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With legislation to drastically cut property taxes moving forward through the Wyoming Legislature, elected officials in Sweetwater County are speaking out to warn citizens of the potential effects these cuts could have, including the loss of public services and facilities. Both the Wyoming House of Representatives and Senate have put forward bills to cut residential property taxes. While numbers have varied between a 25% and 50% cut, current bills that are going forward are promoting a 50% cut....
The condition of city streets and the rates of utilities came under discussion during the February 4 Green River City Council meeting. The council held a Special Workshop Tuesday prior to the regular meeting to review the 2024 Pavement Management Report conducted by MDS Technologies Inc. The goal of the study was to update the database (previously updated in 2019), evaluate the current conditions of the roads, compare the results to the 2019 study, and estimate an annual road pavement budget....
A space heater seems to be the cause of a structure fire in Green River earlier this week. At 6:01 p.m. on Monday, February 3, the Green River Fire Department received a 911 call reporting a house fire. The first truck arrived within four minutes, finding heavy smoke and heat but no visible flames, the GRFD reported. The fire was contained in under two hours, with the last engine clearing the scene at 7:32 p.m. "A total of 15 firefighters and two engines responded, working quickly to contain... Full story
Eraclio Isidro Madrid, 92, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Friday, January 24 at Mission at Castlerock Rehabilitation in Green River. He was born on Friday, August 5, 1932 in Arroyo Seco, New Mexico, the son of Malquiades Madrid and Casimira Trujillo. Eraclio attended schools in Arroyo Seco, laying the foundation for his strong work ethic and dedication to a life well-lived. He married the love of his life Marcia Garcia July 15, 1953 in Arroyo Seco. Eraclio dedicated his life to... Full story
Elizabeth Ann Tucker-Graham, 85, passed away Thursday, January 23, 2025 at Mission at the Villa Castle Rock in Green River, Wyoming. She was born on Saturday, July 15, 1939 in Independence, Kansas the daughter of James and Eunice Tucker. Elizabeth moved to Rock Springs in 1969. She started work as a cocktail waitress at the Outlaw Inn to support her two children on her own. She later took a job at the Jr. High school. In 1974 she started her career as a lab technician for Allied Chemical and... Full story
David Lyle Anderson Jr., 80, passed away on January 28, 2025 at his home in Green River, Wyoming with his family by his side. He was born on November 26, 1944 in Rock Springs, Wyoming, the son of David Lyle Anderson Sr. and Lauren Pearl (Stewart). David graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1962 before being drafted into the Army and serving his country during the Vietnam War. He was discharged in 1967. He married the love of his life Sherie Ann Laughter in Green River, WY on... Full story
Jack Lee Rickman, 58, passed away January 24, 2025 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs, Wyoming. He was born on February 24, 1966 in Ventura, California, the son of Mallie and Joyce Rickman, known well throughout the Ventura community as Rick and Jody Rickman. Jack graduated from Buena High School with the class of 1984, and married Karen Lisa Wolfe in Las Vegas, Nevada, on February 28, 1987. They were inseparably in love from the day they met. He worked as a butcher in... Full story
Cyril Douglas "Doug" Potter died on January 30, 2025, at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center surrounded by his girls after courageously battling health issues. We know that he is no longer in pain and is with our Lord and Savior. Doug was born in Rock Springs, Wyoming to Cyril H. and Ava Anson Potter on March 31, 1943. He attended schools in Green River, Cheyenne, and graduated from Rawlins High School in 1962 where he was an All-State football player. Doug enlisted in the Army where he proudly... Full story
Dale Hansen, 65, of Laramie WY, passed away accompanied by his loving family the night of January 25, 2025. He was a devoted family-man. He is survived by his beloved wife, Teresa Hansen, their children, Richard Hansen and Robin Hansen and their granddaughter, Allysa Hansen. He will be in our prayers and remembered for his humor, strength and resilience. A Vigil service will be held on Friday, February 7, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. and a Funeral Liturgy will be held on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at... Full story
Muley Fanatic Foundation recently shared a press release containing a letter addressed to Wyoming legislators regarding Senate File 0118. Together with other sportsmen groups, Muley Fanatic explained how the bill proposes transferable landowner tags and forces a move towards privatization of wildlife. They also expressed their concerns about why this would be an issue. The following is the content of the letter: Dear Wyoming Legislators, On behalf of numerous outdoorsman organizations... Full story
Green River Police Department reports for Jan. 28 At 3:36 p.m., officers responded to a report of larceny. At 8:15 p.m., officers responded to a report of a traffic hazard. Jan. 29 At 4:10 a.m., officers responded to a report of a hit and run. Officers later issued citations to Cody Allen for alleged failure of duty upon colliding with unattended vehicle or property and unauthorized use of vehicle. At 1:14 p.m., officers responded to a report of threats/harassment. At 2:16 p.m., officers... Full story
Sheriff's deputies are investigating a weekend shooting that left two young adults injured after gunfire erupted at an impromptu gathering north of Rock Springs late Saturday night, according to a press release from the Sweetwater County Sheriff's Office. At approximately 11:30 p.m. on February 1, deputies responded to reports of shots fired near "The Pits" in the Winton area outside of Reliance, where a group of juveniles and young adults had come together for a bonfire. Both victims suffered... Full story
The Green River Wolves once again earned the honor of being named the winner of this year's High School Blood Drive Competition, held annually as a contest with Rock Springs High School to see which school can get the most blood donations. According to GRHS Student Council Advisor Marissa Kalinski, this was the 17th year of the event. "The blood drive is hosted through Vitalant and is a statewide competition that we have been a part of for the last 17 years," she explained. When discussing some...
GHSC will host a Chili Cook Off Football Party on Friday, September 7. Tasting will take place from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., with the winners announced at 12:15 p.m. There will be prizes for the top three chilies. Everyone is welcome to enter their best red or green chili, but participants must sign up in advance to enter the contest. The senior center will also be doing another bus trip to Wind River Casino on Friday, September 21, with the bus leaving the center at 8 a.m. and leaving the casino at... Full story
Over 100 students from eight different schools filled the pavilion on Expedition Island last Friday, sometimes quietly working away on problems with pen and paper, sometimes loudly cheering on their teammates after they called out a correct answer. The Green River MathCounts Invitational brought together "mathletes" from middle schools across Southwest Wyoming. The students had the chance to test the math skills they've been working on the past several months, and to prepare for even bigger comp...
The Green River Lady Wolves Basketball team faced off at home against the Rock Springs Lady Tigers last Friday. This was their first of two games against the Lady Tigers this season, and Green River played a fantastic game to attain another conference win. Green River started the game out strong, and pulled off to an early lead right away in the first quarter. Rock Springs managed to fight back however, and nearly managed to tie the game back up, but the Lady Wolves responded well and had a...
The Green River High School Boys' Basketball team stepped onto the court Friday night with fire in their eyes, ready to battle against Rock Springs in a showdown that promised intensity. For two quarters, they delivered just that. With fierce determination and a well-executed game plan, the Wolves stayed neck and neck with their opponents, heading into halftime trailing by just six points, 24-30. But basketball is a game of momentum, and Rock Springs found theirs in the third quarter. A blisteri...
The Green River Wolves Swimming and Diving team dove into the Gillette Invitational this past weekend, facing tough competition, lingering illnesses, and a roster stretched thin. With Conference and State fast approaching, every race carried weight, and despite the challenges, the team delivered strong performances. The meet served as both a test of resilience and a preview of what's to come in the final stretch of the season. Keegan Gailey delivered a dominant performance in the 1-meter Diving...
In one of the largest in-state wrestling tournaments of the year, the Wolves Wrestling team traveled to Riverton this past weekend to participate in the Ron Thon Invitational. Taking place at Riverton High School on Friday and Saturday, the tournament had the Wolves competing against 41 other teams for the boys and 38 teams for the girls. The boys Varsity finished fifth in team scoring, while the J.V. boys were 14th in their 40-team field. The girls team finished 19th in team scoring overall....
The Sweetwater County Concert Association has an upcoming concert on Tuesday, February 11 at 7 p.m. at the Western Wyoming Community College theater in Rock Springs. "Letters from Home" is a USO-style show featuring favorite songs from the 40s through the 60s. The concert honors artists like Frank Sinatra, the Andrews Sisters, Vera Lynn, the Nicholas Brothers, Creedence Clearwater Revival, and many others. "High-energy singing and tap dancing by founder Erinn Dearth and Dan Beckmann will leave... Full story
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