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On the morning of Valentine's Day, the community of Green River was rocked when citizens looked outside and saw thick black smoke billowing out of the I-80 tunnel. A pile-up accident involving over two dozen vehicles led to a fire inside the westbound tunnel on Interstate 80, leaving three dead and several injured. While the tunnel itself did not sustain structural damage and is not in danger of collapsing, according to officials, the concrete lining inside was significantly damaged, and it is u...
Vera Louise (Adams) Roth departed her earthly existence Thursday evening, Jan. 30, in search of the answer to the great mystery of what happens after death. She passed at age 93 at her residence in Kalispell. Vera was born at home in Yankton, Oregon, on April 26, 1931. Vera's mother, Vera Dale Peck Adams, passed from scarlet fever when Vera was just two weeks old. Vera's father, Hugh James Adams, was a professional wrestler who traveled the circuit to make a living; Vera was mainly raised by...
Steve "Eddy" Radakovich, 67, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, February 12th, 2025, at Mission at Castle Rock Rehabilitation in Green River, Wyoming. He was a lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Wyoming. He died following a courageous battle for the last 14 years. He was born March 29, 1957, in Rock Springs, Wyoming, the son of Steve Radakovich and Gladys McIntosh Radakovich. Eddy attended schools in Rock Springs and was a 1975 graduate of Rock Springs High School. He...
Emiliano Morales Jr., 66, passed away on February 11, 2025 at the University of Utah Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was born on December 2, 1958 in Laramie, Wyoming, the son of Emiliano Morales Sr. and Ignacia "Betty" Morales. Emiliano graduated from Laramie High school before working for the Union Pacific Railroad when he was 18 years old. He married Maryalyce Carson on June 10, 1978 and together they had three children: Patty Annie, Emiliano "Chico", and Andrea Morales. They later...
Dwayne E. Mudd, 86, passed away on February 11, 2025 at his home in Murray, Utah. He was born on January 27, 1939 in Rock Springs, Wyoming, the son of Robert E. Mudd and Icle Leon Moore. Dwayne was a Navy veteran who served from 1957 to 1959. He married Bulah B. Mudd in the Salt Lake City Temple on February 13, 1982. She preceded him in death on December 14, 2008. Dwayne worked as a bus driver for greyhound until his retirement. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day...
Wanda Lucille Daggett, 83, passed away peacefully in her sleep, at her home on January 20, 2025 following a long battle with cancer. She was born on April 6, 1941 in Oklahoma. Wanda graduated from St. Helens Hish School in Oregon with the class of 1959. A long time resident of Rock Springs, Wyoming, she worked over 40 years as a waitress to support and raise her 4 sons and later became manager at Sands Café. She retired in 2006. Wanda enjoyed spending her time with family and loved ones...
There’s a famous quote from Mr. Rogers that talks about “looking for the helpers” when tragedies happen. This week’s newspaper is full of its share of tragedy, but we’re thankful that it’s also full of stories of “the helpers.” Last Friday, our community faced a horrific tragedy. This week’s front page is filled with the devastating details of the accident at the I-80 tunnels. From those who lost their lives to those whose lives will be forever changed by injury and trauma to the brave and dedicated first responders who will continue to feel...
Dear Editor, Today’s attack on the U.S.A. is not coming from China or Mexico or Canada or even Greenland and Denmark, and not from Cuba, Puerto Rico, Venezuela, or Panama, likewise it is not coming from Ukraine, Europe and NATO, nor Taiwan, Okinawa, South Korea, Japan, Australia or New Zealand, or even Samoa, and not from immigrants or even Democrats and Socialists. Today’s attack is coming from an odd collection of highly insecure, lying, abusive, and narcissistic billionaires. They have done this by using democracy to gather the many votes of...
Green River Police Department reports for Feb. 8 At 4:02 p.m., officers responded to a report of trespassing. At 8:17 p.m., officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle and issued a warning for an alleged tail lights required violation. Feb. 9 At 9:35 a.m., officers came in contact with an individual with an active warrant. Officers placed Mathew Titmus under arrest per the warrant and transported him to the Sweetwater County Detention Center. Officers completed a report of the incident. At 1:...
"What can we do?" This was the question on the minds of many community members in Green River and throughout Sweetwater County last weekend after a tragic accident at the tunnels along Interstate-80. As residents heard about the accident, and about the efforts of local first responders, law enforcement, and emergency services that responded, many wondered how they could show their support to everyone involved. Lunch and someone to listen "A whole bunch of people started reaching out, saying,...
Current and former Green River High School students are making their mark on the national stage for cheer and dance. The GRHS Wolf Pack Dance team headed to the National Dance Alliance High School Nationals competition in Orland, Florida last week. In their first-ever appearance at Nationals, they advanced to the finals in both the Intermediate Large Hip Hop Division and Intermediate Jazz. The Wolf Pack came away with a fourth-place win Hip Hop and a 10th-place finish in Intermediate Jazz....
The deadline is March 28 for Sweetwater County graduating seniors to apply for three Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County college scholarship opportunities. The purpose of all three scholarships is to provide financial assistance to students who choose to pursue post-secondary education within the healthcare field. Sweetwater Memorial’s General Medical staff will award one scholarship to a high school senior from Sweetwater County School District No. 1, and one scholarship to a high school student from Sweetwater County School District No. 2...
Last week the Green River Lady Wolves Basketball team had their final home games of their 2025 regular season. They hosted both the Evanston Red Devils and the Riverton Wolverines, and played phenomenally both games. Green River's first game was against Evanston on Thursday. They had a good start to the game and were able to get out to an early lead. The team continued to play well, and never allowed Evanston to get back into the game, ending the game with a 55-32 victory. Head Coach Clinton...
The Green River High School Boys Basketball team experienced a week of highs and lows, falling to Evanston on Thursday before bouncing back with a thrilling Senior Night victory over Riverton on Saturday. The packed gym, electric student section, and heartfelt celebration of the team's seniors made for an unforgettable evening-one capped off by a hard-fought 56-47 win. Thursday's matchup against Evanston was a battle from the start, but the Wolves struggled to find their offensive rhythm...
Last Wednesday, the Green River High School Wrestling teams hit the road and traveled to Evanston to compete in a dual meet with the Evanston Red Devils. Evanston prevailed in a close meet for the boys Varsity, winning with a team score of 41-32. The girls meet was not scored. On Friday, the Wolves hosted their cross-town rivals the Rock Springs Tigers on Senior Night for the Wolves. The Green River boys won the Varsity meet 43-28, while the Green River girls also won 29-12. The Wolves Junior...
The Green River Wolves Swimming and Diving team is heading into the Wyoming State Championships with momentum, confidence, and a hunger to compete. After a season filled with dedication and progress, the team put up dominant performances in their final meets, breaking multiple pool records and securing key State qualifications. "They've worked really hard this year, and they have improved immensely from the beginning to the end of the season," said Head Coach Colleen Seiloff. "The hay is in the...
POWELL - Brian Nesvik, former Wyoming Game and Fish Department director and brigadier general of the Wyoming National Guard, has been nominated to direct the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. President Donald Trump made the nomination Tuesday afternoon, quietly adding Nesvik's name along with 187 other nominations to a Congressional website. The nomination will next go to the U.S. Senate for confirmation. Nesvik started his career with the department in 1995 as a game warden in the Laramie...
A seemingly unfathomable triple murder and suicide in the small Bighorn Basin town of Byron this week is a reminder that Wyoming government and communities need to “double down” on combatting mental health issues, Gov. Mark Gordon said. “My heart goes out to the families,” Gordon said, speaking to WyoFile reporters in his office Wednesday morning. He noted that legislators meeting one floor above had ties to the family involved, as tragedies ripple quickly through the social fabric of the nation’s least populous state. “This is a restatement...
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