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Honoring those who have made the ultimate sacrifice to serve our country is a long-standing tradition in Green River. On Memorial Day, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 2321 and American Legion Tom Whitmore Post 28 hosted their annual ceremony at Riverview Cemetery to recognize the veterans who lost their lives in the line of duty. This year's ceremony also included a special dedication of the new veteran's columbarium that was recently put into place. "We are assembled once again to...
A years-long case of deer being shot and left to die in a Green River, Wyoming neighborhood has been resolved. Over five years, at least five deer were shot and killed in the area of Arkansas Drive. During their investigation, Game Wardens and the Green River Police Department responded to numerous calls about dead or injured deer and recovered bullets from three of the deer. The case was recently settled thanks to cooperation from numerous reporting parties and a collaborative investigation bet...
Hospital leaders and local dignitaries broke ground Thursday on a laboratory renovation and expansion project. Once completed, it will provide a new outpatient setting for Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County's current main laboratory, curbside access and an enhanced patient experience. "We are so excited about the laboratory renovation and expansion project," said MHSC CEO Irene Richardson. "The layout will allow our patients to access the laboratory without having to enter the main building...
The City of Green River Parks and Recreation Department will embark on a project aimed at preserving and enhancing the city's oldest tree canopy, located on the north side of the city. The city was awarded $89,122 in grant funding through the Inflation Reduction Act, granted by the United States Forest Service. The funds are passed through to the City of Green River by the Wyoming State Forestry Division (WSFD). Green River Parks and Recreation Director Katie Duncombe says the city's primary...
Carl L. Tomasini, 89, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Monday, May 20, 2024 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. He was a lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Wyoming. Mr. Tomasini was born August 19, 1934 in Rock Springs; the son of Lidio Tomasini and Velma Cook Tomasini. He attended school in Rock Springs and was a 1952 graduate of Rock Springs High School. Mr. Tomasini served in the United States Army. He worked for O.C.I formerly Stauffer for 30 years, retiring in 1998 as...
Robert "Bob" D. Parton, 64, passed away Sunday, May 26, 2024 with his wife by his side, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs, Wyoming. He was a lifelong resident of Rock Springs. Bob died following a brief illness. He was born November 13, 1959 in Rock Springs, Wyoming; the son of Robert O. Parton and Doris Jean Zancanella. Bob attended school in Rock Springs and graduated from Rock Springs High School in 1978. He then went on to attend The University of Wyoming where he...
Leona Fern Roice, 79, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on May 23, 2024 at Castle Rock Villa in Green River, Wyoming. She was a resident of Rock Springs for eight years and a former resident of Jackson, Wyoming and Riverton, Wyoming Leona was born October 26, 1944 in Kingman, Arizona; the daughter of Carl Albert Roice and Barbara Alice Raught. She attended school in Jackson, Wyoming and graduated from Jackson High School in 1963. Leona later received her CNA Nursing...
Michael and Aleesha Wade of Lyman welcomed their son Konrad Memphis on March 18. Chase and Brooke Martinez of Green River welcomed their son Chancey Lynn Martinez on March 27. Ricky Dandridge and Lydia Baker of Rock Springs welcomed their son Richard Lee Dandridge Jr. on March 30. Kacie Austin and Rylee Moore of Rock Springs welcomed their daughter Scarlett JoAnn Austin on April 3. Toby Borecky and Kristina Fuller of Green River welcomed their daughter Peyton Elizabeth Borecky on April 8. Luis a...
This week we honor those who died while fighting for our country. There was a time when society seemed to be more sensitive and compassionate about casualties of war, but today there are so many distractions that cause us to not have our priorities in the right order. This day is not about politics or worldviews, it's about giving the highest respect to those who paid the greatest price. The liberties we are thankful for today did not come without the sacrifice of many brave men and women as...
Green River Police Department reports for May 17 At 10:20 p.m., officers conducted a traffic stop and issued a warning for alleged speeding. May 18 At 12:52 a.m., officers responded to a motorist assist and issued a citation to Thomas Greenland for alleged DWUS. At 1:18 a.m., officers responded to a report of a disturbance. At 2:35 a.m., officers responded to a report of a suspicious circumstance, and issued a citation to Kim Robinson for alleged public intoxication. At 9:45 a.m., officers respo...
Natasha Young knew from an early age that she wanted to join the military. What she didn't know, even when she joined, was that she was continuing a long legacy of military service that stretched out on both sides of her family. That legacy spread through history and around the world until it finally reached all the way to Natasha and an F-35 jet with "Green River, Wyoming" printed on its side. A desire to serve For Green River native Natasha, the desire to serve her country was closely...
Sweetwater County School District No. 2 recently announced the Top 10 nominees for the District Teacher of the Year. "This esteemed group represents a combined 172 years of dedication to education, and was chosen from nearly 40 nominations submitted by colleagues, parents, and community members," a press release from the district said. "Congratulations to these outstanding educators!" The SWCSD No. 2 Board of Trustees will announce the winner during an upcoming board meeting. The nominees are:...
Students from Lincoln Middle School's MathCounts program competed and had top finishes in the Wyoming Regional and State MathCounts Competitions. Dogan Gunduz, a math teacher at LMS and the head coach for the MathCounts program, shared the following results: Southwest Chapter Competition (aka Regionals) - Feb 15, 2024 Foursome Teams 1st Place - Rock Springs Junior High 2nd Place - Lincoln Middle School, Green River (Taryn Davis, Andrew Bozner, Stevie Winer, Kaiden Olson) State Competition -...
Expedition Academy recently released their first and second quarter honor rolls for the Winter/Spring 2024 semester. To be on the Principal Honor Roll, students had to earn a 4.0 Grade Point Average. To receive Scholastic Honors, students had to have a GPA between 3.5 and 3.99. Students received Achievement Honors for earning a 3.0 to 3.49 GPA. First Quarter Principal Honors: Alyssa Campton Scholastic Honors: Jon Thompson, Naomi McMullan, Charlotte Burd, Graci Killett, Owen Calzada, Maximus...
The Green River Knights American Legion Baseball team started their season at the end of April. For the Knights' first game of the season they played the Jackson Giants. The game resulted in the Knights losing with a score of 3-18. Next the Knights played the Rock Springs Stallions and they won with a score of 12-2. Moving into May, the Knights played the Stallions on May 13. Green River won with a score of 14-4. On May 19, the Knights played against the Laramie Rangers and had a hard loss with...
Pineda's Kenpo Karate hosted the 43rd annual Western Wyoming Karate Championships on May 11, 2024, at the Green River Recreation Center. The event drew 220 competitors from Wyoming, Utah, Montana, Colorado and Idaho. Divisions offered included traditional and creative kata, weapons, and self-defense, point sparring, padded sword sparring, flag sparring, and board breaking. Twenty-eight Pineda's students participated in the championships. Twelve Grand Champion awards were earned by Black Belts...
Dave Mead, Executive Director of the Sweetwater County Historical Museum in Green River, expressed his special thanks to the volunteers, parents, educators, and others who made possible this year's four-day Third Grade History Fair, which took place May 13 through May 16. Over 850 third grade students, teachers, and caregivers from all over the county took part this year. Each received a guided tour of the museum, reviewed special exhibits, and attended demonstrations about ranching, mining,...
Harrison Elementary fourth grade was abuzz with excitement on Friday, May 3 as students showcased their knowledge and creativity in a remarkable Wax Museum event, delving into Wyoming's rich history. From iconic figures to beloved symbols, the event transported visitors through time, offering a dynamic journey through the essence of Wyoming. Among the array of presentations, students brought to life characters and symbols deeply ingrained in Wyoming's identity, including Yellowstone National...
Wyoming's largest energy supplier sued state regulators Thursday claiming they wrongly reduced a rate hike by disregarding federal requirements. Filed in U.S. District Court by PacifiCorp, the parent company of Rocky Mountain Power, the suit asks the court to overturn the commission's January decision to approve only part of an electricity rate hike sought by the Oregon company, which is the largest utility operating in Wyoming. The complaint names Wyoming Public Service Commissioners Mary...
It’s been nearly five years since the U.S. Supreme Court issued a landmark decision recognizing tribes’ treaty-based hunting rights, and two months since a lower federal court issued an order related to tribal elk hunting in the Bighorns. Still, many of the fundamental legal and policy questions about where, when and if certain Native Americans are bound by state hunting regulations remain far from resolution. Meanwhile, the landscape of case law in which observers expected the lingering leg...
