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When it comes to the issue of declining rates of kokanee salmon in the Flaming Gorge, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department is having conversations with the public about the problem and considering more drastic solutions, such as netting small lake trout on a large scale. The WGFD's Green River Region hosted a public house meeting at the Green River campus of Western Wyoming Community College on October 18 to discuss the Flaming Gorge fishery. Green River Fisheries Biologist John Walrath gave a...
In the early morning hours of Monday, October 30, local law enforcement dealt with several incidents involving two juvenile suspects, including reports of shots fired. Around 4:45 a.m. Monday morning, Green River Police Department officers were dispatched to two separate calls for shots fired in the areas of W 3 N Street and Chugwater Drive. Private property was damaged at both scenes, but there were no injuries to anyone involved, the GRPD reported. On Tuesday, October 31, the Green River and Rock Springs Police Departments reported that two... Full story
Monsters, ghouls and goblins of all sorts came out in the dark on Friday night for the first ever Glow in the Dark Halloween Parade hosted by the Downtown Green River Urban Renewal Agency. The Green River Police Department participated in the parade, including a pumpkin-headed inmate (Public Relations Officer Jamie Green) passing out candy.... Full story
Troy Lee Sheldon, 60, passed away peacefully with his family by his side Saturday, October 28, 2023 at Saint Marks Hospital in Millcreek, Utah. He was a lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Wyoming. Mr. Sheldon was born July 16, 1963 in Rock Springs, Wyoming; the son of Larry Jr. Sheldon and JudyTarufelli Sheldon. He attended schools in Rock Springs and was a 1981 graduate of Rock Springs High School. Mr. Sheldon married Leslie Rech March 16, 1985 in Rock Springs and they later divorced. He... Full story
Mary Jane Matthews, 94, passed away September 12, 2023 in Waco, Texas. She was a resident of Waco, Texas for the last year and a long-time resident of Rock Springs. Mary Jane was born January 1, 1929 in Rock Springs, Wyoming; the daughter of George Arthur Kellogg and Margaret Webster. She attended schools in Rock Springs and was a 1946 graduate of Rock Springs High School. Mary Jane earned a Bachelor's Degree in Pharmaceutical Science from University of Colorado in 1949. Mary Jane married Willia... Full story
Wilma Erramouspe, 88, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, October 26, 2023. She was born September 4, 1935 in Winton, Wyoming to the late William and Gladys Lowe. Wilma was the youngest of six children. She attended school in Reliance, Wyoming where she graduated in 1953. She found employment in the office at Gun Quealy and worked until she was pursued by a handsome, young rancher. She married John B. Erramouspe on April 16, 1955. Together they raised ten beautiful... Full story
Rayme Deon Hall, 57, passed away Thursday, September 28, 2023 at her home in Green River, Wyoming. She was a resident of Green River for many years and former resident of Lyman, Wyoming. Rayme was a compassionate soul, fun loving and enjoyed socializing with friends and family. She was born May 8, 1966 in Pocatello, Idaho; the daughter of Ronald Dean Hall and Barbara Davis Hall. Rayme attended adolescent schooling in Lava Hot Springs, Idaho; later years of schooling in Lyman, Wyoming and was a... Full story
Dr. Michael L. Barnum was born and raised in Rock Springs, graduating from Rock Springs High School class of 1985. He attended the University of Wyoming, earning his Bachelor of Science Degree in 1990. Then preceded to the University of Arizona College of Medicine, obtaining his doctorate in 1994. Completing his internship and residency at the University of Utah School of Medicine and Affiliated Hospitals. Specializing in Internal Medicine. Dr. Barnum practiced at Granger Medical in Salt Lake... Full story
Dozens of TVs, refrigerators, stoves, washers, dryers and abandoned cars had either been gunshot, torched or both. This place of destruction was what some locals called “Carnage Canyon,” roughly 30 acres off Lefthand Canyon in Boulder County, Colorado. It was a shocking sight, but was it unique? Think about your own nearby public lands. This canyon’s history began with mountain biking. Sometime in early 2000, a mountain biker discovered the canyon and developed a trail through it. Then, more bikers came in droves and “motocrossers” also love...
Green River Police Department reports for Oct. 24 At 6:10 a.m., officers conducted a traffic stop on E 2 S Street and issued the driver Lauren Shepard, of Green River, a citation for alleged compulsory auto insurance. At 7:18 a.m., officers responded to a report of a bus light violation and issued the driver Ciara Hays, of Green River, a citation for alleged meeting or passing a stopped school bus. At 11:31 a.m., officers responded to an animal problem and issued the owner Amanda Gantz, of Green River, a citation for alleged animal at large.... Full story
Hannah Skinner, a senior at Green River High School, was recently named the Distinguished Young Woman of Wyoming for the class of 2024. "The main purpose was to get scholarships and help build yourself along the way," Skinner explained of participating in the Distinguished Young Woman program. Skinner was one of three Wyoming seniors who took part in the state-wide scholarship program for high school girls, which culminated in a competition hosted by Green River High School on October 20 and...
GHSC will be celebrating Thanksgiving with a special lunch on Thursday, November 16 at both 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. The menu will include turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy, corn, rolls, cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie. There will be limited seating. Call the center at (307) 872-3223 to RSVP. GHSC will also be hosting a field trip to Pinedale on Friday, November 17. The day trip will leave from GHSC at 8 a.m. and arrive back at about 4 p.m. Participants will go to the Museum of the Mountain Man for a tour, eat lunch with the local... Full story
The Red Desert Roundup Rodeo Queen pageant was held October 15 in Rock Springs. It is sanctioned and sponsored by the Red Desert Roundup Rodeo held July 26-27, 2024, in Rock Springs. The royalty have several appearances scheduled this summer including the Overland Stage Stampede Rodeo, Sweetwater County Fair, and Daggett County PRCA Heritage Rodeo & Celebration. The Junior Princess title went to Ashten Folks from Rock Springs. Ashten attends Farson Eden Middle School as a sixth grader. She is a... Full story
Governor Mark Gordon has appointed Rock Springs poet Barbara Smith as Poet Laureate. She is the ninth Poet Laureate in state history. Smith taught for 38 years at Western Wyoming Community College (WWCC) prior to her retirement in 2007. While at WWCC, she directed the Wesswick Lecture Series in the Arts and Education, bringing numerous visiting writers to the school's campus in southwest Wyoming. "Barbara's poetry captures the essence of Wyoming and is instantly relatable," Governor Gordon... Full story
The Lady Wolves Volleyball team hosted the 4A West Regional Tournament in Green River on Friday and Saturday. The Lady Wolves played their first game against the Kelly Walsh Trojans on Friday. They played very tough offensively and defensively during the entire match. The team hit the court and took the lead early in the game. Eva Murray and Addison Demaret had several amazing kills that helped the Lady Wolves gain points, and powerful blocks from Taycie Fox and Sophia Arnold helped keep points...
The Green River Lady Wolves Swimming and Diving team hosted their Last Chance meet last Thursday against Rock Springs, Lyman and Evanston. Green River picked up one more swimmer for the 3A State Championships, bringing their total to 20 girls. After a lot of hard work and determination, Ellie Mandros qualified in the 100 Yard Butterfly. During the meet, Tavia Arnell, Haley Clevenger, Courtney Clark, and Tanith Smith broke the school and pool record in the 200 Yard Freestyle Relay with a time of...
