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"Every child deserves a chance to play baseball." That is the belief and goal of the Miracle League of Sweetwater County, and they are working to not only give children opportunities to play baseball, but to also create a new and accessible space in Green River where it's even easier to do so. Formerly operating as the Challenger League, the local group has now partnered with The Miracle League organization, which focuses on giving children with mental and physical disabilities the chance to...
Changes and improvements are coming to Sweetwater County School District No. 2, and the community of Green River as a whole, thanks to a number of new projects and support from the District Rec Board. The Rec Board had a meeting on Tuesday night before the regular School Board meeting, during which they heard a number of requests for funding from both the school district and community groups, all of which were approved. New scoreboards for both the high school football field and aquatics center...
The Wyoming Legislature officially wrapped up the 2024 Budget Session last Friday at the Capitol in Cheyenne. The Legislature adopted the State's biennial budget, and the bill has been sent to Governor Mark Gordon for his consideration. He will have 15 days to consider line-item vetoes and sign the bill. The appropriations and transfers in the bill for the 2025-2026 fiscal biennium total $11 billion. Of this, $3.4 billion is from the General Fund, net of de-appropriations and including $170 mill...
Joyce Arlene Langford (Deichmueller) passed away peacefully on February 22 at Circle of Life Hospice in Bentonville, Arkansas. She passed at the age of 81 with her beloved daughter Elizabeth by her side. She was born on September 25, 1942, in Rock Springs, Wyoming. Joyce was a beloved postal carrier for the USPS. She dedicated her life to serving her community and church, spreading love and joy throughout her life. Joyce loved God and her family dearly. She had a passion for baking, painting, hu...
Harry Holler, 83, passed away peacefully at home in Rock Springs on Wednesday, February 28. He was born on February 6, 1941 in Peoria, Illinois, the son of Everett and Mary Alice Harmon. Harry was the beloved brother to George Holler, William Harmon, Christine Johnson and Charlene Farr. He lived in Green River for over 40 years and he loved his community. He enjoyed working with the city council and local governments to try to improve the town he loved so much. Harry was a US Army veteran and...
Kyle Robert Hemker, 32, passed away with family sitting by his side Saturday, February 24, 2024 at the University of Utah Medical Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was a life long resident of Green River, Wyoming and former resident of Minot, North Dakota and Sheridan, Wyoming. He died following a lengthy battle for the last six years. He was born November 25, 1991 in Rock Springs, Wyoming; the son Delva Warren Hemker and Cathy Koch. Kyle attended schools in Rock Springs and Green River and...
Anna Nelle Johnson, 87, passed away at Deer Trail Assisted Living, on February 16, 2024, from cancer. She enjoyed cooking, national and international news, and her nieces, nephew, and their children. Her education included a Bachelor's in Education from the University of New Mexico and a Master's in Library Science from the University of Denver. Survivors include her brother Elden Jr., his two daughters, Lesley Snyder and her husband Craig, and their daughters Rachel, Hannah, Cara, and Maggie;...
Amos Paul Gibson, 62, passed away Saturday, March 2, 2024 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. He was a 55-year resident of Rock Springs, Wyoming and former resident of Kinloch, Missouri. Amos died following a sudden illness. He was born February 7, 1962 in St. Louis, Missouri; the son of LB Gibson and Annie Mae Murray. Amos attended schools in Kinloch, Missouri and Rock Springs, Wyoming. He graduated from Rock Springs High School in 1981 and was recruited to run track and field at Weber...
Cyndy Dyer, 71, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, February 23, 2024, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. She was a resident of Rock Springs, Wyoming, for the past two years and former resident of Austin, Texas. She was born July 10, 1952 in Arizona; the daughter of Marshall Lee Sanson and Patricia Peddy. Cyndy attended schools in Flintridge, California, and was a 1970 graduate of Flintridge Sacred Heart High School. She attended college and Tyler Jr. College in...
On Friday evening we gaveled a close to the 67th Budget Session in the Wyoming Senate and House. It was a tumultuous budget year. Yet, despite political differences and policy disagreements, the Legislature passed a conservative, balanced budget that addresses our state's needs and invests in the future. Those investments include funding for nursing homes, preschool for developmentally disabled children, and home services for senior centers. The budget supports mental health efforts and funds...
Green River Police Department reports for March 5 At 7:27 a.m., officers conducted a traffic stop and issued warnings for alleged speeding and no valid driver's license. At 7:44 a.m., officers conducted a traffic stop and issued a citation to Rebecca Romero for alleged speeding in a school zone. At 7:46 a.m., officers conducted a traffic stop on W Teton Boulevard. The driver was placed under arrest and issued citations for alleged DWUI of alcohol - .08 or greater and a stop sign violation....
Tracy Warren was sentenced to time in the Wyoming State Penitentiary after pleading guilty to conspiracy to deliver a controlled substance of methamphetamine and fleeing or attempting to elude police officers. Warren appeared for sentencing in the Third District Court of Judge Suzannah Robinson Monday, March 11. He was sentenced to 7-12 years for the count of conspiracy to deliver a controlled substance of methamphetamine and 2-4 years for the count of fleeing or attempting to elude police...
James Vickers, 45, was sentenced to 24 months' imprisonment for being a felon in possession of a firearm. Chief U.S. District Court Judge Scott W. Skavdahl imposed the sentence on Mar. 5, in Casper, Wyoming. The defendant pleaded guilty to the charge on Nov. 28, 2023. According to court documents, on Sep. 9, 2023, Rock Springs Police Department responded to Santa Fe Southwest Grill to a report of shots being fired inside the restaurant. RSPD officers contacted Vickers in the parking lot and...
Many people throughout Wyoming have memories of knowing, interacting with, or at least seeing Larry "Sissy" Goodwin. Whether they worked with him, had him as a professor, or just remember seeing him wearing his colorful blouses and petticoats, people remember Sissy because he left an impression. Sissy's impression and legacy have only continued, and now both his dresses and his story are being presented on stage through the world premiere of "A Sissy in Wyoming," a one-man play written by...
The Green River High School Speech and Debate team wrapped up a successful season over the last two weekends, bringing home some exciting wins. First, the team took place in the District Tournament, hosted by Rock Springs, over the weekend of March 2. "The team had amazing success at districts this year," the Speech and Debate coaching staff posted on the team's Facebook page. "For the kids, this is the most important tournament of the season. It is the tournament that decides who will qualify...
The Green River Lady Wolves Softball team is gearing up for a promising new season! The team will be led by Head Coach Blair McEndaffer, Coach Mark Hyde, Coach Danielle Kendall and Coach Alissa Davis. The athletes started practice on March 4, and the first three days consisted of a tryout-type setting to determine the Varsity and JV teams. The new Varsity players are Terryn Avery, Gina Barajas, Aaliyah Casper, Abby Harrison, Haidyn Terry, Kodi Allred, Izzy Kelley, Ally White, Chacee Shiner,...
The Green River High School Girls Soccer team is ready to learn, grow, and earn their place this season. The Lady Wolves officially started practice last Monday, March 4, and they're hitting the ground running. "We've been putting in a lot of work over the past two weeks and we've seen a lot of growth already," Head Coach Matthew Robles said. "I see a lot of potential with this team, even though we're young, that we'll be able to really do the things that we need to do." Coach Robles admitted...
The Green River Wolves Soccer team hit the field practicing on Monday, March 4. The boys are working hard and being observed by the coaches to see which athletes will make the Varsity team this year. With lots of conditioning and scrimmaging, the coaches are getting a good idea of how the boys will hold up under pressure. The Wolves have a few new freshman that have joined the team this year, along with a couple seniors that have joined for the first time. Some of the key returning players for...
Practice started last Monday, March 4, for the Green River High School Girls and Boys Outdoor Track and Field participants, right after the end of the Indoor Track season. Many of the Indoor Track athletes were joined by new athletes that participated in other winter sports. This season, according to Head Track Coach Dan Hansen, the team has 58 kids out, with the number of boys and girls split down the middle. Coach Hansen believes this is a good balance for both squads. The biggest class is...
There's a lot of hope, and maybe some hype, for commercial-scale rare earth element mining in Wyoming, which is home to one of the largest proven high-concentrated deposits in North America. That interest comes at a time of increasing demand for rare earths, which are essential components for modern technologies but are mined almost exclusively outside the U.S. If the hope becomes reality, it could mean a potential new, billion dollar mining industry for Wyoming. The Bear Lodge deposit near...
