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Wyoming's primary election gave voters the chance to narrow down the field of candidates within their party before the general election in November. In Sweetwater County, many races were also decided in the primary election when there were only Republican candidates running. The primary election took place Tuesday, August 20. The unofficial results were shared Tuesday night. A total of 6,499 ballots were cast in Sweetwater County, with 5,442 Republicans voting, 925 Democrats voting, and 132... Full story
United Steelworkers Local 13214 and Genesis Alkali have completed their first month under their new contract. After six weeks of negotiations, the fruits of both of their labors have been apparent, according to Union President Marshal Cummings. The changes to the safety language are still working their way through their infancy, Cummings explained. Productive Safety Leadership Team meetings have taken place, he said, and the team has already started working to build comprehensive training... Full story
Donald "Douglas" Larimore, age 82, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends at his home Monday, July 29, 2024. He was born March 9, 1942 in Rock Springs, Wyoming; son of Donald Albert Larimore and Esther Elaine Hermansen. Doug attended schools in Green River, Wyoming and graduated from Lincoln High School in 1960. He served in the National Guard for five and a half years. Doug married Roseann Blazovich in Rock Springs, Wyoming and she preceded him in death. He later married Diana... Full story
Alex Robert "Bob" Pacheco, 77, passed away Sunday, August 11, 2024 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs Wyoming. He was a longtime resident of Rock Springs, Wyoming and former resident of Superior, Wyoming and Trinidad, Colorado. Bob was born September 13, 1946 in Trinidad Colorado; he was the son of Alex Pacheco and Margaret Lucero. He Attended schools in Superior, Wyoming and Rock Springs, Wyoming. Bob married the love of his life Jane Sanchez January 30, 1965 in Rock... Full story
Melva "Jean" Behunin, 71, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family Saturday, August 10, 2024. She was a long time resident of Green River, Wyoming and former resident of McKinnon, Wyoming,. She was born January 26, 1953 in Rock Springs Wyoming; the daughter of George Melvin Behunin and Betty Eileen Brown. Jean attended schools in McKinnon, Wyoming and Manilla, Utah. She married Kenneth Richard Price August of 1973 in Green River, Wyoming they had two children from this union and later div... Full story
Joan "Joni" Marie Lee, 67, of Superior, Wyoming, passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at her home in Superior, Wyoming surrounded by family. She was born Wednesday, October 17, 1956 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to the late Roger and Phyllis Harrison. Joni married Ken Lee July 16, 2003 in Vernal, Utah. Joni was a dedicated homemaker who enjoyed gardening, hunting, camping, puzzles, and spending time with animals. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Survivors include her loving husband,... Full story
Mr. Ned Harrison Brady, 74, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at his residence in Manila, Utah. He was born Saturday, April 22, 1950, in Rock Springs, Wyoming; to Harold Brady and Zelda Triplett. Mr. Brady attended schools in Utah and Wyoming; he was a 1968 graduate of Manila High School. Ned worked for Solvay Chemical for 23 years until his retirement as a Maintenance Supervisor. He was a self-employed... Full story
Alice (Seneshale) Hindman, 97, was born October 6, 1926 in Rock Springs, Wyoming. She died peacefully at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 with her family by her side. She was born October 6, 1926 in Rock Springs, Wyoming; the daughter of Louis and Sadie (Collins) Seneshale. Alice graduated from Rock Springs High School in 1945. After high school she worked at Woolworths, Newberry's, and Dye's Office Supply. Alice married Chester (Jack) Hindman in 1952. They were... Full story
Jack R. White, 84, passed away, Thursday, August 8, 2024 at Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs, Wyoming. He was born on March 31, 1940 in Rock Springs, the son of George White and Jennie White(Henderson). Jack graduated with Rock Springs High school class 1958. He worked in the oil and gas industry until his retirement in 1999, doing meter inspections for UP Resources and Anadarko. Jack married Kelly Hager in Rock Springs, WY at the First Baptist Church on August 2, 1963. He loved to spend ti... Full story
Wyoming’s primary election is in the books, with thousands of voters showing up at the polls on Tuesday to make their voices heard. It was an interesting election, with less races than the 2022 election, and less candidates running against one another within those races. But that didn’t stop it from being highly contested, with tense debates and personal attacks as candidates presented arguments of why they were better than their opponents and what they would do differently. It was also a cam...
Green River Police Department reports for Aug. 14 At 12:13 a.m., officers made a field contact and issued a warning for alleged curfew violation. At 1:26 a.m., officers made a field contact and issued a warning for alleged curfew violation. At 9:41 a.m., officers responded to a report of a dog at large. Officers located the dog; met with the owner, Karen Marin Vargas; and issued a citation for alleged animal at large. At 3:37 p.m., officers responded to a report of a violation of a court order.... Full story
CASPER (Wyoming News Exchange) — Yellowstone National Park rangers arrested a Virginia man Saturday after he allegedly stole a heavy wrecker while intoxicated and told rangers he was a federal agent on a mission. The incident began just before 5 p.m., Saturday, when Alan Bowling, born in 1967, attempted to buy a beer at the Old Faithful Upper General Store and had his credit card declined. He then “left the general store, got into the heavy wrecker without permission of [the park] and drove the wrecker away,” according to an affidavit. Range...
Mike Frink, proprietor of the long-time Green River-based business Sweetwater Trophies and Gifts, recently announced the sale of his business along with his retirement. Sweetwater Trophies was in business for 22 years under Frink, but was a staple in the downtown business district for decades prior. According to the Sweetwater Trophies website, "Mike purchased Sweetwater Trophies in 2002, taking over a locally owned business that has served Sweetwater County for over 40 years." "After my...
In what has become an annual tradition, Senator John Barrasso attended River Festival, ceremonially kicking off the Cajun Shrimp Boil this past Friday. Barrasso, currently up for reelection for a fourth term, has visited River Festival every year since he took office in 2007. "I never miss it," he said. "I have loved visiting Green River for the River Festival since I first took office, I believe this is my sixteenth year attending." While there, Barrasso took time to visit with multiple media...
The Green River Greenbelt Task Force continues to steadily work on their goals as they maintain and develop the greenbelt and land around Green River. Recently, the Greenbelt Task Force was the recipient of the Sweetwater County Conservation District Community Enhancement Grant. "They successfully wrote a grant an received $5,000.00 to chemically treat the river corridor of Russian Olive Trees and Tamarisk from native habitat along the city's greenbelt corridor," a press release explained. The...
The Green River High School Golf team kicked off their fall season by hosting their home invitational. According to Head Coach Karly Eyre, this was the biggest non-conference, non-post-season tournament she's hosted. "This may be the biggest tournament we've ever had, with 12 total teams and over 120 golfers," she said. "I know that it is definitely the biggest tournament I've hosted in my time as head coach." Teams in attendance included Green River, Rock Springs, Evanston, Lyman, Pinedale, Riv...
This year the Green River Chamber of Commerce added a People's Choice award at the River Festival Car & Bike Show. The first winner of the People's Choice award went to Randy Johnson and his 1952 Chevy Pick up. All winners: Gary Layos- 1950 Mercury Sedan; Dawayne Palmer- 1946 Ford Business Coupe; Scott McCreary- 1956 Chevrolet 3100; Ken Tucker-1954 Ford pick up; Gordon Smith- 1986 Chevrolet step side pick up; Kole Burnett- 1969 Chevrolet Camaro; Jacob Chavez- 1970 Chevy Chevelle; Dave Poling-... Full story
The annual Run with the Horses race took place during River Festival. Runners from all over showed up to participate in the three different lengths of races. While many runners participated, here are the top ten winners overall for each race. 10K Run 1. Eli Balkenbush; Sheridan; 37:47.3 2. William Maes; Rock Springs; 39:33.3 3. Jesse Kimble; Green River; 43:04.4 4. Owen Berry; Rock Springs; 46:38.6 5. Jake Swensen; Rock Springs; 48.57.7 6. Danae Curtis; Green River; 49:21.0 7. Lindzee Glauser;... Full story
WHITE MOUNTAIN-"That's a lot of horses," lamented Cheyenne resident Robyn Smith from a high-desert ridgeline. It wasn't her first exasperated exclamation. "Argh, oh crap," was her immediate reaction to learning a federal judge had given the Bureau of Land Management the OK to proceed with plans to fully remove two wild horse herds from the landscape in southwest Wyoming. A retired architect donning a "Return to Freedom" ball cap that featured a bucking mustang, Smith proudly described herself... Full story
The crane operator who was killed on the job earlier this month at a wind-energy construction site in remote Natrona County was driving a crane that rolled into a pond, according to a Natrona County Sheriff’s Office’s incident report obtained by WyoFile. The victim, John William Hoffpauir, Jr., 55, of Houma, Louisiana, was driving a “large dual axle crane” at about 20 miles per hour on Twenty Mile Hill Road east of Interstate 25 about 20 miles north of Casper on Aug. 5 when it “slowly veered off the roadway,” the report states. The crane “roll... Full story
A federal judge in Wyoming dismissed a lawsuit Thursday alleging the state’s ban on selling delta-8 and similar substances is unconstitutional. The substances are similar to marijuana and occur in tiny amounts in the cannabis plant, but anecdotally produce milder effects and, in some cases, can be synthesized using dangerous chemicals. Judge Kelly Rankin accepted the state’s motion to dismiss for many of the same reasons he dismissed the plaintiff’s request for a temporary restraining order or injunction, he stated. “Much of the analysi... Full story
The Green River Arts Council's Annual Art on the Green competition took place in conjunction with River Festival. Here are the winners: Rudy Gunter Memorial Awards - 2D Recipient: Emily Parker; 3D Recipient: Gail VanWagoner Artists' Choice Professional 3D - 1st Place: Bryan Cordova; 2nd Place: Michael Parker ; 3rd Place: Jeff Rudolph Artists' Choice Professional 2D - 1st Place: Michelle Nixon; 2nd Place: Shane Steiss; 3rd Place: Debora Soule Artists' Choice Semi-Professional 2D - 1st Place:... Full story
Loved ones, caregivers and supporters of Wyomingites living with Alzheimer's disease will join together Saturday, Aug. 24, for the Sweetwater County Walk to End Alzheimer's. One of seven Alzheimer's Association of Wyoming Walks to End Alzheimer's in 2024, the Walk in Rock Springs will raise funds to provide essential services to families and support research to find a cure. The Walk has a fundraising goal of $23,000. Collectively, the seven Wyoming Walks have a target of $150,000. There are... Full story
