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Many local drivers have found themselves spending more time in the car than they'd like to recently, especially when traveling on I-80 going to Green River from Rock Springs. With traffic delays caused by road work following the recent tunnel accident, as well as weather delays and accidents caused by a major winter storm last week, many residents ended up stuck in traffic, sometimes for multiple hours. While traffic on westbound Interstate 80 has currently moved back to being head-to-head...
Residents can now prepare for a cut on their property taxes, while local services and entities prepare for a cut to their budgets. After months of discussion regarding what changes could affect property taxes this year, and how those changes could affect local funding, Green River and Sweetwater County now have a better idea what to expect. One of the main bills affecting property tax, Senate File 0069, was passed by the legislature and signed by Governor Mark Gordon with a 25% cut to property...
It was a packed evening for the Sweetwater County School District No. 2 Board of Trustees, as they conducted both a Recreation Board and School Board meeting on Tuesday, March 11. During the Rec Board meeting, they approved a slew of proposals, including giving $50,000 to the Green Belt Taskforce to help replace drinking stations at various parks throughout town and funds to replace damaged parts of the boardwalk area on the Greenbelt. Other approved proposals include giving $5,000 to the Green...
The Green River City Council meeting on Tuesday, March 4 was brief but efficient. The resolution regarding the replatting of the “Sugar Ranch” Subdivision west of Green River was removed from the agenda and will be revisited later once it goes through the proper protocol with the Planning and Zoning Committee. The council made several board appointments, including Jeff Bernal being appointed and Noreena Gunter being reappointed to the Green River Arts Council, both for two-year terms. A number of consent agenda items were also passed, inc...
Leora F. Bates, 84, passed away peacefully Monday, March 3, 2025 at Sage View Care Center. She was a lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Wyoming. She was born October 9, 1940, in Rock Springs, Wyoming; the daughter of Fred L. Bates and Myrna Shedden Bates. Leora attended schools in Rock Springs and graduated from Rock Springs High School in 1958. Her strong work ethic and passion for helping others led her to a long and fulfilling career as a Service Assistant at Mountain Bell, where she...
Carlos Bernal, 85, passed away Monday, March 3, 2025 at his home in Green River, Wyoming surrounded by his family. He was a resident of Wyoming for 82 years and former resident of New Mexico. Carlos Bernal was born January 8, 1940, to Manuel and Maria Sanchez Bernal, in their family home in Cleveland, New Mexico. Carlos was one of eight siblings: Katie, Juan Antonio, Lorenzo, Beatricita, Theresa, Alfonso (Joe), Nora, and Manuel (Gilbert) Bernal, though three of them died shortly after birth....
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Gordon Jay Owen, 73, announces his passing on March 4, 2025, at his home in Draper, Utah, surrounded by his loved ones. Gordon courageously battled complications from Parkinson's Disease, which ultimately led to his passing. He was a devoted father, grandfather, brother and friend, and his presence will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Gordon was born on November 22, 1951, to William LaVon Owen and May Jensen Owen in Ogden, Utah. On February 24,...
It is with great sadness that Larry's Daughter Courtney announces the passing of Mr. Larry Brunwasser on March 9, 2025. Born on July 23, 1943, Larry lived a life full of happiness, love, and joy. Even with Dementia, Larry never let the days get too grim. Those who knew Larry were always greeted with a radiant smile. His warm nature and boundless love made him a cherished companion and friend. He taught everyone around him to remember their worth, a lesson that those close to him will...
Irene Bertot, 89, passed away on March 9, 2025 at Mission at Castle Rock Rehabilitation Center. She was born on January 11, 1936. Irene resided in Green River, Wyoming and was also a former resident of Washington, UT. She is survived by 3 children, 7 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren. Irene was preceded in death by her mother, father, two brothers, 2 daughters and one great grandbaby. Graveside services and inurnment will be held at 3:00 pm, April 26, 2025 in the Riverview Cemetery. In...
Leroy Theodore "Ted" Wells III, 70, passed away Monday, March 10, 2025, at his home in Green River, Wyoming with his loving wife by his side. He was born December 3, 1954 in Rapid City, South Dakota; the son of Leroy Theodore Wells II and Elizabeth M. Voorhees. He advanced his education by earning a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, laying the groundwork for a distinguished career. Ted dedicated over four decades to serving as a Civil...
Jeremiah "Jerry" Dean Siler, a devoted husband, father, and esteemed member of the Green River community, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 9th, 2025, at the age of 87. Born on Friday, February 18th, 1938, in Green River, Wyoming, Jeremiah lived a remarkable life rooted in family, hard work, and service to his country. Jerry attended schools in Manila, Utah, and graduated from Manila High School in 1956. Following his academic endeavors, he proudly served in the United States Air Force,...
What’s the difference between the press and the media? Media derives from the Latin, “medium,” which is neither rare nor well done. What better time to drag out this old joke than Sunshine Week, when newspapers across America remind their readers of the First Amendment? Like a religious text, the Constitution of the United States, and its amendments, are forever subject to interpretation, thanks mostly to preachers, in the case of the former, and attorneys in the case of the latter. But the press (that’s us) in particular, has sustain...
Green River Police Department reports for March 3 At 7:55 a.m., officers responded to a report of juveniles in possession of alcohol. Officers met with the juveniles and issued citations. One juvenile was issued a citation for alleged underage possession/alcohol and the other three juveniles were issued citations for alleged underage consumption. Officers completed a report of the incident. At 8:27 a.m., officers responded to a report of threats/harassment. At 10:47 a.m., officers responded to...
The Green River High School Speech and Debate team has continued achieving notable victories as they make their way through the season. At the end of February, the team brought home a first place win from the Star Valley Tournament for the small schools division. Competing against top schools from the region, the students delivered strong performances across multiple events. Leading the charge with first-place finishes were Savery English in Oratory, Lillynee Janota in Drama, Tyler Davis in...
The Sweetwater County Library System is pleased to announce that Konstanz Potts has been named the new Rock Springs Library Manager, and Amanda Romero has been named the new Community Fine Arts Center Manager. Potts, who started her new role on January 1, has worked for the Rock Springs Library since 2019. She started as a youth-focused Public Services Librarian as was promoted to the position Public Services Manager in 2022. "One of my favorite aspects of public libraries is the role they play...
Lily Harris has continued her undefeated wrestling season, with victories in both Freestyle and Greco Roman wrestling at the Junior State level. Her wins earned her title of Green River Girls triple crown winner, solidifying her as a standout athlete in the newly-formed and seemingly successful girls wrestling community. Clinching the top spot at Junior State, Harris continues to set herself apart from other female wrestlers not only in Green River but continually on a larger stage. Harris'...
The Sweetwater County Historical Museum is pleased to announce its eighth annual quilt exhibit in partnership with the Sweetwater County Quilt Guild. Each year a different theme is selected for the exhibit. Past themes have included "Crazy for Crazy Quilts!", "Historical Wyoming," and "Quilted Self-Portraits"; this year's theme is "A-maze-ing Quilts!" The exhibit opened at the Sweetwater County Historical Museum at 3 E Flaming Gorge Way in Green River on Saturday, March 1, and will run through...
Kyle and Emily Koritnik of Rock Springs welcomed their daughter Sawyer Grace Koritnik on December 23, 2024. Bethany Rock and Jeff Marsh of Rock Springs welcomed their daughter Hadalie May Rock on December 24, 2024. Anthony and Theresa of Rock Springs welcomed their daughter Parker Lee Duran on January 5, 2025. Shayla Terry of Green River welcomed her daughter Willow Marie Terry on January 16, 2025. Sonya and Darich Nicholson of Rock Springs welcomed their daughter Noel on January 18, 2025....
Last week the Green River Lady Wolves Basketball team not only participated in the 4A West Regional Tournament, but they also managed to go undefeated and came away with their first regional title since 1998.The tournament was held in Rock Springs across three days, and the Lady Wolves played spectacularly throughout. The team started their historic tournament run against the Riverton Wolverines on Thursday. Green River wasted no time during this game, and came out hot during the first quarter...
The Green River Wolves entered the 4A Regional Basketball Tournament as the underdogs, but they didn't go down without a fight. Over three days of intense basketball in Rock Springs, the Wolves faced top-ranked competition, secured a key victory over Riverton, and left it all on the court in their final showdown against Evanston. As the No. 4 seed in the Northwest, Green River faced a daunting opening matchup against top-seeded Star Valley on Thursday night. The Wolves put up a fight but...
This past week the Green River High School Indoor Track team sent a small team of qualifiers to State. Seven girls and 12 boys traveled to Gillette to compete against a strong field of 14 other 4A teams for the 2025 State Indoor Track Championships. The field was "definitely a loaded group," according to Head Track Coach Dan Hansen. Hansen noted that there were eight State records broken in the 4A division. The Green River team had several Personal Records broken, but only had one competitor...
It was a good legislative session for fossil fuel producers in Wyoming, as well as those who want to produce carbon dioxide for enhanced oil recovery. Lawmakers passed House Bill 75, "Coal severance tax rate," which reduces the severance tax rate for surface-mined coal from 6.5% to 6% - an effort that proponents hope will help coal producers weather declining markets and potentially reinvest in Wyoming mining operations. Another measure, Senate File 17, "Carbon dioxide-enhanced oil recovery...
