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For the first time in decades, Campbell County will not send excess revenue to the state’s School Foundation Program, the primary statewide school fund. The county’s shift from a “recapture” to an “entitlement” district reveals changing economic dynamics among state communities. It also underscores the risk inherent in Wyoming’s reliance on mineral extraction to provide equitable and adequate funding for each district, no matter its local economic health. “I think it says a lot about the state of Wyoming,” Wyoming Education Association’s Govern...
CASPER — The University of Wyoming on Tuesday proposed sweeping changes at the institution, including budget cuts that would lay off 75 positions — some tenured, a reorganization of a slew of academic departments, and the formation of a school of computing — among other additions. The proposal must be approved by the university’s board of trustees, which meets all this week in Torrington. If approved, it would still require a formal public review for 120 days, a process mandated by the university’s regulation 2-13. Trustees are expected...
Wednesday evening, amongst the stalls of vendors hawking produce and merchandise at the Green River Farmer’s Market, volunteers from Golden Hour Senior Center hosted their weekly bake sale. The center’s wares are always popular amongst shoppers and within half an hour, a bountiful collection of baked goods was reduced to a few packages of handmade Rice Krispies Treats and a couple of loafs of bread. It wouldn’t take long for them to sell out completely. Jackie Grubb, director of the cente...
An 80-year-old Wyoming tire company will be purchased by a newcomer to the state that had opened its first tire center in 2019. Les Schwab Tire Centers announced Monday its intent to purchase Pains Tire Company for an undisclosed sum. The sale is anticipated to close in August and encompasses the nine stores Plains Tire operates in the state, including two locations in Green River and Rock Springs. Plains Tire has operated in Wyoming since 1941. The Plains Tire owner Larry Nicholls said the...
Monday was a busy day for the Green River Fire Department. Firefighters dealt with two fires that day, which includes one in Jamestown. The fires are under investigation. According to a media release from the city, a grass fire took place behind Living Hope Church. Assistant Fire Chief Larry Erdmann said the fire was extinguished by 12:30 p.m. and was limited to a small area. The department was dispatched to a second fire at 11:24 p.m. to an address on Johnson Street in Jamestown. A home and two sheds were on fire when firefighters arrived and...
Kathleen (Kathie) A. Bostwick, 75 of Rock Springs, Wyoming passed away June 7, 2021 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. Kathie was born January 10, 1946 in Oakland, California to Arnold (Rusty) Volkmann and Rosaria (Rose) Arcuri. Kathie graduated from Lakewood High School and went on to receive a certificate in clerical; Kathie also attended classes at Western Wyoming Community College. Kathie met Richard Brandt and they married in 1964 they had one son together Richard Brandt Jr. they...
Basil Raymond (B.R., Mac) McCulley passed away peacefully at his home on July 7th, 2021. He was born April 22, 1932 to Benjamin Robert and Goldi Irene McCulley in Grand Junction, Colorado. Basil graduated from Grand Junction High School with the class of 1950. He volunteered for the US Army in June of 1950 and served in the Korean War. He was honorably discharged from the military in September of 1953. Basil worked for Schlumberger Well Service relocating to Rock Springs, Wyoming in 1960. He...
Harold Stanton, 82, passed away Saturday, July 3, 2021 in Rock Springs, Wyoming following a sudden illness. Mr. Stanton was a resident of Rock Springs for the last 50 years and former resident of Michigan, California, and Wisconsin. Harold was born September 14, 1938 in Petoskey, Michigan; the son of Lawrence Homer Stanton and Edna Irene Knuckles. He attended schools in East Jordan, Michigan. Mr. Stanton married Janet Strickland; they had three children, and later divorced. Harold married...
We are well aware the idea of any tax isn’t popular and we understand why. Any sales tax represents a few more dollars out of our pockets that would otherwise go to groceries, gas or the monthly streaming bill. However, we don’t see any other way out of another 1% sales tax. It is either that or no ambulance service. Ambulance funding has long been an issue for the county, with the Sweetwater County Commissioners opting not to continue paying subsidies for the service. This comes from declining revenue that has forced budget cuts thr...
A “hit piece” is an article, documentary, etc. that deliberately tries to make somebody/something look bad by presenting information about them that appears to be true and accurate but actually is not. -- Oxford Learners Dictionary On June 25, 2021 The New York Times published a hit piece that tried to make my good name look bad. The content was unfamiliar to me. Wyoming’s press reported “stun and dismay” as they ran with it; fury in social media turned up the volume. This attempted character assassination targeted me and also affected...
“Have you ever heard of a wish sandwich? A wish sandwich is when you have two slices of bread and you wish you had some meat.” That is from a song titled “Rubber Biscuit.” I’m reminded of that line after reading Susan Gore’s response to recent articles about her involvement in a espionage operation aimed at Democrats and other organizations in three states, including Wyoming. She refers to articles published by the New York Times and Wyofile.com as a “nothingburger,” saying it is all a disinf...
Blues guitarist and music historian Joey Leone will be performing his program "The History of Blues in America" at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 13 at White Mountain Library, 2935 Sweetwater Drive in Rock Springs. The performance is free and open to the public. Leone's one-hour program covers the history, influence and social impact of American blues music through songs, stories and historical facts. His show will highlight the influence of blues on virtually all styles of contemporary music over the...
ROCK SPRINGS (Wyoming News Exchange) — The Wyoming Public Service Commission approved new rates for Rocky Mountain Power customers, following a review that began in 2020. Overall, customer bills will go down an average of 3.5% as the remaining benefits of the federal Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 are passed through to customers over the next three years, according to a press release. In a separate decision, the commission approved a decrease of 2.4% in the company’s annual energy cost adjustment mechanism on an interim basis. The energy cos...
Green River Police Department Reports for July 7 At 12:56 p.m.,officers responded to a report of a protection order violation at the Green River Recreation Center. Officers met with the individual and advised of the protection order. The individual left and officers completed a report of the incident. At 7:59 p.m., officers responded to a report of lost property on North Riverbend Drive. Officers met with an individual who reported a lost wallet. Officers completed a report of the incident. At 8:27 p.m., officers responded to a report of a...
The Green River Knights A team are standing tall as they head into the West District tournament this weekend in Cowley. The Knights are the top seeded team in the division, allowing them to take on the winner of the first-round game between Powell and Buffalo Saturday morning. Head coach Benjamin Lail said the team has excelled throughout their conference, earning an 8-0 record in conference play. “We’re playing really well this season,” he said. Lail part of that success if attributed to how w...
A new trustee joined the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County Board of Trustees on Wednesday. The Sweetwater County Board of County Commissioners on June 1 unanimously appointed Kandi Pendleton to a five-year term on the board beginning July 1. During Wednesday’s Board of Trustees meeting, she took the oath of office delivered by Taylor Jones, MHSC Board of Trustees president. She replaces Richard Mathey, who did not seek another term on the board. Trustees also elected a new slate of officers. Taylor Jones will remain as president; B...
The University of Wyoming accorded degrees upon the following students from Sweetwater County at the completion of the 2021 spring semester. The following degrees may be included on this list: BA (Bachelor of Arts); BFA (Bachelor of Fine Arts); BM (Bachelor of Music); BS (Bachelor of Science); BSB (Bachelor of Science in Business); BSCE (Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering); BSCH (Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering); BSEE (Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering); BSFC (Bachelor of Science in Family and Consumer Sciences);...
The Green River Police Department is receiving some help from the Women’s Club of Rock Springs. The club hosted a bake sale at International Day in Rock Springs Saturday, selling cookies featuring the GRPD therapy dog Buddy, as well as dog scarves and pet treats. Jacki Allison, a representative of the group, said they raised $316 for the department’s dog fund. Currently, Buddy is the only dog the GRPD has, but the fund would go to provide for any dog utilized by the department. Buddy specializes...
