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The future of the controversial Resource Management Plan (RMP) for the Bureau of Land Management's Rock Springs Field Office is less certain than ever after federal orders have essentially paused the process in order to review and potentially revise the plan. Sweetwater County elected officials recently shared the news that orders have been given that could revise the plan. The RMP would address how public lands in the county are managed, and has been strongly criticized by officials. "The Rock...
The Sweetwater County School District No. 2 Board of Trustees voted unanimously to approve the purchase of new English and Math curriculums for grades K-8 during their regular meeting on February 11. Tuesday's board meeting had a very full agenda, but perhaps the most significant item was that of the adoption of new English Language and Math curriculums for all kindergarten through eighth grade classrooms. Assistant Superintendent Dr. Alan Demaret and Curriculum Director Anne Marie Covey...
The number of deer within city limits in Green River appears to be going down, with less deer counted this year than in previous years. The City of Green River conducted its ninth annual deer count on Friday, February 7, and reported that the total count shows a decline from last year's numbers. This year 72 deer were counted, as opposed to 112 counted last year. "While the counts are not an exact science, it is scheduled around the same date and time each year, and those who help with the...
Alexander "Tuff" Gene Harsha passed away unexpectedly on February 3 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County from injuries sustained in a tragic work accident. Alex was born January 6, 2003 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Kenneth Alan and Sarah Harsha. Alex was a fighter from day one. He was born 14 weeks premature and weighed one pound nine ounces. Alex's early battle for life from the beginning was a miracle and he became the joy of his family's life. Alex spent the first four months after his...
James "Jimi" M Harris, 76, a beloved brother, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs, Wyoming. He was a resident of Rock Springs, Wyoming and former resident of Vancouver, Washington. He died following a lengthy illness. He was born August 4, 1948, in Fort Bliss, Texas; the son of James O Harris and Tonia Marchewka James was a proud graduate of Rock Springs High School class of...
Willis "O'Dell" Fuller, 84, peacefully passed away surrounded by his family on Friday, January 31, 2025, at his home. He was a resident of Green River, Wyoming for the past 7 years and former resident of Riverton, Wyoming. He was born on Friday, January 17, 1941, in Union Hill, Arkansas; the son of Willis Edward Fuller and Velma Ray Berry. O'Dell lived a life full of dedication, love, and service. O'Dell attended schools in Bakersfield, California, and graduated from Bakersfield High School in...
Dale Marlin Davidson, 74, passed away at his home in Green River, Wyoming on February 3, 2025 with his wife and daughter Karen by his side. He was born on June 30, 1950 in Rawlins, Wyoming, the son of Edward A. and Roselia Davidson. Dale graduated from the Rawlins High School with the class of 1970. He then enlisted with the Air Force where he proudly served his country and was honorably discharged. Following his time in the service he attended a tech school focused on welding and mechanics. He...
Michael (SPIKE) Joseph Cantwell Sr., 77, passed away peacefully Saturday, February 1, 2025 at McKay-Dee Hospital in Ogden, Utah. He was a 57 year resident of Rock Springs, Wyoming and former resident of Anaheim, California. He was born on November 6th, 1947, in Bell Gardens, California; the son of Joseph Cantwell and Jo-Ellen Woodburn. He pursued his education and achieved a Master's Degree in Hydraulic Engineering from the National Fire Academy. He went on to serve with distinction as a...
A lot of fun and laughter left the world on February 3, 2025 with the passing of our beloved Terry Arlo McDaniel. Terry was born on November 5, 1956, in Roosevelt, Utah to Arlo Otis McDaniel and Wanda Sprouse. Wanda later married Duncan James Silver, who Terry loved deeply and considered his father. Terry grew up throughout Utah, and some of his fondest memories were made while living with his grandparents in Roosevelt where as a child, he watched with great curiosity as trucks and tractors passed by his home. His fascination with all things th...
Maria A Amarica, 84, passed away at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County on February 6, 2025. She was born on March 5, 1940 in Guernica, Spain. Maria attended school in Foruko Ikastola and worked as a custodian at the Green River High school for 33 years until her retirement. She married Pedro Amarica in San Francisco, CA. Maria was a member of the Basque Club of Southwest Wyoming and enjoyed volunteering at the soup kitchen and spending time with her grandkids. She was a member of Immaculate...
Phyllis Loreine Bingham, 89, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family. She was a life-long resident of Green River, Wyoming. She was born on April 1, 1935, in Salt Lake City, Utah; the daughter of Leslie Peterson and Alberta Ruetter Phyllis attended schools in Green River, Wyoming. With a vibrant spirit and a warm heart, Phyllis was known for her dedication to family, work, and community. She was a devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and her fait...
With Valentine's Day this week, the subject of love may be on people's minds more than usual. Unfortunately, the subject of empathy, often connected to and associated with love, seems to be under attack and up for debate these days. Empathy is simply defined as "the ability to understand and share the feelings of another." Merriam Webster goes into even more detail, defining it as "the action of understanding, being aware of, being sensitive to, and vicariously experiencing the feelings,...
Green River Police Department reports for Feb. 3 At 8:18 a.m., officers responded to a report of drugs. At 8:55 a.m., officers responded to a report of burglary. At 11:46 a.m., officers responded to a report of a juvenile in possession of tobacco. Officers met with the juvenile and issued them a citation for alleged use/possession of tobacco by minor and completed a report of the incident. At 12:19 p.m., officers responded to a report of a two-vehicle collision that had happened in the Smith's...
The Sublette County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of a Big Piney man and has charged two individuals in connection with the case. On Wednesday, February 5, at approximately 12:20 p.m., Sublette County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a report of a possible deceased person at a residence on South Mickelson Street in Big Piney, according to a press release. "Upon entering the home, deputies found an adult male on the ground with significant injuries," the press release explained. "He...
Exploring and greeting people between rows of motorcycles and Harley Davidson products, a number of dogs searched for their forever homes, and several found them, last weekend. The annual "For the Love of a Pet" event hosted by Flaming Gorge Harley Davidson brought together local animal control and animal rescue organizations on Saturday afternoon, giving Green River and Sweetwater County residents a chance to see available pets, learn about adoption, and get pets microchipped. Staff and...
The 5th grade Title One class at Truman Elementary School is reading for a reason. The class recently read the book "Invasion of the Plastic Bags" by Judith Bauer Stamper. The book explores the worldwide plastic bag waste problem. The students learned how plastic bags are difficult to recycle, take many years to break down in landfills, and can harm the environment and human health. After reading the book, teacher sMcKensey Lucero, Kelli Hokanson and Mandy Eagler brainstormed with students...
The family and friends of Mildred Collier are delighted to announce they will be celebrating Mildred's 100th birthday. Mildred was born on February 19, 1925 to Albert and Helen Jureczki from Bandera, Texas. She was the eighth out of nine children. Mildred met and married Eldon Collier in 1942 and together they traveled the Midwest before settling in Green River, Wyoming and creating Northwest Homes and the iconic Iron Horse Saloon. She lost Eldon to a short battle with cancer after 39 years of...
The Green River High School Speech and Debate Team showcased their talent and hard work at the recent tournament in Jackson, securing a first-place finish in the 3A division and earning numerous individual accolades. The team displayed excellence across multiple categories, with several students taking top honors. Leading the way was Spencer Morrell, who took first place in Humor, while Savery English secured second in Oratory. In Poetry, Leo Evans placed fifth, and Haley Messerly took seventh....
The Green River Fire Department has been celebrating good news recently, from promotions to donations. Tom Madura took an oath recently to become on of the newest members of the GRFD's Officer Corps as a lieutenant, the GRFD reported. A special swearing-in ceremony was hosted by the fire department, during which Madura was sworn in by Chief Larry Erdmann and was pinned by his wife, Keri. Madura has two sons, Remington and Thomas, and one daughter, Mckenzie. Members of the GRFD and Madura's famil...
The Green River Wolves stormed into the 4A West Conference Championships determined to leave their mark, and they did just that. With a string of record-breaking performances, dominant victories, and top finishes, Green River made it clear they are one of the top teams in the state. After a hard-fought battle with Kelly Walsh, the Wolves secured a second-place overall finish, falling just short of the conference title but proving they are a serious contender heading into the State...
Green River’s Boys and Girls Indoor Track teams competed this past week at Idaho State University’s Holt Areana in Pocatello, Idaho for the Dragalia Invite, going up against 38 teams from five states. Head Coach Dan Hansen felt the team did really well, noting that several of the kids qualified to go to the very prestigious Simplot Games on the same track as the Dragalia Invite, which will be held next week, with six girls and eight boys having made the qualifying marks. The coach went on to comment on the fine performances of his team, noting...
The Green River Lady Wolves Basketball team had two exciting games last week. They traveled to face the Jackson Broncs, followed by another away game versus the Star Valley Braves. First, Green River played against Jackson on Thursday. Green River started the game extremely well, pulling out to an early lead of 26-6 by the end of the first quarter. They slowed down a bit in the second quarter, but were able to come out strong during the second half to continue adding to their lead. Green River...
This past Thursday the Green River Wolves Wrestling teams hosted the always-tough Star Valley Braves. The Braves lived up to their reputation as one of the strong programs in the state, winning the Boys Varsity 40-28, the Girls Varsity 36-9 and the Boys Junior Varsity 60-20 for a clean sweep in the dual match competition. Green River’s Head Wrestling Coach Josh Wisnewski felt that his team “had a lot of fight in the dual against Star Valley.” He was happy that the team “went out and gave it their all.” Coach Wisnewski also commented that Star V...
The Green River High School Boys Basketball team had a week of highs and lows, securing a 61-48 victory over Jackson before falling to the fifth-ranked Star Valley squad 36-68. The results tell two different stories-one of control and execution, the other of facing an elite opponent-but both games gave the Wolves valuable experience as they prepare for two crucial home matchups. Against Jackson, Green River came out aggressive. Their defensive intensity limited Jackson's ability to gain...
Rep. Bob Wharff didn't hide his anger about federal wildlife managers denying Wyoming authority over its grizzly bear population, despite meeting Endangered Species Act recovery goals for over 20 years. The Republican representative from Evanston, who's back in the Legislature after a one-term absence, went beyond "fist shaking" by bringing a bill that called for grizzly bear hunting as soon as 2026 - regardless of the species' federal status. "It's me trying to get this body to stand up and...
