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Completing the new wastewater treatment facility in Green River could cost the city hundreds of thousands of dollars more than anticipated. During Tuesday's Green River City Council Meeting, Director of Public Works Mark Westenskow spoke about a revision to the service agreement with Burns and McDonnell Engineering Co. for the new wastewater treatment facility in the amount of $789,612. Rate adjustments account for $265,665 of the increase, with the remaining $523,947 going toward the extension...
The dream of turning the old Washington Elementary building into a transitional home for single mothers and their children is continuing to move forward. Debra Moerke, the founder of the McKenzie Home Project, spoke to both the Green River City Council and the Sweetwater County Board of County Commissioners this week to give an update on the project's latest developments. The project started three years ago, with Moerke's own life experiences and grief helping inspire the idea. From first...
Amelia Hatcher demonstrates a punch during the Interschool Karate tournament. The tournament was hosted by Pineda's Kenpo Karate at Lincoln Middle School last weekend. Pineda's 44th Annual Western Wyoming Karate Championships will be held in Green River on May 10....
Cleanup work at the I-80 westbound tunnel is wrapping up, clearing the way for the tunnel to be evaluated for repairs. The Wyoming Department of Transportation shared an update on the progress of cleanup operations in the tunnel last week. Following the accident and fire that occurred in the tunnel on February 14, WYDOT and contract crews from Clean Harbors Environmental Services were working on cleanup operations for over a week. "Major debris has been removed and crews are currently pressure...
Ann Strand, age 95, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, and longtime community and political advocate passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at her home in Rock Springs, Wyoming. Ann lived a life full of love, dedication, and service to her family and her community. She was born Friday, December 13, 1929, in Mt. Airy, Georgia, the sixth child of Ralph Clifton and Agnes Cone Scott. She was preceded in death by her loving parents, two brothers, Carter and Hugh Scott,...
Marvin Weik, 90, a beloved husband, passed away peacefully Thursday, March 27, 2025 at Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs, Wyoming. He was a 50 year resident of Rock Springs, Wyoming, Lander and Casper, Wyoming. Marvin was born May 13, 1934, in Manhattan, Kansas; the son of Leo Weik and Bertha Nye. He was raised in Manhattan where he attended local schools and graduated from Manhattan High School in 1952. Following his schooling, Marvin pursued his career in electrical trades and earned his...
Frederico A. Sanchez, 90, passed away Tuesday, March 11, 2025, in Temecula, CA. He was a long-time resident of Alhambra, CA and a former resident of Green River, WY as well as Arroyo Hondo, New Mexico. Frederico was born on December 2, 1934, in Taos, New Mexico; the son of Jacobo Sanchez and Emilia Avila. In 1953, Mr. Sanchez married Jean Mable Saavedra in New Mexico. Frederico was a proud member of the Teamsters Union, driving trucks in the Los Angeles area for over 40 years. He enjoyed being w...
Deborah Sue Welch, 62, passed away at her home in Rock Springs, Wyoming on March 26, 2025. She was born on July 30, 1962 in Bloomington, Illinois, the daughter of Vernon Merrill and Sharron Lesher. Deborah attended Aztec High School and graduated in 1980. She worked as the apartment manager for AMC for 7 years until her recent passing. Deborah also known as Debbie or Deb enjoyed sending her time cooking, hosting family gatherings, rock collecting, and taking pictures. She loved spending time...
Ineko Okano, 101, a cherished member of the Rock Springs, Wyoming community, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 28, 2025 at her home. She was a resident of Rock Springs, Wyoming for 61 years and former resident of Fukuoka, Japan. Born on November 4, 1923, in Fukuoka, Japan; the daughter of Soshiro Yoshimoto and Rui Abe Yoshimoto, Ineko attended schools in and graduated in 1942 in Japan. She married the love of her life George Okano August 25, 1964 in Rock Springs, Wyoming. Together, Ineko a...
Brian Lee Butler, 49, passed away suddenly on March 27, 2025 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs, Wy. He was born on April 28, 1975 in Tracy, California; the son of Jack Butler and Judy Rumler. He moved to Rock Springs in 1981, and attended schools there. Brian worked as a mechanic for the last 30 years. Brian married Julie Ann Nordwall in Pinedale, Wy on July 29, 2000. Brian cherished spending time with his loved ones. He loved the 1967 Chevy Camaro he built from the groun...
Cherie Dawn Wood, a loving wife, devoted mother, cherished grandmother, and loyal friend, passed away peacefully at her home in Green River, Wyoming, on March 29, 2025, at the age of 61. She fought a brave and graceful battle with cancer for over a year, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on September 11, 1963, in Rock Springs, Wyoming, Cherie was the daughter of Barry Glen Corhn and Judith Diane Hafner. From the beginning, she was known for her kind spirit, gentle strength, and...
With April Fools’ Day earlier this week, there was more misinformation going around than usual. Some of the stories were easy to spot as jokes right away. Others weren’t. The Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office’s “press release” shared on social media about establishing High Wind Enforcement Zones sounded official enough to make some people question it. However, the parts about officers being able to issue citations for “obstructed windshield from rogue sagebrush or tumbleweeds” or officers using special equipment to identify “variable wind...
Over a hundred members of the Wyoming bar came together this week to denounce increasing attacks on judges and the independence of the judicial branch of government. They delivered a letter to Senators Barrasso and Lummis and Representative Hageman asking each of them to publicly denounce these attacks. Retired former Wyoming Supreme Court Chief Justice Michael Golden explained, “The judiciary lacks the Executive’s bully pulpit or the Legislature’s power to defend itself. It does not have its own social media platform. Sitting judges are not p...
Green River Police Department reports for March 25 At 12:26 p.m., officers responded to a report of burglary. At 1:08 p.m., officers responded to a report of a traffic hazard. At 3:02 p.m., officers responded to a report of threats/harassment. At 6:26 p.m., officers responded to a report of property damage. March 26 At 12:12 a.m., officers responded to a report of a violation of a court order. At 9:37 a.m., officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle and issued a warning for an alleged...
William Duncan of Green River recently pleaded "not guilty" to six counts of alleged sexual exploitation of children, two counts of allegedly aiding a child's violation of the law, and one count of alleged rude/insolent/angry touches without injury. Duncan was arrested by the Green River Police Department on a warrant for these counts on March 10. Duncan entered a plea of "not guilty" during his arraignment on Monday, March 31 in the Third Judicial District Court of Judge Suzannah Robinson. His...
April is a month full of awareness for important causes, many of which were recognized by the city and county this week with special proclamations. National Library Week, National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month all take place in April. Proclamations recognizing these causes were read at the Sweetwater County Board of County Commissioners meeting and the Green River City Council meeting. National Library Week...
GHSC will be hosting their Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon as a special "thank you" to all who volunteered their time and talent at the senior center over the past year. The luncheon will take place at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 23. The menu will include chicken alfredo, mixed vegetables, garlic bread, tropical fruit, and mini brownies and cupcakes. Those who wish to attend must RSVP. There will also be a special Easter Luncheon at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 17. The menu will include ham...
Mickey and Meagan Smith welcomed their daughter Annistyn Irene-Kay Smith on March 29 at 8:48 p.m. at the Holy Cross Hospital in Layton, Utah. She was six pounds, four ounces and 19 inches long. Her siblings are Tanith, Willow and Lennox....
Last weekend the Green River Lady Wolves Softball team had their first home games of the season. They played three games, with one against the Cheyenne East Thunderbirds and two against the Cheyenne Central Indians. They were supposed to play a second game against the Thunderbirds but this game had to be canceled due to weather. The Lady Wolves' first game was against the Thunderbirds on Friday. Green River struggled in the first inning and gave up 14 runs. They couldn't manage to get back into...
The Green River Wolves Soccer team hosted an intense, physical game against the Star Valley Braves on Saturday. After a strong battle on the field from both teams, the game ended in a 2-2 tie. In the first half of the game, Green River started strong, making two goals and securing the lead for the Wolves while Star Valley was unable to get on the board. During the second half of the game, Star Valley scored two goals, tying up the game while Green River was unable to find the back of the net....
The Green River Lady Wolves aren't easing into their first season in 4A Soccer - they're charging in full throttle. With a perfect 3–0 conference record and an explosive goal differential of 33–1, the Lady Wolves are playing fast, fierce, and with something to prove. Head Coach Matt Robles is thrilled with how his team has opened the season. "It's playing out exactly how we hoped," he said. "We moved up from 3A to 4A, and we knew there would be growing pains, but these girls have come out and...
This past Saturday the Wolves competed against their rivals as Rock Springs High School hosted the Tiger Quad Meet at Tiger Stadium. Rock Springs and Green River were also joined by Lander and Lyman competing in their first outdoor Track and Field meet of the season. Both the boys and the girls teams from Green River finished third in the four-team event. Head Track Coach Dan Hansen noted that the teams are not at full strength yet due to some absences, injuries and sickness, and they are still placing some athletes in different events. Those...
Like plenty of other Wyoming stockgrowers, Luke Lancaster is an outdoorsman who appreciates seeing wildlife on his Star Valley ranch. There've been exceptions. A hefty herbivore that runs in big herds, elk, are notoriously hard to live with for cattle ranchers whose bottom line depends on the volume of grass growing on their rangeland and having enough hay stacked up to get through the winter. On top of that, the native ungulates can transmit the disease brucellosis to cattle, and vice versa....
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