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By HANNAH ROMERO Editor The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) recently released its updated version of plans for the Rock Springs Field Office Resource Management Plan (RMP), which has been the subject of debate for the past year. While the BLM presented the plan as a balance between conservation and development, many Wyoming leaders still aren't satisfied with the changes and have concerns over the plan's details. The RMP draft was initially released Aug. 18, 2023, after decades of discussion,...
The Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport and Castle Rock Ambulance Service are both making changes and adjustments as they work towards continued progress. The Sweetwater County Board of County Commissioners heard updates from and had discussions with representatives from both the airport and the ambulance service during their Aug. 20 meeting. Airport Director Devon Brubaker spoke with the commissioners during the meeting about a resolution for the continuation of a fee collection, and gave...
Bridget Elizabeth Salazar, 62, passed away peacefully, Tuesday August 20, 2024, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs, Wyoming. She was a resident of Rock Springs for 46 years and a former resident of White River, South Dakota. She was born May 16, 1962, in Kadoka, South Dakota to Frank Bechtold and Della Marie Anders. Ms. Salazar attended schools in White River, South Dakota. She married Joe Salazar in 1980 and they later divorced. Bridget had a passion for spending time... Full story
Dorothy "Ellen" Bakos Kraft, 74, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family Saturday, August 17, 2024 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. She was a resident of Rock Springs Wyoming for the past one year and former resident of Oregon, Colorado, Maryland; Arizona; Pennsylvania; Canada and Japan. Ellen was born April 23, 1950 in Baltimore Maryland; the daughter Gilman B. Kraft and Hazel L. Gesswein. She attended schools in Parkville, Maryland and was a 1968 graduate of Parkville High Sc... Full story
E. Darlene Dulaney, 93, passed away peacefully with her daughter by her side, Sunday, July 21, 2024 at Mission at Castle Rock Rehabilitation in Green River, Wyoming. She was a resident of Rock Springs for 62 years and former resident of Kansas, Colorado and Worland, Wyoming. She was born in January 26,1931, in Winfield, Kansas; the daughter of Ford R. Heffron and Fredricka L. Miller. Darlene attended school in Winfield, graduating from High School in 1948 and attending Southwestern College for... Full story
Andrea "Andy" Loretta Campbell, born January 28, 1954, in Philadelphia Pennsylvania, passed peacefully surrounded by love on August 13, 2024 in Green River, Wyoming. Born with a rebellious spirit, Andy was determined to forge through life with both feet on the gas, music blaring, celebrating the green lights while taking any speed bumps in stride. After graduating high school, with her small budding family Andy first landed in Florida before settling into her forever home in Green River,... Full story
If you would be kind and humor me, I'd like to share a story. One of my kids had a really - and I mean barely holding on by the merest strip of tissue - loose tooth. She was distraught over the idea this eye tooth would fall out as she slept and be lost, depriving her of that sweet sweet Tooth Fairy loot. As dads do, I told her we can pop that sucker out in two shakes of a lamb's tail. Queue meltdown. Queue terror. Queue dad becoming exasperated at her insistence she can't sleep with it in, and... Full story
Green River Police Department reports for Aug. 19 At 3:51 p.m., officers responded to a report of a traffic offense. At 8:33 p.m., officers responded to a report of domestic violence. At 9:29 p.m., officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for speed and determined the driver, Tyson Zilth, had a suspended driver's license. Officers issued citations for alleged speed - generally and DWUS and placed Zilth under arrest for DWUS. Officers transported Zilth to the Sweetwater County Detention Cent... Full story
A large crowd wearing purple shirts and holding colorful flower-shaped pinwheels made their way through the streets of Rock Springs and gathered in Bunning Park, walking to support a cause - to raise awareness and funding to advance Alzheimer's and dementia treatment and prevention. The annual Sweetwater County Walk to End Alzheimer's took place last Saturday morning, bringing together those with Alzheimer's, caregivers and family members, and those who support the goal of advancing further rese... Full story
Wyoming Congressional Award hosted their annual fundraising golf tournament in Jackson Hole August 5 through 7 at Teton Pines Golf Club. Some of the biggest sponsors of the event include Sweetwater County corporations and companies Simplot, Williams, and Genesis Alkali. As event sponsors, these companies help provide scholarships to Wyoming Congressional Gold Medalists, aid in covering travel costs to send Wyoming Congressional Gold Medalists to Washington, D.C. for the annual Gold Medal Summit...
The Green River Wolves Football team will kick off the 2024 season with three home games. The Wolves will start by playing a non-conference with perennial 2A power Mountain View before taking on two 3A East Conference opponents, Lander and Rawlins. Head Football Coach Blaine Christensen is optimistic due to what he believes was "a great off season this spring and summer." During the spring, Christensen indicates the team and coaches "implemented a leadership council made up of upperclassmen."...
As the new season approaches, the Green River High School Swimming and Diving team, led by veteran Coach Colleen Seiloff, is gearing up an exciting and competitive year. The team has been hard at work, and Seiloff is optimistic about their prospects. "We have a solid group of girls this year, all dedicated to pushing their limits and supporting each other both in and out of the pool," Seiloff said. The Lady Wolves have built a reputation for excellence over the years, and this season, they are d...
As the Green River Lady Wolves Volleyball team heads into the new season, excitement is high, fueled by a mix of seasoned veterans and talented newcomers on the team. Head Coach Jessica Demaret is optimistic about her team's potential, confident that the hard work her players have put in will yield success on the court. "We have a lot of returning players with varsity experience, along with some younger players stepping into varsity roles this season," Demaret said. "All of these players are...
The Green River High School Cross Country team is ready to hit the ground running, literally, as they prepare to move up into 4A competition this season after spending several years competing with 3A teams. "It'll be a big step up," Head Coach Craig Leavitt said of the change. "It's a lot more competitive in 4A for sure." The Wolves will move from being competitive at a 3A level to being the underdogs in 4A, facing bigger schools and teams with more numbers, the coach explained. His goal for...
The Green River High School Tennis team had one week of practice before kicking off the season against five North Region opponents for the short 2024 fall tennis season. The Wolves have a number of experienced players returning from last year in both the boys and girls programs. Head Coach Phil Harder leads the team again this year, assisted by Andy Trumbell and Haylen Cordova. The Wolves started the season on their home court, hosting one of the top teams in the State, the Cody Broncos, and als...
Green River High School Golf had a successful second week of their regular season. The Junior Varsity team traveled to Valley View Golf Course in Star Valley. It was the first competitive tournament to start their high school golf careers, with Sophomore Brody Fuller as the top finisher, shooting a 96. The Varsity team competed in the Pinedale Invitational, and once again Senior Kaleb Gunter was a standout on the boys' team, finishing in the top 10 as the eighth place medalist with two-day...
