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The school district will be transitioning to the leadership of the new superintendent, Dr. Scott Cooper, over the next few months. Sweetwater County School District No. 2 began the process of looking for a new superintendent after the current superintendent, Craig Barringer, announced his retirement in January. Barringer will remain with the district until his contract ends on June 30. In looking for the next Superintendent of Schools, the SCSD No. 2 Board of Trustees worked with the Wyoming...
Unrest connected to incidents happening at a national level continues to be felt throughout Wyoming and Sweetwater County, from concerns over local access to Social Security to Tesla-related vandalism to changes in town hall formats following protests. Social Security access Last week, Sweetwater County residents became concerned over whether or not the Rock Springs Social Security office would close, although it was later confirmed that the office will remain open. On Thursday, March 20, an...
A "Donate for Daryn" blood drive took place at Green River High School Tuesday afternoon. The blood drive was one of three, with one at Rock Springs High School and one at the Farson Eden Community Center. Daryn Macy was injured in the I-80 tunnel accident on February 14. The blood drives were organized to support her and others who need blood donations for live-saving care and recovery efforts.... Full story
The causes of the deadly Interstate 80 tunnel accident on February 14 are starting to be better understood, thanks to the official investigation being conducted by the National Transportation Safety Board. The NTSB released preliminary information from their investigation into the accident last week, explaining how the crash began and what vehicles were involved. The accident began around 11:33 a.m. on Friday, February 14, when a Toyota Tundra pickup truck spun to the left and struck a metal... Full story
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Shawn Blaine Persinger, 54, a beloved father, son, brother, and friend on Sunday, March 16, 2025 just two days shy of his 55th birthday. He was a resident of Rock Springs for the last 45 years and former resident of South Dakota. Shawn was born on Wednesday, March 18, 1970, in Deadwood, South Dakota; the son of Carl Persinger and Verna Jeanne Sordahl. He spent his early years in Wyoming, attending local schools before graduating from Rock S... Full story
Diane Dupont, 73, a cherished life-long resident of Wyoming, passed away Saturday, March 15, 2025 at Mission at The Villa Assisted Living in Green River, Wyoming. She was born Saturday, October 6, 1951 in Rock Springs, Wyoming; the daughter of Raymond Littrell Dupont and Agnes Mary Twitchell. Diane brought light and joy into this world and was a beloved member of her community throughout her 73 years. Diane attended schools in Wyoming and was a proud graduate of Green River High School, Class of 1970. She furthered her education at Western... Full story
JoAnn A. Drinkle, 88, passed away March 21, 2025 at Mission at Castle Rock Rehabilitation Center. She was a resident of Green River, Wyoming. JoAnn was born on July 20, 1936 in Bassett, Nebraska , the daughter of Glenn and Mabel Doty. She married James Harry Drinkle in Green River on April 6, 1957. He preceded her in death on November 19, 2023. She enjoyed spending her time sewing, baking, quilting, gardening, teaching Bible studies, spending time with family, traveling, camping and hunting.... Full story
Cyril Douglas "Doug" Potter died on January 30, 2025, at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center surrounded by his girls after courageously battling health issues. We know that he is no longer in pain and is with our Lord and Savior. Doug was born in Rock Springs, Wyoming to Cyril H. and Ava Anson Potter on March 31, 1943. He attended schools in Green River, Cheyenne, and graduated from Rawlins High School in 1962 where he was an All-State football player. Doug enlisted in the Army where he proudly... Full story
On January 31, the 30th anniversary of wolves getting reintroduced to Yellowstone National Park, congressional representatives Lauren Boebert (R-CO) and Tom Tiffany (R-WI) and introduced their “Pet and Livestock Protection Act.” It would abolish Endangered Species Act protections for wolves in California, Arizona, New Mexico, Washington, Oregon, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Colorado and Michigan, among other states. “Protective listings, wrote Boebert, are the work of “leftists (who) cower to radical environmentalists.” As Boebert notes, populations o...
Green River Police Department reports for March 17 At 12:48 p.m., officers responded to a report of an individual with an active warrant. Officers met with the individual, Allen Hendrickson, and placed him under arrest per the warrant. Hendrickson was transported to the Sweetwater County Detention Center and officers completed a report of the incident. At 1:05 p.m., officers responded to a report of a traffic hazard. March 18 At 10:20 a.m., officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle and... Full story
"To know her is to love her," radiates positivity, kind, loyal and caring - these were all terms used to describe Diana Ogden by her many friends and family during her recent 80th birthday celebration. Ogden, a long-time Green River resident, was honored with a party attended by over 90 family members and friends. Her family, who traveled from various states including Montana and Utah, mingled with her many friends of many different walks of life. Ogden isn't just another "octogenarian," but a...
Two Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County nurses are among five new nurses appointed to the Wyoming Nurses Association Board of Directors. Effective January 2025, Lacy Love, BSN, RN, and Julia Samz, MSN, RN, both of Rock Springs, will bring a wealth of experience and expertise to the WNA. Their diverse backgrounds will be invaluable in guiding the association's mission to advance the profession of nursing and improve healthcare for all Wyoming residents, Jennifer Rasp-Vaughn, president of the... Full story
Sweetwater County School District No. 2 recently announced that Andri Dewey has been chosen as the new Head Volleyball Coach for Green River High School. Dewey will be replacing Jessica Demaret, who stepped down from the position in January. "We are extremely excited that Andri Dewey has accepted the position of Green River High School Head Volleyball Coach," SCSD No. 2 Athletics Director Tony Beardsley said. "Andri was a standout athlete for Green River High School and played NCAA Division I... Full story
The Sweetwater County Concert Association is excited to bring two unforgettable musical experiences to the Broadway Theater in April, celebrating the sounds of two American music legends. On April 3, the Broadway Theater will come alive with the sound of surf, sun, and harmony as Sail On performs the music of the Beach Boys. Known for their spot-on recreations of the band's biggest hits-like "Surfin' the USA," "Good Vibrations," and "California Girls"-Sail On also dives into some deeper cuts fro... Full story
The Green River High School Girls Soccer team opened their 2024 season in commanding fashion, delivering two impressive conference victories that firmly established them as a team to watch. With a combined score of 14–1 over the course of two matches, the Lady Wolves showcased not only offensive firepower but also a disciplined, unified approach on both sides of the ball. The season began Friday afternoon with a resounding 11–0 win over Evanston. From the first whistle, Green River con...
Last week the Green River Lady Wolves Softball team traveled to Cheyenne for their first games of the season. They played four games in total, and went 2-2 for the weekend. Their first game was against the Sheridan Broncs on Friday. The Lady Wolves started out strong this game, and managed to score three runs during the top of the first inning. They held this lead until the bottom of the third, where Sheridan was able to mount a comeback to tie the game up at 3-3. Green River responded well...
The Green River Wolves Boys Soccer team started their season strong on their home field last weekend. The Wolves won their first two conference games against Evanston and Riverton. Green River played the Evanston Red Devils on Friday, March 21. The Wolves dominated the first half of the game scoring three goals. In the second half, the Wolves scored five more goals to Evanston's two goals. Green River won the game with a final score of 8-2. Leading the Wolves was Braxton Doak with four goals and...
Pineda's Kenpo of Green River attended the Billings Martial Arts Open on March 1, 2025, with six competitors for the team's first competition of the year. The team competed in sparring, forms, weapons, padded sword sparring, and flag sparring. Adalind Nash led the team with five Gold medals; sparring, forms, weapons ,padded sword sparring, and flag sparring. Adalind also won the Grand Champion award for her age group. Teammate Ayzleigh Ray also won gold in sparring, forms, padded sword...
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