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The city of Green River may or may not work with the same company as last year to run this year's Flaming Gorge Days. During the January 7 City Council meeting, a motion for the city to enter into an agreement with Adelska LLC for the 2025 Flaming Gorge Days died as there was no second in a motion to approve. City Administrator Reed Clevenger said that the city would like to continue to work with event company Adelska, who managed the concert for Flaming Gorge Days in 2024. The new agreement...
With the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) having released the Record of Decision regarding the Resource Management Plan (RMP) for the Rock Springs Field Office, Sweetwater County is considering what a future under the new RMP could look like, as well as hoping that future doesn't come. While the Sweetwater County Board of County Commissioners recently met with Governor Mark Gordon to discuss the RMP on the same day that the Record of Decision was released, the commissioners still took time to...
As the first local government meetings of the year got underway this week, the elected officials leading the community acknowledged the changes and continuations to their governing bodies. For the Green River City Council, two incumbent members and one newly elected member were sworn in at the start of the January 7 meeting. Current Council Members Sherry Bushman and Robert Berg, alongside new Council Member Jessica Maser, took the oath of office Tuesday night, led by Judge Jason Petri. The...
Randy "Chad" Green, 47, amazing husband, father, son, brother, uncle and friend, passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs, Wyoming following a sudden illness. Chad had such a deep passion for his family, they were always put first. He had an incredible work ethic, and thrived in his career. He put so much pride into his work, education, and his children. He cherished his family more than life. Chad was born October 11, 1977 in Pocatello, Id...
George Huber, 82, loving husband and father, passed away following a long illness on December 29, 2024. George was born a Boston Red Sox fan on October 01, 1942, in Framingham, MA. He graduated from Chelsea High School, where he demonstrated his talent in sports, particularly baseball and later excelling in fast pitch softball. His love for the game was matched only by his skill in billiards, where he was known for his strategic play and sportsmanship. George was a resident of Green River since...
Cecil "Keith" Wright, 88, passed away on December 26, 2024, in Rock Springs, Wyoming, with family by his side. He was a resident of Manila, Utah, for the past 35 years. Keith was Born July 25, 1936, in Westwood, California; he was the second born son of Vera Hughes and James Wright. He graduated high school in Gridley, California, and he later enlisted in the United States Air Force as a Fighter-Interceptor based in Tacoma, Washington. After honorably completing his service, he relocated to Mani...
Neil Brooks, 94, passed away Friday, December 20, 2024 at Deer Trail Assisted Living in Rock Springs, Wyoming. He was a resident of Rock Springs for the past one year and six months and former resident of Lander, Wyoming. Neil was born April 14, 1930 in Long Beach, California the son of Edward L. Brooks and Gladys M. Brooks (Piper) He attended schools in California and graduated high school in 1948. He received his Doctorate Degree from from University of California, Davis. Neil served in the...
Jeanne Mason, 81, passed away Friday, December 27, 2024 at Deer Trail Assisted Living in Rock Springs Wyoming. She was a resident of Rock Springs, Wyoming and former resident of Cheyenne and Laramie, Wyoming. She was born April 30, 1943 in Rock Springs Wyoming; the daughter of Emmett E. Menghini and Hazel Mattonen Menghini. Jeanne attended schools in Rock Springs, Wyoming and was a 1961 graduate of Rock Springs High School. She married Glenn Dee Mason August 5, 1961 in Rock Springs, Wyoming. He...
Walter Majko Sr., 66, passed away Thursday, January 2, 2025 surrounded by his family at his home. He was a 40 year resident of Rock Springs and former resident of California and South Carolina. He died following a courageous battle with cancer. Walter was born August 7, 1958 in Greenville, South Carolina; the son of John Francis Majko and Rosalie Thomas. He attended schools in California and North Carolina. Walter married Diana Lynn Fawbush January 22, 1989 in Rock Springs, Wyoming. He served...
Hubert "Bert" Frank Smith Jr., 86, passed away Friday, January 3, 2025 at his home. He was a 60 year resident of Green River , Wyoming. He was born December 20, 1938 in Houston Texas; the son of Hubert Frank Smith Sr. and Novella Mary Brock Smith Hubert attended schools in Houston, Texas. received a Bachelors Degree in Business from University of Wyoming. He married the love of his life Shirley Lee June 11, 1965 in Green River, Wyoming. Hubert served in the United States Navy and Coast Guard....
Janice Price, 73, passed away Friday, January 3, 2025 at Mission at Castle Rock Rehabilitation Center in Green River, Wyoming. She was a 68 year resident of Rock Springs, Wyoming and former resident of Sterling, Kansas. She was born June 26, 1951 in Sterling, Kansas; the daughter of John Taylor and Joann Alspagh. Janice married the love of her life Charles Price March 25, 1972 in Rock Springs, Wyoming. She worked for Sweetwater County School District number #1 for 15 years as a Science...
Wyoming’s landscape reflects the evolution of our energy economy. Where gold was once panned in mountain streams, a new gold and copper mine is on the horizon, along with anticipated rare earth mineral mining to meet national demands. Innovations like horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing have breathed new life into aging oil fields, unlocking opportunities in areas once considered depleted. These shifts highlight Wyoming’s resilience and ability to adapt to change. Now, we stand at another pivotal moment in our energy history. Coa...
On January 6, the United States Congress certified Donald J. Trump as President and JD Vance as Vice President of the United States. Several Wyoming representatives shared comments on their feelings following the certification. Senator Cynthia Lummis released the following statment: “For four years the people of Wyoming have suffered from skyrocketing prices at the grocery store and gas pump thanks to the Biden-Harris administration’s runaway spending. The American people spoke out strongly in November, overwhelmingly electing President Tru...
Green River Police Department reports for Dec. 20 At 11:08 a.m., officers responded to a report of an accident. At 2:23 p.m., officers responded to a report of a scam. At 4:18 p.m., officers responded to a report of domestic violence. At 6:13 p.m., officers responded to a report of larceny. At 7:31 p.m., officers responded to a report of domestic violence. Dec. 21 At 9:59 a.m., officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle and issued a warning for alleged expired temporary license...
Last weekend, residents let loose at the 11th annual Music for Vets. The event was created by local band Zamtrip and is hosted by Tom Whitmore Post 28 of the American Legion. Post 28 also manages the Veterans Relief Fund, which is where the proceeds go. This event has grown every year since its start. The first Music For Vets happened in 2015, raised about $1,500, and was hosted by the American Legion in Rock Springs. The second, third and fourth years were hosted at Tom Whitmore Post 28 in...
Sweetwater County's first baby of the new year has officially arrived. Baby Huxxton was born bright and early at 6:39 a.m. January 1, 2025, to Brittany Bird and Derek Bird. He came into the world at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County weighing six pounds, one ounce, and measuring 17 inches. Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County Auxiliary welcomed the New Year Baby by donating a basket to the family with a variety of items for the new parents and baby. The donation included $50 Walmart gift...
"January's pace is much slower than the last couple of months and we are ready to regroup and use that time to come up with new ideas and classes to peak all your interests," GHSC Director Marcia Driggs explained. "We do have a few new classes stating this month or old ones that are coming back. Let one of the office staff know if you have an idea or class you would like to see at Golden Hour. We will do our best to make it happen. Please, make your New Year's Resolution to stop in and spend...
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...
After 24 years of service, Debora Soulé is retiring as director of the Community Fine Arts Center. To celebrate her retirement, the first exhibit of 2025 at the CFAC will feature Soulé's work. "A Time of Change" will be on display until Jan. 31. An opening reception for the exhibit and retirement reception for Soule was hosted last Saturday, Jan. 4. "Being the Community Fine Arts Center director was the best job I could have ever imagined having in our town," Soulé said. "Yes, there was a lo...
The coming Wyoming Legislature, with its large cadre of first-time lawmakers, will consider significant reforms to the state's justice system. While much remains to be seen, WyoFile is watching four areas in particular where next year's policy-making could most directly impact policing, courts and government accountability. Among those measures are several bills the Joint Judiciary Committee crafted over the last 10 months. Testimony by subject experts has informed those pieces of legislation, b...
Opponents of the controversial Rail Tie wind farm in southern Albany County have sued federal regulators, hoping to halt the 149-turbine renewable energy project that would span 26,000 acres. The suit, filed Dec. 23 in the U.S. District Court of Wyoming and assigned to Chief Judge Scott W. Skavdahl, alleges the federal Western Area Power Administration - a division of the U.S. Department of Energy - failed to adequately weigh impacts on wildlife, wetlands, cultural resources and the Ames...
Wyoming's water chief wants emergency funds for hydrologists to measure flows in the state's portion of the troubled Colorado River Basin, documentation he said is vital to preserving irrigation and other uses. State Engineer Brandon Gebhart asked for $167,210 in supplemental budget funds, a piddling amount in the world of western water finances, but a critical sum necessary to launch the work this spring. He called parts of the proposed allocation an "emergency," a designation that would...
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