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Republican candidates campaigning for a spot in local government faced off against one another this week in order to discuss issues that are important to Sweetwater County, including property tax reform and fiscal responsibility. The candidates participated in a series of debates hosted by the SweetwaterGOP, which took place Monday and Tuesday at the Broadway Theater in Rock Springs. Candidates who are running against one another took the stage together to answer a series of questions covering...
"Wyoming is a border state," Senator Stacy Jones said. "Every state is a border state." This idea was reiterated several times during a briefing hosted by Senator Stacy Jones and Representative Tony Niemiec after their recent trip to the southern border of the United States. The legislators gave the briefing on their trip to Sweetwater County Sheriff John Grossnickle on Monday, and were joined by Representatives Clark Stith, J.T. Larson, and Cody Wylie. During the briefing, the legislators...
Natalie and Madelynn Tynsky enjoyed the carnival rides together at Wyoming's Big Show on Friday night....
Larry "Rich" Haskell, 83, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Wednesday, July 31 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. Rich was a cherished resident of Rock Springs, Wyoming for 51 years, and he previously resided in Salt Lake City, Utah. Rich was born on April 14, 1941, in Salt Lake City to Laurence Eugene Haskell and Irene Adeline Smith. He attended schools in Salt Lake City and graduated from Granite High School in 1959. Rich honorably served his country in the United...
Ann Gunyan, age 74, passes away peacefully on Friday, July 26, 2024 at her home in Rock Springs, Wyoming. She was born June 8, 1950 in Cadillac, Michigan; the daughter of George Melvin Behunin and Betty Eileen Brown. Ann is survived by two sons, Michael Wayne Cretsinger of Opal, Wyoming; Tony Le Roy Morgan of Rock Springs, Wyoming; one daughter, Meleen Donn Gibson of Rock Springs, Wyoming; two step daughters, Dixie Lux and her family of Rock Springs, Wyoming; Betty Gunyan and her family of Rock...
Diane Jannette Miller Johnson, 70, passed away on July 27, 2024 at her home in Green River, WY with her husband by her side. She was born on May 21, 1954 in Gardena, California, the daughter of Sherman R. Miller and Evelyn Ball. Diane graduated from Cottonwood High School with the class of 1972. She married Ronald Johnson in Provo, UT on February 16, 1980. Diane was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She enjoyed spending her time reading, writing, listening to music,...
Myron W. Gunyan, 73, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 28, 2024 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. He was a life long resident of Rock Springs, Wyoming. Myron died following a lengthy illness. He was born on Monday, October 9, 1950 in Rock Springs, Wyoming; the son of Ronald Leon Gunyan and Rosetta L. Manlove. Myron attended schools in Rock Springs, Wyoming and was a 1970 graduate of Rock Springs High School. He received his Associates Degree from Western Wyoming Community College....
Harry James Horn, 79, passed away Saturday, June 8, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family. He was a lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Wyoming. He was diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer on May 25, 2024. He was born February 21, 1945 in Rock Springs, Wyoming; the son of Thomas Horn Jr. and Jean Hamilton Horn. Harry attended schools in Rock Springs and was a 1964 graduate of Rock Springs High School and he attended Casper College. He married Marilyn Kovach August 21, 1965 in Rock...
Arturo Delgadillo, 87, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, Thursday, July 25, 2024 at Huntsman Cancer Institute in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was a longtime resident of Rock Springs, Wyoming and former resident of Jalisco, Mexico. He was born on Thursday, November 19,1936 in Ostotán, Jalisco, Mexico; the son of Eutimio Delgadillo and Epimenia Jauregui. Arturo attended schools in Jalisco, Mexico. He married the love of his life Raquel Muñoz on October4, 1959 in Leόn Guanajuato, Me...
If the colorful campaign signs popping up all around our community over the past few months somehow haven’t tipped you off, election season is here once again. Wyoming’s primary election is approaching quickly, and will take place August 20. This week’s paper is our Election Edition, which includes district maps, a publishing ballot listing who is running for each office, and our Voter’s Guide, where candidates were invited to submit articles and advertisements to give more information about what issues are important to them and why they be...
Dear Editor, Ahhhhhhhhhhhh yes…. The First Amendment is great isn’t it? A few months ago, I was shopping for groceries and on the way to the checkout stand, I realized I had lost my debit card that I needed to pay for the food. I immediately went to the front counter and reported the card missing. The next morning, I got a call telling me that my card had been turned in. I was amazed!! (And very relieved as well, I might add.) I was back at the store and mentioned to the man working in the produce section that I was shocked that someone had...
Green River Police Department reports for July 30 At 10:46 a.m., officers responded to a report of a vehicle that had hit a deer. Officers met with the driver, observed the damage to the vehicle, and completed a report of the incident. At 11:37 a.m., officers responded to a report of a hit and run. At 12:27 p.m., officers responded to a report of a traffic offense. At 5:26 p.m., officers responded to a report of a disturbance. At 6:41 p.m., officers responded to a report of domestic violence....
Albert Rueben Gaines, 31, of Casper, Wyoming, was sentenced to 200 months’ imprisonment for felon in possession of a firearm, possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, use of a firearm during and in relation to a drug trafficking crime, and possession of a machinegun. According to court documents, in January 2023, DCI agents began receiving information that Gaines was involved in the use and distribution of controlled substances throughout the state of Wyoming. In June of 2023, several incidents occurred that led to the arrest of Gaines a...
The magic of Green River came alive on the evening of August 6 as residents gathered to celebrate the inclusion of the famed "Fairy House" at 6 West 2nd North Street on the National Register of Historic Places. This event marked not only a significant milestone for the property, but also a celebration of Green River's historical and architectural heritage. Marsha Harris, the proud owner of the Victorian home, hosted the ribbon cutting event. With stained glass windows and fairy gardens adorning...
This past weekend, crowds of admirers flocked to the 2024 Green River Pond and Garden Tour. The tour included eight houses in Green River and two in Rock Springs. On the tour, homeowners showcased their sophisticated pond systems and unique gardens. One of the biggest pond features was at the home of the Byrd family on Logan Street. Their pond features 24 koi fish and was remodeled seven years ago to include more fish and enhanced water features. Every winter the family builds a large wooden...
GHSC is hosting a Picnic in the Park to celebrate National Senior Citizens Day at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, August 21 at Collier Park behind the senior center. The menu will include hamburgers and hot dogs, baked beans, chips, corn on the cob, watermelon, and Maraschino cherry chocolate chip cookies. There will be games including corn hole, a putting green, and ring toss. Participants are encouraged to bring their own chairs if they have them. Seniors with an active AGNES eat free. Participation...
LARAMIE, Wyo. (July 31, 2024) – The Wyoming Cowboy football team officially opened the season on Wednesday with the first practice of the season inside War Memorial Stadium. The two-hour practice was the first under first-year head coach Jay Sawvel. What Sawvel Had to Say Following Practice: "It's just good to get back out there. You get a chance to do everything that we worked on in the summer, but now put it into team concepts and team situations and get everybody working. I thought the p...
A harmful cyanobacterial bloom (HCB) recreational use Bloom Advisory has been issued for Fontenelle Reservoir and Meeboer Lake. The observation or sampling location for the bloom at Fontenelle Reservoir was at Fontenelle Creek Campground and issued Tuesday, August 6. The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) works cooperatively with the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality to issue recreational use advisories when cyanobacterial cell densities or cyanotoxin concentrations pose a risk to...
Routine sampling of Killpecker Creek in Rock Springs has detected unsafe levels of E.coli, according to Sweetwater County Public Health. "Avoid contact with the water to prevent potential health issues," Public Health advised in a press release. "If you or your pet get sick after ingestion or contact with the water, call your doctor or veterinarian." This warning will remain in place until two sampling events confirm levels below the designated threshold. Sampling occurs at least every two...
Editor's Note: For our primary election edition, local candidates were given the opportunity to run short articles free of charge and/or to place paid advertisements. The articles serve as a chance for candidates to tell voters about who they are, why they are running for their position and what they hope to accomplish if elected. Not every candidate replied to the newspaper's invitation to be part of the election edition or submitted an article before the deadline. Candidates were all given...
