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More than $60,000 was raised in Sweetwater County for the Make-A-Wish foundation. During the past two weeks, both the Green River and Rock Springs communities were busy raising as much money as it could for the cause. Amanda Santhuff, Green River High School Student Council sponsor and language arts teacher, said the totals announced Thursday night were off slightly. The actual totals are $31,314 for Green River and $29,229.51 for Rock Springs, for a grand total of $63,256.11. Santhuff said it's...
Another trip equals another first-place trophy for the Green River High School Speech and Debate team. This past weekend, the team traveled to Rawlins and came away with a first-place with 187 points. Rock Springs took second with 45 points and Kelly Walsh came in third with 44 points. The Rawlins tournament is one of the smallest tournaments Green River competes in, but 10 schools attended it. “We knew we would most likely win this tournament, but the win was a very positive one for the t...
It was a battle back and forth from the beginning of the game until the end for the Green River High School Lady Wolves basketball team, but they held on for the win. On Thursday, the Lady Wolves took on their biggest rivals, the Rock Springs Lady Tigers, and came out on top 44-42. "I think defensively we played pretty well throughout the whole game," head coach Rick Carroll said. He said the defensive players worked really hard to get through the picks and get the sets. Carroll said he thought...
Just when it seems like there is finally a calm in my house, another storm seems to hit. This time the storm hit in a different way. Unlike other storms, this one was caused by my two, sweet, innocent and beautiful children, Matthew, 7, and John, 4. It happened on a weekend. My husband had gone to the store to pick up a few groceries and I needed a short bathroom break. I was only in the bathroom for about two minutes, but when I reappeared, the living room was trashed. Magazines, books, toys, b...
A sibling fight is the reason for one woman being placed on probation. Misty R. Mares, 25, of Green River appeared in the Third District Court of Judge Richard Lavery at a change of plea and sentencing hearing aggravated assault and battery, which was reduced to a misdemeanor charge of reckless endangering. Mares pleaded no contest to the charge and was given a one-year suspended jail sentence and one year of unsupervised probation. According to court documents, on Aug. 17, 2016, officers...
The Green River High School Lady Wolves basketball team is hoping to use their win on the road as momentum for the next game. Last Thursday, the Lady Wolves traveled to Evanston to take on the Lady Red Devils. It was a close game, but in the end the Lady Red Devils came up on top, 40-38. “It was a good game,” head coach Rick Carroll said. “It went back and fourth throughout the game. Again, we missed some fairly easy opportunities going to the hole.” The Lady Wolves were only shooting 52 perc...
The entryway and gym of Truman Elementary School were packed with children learning moves to a new dance. Most of the students were wearing neon blue, yellow or pink T-shirts with the word "dance" on them. The students, mostly girls, were listening intently to their instructors who are members of the Green River High School Wolf Pack Dance Team. Debi Kovick, wolf pack dance coach, said this is the second year the dance team has hosted a camp for kids. Parent volunteer Melissa Skinner, who is...
The Green River High School Speech and Debate team has not only left its mark on the Wyoming level, but on a national level as well. The team has recently obtained 400 Club status on the national level, head coach Carina White said. “This team works extremely hard, we have many kids ranked in the top of their state and their district.,” White said. “This is a giant accomplishment; and the first time our team has achieved it in the history of GRHS Speech and Debate.” According to the Nationa...
A Green River accused of having sex with a 14-year-old girl pleaded innocent to several felony charges. Rhett T. Burge, 20, recently appeared in the Third District Court of Judge Nena James at an arraignment to four felony counts of second-degree sexual abuse of a minor and two felony counts of third-degree sexual abuse of a minor. If found guilty of all six felonies, Burge could face a maximum sentence of 110 years in prison, and a maximum fine of $60,000. According to court documents, on Nov....
It was a rough weekend for the Green River Lady Wolves basketball team. The Lady Wolves took on Natrona County and Kelly Walsh in Green River, but lost both games, taking them to, 2-3, in conference games. "We did struggle this weekend," head coach Rick Carroll said. "It was a rough weekend for the Green River Wolves." The team kicked off the week with a game against Lyman last Tuesday. The non conference game was problematic against the No.1 3A Division West team. "I think right now we are...
The room was absolutely silent, with the exception of a teacher calling out a student's name and then giving them a word. As round after round went by, the students let their nervousness show. Some were twiddling their thumbs, while others were visibly biting their fingernails. All of the 18 students competing in the Monroe Intermediate Schools' spelling bee all had the same goal in mind - make it to district, which will take place Feb. 17. It seemed as though the words continued to increase in...
From trash talk to sheer talent, the senior center was full of frenzied football fans. Friday morning the Golden Hour Senior Center hosted a Super Bowl party to get residents into the spirit. For most of them, their favorite NFL football was out of the game, but that didn't mean they weren't going to watch the big game and plan for it. At the beginning of the party, seniors were asked to try and throw a football through a hula hoop. Several got into the spirit of the game, while others cheered t...
The Green River High School Speech and Debate team continues to show its strength across the state. This weekend, the team traveled to Cheyenne to compete in the Cheyenne South Tournament. Green River took first place with 143 points, while Cheyenne East nabbed second place with 84 points and Kelly Walsh grabbed third with 33 points. “East was our biggest competition this weekend; they have a very talented team and always present competition,” head coach Carina White said. “They are just excit...
The Green River Lady Wolves girls basketball team took on their biggest rival and won by 15 points. Last Thursday, the Lady Wolves played the Rock Springs Lady Tigers in Green River, and came out on top 55-40. “I thought they started out really well,” head coach Rick Carroll said. The team not only had a good start, but a good finish, which is something the Lady Wolves have been struggling with lately. Carroll was also impressed with how the Lady Wolves executed their defensive plays. At the...
A Green River Police officer, who is accused of murdering a two-year-old boy, has had his jury trial rescheduled. Jacob Anglesey, 35, was placed on administrative leave, after he was indicted for a first-degree murder charge on Feb. 3, 2016, in the Third District Court of Judge Nena James in front of a grand jury. At that time, the jury convened to determine whether or not there was enough probable cause to charge Anglesey with first-degree murder, which stemmed from the 2009 death of Konnor All...
Last Thursday, many Green River High School students were waiting to donate blood. The friendly competition between Green River and Rock Springs high schools is a way for students and adults to get out and support their communities. It's all for the High School Blood Drive Challenge, which encourages students to donate blood. Student Council member Emma Marsing was busy helping people fill out paper work and to get their place in line. "It's good. We've had a lot of people," Marsing said. "It's...
Green River may have lost the High School Blood Drive Challenge to Rock Springs, but they are still happy with the turnout. Amanda Santhuff, Green River High School Student Council sponsor and language arts teacher, said Rock Springs donated a total of 256 pints, while Green River donated 245. However, more importantly, 1,500 lives can be saved with the blood donated, she said. “Our communities are amazing, we had to split the United Blood Services staff on Thursday because of the snow day on We...
By STEPHANIE THOMPSON People Editor It was close, but the Green River High School Speech and Debate Team squeaked out another first-place finish. This past weekend, the team traveled to Casper for the Natrona County Tournament. Green River came out on top with 58 points, Cheyenne Central grabbed second with 53 points and Cheyenne East claimed third with 44 points. About 30 schools from across Wyoming and South Dakota attended the tournament. “The team did exactly what I asked them to do, they se...
A man accused of vehicular homicide after his friend died in a car crash pleaded not guilty to the felony charge. Tyler W. Jones, 24, of Rock Springs appeared in the Third District Court of Judge Richard Lavery at an arraignment to one count of aggravated homicide by vehicle. If Tyler is found guilty of the charge, he could face a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison and a maximum fine of $10,000. A jury trial has been scheduled to take place March 13, 2017 at 9 a.m. According to court...
It was a typical work-day morning. I had just made my children breakfast and was busy getting ready for work, when my oldest son, Matthew, came into my room. I had called him into the room to make sure he had put his boots, coat and hat on before I sent him down to the bus. I noticed he didn’t have any of them on yet; and before I could even tell him to put them on he said “John sprayed my hair with hairspray.” I looked at his head, which was shining in the light and said “That’s not hairspray...
Students at Monroe Intermediate School had the opportunity to see a sled dog racer and his team. Last Friday, Frank Moe, his nephew, Mike, and their sled dogs, visited the school. Those attending had the chance to meet the dogs, try on equipment and ask any questions they had about sled races. Frank and Mike were on their way to the Pedigree Stage Stop eight-day race, which takes place in Wyoming. Prior to the students meeting the dogs, they listened to a short presentation from Mike. According...
In a dominate fashion, the Green River High School Speech and Debate Team came home with another first-place finish. The team traveled to Evanston this weekend and with 205 points Green River took first place, followed by Jackson with 44 points and then Natrona County who took third. Head coach Carina White said this tournament is one of smallest ones they participate in with nine schools attending. White said a lot of the state’s speech and debate teams either took the weekend off or a...
The Green River Lady Wolves kicked off the conference season with a win and a loss. On Thursday the Lady Wolves played its first home game against Evanston Lady Red Devils. Despite having the home-court advantage for their first conference game the girls lost, 42-52. "As a team, we kind of struggled that night," head coach Rick Carroll said. "We didn't play well as a team." The Lady Wolves struggled both offensively and defensively against Evanston. "We probably rebounded the worst we had all...
With New Year’s Resolutions still fresh in people’s minds, the Green River Recreation Center has seen a usage increase. However, that’s not the only reason the recreation center has seen an increase in its daily numbers. Recreation supervisor Katie Blood said the recreation center usually sees an influx in people not only for New Year’s resolutions, but when it gets cold out, which it has been in the past few weeks. “We want to encourage many people to come in,” Blood said. This type of influx u...
The Green River High School Lady Wolves basketball team traveled again this weekend and returned home with one win and one loss. On Friday the Lady Wolves took on Cheyenne South and won 66-60. “I thought we played with a lot of intensity. A lot of energy,” head coach Rick Carroll said. On that side of the state the game is a lot more physical and the referees let it go. That’s something the Lady Wolves were surprised with and had to adjust to, Carroll said. “We got them to turn the ball over a...
