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First responders in Green River have had a busy and difficult few weeks. Following a pile-up crash at the Interstate 80 westbound tunnel on February 14, local first responders have also had to respond to another fatal crash as well as a house fire. "When it rains, it pours," as the Green River Fire Department said. Less than a week after the tunnel accident that claimed three lives, another vehicular crash claimed two more lives, this time of Green River residents. On Wednesday, February 19, at...
The question of how property tax cuts could lead to reductions in local services continues to be a topic of discussion and concern locally, even as bills that could impact property taxes are still working their way through the legislature. The City of Green River has continued to keep an eye on the changes affecting multiple bills related to property tax, waiting to see what the effects on local budgets and services could eventually be. Meanwhile, discussions on the topic have continued across...
Dwane Pacheco and Eric Urlacher jump into the cold water while Isabella Contolini cheers them on during the "Jackalope Jump." The annual event is a fundraiser to support Special Olympics Wyoming. This year's jump, with the theme "Day at the Beach," took place Saturday at the Wataha Complex in Rock Springs. Pachecho, Urlacher and Contolini were part of the jump team for the Knights of Columbus Council 2441, which raised over $1,000 for the cause....
Jeffrey Adam Wilson, 47, passed away on February 19 in Jamestown from injuries sustained in a tragic automobile accident, with employee Katherine (Deja) Franklin, 32. Jeffrey (Jeff) was born April 9, 1977 in Murray, Utah to loving parents Steven and LeeAnn Wilson. Jeff spent the majority of his childhood in Rock Springs, Wyoming and was raised there with his two older brothers, Matthew and Kevin, and one beloved younger sister, Kristen. Jeff graduated high school from Rock Springs High School...
Doris M. Radman, aged 78, passed away peacefully in her home with her husband by her side on February 20, 2025 following a lengthy series of illnesses. Born in 1946 in Rock Springs, Wyoming, to Arne A. Oja and Doras I Oja (Jamieson), a 1964 graduate of Rock Springs High School, Doris Radman (Oja) was a lifelong resident of Rock Springs. In 1967, the day after she turned 21, she married the love of her life Andrew P Radman. Together they had one son, Charles Radman, and frequently enjoyed...
Doris Zelenka, 92, passed away peacefully Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at her home. She was a lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Wyoming. She was born on May 27, 1932, in Rock Springs; Wyoming; the daughter of Thomas Charles "T.C." Hearn and Gladys Walker. Doris was a cherished member of her community, known for her warmth, kindness, and dedication to her family and work. Doris attended schools in Rock Springs and was a 1950 graduate of Rock Springs High School. After completing her education,...
Frank Liska, 78, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at home.. He was a lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Wyoming. He was born on February 16, 1947; the son of Frank A. Liska and Eleanor Zelenka. He attended schools in Rock Springs and graduated from Rock Springs High School in 1965 and furthered his education at Western Wyoming Community College. Frank married the love of his life Roberta "Bobbi" Hofeldt July 3, 1971 in Cora, Wyoming. His dedication and work ethic led him to a successful...
Randy "Chad" Green, 47, passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs following a sudden illness. Chad was born October 11, 1977 in Pocatello, Idaho, to Vicky Ann Noorman and Randy Steven Green. Following cremation, a celebration of life will be conducted at 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sunday, March 9 at Hampton Inn, 1055 Wild Horse Lane in Green River, a casual gathering to tell stories and to share favorite memories. Condolences may be left at...
Harvey "Dean" Struebing Jr., 55, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family Saturday, February 8, 2025. He was a three year resident of Little America, Wyoming and former resident of Cheyenne, Wyoming. He fought a brave and courageous battle with cancer for the last two years. He was born on April 16th, 1969 in Scottsbluff, Nebraska; the son of Harvey Dean Struebing and Joyce Hoppes. Dean spent his formative years in Cheyenne, Wyoming, where he attended local schools and graduated...
Bob MacAdams, 87, passed away on February 5, 2025 in Rock Springs with his wife by his side. He was born in Cedaredge, CO on July 19,1937 to Kile E and Wanna H MacAdams. He graduated from Gunnison High class of 1955. Bob married the love of his life and partner, Bonnie, and have remained married for 68 years. They have shared many adventures and memories together. Bob loved the outdoors and was happiest flying his plane, fishing, camping, hunting and walking in the park with his friends and...
Sheri Hager Anderson, 69, passed away peacefully with her family by her side Sunday, February 16, 2025, at University of Utah Medical Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. She was a 42 year resident of Rock Springs, Wyoming and a former resident of Oregon. She was born September 22, 1955 in Coos Bay, Oregon; the daughter of Clark Hager Sr. and Sharon Thompson Fawbush. Sheri attended schools in Oregon. Sheri married the love of her life Bill Anderson November 25, 2005 in Beaver, Utah. She worked for...
Chad E. Miller, 52, passed away Saturday, February 8, 2025 at his home. He was a life-long resident of Rock Spring, Wyoming. Chad was a cherished son, brother, uncle, and friend, known for his love of the great outdoors and his warm spirit. He was born October 10, 1972, in Rock Springs, Wyoming; the son of Bert Miller and Pat Chipp Miller. Chad attended schools in Rock Springs and was a 1991 graduate of Rock Springs High School and went onto attended Utah State in Logan, Utah. He worked many...
Kathrine Pualani 'Deja' Franklin, 32, passed away February 19, 2025 in Green River, Wyoming following a tragic accident. She was a resident of Wyoming for the last 17 years and former resident of Beaumont, Texas. Deja was born April 15, 1992 in Honolulu, Hawaii; the daughter of Isaac Mirafuentes and Cilliann Toyama. At the age of 4, Deja was adopted by John Franklin and Patricia Baldwin. She attended schools in Texas and Wyoming; Deja was a 2010 graduate of Green River High School. Deja met the...
Blair "B" Richard Barnson passed away peacefully on February 22, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. Born in Salt Lake City, Utah, on August 29, 1952, and raised in Bountiful, Blair spent his life embracing hard work, adventure, and laughter. From a young age, Blair had a passion for cars, motorcycles, and water skiing. As life moved forward, he found joy in golf, fishing, birdwatching, and gardening alongside his beloved wife, Mary. Together, they shared 28 years of love and...
Dear Editor, I recently gave a reading of the iconic “I Have a Dream” speech by the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., which he gave at the March on Washington in 1963. I gave the reading at Castle Rock Rehabilitation Center and the Villa for President’s Day and Black History Month. The speech is a solemn reminder. The words not only speak for themselves, but they are necessary. It is heavy stuff, but is there anything more important? The speech mentions President Abraham Lincoln as well, and the key to the speech is what it says about hopes for chil...
Dear Editor, I recently found out that the Rock Springs City Council intends to revisit the chicken ordinance on March 4. I urge the Mayor and council to maintain the current prohibition for the following reasons: It is currently unsafe to allow backyard chickens in our community due to public health concerns. - Newly Confirmed Cases: The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) has recently confirmed the state’s first human case of H5N1 avian influenza in an older adult from Platte County. This individual marks the third confirmed hospitalization li...
Green River Police Department reports for Feb. 18 At 8:17 a.m., officers responded to a report of trespassing. At 11:51 a.m., officers responded to a report of an accident. At 2:37 p.m., officers responded to a report of a traffic hazard. At 2:47 p.m., officers responded to a report of fraud. Feb. 19 At 9:10 a.m., officers responded to a report of a juvenile in possession of tobacco. Officers met with the juvenile, issued them a citation for alleged use/possession of tobacco by minor, and comple...
Kevin Joseph Mendibles, 37, of Ethete, Wyoming, was sentenced to 480 months in federal prison with five years of supervised release to follow for second-degree murder. U.S. District Court Judge Kelly H. Rankin imposed the sentence on Feb. 19, in Casper. The court also ordered the defendant to pay $8,983.19 in restitution and a $100 special assessment. According to court documents, on Feb. 25, 2024, the BIA Wind River Police Department was dispatched to a residence in Ethete for a woman who had been beaten badly and was barely breathing. Upon ar...
A fugitive who evaded authorities for more than four decades after a 1982 bombing in Wyoming has finally been captured. Stephen Craig Campbell, 76, was arrested on Feb. 19, 2025, at a remote property in Weed, New Mexico. Campbell had been wanted since 1982 on an attempted first-degree murder charge in Sweetwater County. For over 40 years, he remained a ghost-evading law enforcement, collecting government benefits, and living under an assumed identity until investigators uncovered his...
Person-centered care means focusing on our patient's individual needs and finding out what matters most to them, according to Karali Plonsky, the new Patient Experience Director at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. It's an important tool in improving clinical outcomes and our patient's overall experiences at MHSC, said Plonsky, now overseeing the hospital's new Patient Experience Department. "The aim of this department is to bring person-centered care to the forefront of everything we...
During the February 18 Green River City Council meeting, President and CEO of Sweetwater County Travel and Tourism Jenissa Meredith presented the 2024 Annual Report. Overall the report showed continued growth and positive economic impacts for Sweetwater County. Meredith reported that the lodging tax brought in over $1.5 million during the last fiscal year. The lodging tax must be spent on marketing for travel and tourism in Sweetwater County. From the tax collected, 79% was spent on...
Amid a historically tragic day for the Green River community, a small group of citizens gathered to host a candlelight vigil for a young victim of an unspeakable crime. On the evening of Friday, February 14, about 25 Green River residents gathered at Wolves Stadium, candles in hand, to pray and reflect on the various events that had rocked Wyoming over one short week. The vigil originated when several Green River citizens saw a social media post circulating about other communities throughout...
Do you have stories to tell? Have your friends and family been asking you to get them written down? Have you always wanted to write about your experiences but need some help to get started? Here's your chance to begin. An eight-week memoir writing workshop will be offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1-3:45 p.m. at the Young at Heart Community Center, beginning on Tuesday March 10 and running through May 6. Barbara Smith, retired WWCC English teacher and writer, will once again lead the...
The Green River High School Wrestling teams split up this past Friday and Saturday for Regionals. The girls team competed at Evanston while the boys traveled to Star Valley to compete. The 4A West Boys competed against teams from Evanston, Star Valley, Jackson, Kelly Walsh, Natrona County, Rock Springs and Riverton. Green River was third overall in the Team Competition. The 4A West Girls Competition included teams from Big Piney, Cody, Dubois, Evanston, Greybull/Riverside, Jackson, Kelly Walsh,...
After competing two weeks ago in an Indoor Track meet in Pocatello, Idaho, a number of Green River High School athletes qualified for the highly prestigious 45th Annual Simplot Games on the same track, which took place this past week. Green River took six girls and eight boys to the event. In addition to a large number of teams from Idaho, Utah, Montana and Wyoming, there were teams from all over the United States, Canada and Australia, with as many as 350 competitors in some events. Head Track Coach Dan Hansen was pleased that his team had...
