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The school district is continuing to move forward, even though it will soon so do without Superintendent Craig Barringer at the helm. During Tuesday's Sweetwater County School District No. 2 Board meeting, Superintendent Barringer formally announced his retirement, effective June 30. In a letter addressed to the board of trustees, Barringer expressed his gratitude, saying that it has "been a wonderful privilege" to work in the district and how fortunate he was to conclude his career in such an...
Before leaving for the start of the 68th Wyoming Legislature this week, local legislators stopped by to talk to the Sweetwater County Board of County Commissioners and see what main areas of concern, like property taxes, may need to be addressed. During the public comment portion of the January 7 meeting, Senator John Kolb and Senator Stacy Jones spoke with the commissioners about topics that may come up during this year's legislative session, with an emphasis on bills that may be put forward...
A search for a missing pilot and aircraft that began on Tuesday evening culminated on Wednesday afternoon with the discovery of the crash site in a remote area near Little Mountain, southwest of Rock Springs. The pilot, identified as Kelly Melvin, 50, of Green River, was found deceased at the crash site, the Sweetwater County Sheriff's Office reported. At approximately 1:22 p.m. on Tuesday, January 14, sheriff's office deputies received a missing person report for a pilot whose private aircraft...
The Green River Wolves Cheer team and the Wolf Pack Dance team both shared their talent with an appreciative crowd at the Green River High School main gym last Saturday evening during their Spirit Showcase....
Jose Rodriguez Parapar, 82, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 5th, 2025 at University of Utah Medical Center in Salt Lake City. He was a beloved 54 year resident of Rock Springs, Wyoming and former resident of Spain, Jose was born on Wednesday, June 24th, 1942, in Ortiguerira, Spain; the son of the late Manuel Rodriguez and Matilde Parapar Rodriguez. After spending his early years in Spain, he eventually made his way to Rock Springs, where he became an integral part of the community and...
Jennifer Louise Mann, born June 11, 1957, daughter of Larry Dean Mann and Elsie Louise Proffitt Mann, passed away on January 3, 2025. Jennifer grew up in Rock Springs, WY and graduated from Rock Springs High School with the class of 1975. She continued her education by earning an Associate of Science Degree in Nursing and then her Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from the University of Utah. She began her nursing career at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs, WY as...
Josè Amancio Alvarez, 60, passed away Monday, January 6, 2025 at his home in Green River, Wyoming. He was a beloved 45 year resident of Green River, Wyoming and former resident of Andora, Spain. He was born May 2, 1964 in Zumaya, Spain: the son of Pedrò Alvarez and Josefinà Trejo Suja Josè moved to the United States, where he attended schools in Ondarroa, Spain, and Green River, Wyoming. He proudly graduated from Green River High School in 1983, setting the foundation for a lifetime of dil...
Oliver Frank Baldwin Jr., 87, passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at his home in Vancouver, Washington surrounded by his son and daughter. He was born January 3, 1937 in Afton, Wyoming to Oliver Frank Baldwin Sr. of Smoot, Wyoming and Kathleen Mary Orme of Clay Cross, Lancashire, England. He grew up in Rock Springs, Wyoming and attended schools in Rock Springs. During his senior year at Rock Springs High School, he was student body President, and Valedictorian of his 1955 graduating class...
Colleen Bossa Voelz was 90 when she passed away in her sleep early Saturday morning, January 4, 2025. Her husband, Henry (Hank), and son, Grant, were by her side. She was a resident of Sweetwater County since 1954. She was born on September 13, 1934 in Missoula Montana, the daughter of Alonzo and May Daniels. Colleen was a product of the Great Depression and was, at times, both very stubborn and very caring. Her favorite Bible verse was Philippians 4:13 "I can do all things through Christ who...
Our loving mom, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, Sandra Ann Wakeman Christopherson, 89, passed away on January 10, 2025, at home with family by her side. Sandra was born on October 17, 1935, to Herman August and Verda Mae Andrus Wakeman in Idaho Falls, ID. She grew up in the Grays Lake, ID area moving throughout the valley. She loved to read and excelled at school, even completing 2 grades in one year. Her family moved to Idaho Falls, ID for her to attend high school. In 1952, she moved...
Georgia Fay Struck, affectionately known as "Fay" to family and friends, passed away peacefully Saturday, January 11, 2025, at her daughter's residence in Lyman, Wyoming. Fay was born on Thursday, August 19, 1937, in Livingston, Montana; the daughter of George S. Warfel and Mildred Weidman Warfel, and lived a life of dedication and love that touched everyone around her. A 1955 graduate of Manderson High School in Big Horn County, Wyoming, Fay was committed to her family and community. She balanc...
The 68th Wyoming Legislature convened for the 2025 General Session on Tuesday this week. After opening ceremonies and swearings-in, the introduction of bills began right away. It’s probably safe to say that the average Wyomingite doesn’t follow the legislative session very closely. And we understand that. Politics can be challenging to understand, and, let’s be real, fairly boring for many of us. Legislative sessions are long and complicated, with a host of bills introduced at the beginning, many of which won’t go far, and many of which will be...
Dear Editor, I am dusting off my role as a debate coach to address an issue I believe could impact everyone in Wyoming, especially our children and educators. Wyoming House Bill 100 (HB0100) for the 2025 legislative session, titled “K-12 Uncertified Personnel,” proposes allowing school districts and charter schools to employ administrators, teachers, and other personnel without requiring certification or permits from the Professional Teaching Standards Board. Instead, these employees would need to undergo background checks. This would mean ind...
Green River Police Department reports for Dec. 31, 2024 At 12:48 p.m., officers responded to a report of threats/harassment. At 1:10 p.m., officers responded to a report of an individual repeatedly calling 911 to report parking problems. After speaking with the individual and advising them to not report non-emergencies on an emergency line, the individual, Gina Barna, continued to do so and was placed under arrest for alleged interference with emergency calls - 911 other than emergency purpose....
The gunman who opened fire in Yellowstone National Park on July 4 had plans for “Pro White Nationalist Violence” and “a history of expressing white supremacist and antisemitic views.” That’s according to court documents filed in federal court Friday by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Wyoming, which revealed new details about the incident and the shooter, Samson Lucas Bariah Fussner, a 28-year-old Floridian and employee of Xanterra Parks and Resorts. Fussner was shot and killed by park rangers after opening fire at the Canyon Lodg...
Green River Recreation Center Supervisor Katie Blood recently recognized three employees and several community members who acted quickly to help save the life of a patron. During the January 7 Green River City Council meeting, Blood took time to publicly thank thank those who took action when a 75-year-old patron experienced a medical emergency that resulted in the loss of consciousness while in the deep end of the pool. Blood said that Leisure Program Instructor Renae Price and Pool Staff...
Arguing their way to victory, the Green River High School Speech and Debate team has been working hard this season, and seeing their efforts pay off. The team competed in two tough tournaments before Christmas, traveling to Lander on December 13 and 14 and to Cheyenne December 20 and 21. They got back into competition for the new year this past weekend, traveling to Worland and bringing home another win. The Lander-Wyoming Speech and Debate Tournament was hosted by Lander and Rawlins High...
Green River High School students have earned their places on the Principal, Staff and Regular Honor Rolls for the first semester of the 2024-2025 school year. To be placed on the Principal Honor Roll, a student must earn a 4.0 GPA. To be placed on the Staff Honor Roll, a student must earn between a 3.75 and a 3.99 GPA. To be placed on the Regular Honor Roll, a student must earn between a 3.5 and a 3.749 GPA. For each honor roll, students must finish the semester without an I or F grade and must...
The Lady Wolves Basketball team recently traveled to Cheyenne to compete in the James Johnson Winter Showcase tournament. Green River had a great weekend on the court, winning two of their three games. On Thursday, Green River played the Southeast Cyclones. They had a slow start during the first half, scoring only 15 points, but came back strong in the second half, scoring 11 points in the third quarter and 15 points in the fourth quarter. This impressive second half performance allowed Green...
The Green River High School Boys Basketball team faced a whirlwind weekend of competition, showcasing their determination and talent in three intense matchups. From a strong opening victory to the challenges posed by tough opponents, the Wolves demonstrated grit and growth as they pushed through the highs and lows. The weekend began on a high note, with the Wolves securing a decisive 56-41 victory over Southeast High School. Dax Taylor led the charge with 13 points while dominating the boards wi...
This past Friday and Saturday, January 10 and 11, the Green River High School Wrestling teams competed in the Uinta Tournament of Champions in Vernal, Utah in a highly competitive Regional meet with teams from Utah, Colorado, and Wyoming. Head Wrestling Coach Josh Wisniewski was pleased with his team's performance. "The boys Varsity team competed well in a tough varsity tournament," the coach said. "Finishing fourth overall with 18 wrestlers is a good stepping stone for our team." Wisniewski...
The Green River High School Boys Swimming and Diving team showcased depth, talent, and determination at the Rock Springs and Evanston Invitational meets this past weekend, securing top finishes across a range of events and proving they are a team to watch this season. On Friday at the Rock Springs Invite which was hosted in Green River, the Wolves made a statement by scoring an impressive 351 points to take first place over five other schools. The team shone in the relay events, with the 400-yard Freestyle Relay team of Ashton Hafner, Mitchell...
For decades, researchers in and around Yellowstone National Park have used seismic waves - imagine giving the region an MRI - to map the hot mush below the Earth's surface. Now a group of scientists from across the country have added solar storms and lightning to the diagnostic toolkit, tapping into the Earth's natural electricity to further refine the image of what lies up to 30 miles below its crust. "The challenge we face in geology, is there are very few direct observations of what's actuall...
Despite overwhelming evidence that human-caused greenhouse gas emissions are the main driver of a climate crisis that threatens to imperil modern life on Earth, some far-right members of the Wyoming Legislature contend it's a hoax intended to depress the state's fossil fuel-reliant economy. Rather than capitulate to out-of-state policies and market forces, the state ought to set an example and outlaw carbon reduction measures altogether - a "bold step forward to lead a balanced, science-based...
