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The Westvaco and Granger trona mines outside Green River that were owned and operated by Genesis Alkali have now been purchased and will be operated by WE Soda. "WE Soda is pleased to announced it acquired Genesis Alkali, the largest producer in the U.S. of natural soda ash," the company shared in a press release Monday morning. "Obviously, the Westvaco and the Granger sites have been very successful for 70 years, and they've got a great workforce," Craig Rood, Director of Government Affairs...
Workers from Sweetwater County and across Wyoming gathered on the steps of the State Capitol last Friday to make their voices heard. "Ladies and gentlemen, brothers and sisters, workers of all trades, today I stand before you to talk about something that affects every single one of us -- our safety, our rights, and our ability to work with dignity," Marshal Cummings said in a speech at the event. Cummings, the union president for United Steelworkers Local 13214, helped organize the rally to...
On the evening of Sunday, March 2, the Green River Fire Department responded to a fire near the Green River. The GRFD reported that they'd been dispatched to the area of Ten Mile Road near the river, sharing their report a little after 9 p.m. on Sunday night. They explained that both local crews and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) firefighting crews were in the area to respond. "The access to this area has proven to be very difficult," the GRFD explained, saying that they were asking citizens...
Leslie Lee Maynard, 71, passed away Thursday, February 27. He was born March 17, 1953 in Hebert City, Utah. He lived in Green River, Wyoming and parts of Utah most of his life and spent several months in Casper, Wyoming with his fiancée Deloris. He was a cowboy by heart who loved the great outdoors. He was a kind and gentle soul and loved those around him. He is survived by children Travis Maynard, Keith Maynard, Keven Maynard and Angie Maynard; brothers Bud Maynard (Linda) and Rick Maynard;...
Thomas "Tom" Swingle, 64, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, February 23, 2025 at his home. He was a 30 year resident of Rock Springs, Wyoming and former resident of Florida and Cambridge, Ohio. He fought a courageous battle with cancer for 20 days. He was born January 6, 1961 in Cambridge, Ohio; the son Richard Thomas Swingle and Bonnie Maxine Whetstone Walters. Tom attended schools in Cambridge and was a proud 1980 graduate of Cambridge High School. After completing...
Dr. Grant Christensen, 79, of Rock Springs, Wyoming, passed away unexpectedly on February 23, 2025, in Rock Springs. He was born on September 21, 1945, in Rock Springs, where he spent much of his life dedicated to his family, profession, and community. He split his time over the past 7 years between Rock Springs and Riverton, where he worked as Dental Clinic Supervisor at Wind River Family and Community Healthcare. A lifelong learner and dedicated professional, Grant graduated from Western...
Stephen Leroy Leavitt, 80, passed away on February 22, 2025 at the University of Utah Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was born on September 24, 1944 in Santa Monica, California; the son of Narvel Leavitt and Norma (Chidester). Stephen graduated from the Monrovia High School with the class of 1962. He enlisted into the Air Force in 1966 and served during the Vietnam War until his discharge in 1969. He was also involved in the Seizing of the Pueblo, During the Korean Crisis in 1968. Mr....
On the morning of February 25, 2025, Cathie Sharp peacefully and unexpectedly passed away in her family home at the age of 73. Cathie was born May 19, 1951, to Lodis and Vera Sisk in Mountain Home, Arkansas. Cathie spent much of her childhood and early adulthood in Bishop, California, where she met the love of her life and husband, Ken Sharp. On June 5, 1971, Ken and Cathie were married in Carson City, Nevada, embarking on a loving union that would last 53 years. Together, they had four sons:...
Patricia J. Garrey, a cherished resident of Sheridan, Wyoming, passed away peacefully at the age of 90 on Thursday, February 27, 2025. Born on January 14, 1935, in Deadwood, South Dakota; the daughter of Vernard Durell Mills and Viola Ellen Peyton. Patricia was a beacon of love and resilience to her family and community. Patricia spent her early years in Newcastle, Wyoming, where she pursued her education. It was in Wyoming where she would later begin her long and fulfilling career as the...
While some of our community members stood on the steps of the Wyoming Capitol last Friday, others stood on the stage of the Broadway Theater, but both groups shared a message about the importance of workers and their need to be protected. This week, three different plays are being performed in our community, and while they all have very different stories, they all have very timely messages. I feel especially connected to the three plays this weekend. One of them, I'm performing in. One of them...
Green River Police Department reports for Feb. 24 At 6:46 a.m., officers responded to a report of domestic violence. At 1:23 p.m., officers responded to a report of threats/harassment. At 3:56 p.m., officers responded to a report of larceny. At 5:27 p.m., officers responded to a report of a traffic offense. At 8:04 p.m., officers responded to a report of larceny. At 10:09 p.m., officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle and issued a warning for alleged expired temporary license...
The Sweetwater County Sheriff's Office recently announced that K-9 Sergeant Apollo will soon receive a bullet- and stab-protective vest, thanks to a charitable donation from Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K-9 Sgt. Apollo, a two-year-old Belgian Malinois from the Netherlands, is trained in obedience, narcotics detection, tracking, article search, area search, building search, apprehension, and handler protection. His handler and partner is Deputy Sheriff Dakota Carlsen. Vested Interest in K9s,...
Stories about mythical Greek gods and heroes, 1920s radium dial painters in New Jersey, and 1930s nightclub goers in Berlin may not initially seem to have much in common. However, all of these stories present their own challenging truths, and all of them are coming to life on stages across Sweetwater County this weekend. "Hadestown (Teen Edition)," performed by the Green River High School Theater Department, is a musical retelling of the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice. "Radium Girls" from the Acto...
The Green River High School and Rock Springs High School Student Councils worked together to raise thousands of dollars for "Love Local" this year. By hosting a variety of local fundraisers, the schools raised money to donate both to Make-A-Wish Wyoming, as they have in years past, and to donate to local causes and families in the community. Together, the schools raised $28,172. The final total was announced during the Wolves and Tigers basketball games Friday night....
Capozza's Custom Ink, a new tattoo and piercing shop in Green River, celebrated their Grand Opening with a ribbon cutting on Saturday....
GHSC will host their annual St. Patrick's Day celebration with a special lunch on Monday, March 17 at 11:30 a.m. The menu will include shepard's pie, Irish soda bread and green poke cake. "This year we are having Shepard's Pie instead of corn beef and cabbage," Director Marcia Driggs explained. "This was a decision made by Debbie our Kitchen Manager and Cynthia our Activities Coordinator. When I heard this I was up in arms but after doing some research found that Corn Beef and Cabbage in an...
Green River High School Senior Lily Harris made history last week as the first female wrestler in program history to have an undefeated season, which included a State Championship title. Harris finished the season 23-0. She had a pin or tech-fell in every match except at the Tournament of Champions in the semi-finals, where she went all three periods winning with a major decision. Harris, who has only wrestled for three years, said her passion for the sport began when she would watch her older b...
The Green River Wolves Wrestling teams sent their State qualifies to Casper this weekend to compete at the 2025 4A State Wrestling Championships. The State tournament took place from Thursday, Feb. 27 to Saturday, March 1 at the Ford Wyoming Center in Casper. For the Lady Wolves, four girls qualified for State, including one senior and three sophomores from the roster of nine wrestlers, five of whom were freshmen. Leading the way for the Lady Wolves was Lily Harris, Green River's lone State...
Last week the Green River Lady Wolves Basketball team headed over to Rock Springs to play their final game of the regular season. The game was supposed to be held at the Rock Springs High School but ended up being moved to Western Wyoming Community College. Head Coach Clinton Landon thought this change in venue worked out well, and said a lot of people came out to support both teams. "The crowd was packed. It was loud in there, so it was a great atmosphere," he stated. The game was a bit...
The Green River Boys and Girls Indoor Track teams traveled to Laramie to compete for their last opportunity to qualify for State. The “Last Chance” Meet took place at the University of Wyoming’s Memorial Field House Indoor Track. While none of the Green River competitors qualified for the State automatic standards, many competitors got valuable competition and a number improved on their Personal Records (P.R.s) for the season, potentially giving them additional confidence and experience for the upcoming championships. Head Track Coach Dan H...
The Green River Wolves Basketball team took to the court Friday night against their cross-county rivals, looking to close out conference play with a statement win. For the first half of the game, they were right there with Rock Springs. The Wolves played with intensity, executing their game plan and heading into the locker room tied at halftime. But a strong third-quarter surge from Rock Springs proved to be the difference, and Green River couldn't quite recover, ultimately falling 70-52. "We...
CHEYENNE–The Wyoming Legislature agreed to set aside $15 million to inspect and repair I-80 tunnels near Green River after a 26-vehicle crash earlier this month killed three people and left 18 others injured. The Feb. 14 wreck also caused extensive damage to the westbound tunnel, including charred concrete lining and destroyed lighting and other equipment. Since then, the westbound tunnel has remained closed, forcing the eastbound tunnel to accommodate two-way traffic on part of Wyoming's busies...
The animal rights group PETA claimed a free speech victory Thursday, saying it reached a settlement in a lawsuit against the Rock Springs airport, which had refused to let it advertise a message criticizing leather luggage. In the heart of Wyoming's cattle and rodeo country, where cowboys ride leather saddles, cowgirls wear leather boots and most everybody else has leather gloves, airport officials blocked People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals from buying advertising urging fliers not to...
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