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The City of Green River is looking to create a new economic development position in the near future. Green River City Administrator Reed Clevenger spoke briefly about the desire to hire an economic development specialist during the July 16 City Council meeting. In the same meeting, the council also approved a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Sweetwater Economic Development Coalition (SEDC) and the City of Rock Springs. During the meeting, Clevenger explained that the city has...
The Castle Rock Hospital Board of Trustees laid out new strategies and updates during their regular meeting on Tuesday in order to emphasize their commitment to enhancing community services and improving employee well-being. The meeting showcased efforts to bolster community involvement and recruitment. Kris Sherwin is making an impact through a community-oriented initiative, hosting a free dermatology day. With 32 patients scheduled for Wednesday, Sherwin’s commitment exemplifies the board’s dedication to community outreach and improving acc...
Sisters Ary Meza, left, and Lexa Meza work together to use a fire extinguisher to put out a real fire. This activity was one of many hands-on demonstrations during the Sweetwater County Library's Story Time Adventures Tuesday morning. The library teamed up with the Green River Fire Department for the day to teach kids about fire safety.... Full story
Accepting the job as Director of Quality at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County is a little like coming home for Stephanie Mlinar. Mlinar worked for MHSC from 1998 through 2017 as a registered nurse on the medical/surgical floor, a registered nurse in the ICU, medical/surgical clinical coordinator, Director of Acute Care Services, Administrative Nurse Director, interim Emergency Department Director, relief house supervisor, and Director of Emergency Services & Patient Experience. Since 2017,... Full story
Sylvia Manatos Johannessen, age 100, of Wexford, PA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 18, 2024. She was born on Wednesday, June 11, 1924 in Rock Springs, Wyoming; the daughter of Nick Manatos Anna Anazakis Manatos Sylvia attended schools in Rock Springs, Wyoming and graduated from Rock Springs High School in 1942. She married Ivan E. Johannessen October 5, 1973 in Arlington, Virginia. She went on to have a successful career as an Administrative Assistant, serving the United States... Full story
Elijah "Eli" Rundell, 41, passed away surrounded by his family Monday, July 22, 2024 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs, Wyoming. He was a life long resident of Green River, Wyoming. He was born on Tuesday, September 7, 1982 in Rock Springs, Wyoming. Eli attended schools in Green River, Wyoming. He married Erin McKinney July 22, 2006 in Loveland, Colorado; they had one daughter from this union and later divorced. They remained close throughout the years. He later married... Full story
Debra Sadlier, 60, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, in Rock Springs Wyoming after a short battle with cancer. She was a resident of McKinnon, Wyoming and a former resident of Green River, Wyoming. Debra was born July 20, 1964, in Sundance, Wyoming to Charles Lester Reed and Phyllis Jean Kessler. Debra attended school in Green River, Wyoming and earned her General Education Degree. She later received an Associate's Degree in Industrial Maintenance from... Full story
Rachel Lee Hemker, age 36, of Rock Springs, Wyoming, passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 in Rock Springs, Wyoming. She was a longtime resident of Rock Springs. She was born on March 11, 1988 in Marysville, Ohio; the daughter of Stephanie Lesko and the late Michael McCord. Rachel attended schools in Rock Springs, Wyoming She cherished spending time with her family and friends, but her greatest joy was her son Callen. Rachel had a passion for crafts and expressing her creativity. Rachel is... Full story
Harold Edward Perry, 86, of Rock Springs, Wyoming, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at his home, Sunday, July 14, 2024. He was a resident of Rock Springs, Wyoming for 46 years and former resident of Belleview, Nebraska and Shelbyville, Illinois. He died following a lengthy illness. He was born on Wednesday, April 6th, 1938, in Monticello, Illinois; the son of Lester H. Perry and Edna Marie Perry. He attended schools in Findlay, Illinois. Harold served in the United States Air Forc... Full story
Joan Marie Green, 66, of Green River, Wyoming, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, Thursday, July 11, 2024 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. She was a resident of Green River for the last 47 years and former resident of Kentucky. She was born Thursday, December 5, 1957 in Gainesville, Florida to the late Paul Holmes and Mary Grace Sullivan. Joan attended schools in Louisville, Kentucky and was a 1975 graduate of Seneca High School. She married the love of her life February... Full story
Wanda Simmons Weed, 82, of Clyde, Texas passed away Tuesday, July 16 at her home. Wanda was born May 16, 1942, in Baird to Louis and Pearl (Batley) Simmons. She graduated from Clyde High School and attended Texas Women's University. Wanda worked for the Green River Star Newspaper in Wyoming for 15 years before moving back to Texas. She then worked for Davis Landscaping for many years. She was an awesome mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She loved to play bingo, cards and dice games... Full story
Kathleen Frances Morrison, 72, passed away peacefully Wednesday July 17, 2024. She was a resident of Farson, Wyoming for 30 years and a former resident of Rock Springs, Wyoming. Kathy was born June 30, 1952 in Sioux City, South Dakota the daughter of Robert W. and Bernice (Bickett) Jorgensen. Kathy attended schools in Lennox and went on to attend Black Hills State University where she met the love of her life Tom Morrison. Kathy and Tom married June 28, 1975 in Spearfish, South Dakota. They... Full story
Ruth "Ruthie" J. Buckendorf, 77, passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs, Wyoming. She was a longtime resident of Green River, Wyoming. She was born on Thursday, March 13th, 1947, in Greeley, Colorado; the daughter of Erven "Jiggs" E. Buckendorf and Goldie M. Wohlford. Ruthie attended many schools including Green River, Wyoming and she was a 1965 graduate of Green River High School. She worked many jobs over the years and retired from... Full story
Potentially unpopular opinion: I loved the opening ceremony for the 2024 Olympics in Paris. I watched it with my family Friday night. I enjoyed seeing the boats full of athletes make their way down the Seine and watching the variety of performances and the artistic videos and storytelling. I literally cheered a few times, like during the scene featuring my favorite musical, “Les Miserables.” And I got emotional during the lighting of the innovative cauldron and again during the powerful per...
Green River Police Department reports for July 22 At 10:19 a.m., officers conducted a traffic stop and issued a warning for alleged speeding. At 4:09 p.m., officers responded to a report of larceny. At 8:05 p.m., officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle and issued the driver, Stephanie Mills, a citation for alleged speed. At 8:30 p.m., officers conducted a traffic stop and issued warnings for alleged speeding and a turn signals required violation. July 23 At 2:50 a.m., officers responded... Full story
When Ellie Davis explained how she'd be spending her weekend, her daughter had a question. "So, you're doing a funeral for ghosts?" Davis's answer was, basically, yes. Davis, other members of the Ghost Walk Crew and the Sweetwater County Library Foundation, and friends and supporters gathered at Riverview Cemetery last Saturday morning for a special ceremony. "I am honored to be here today with all of you for the dedication of these plaques," Davis said, taking a moment to gather herself as she... Full story
As Wyoming's Big Show 2024 kicks off, the Green River High School FFA chapter is making waves with its dynamic presence and commitment to nurturing young leaders. Liz Thoman, the Ag teacher and FFA advisor at Green River High School, shared her insights on the chapter's impressive activities and goals at this year's fair. Thoman, who has been with the chapter since 2016, is deeply involved in both teaching and mentoring students. "My role is to be that avenue for kids to be involved in FFA and...
All-around cowboy: Kall Mayfield, $1,449, tie-down roping and steer wrestling. Bareback riding: 1. Roedy Farrell, 79.5 points on Powder River Rodeo's Bad Intentions, $1,253; 2. Sage Allen, 79, $949; 3. Tuker Carricato, 76.5, $684; 4. Darien Johnson, 76, $456; no other qualified rides. Steer wrestling: 1. Stetson Jorgensen, 3.9 seconds, $1,751; 2. Kall Mayfield, 4.1, $1,449; 3. (tie) Winsten McGraw and Jake Stocking, 4.3, $997 each; 5. Eli Lord, 4.4, $544; 6. (tie) Blake Brown and Dustin...
Sweetwater County residents turned out in crowds last Saturday for the Red Desert Roundup Rodeo Parade in downtown Rock Springs.... Full story
Yellowstone National Park has closed the Biscuit Basin area for the season after a hydrothermal explosion strewed boiling water and rocks skyward Tuesday morning, destroying a section of boardwalk and spurring frightened tourists to flee. No one was injured in the blast at Black Diamond Pool, which was caused by hydrothermal conditions and not volcanic activity, the park said Wednesday. Geologists are monitoring conditions, mapping the debris field and sampling water to assess any changes in the... Full story
JACKSON — Scientists aren’t sure whether it’s possible to detect hydrothermal explosions like last Tuesday’s Biscuit Basin blow-up before they happen. Still, they want to try and learn what they can about the subterranean blasts. Yellowstone National Park Superintendent Cam Sholly is open to the idea. “We definitely had what I’d call a close call. I’m very happy no one was injured or worse,” Sholly said. “We’ll continue to work with the scientists to figure out if there’s any better ways to improve monitoring. Obviously, we want to make sure...
KEMMERER — “It’s not a matter of if, but a matter of when you’re going to see fraud. You’ve gotta get comfortable with being uncomfortable having these conversations,” said First Bank Vice President and Branch Manager David Benton. Benton, who has over 20 years of experience in the banking industry, is no stranger to monetary scams. “Our tellers are the first line of defense a lot of the time,” he said. “We train a couple of times a year to spot fraud, and we’re catching a lot of it. Most of the scams we’re seeing now involve something tha...
CASPER — Commercial livestock grazing across the West is a growing threat to the greater sage-grouse, according to an analysis by conservation groups Western Watersheds Project and Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility. The groups analyzed documents from the Bureau of Land Management and concluded the agency’s latest proposal for managing sage-grouse habitat fails to remedy damage caused by livestock grazing across millions of acres of sage-grouse habitat. Sage-grouse, a ground-dwelling bird and iconic western species, is con...
