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An employee at the Shopko Hometown store employee got a shock Sunday morning when she saw a mountain lion between the store and the Grace Tabernacle Church. The Green River Police Department responded to the call, but were unable to locate the animal, however possible mountain lion tracks were found around Stratton Myers Park. Det. Cpl. Karl Bode of the GRPD said the sighting occurred about 6 a.m. He said the department will respond to such calls with police officers as opposed to animal control due to the type of animal involved. He also said...
A week after water flooded parts of Rock Springs, many businesses have reopened, but a few continue cleaning up. Water spurred by heavy rainfall flooded many businesses in downtown Rock Springs, but wasn’t limited to that area of the city. Another heavily hit portion of the city was the industrial area off Elk Street, including Pacific Steel and Recycling, Surfaces Inc. and Winlectric. At Pacific Steel and Recycling, 14 inches of water entered the office area, resulting in sections of wall and office furniture being replaced. Chad Banks, m...
After 30 years and two months, GRPD Sgt. Dan Friebel is putting aside his badge and officer uniform and donning his fishing pole and boating gear once again. Retirement has been a long time coming for the 57-year-old officer. His career in law enforcement started May 1, 1985, at age 27. Before he started work as a police officer, he was working as a taxidermist at Fred’s Taxidermy. One of the customers, Sgt. Mike Keneberg told him he’d make a good cop. So, he went for it. “I hadn’t thought of being a police officer before that, but apparently i...
During the winter months and holiday season, most are in the giving mood and naturally the Food Bank of Sweetwater County benefits from this. However, in the summer months donations are needed just as much, which is why the Food Bank is hosting a summertime food drive. Food bank executive director Kathy Siler said currently the Green River facility is serving 100 families twice a month, while Rock Springs is serving 250 families twice a month. “The need is actually great in Rock Springs right n...
Olga G. Whaley, 87, of Rock Springs passed away July 9, 2015 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Whaley passed away following a lengthy illness. She was born in Karkov, Ukraine on July 24, 1927, the daughter of the late Basiel and Oksana Gunasa. Whaley attended schools in the Ukraine. She married Robert D. Whaley on January 6, 1950 and he preceded her in death in Kearny, Ariz. April 29, 1980. Her interests included painting, bingo, spending time with... Full story
William August "Willie" Trujillo, 64, of Rock Springs passed away July 9, 2015 at his home. He had been a lifelong resident of Rock Springs. He was born on March 30, 1951 in Rock Springs, the son of the late Tony M. Trujillo and Lucy Vigil Trujillo. Trujillo attended schools in Superior and Rock Springs. He also attended Western Wyoming Community College where he obtained a certification in industrial mechanics. He was employed for many years as a maintenance mechanic for Pacific Corp. His... Full story
Phyllis Louis Janzen Perry, 61, passed away July 2, 2015 in Salt Lake City. A longtime resident of Green River, Perry passed away following a brief illness. She was born on Dec. 26, 1953 in Niagara Falls, N.Y., the daughter of the late Cecil and Beverly Janzen. Perry attended schools in Wilson, N.Y. and Anaheim, Calif. She attended Westminster and Huntington Business College. She served in the United States Army during peace time after college. At the time of her passing, Perry had been working... Full story
Nancy Hymas, 58, of Green River, died July 8, 2015 at her home after a fierce battle against cancer. She was born July 4, 1957 in Syracuse, N.Y., the daughter of Alfred Taylor and Carol Stoddard Taylor. She married Corey D. Hymas Jan. 16, 1980 in Green River. She was a member of the Green River Alliance Church in Green River. Her interests were her family, her grandchildren and outdoor recreation. Survivors include her husband Corey Hymas of Green River; son Levi Hymas of Rock Springs;... Full story
Mercy Garcia, 66, of Green River, passed away July 12, 2015. A longtime resident of Green River, Garcia passed away following a brief illness. She was born June 13, 1949 in Green River, the daughter of Joe Mares and Katie Bernal. Garcia attended schools in Green River and graduated from Green River High School. She married Gene Garcia in Evanston Aug. 11, 2000. Her interests included crocheting, dancing and spending time with family and friends. Survivors include her mother Katie Mares of Green... Full story
Claudette Kay "Sue" Caudell, 69, of Rock Springs passed away July 12, 2015 at her home. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Caudell passed away suddenly. She was born on April 4, 1946 in Wallace, Idaho, the daughter of the late Douglas W. Smith and Jean Hise. Caudell attended schools in Kemmerer and graduated from Kemmerer High School with the class of 1964. She married Delbert Alan Caudell in Kemmerer on March 12, 1964 and he preceded her in death on Dec. 27, 1993. Caudell and her late... Full story
(Editor's Note: The original version of this article incorrectly identified the sign as being placed outside Exit 87, not Exit 91. The article was updated to correct that error.) For the past few weeks, visitors and residents in Green River have probably noticed the large, illuminated sign at the intersection of Flaming Gorge Way and Uinta Drive. Installed in time for Flaming Gorge Days, the sign is the fruit of the Green River Chamber of Commerce’s 15-month project. “It was seriously a long project,” Chamber Director Rebecca Eusek, said. The s...
For anyone wanting to look at documents or supporting information on an issue before a governing body acts on it during a meeting, the city councils in Green River and Rock Springs have them covered. A few days prior to a meeting, both cities will post the entire council packet online, which allows residents a chance to read about not only what the councils will vote on, but a chance to see the background information involved with specific issues. It helps create an informed resident on issues they’re passionate about. Making those packets p...
So, it’s mid-July, that means the summer is more than halfway over. Kids here in Green River will be heading back to school in just five weeks. Where has the summer gone? As we move into the second half of the season, it may be time to check in on your summer reading progress (and your kids’ summer reading progress). If you’ve signed up for the Sweetwater County Library System’s summer reading program, you would be right on track if you are halfway done with your reading log. For adults, that means you should have logged about two or three b...
If you are reading this article then you clearly have a love for the traditional printed word, a love that was probably kindled many moons ago. Those of us working in government, that most old and lofty of institutions, also have a healthy respect for tradition, and yet we musts also change with the times. In this day and age there are multiple platforms on offer when it comes to communication and here at the city we are striving to create a communication mix that fits all segments of the community. The city has had a Facebook presence since be...
For the first time in several years, I decided to grow a vegetable garden. This isn’t a decision I made overnight. It has been a real work in progress. After my husband and I moved into our new house about four years ago, we had a lot of other projects on our minds; and so the backyard vegetable garden was placed on hold. Last year, we finally decided where we wanted to put the garden and my husband and I started building a four-tired raised garden bed. It was a lot of hard work. We decided t...
The Supreme Court made big waves in June when they released important decisions that directly impact Wyoming’s energy economy and health premiums for those enrolled in Obamacare. In the Senate, we advanced bipartisan legislation to keep Wyoming’s water clean while protecting private and state water rights as well as a six-year transportation bill that includes priorities for rural states like ours. Bipartisan Bill to Protect Wyoming’s Water Advances The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee voted on June 10th to advance the bipar...
The sky was gray but it didn't stop the community from checking out the Green River Farmers Market. The first farmers market of the summer was last week. There were quite a few local vendors as well as visiting vendors. About 32 vendors signed up with 23 in attendance. Many different types of products were being sold all the way from fresh fruit and vegetables to woodwork to soaps. The produce vendors are always a community favorite, as well as the Daily Knead and Pink Sink Luxuries. "Crazy...
High school-aged competitors aren’t the only people to have flocked to the Carl T. Williams Shooting Range this week. A couple of hard-working entrepreneurs set up booths to provide food and drink to hungry shooters and their families. Alicia Rubeck, owner of the Fish Bowl, said the restaurant made a good choice when they decided to serve food at the shooting practice Monday. “It’s been good for us,” she said. Selling pulled pork, baked beans, hamburgers, hot dogs and other sandwiches, The Fis...
A 40-year-old Utah resident died at Greens Draw Friday night. According to officials from the Daggett County Sheriff’s Office, Ryan Gardiner of Vernal, Utah, sustained serious injuries after being pinned between a camper and a vehicle. Sheriff’s deputies and other emergency responders were called to Greens Draw at about 10:30 p.m. Gardiner was conscious and responsive when responders first arrived, however his condition deteriorated and was unable to be stabilized for transport. He was pronounced dead at 12:25 a.m. Saturday morning. The inc...
The riders of the Sweetwater County Board of Cooperative Services therapeutic riding program were excited to show off the skills they learned at their riders' showcase Tuesday morning. Forward Stride's mission is "to promote health through the power of a horse and enrich lives by enhancing physical, emotional, social cognitive, behavior skills all while encouraging the natural relationship between horse and rider." Assistant director of the program, Ashlee Swett said this is the first year the p...
Do you remember a time Green River was flooded? Most of the folks at the Golden Hour Senior Center couldn’t recall a time Green River was really flooded. They remember a few flash floods and also times when the river was a little too high for comfort, but nothing very serious. Nothing like Rock Springs experienced last week. Carol Lowe said every now and then the Green Belt gets flooded and also Jamestown on occasion. “There really isn’t much flooding, especially since Fontenelle was built,” Carol said. “Although there was a time in the early 8...
Safety is always a number one priority at any mine, but OCI Wyoming strives to keep up-to-date on all the safety procedures and rescue operation requirements. This is just one of the reasons why OCI’s mine rescue and surface rescue teams put in so much time preparing to possible situations. One way to keep up on their training is through metal and nonmetal competitions. These regional competitions take place once a year and national competitions take place every other year. According to the Mine, Safety and Health Administration’s website, the...
Mining; its a Sweetwater County thing. More so, it is the livelihood of many Green River and Rock Springs residents, and is an important economic powerhouse for the community. The mines located in Sweetwater County are all in the top 30 percentile of taxes paid to the county. Trona mines make up 19 percent of Sweetwater County's total county evaluation. Mineral production and industrial accounts make up almost 89 percent of the entire evaluation. "And that doesn't account for jobs, or people...
For a few hardened souls, the automobile is more than a means of transportation from Point A to Point B. It represents thrills and excitement associated with skillful and fast driving along a closed track. It’s easy enough to watch racing on television, but some prefer living the excitement. At the Sweetwater Speedway in Rock Springs, people from throughout Wyoming, as well as Utah, Idaho, New Mexico, Colorado and Nevada, converge for a weekend of speed each month throughout the summer. For K...
