is bright after an announcement made last week. The events complex announced it will host the Newmar Kountry Klub International Rally July 18-22, 2022. “Although times are tough the Sweetwater Events Complex and its recruitment efforts are key to helping our local economy bounce back,” Larry Lloyd, the executive director of the complex, said. “All events at our facility directly stimulate our local economy through resta...
Democrat Lindsey Travis announced her campaign for Wyoming House of Representatives District 60. The seat being vacated by retiring democrat John Freeman. Travis has served on the Green River Parks and Recreation Board as well as the Green River City Tree Board. Travis is also a graduate of the Sweetwater County Leadership Institute. Travis is running for the House in hopes of creating a vibrant future for not only her family, but for the community and state she cares so deeply about. "Green Riv...
Republican Tom Crank is seeking re-election to the Wyoming House of Representatives in House District 18. Crank has served four years in the Wyoming House and has previously served six years as a Lincoln County representative on the Upper Green River Basin Joint Powers Water Board. He also has 38 years of experience in private engineering and land surveying, with 26 years of experience managing an surveying and engineering firm. Crank supports efforts associated with COVID-19 relief funding in...
