Articles from the July 15, 2015 edition


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  • High school students aim for a national title

    David Martin, Editor|Jul 15, 2015

    Champion high school shooters took aim for a national title in Green River this week as part of the National High School Finals Rodeo's events. While much of the excitement is focused in Rock Springs, Green River is host to the two shooting competitions tied to the week of rodeo action. In total, 247 high school students from throughout the nation will compete in rifle and trap shooting contests by the end of the week. The path to Green River differs for some of the competitors. Some states...

  • Bombshells face Deadly Ghosts Sat.

    Staff Report|Jul 15, 2015

    The Bitter Sweet Bombshells will host Casper’s Deadly Ghosts in a bout titled “Space Jam” Saturday. The bout starts at 6 p.m., at the Rock Springs Recreation Center. The Bombshells bested the Deadly Ghosts earlier in the season and are looking to maintain their rank. Tickets for the bout are on sale at the Rock Springs and Green River Chambers of Commerce and from any Bombshells team member. Big Brothers Big Sisters also has tickets available. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door. As always the Bombshells donate 50 percent of the p...

  • Warmer waters threaten fish

    Staff Report|Jul 15, 2015

    Air and water temperatures are rising and river flows are coming down and the Wyoming Game and Fish Department’s Green River fish management staff is very concerned about the impacts to both fish and anglers in the Green River. “Trout experience significant mortality at prolonged exposure to water temperatures greater than 75 degrees Fahrenheit and brief exposure to temperatures over 80 degrees are lethal,” said Green River Fisheries Supervisor Robert Keith. “As water levels drop and water temperatures rise we are asking anglers fishing on the...