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“We are at crisis level,” Kim White, Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County’s emergency services director said about the number of COVID-19 patients seeking treatment at the hospital. The hospital has opened a second COVID-19 unit in response to the increased number of patients seeking treatment. The second ward is part of the hospital’s surge capacity plan, which was originally formed in March 2020 and represents a higher tier in the hospital’s response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The new COVID-19 unit is located where the hospital...
“Where were you when the world stopped turning that September day?” This question is famously asked in the Alan Jackson song “Where were you,” and is a question still discussed and reflected on by many who lived through the events of Sept. 11, 2001, when terrorists attacked the United States and the World Trade Center towers in New York City collapsed after being hit by hijacked airplanes. Many Green River residents remember where they were that day in vivid detail. “I woke up and they were talk...
Six police vehicles will get outfitted with cameras after approval Tuesday night by the Green River City Council. The cameras will be purchased from Motorola Solutions, Inc./WatchGuard Video for $31,050. The vehicles will be outfitted with an in-car video camera which Council documents state will be used for “evidentiary recording purposes.” The packages to be installed include a high-definition video camera, touch screen display, a 200 GB automotive hard drive and a 32 GB removable USB thu...
Troy Lance Lowseth, 49, passed away Friday, Aug. 27, 2021 at his home in Green River, Wyoming. He was a life-long resident of Green River. He was born July 21, 1972 in Rock Springs, the son of Thomas Lowseth and Elizabeth Charline Lowseth. Mr. Lowseth attended schools in Green River, and was a 1990 graduate of Green River High School. Troy was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. He had an amazing attitude and enjoyed every day. Survivors include one brother, Thomas M. Lowseth of Green River, Wyoming, and two aunts, Judy Roderick...
Our precious Paxton Shawn Marshall gained his Angel wings on Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2021, at home in his parent's arms after a courageous 10-month battle with infant Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). Paxton was born for greatness being named by his big sister Karly and after his grandpa Shawn. He captured the hearts of every person that was lucky enough to meet him. He made many friends that turned into family in his short 17 months of life and will forever be remembered for his perfect smile...
Debra J. Irish, 63, passed away on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs, Wyoming. She was a life-long resident of Green River, Wyoming. She was born on November 1, 1957 in Green River, Wyoming; the daughter of James Drinkle and JoAnn Doty Drinkle. Mrs. Irish attended schools in Green River, Wyoming and was a 1976 graduate of the Lincoln High School. She married Charles "Chuck" Irish on April 17, 2008 in Green River, Wyoming. Mrs. Irish worked at...
Noel Huber, 55, passed away on Monday, September 6, 2021 at Memorial Hospital Sweetwater County in Rock Springs, Wyoming following a sudden illness. He was a resident of Green River, Wyoming. He was born on January 14, 1966 in La Mirada, California; the son of George Huber and Kathy Shannon Huber. Mr. Huber attended schools in Green River, Wyoming and was a 1984 graduate of the Green River High School. He earned his bachelor's degree in Wildlife Management from the University of Colorado,...
Leopoldo A. Montoya, 92, passed away on Saturday, September 4, 2021surrounded by his family at his home in Green River, Wyoming. He was a longtime resident of Green River, Wyoming and former resident of Colorado. He was born on April 11, 1929 in Monte Aplando, New Mexico; the son of Reynaldo Montoya and Piedad Serna. He attended schools in Trinidad, Colorado. When Leo came to Green River, Wyoming he met Felicia Cordova; they fell in love and married on July 7, 1951 in Green River, Wyoming. They...
For many people, the morning of Sept. 11, 2001 will be a moment frozen in time. Everyone alive and aware of their surroundings that day has a story. Maybe they were stepping off the school bus and suddenly being ushered into a library or gym to watch the news, all the while teachers, counselors and other school workers attempted to calm the student body while they were processing the events themselves. Some may have been suddenly grounded and were stranded at airports after the attacks. Of course, anyone in New York or Washington, D.C., would h...
“Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” may be the latest addition to the ever-growing Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), but it can be enjoyed by anyone, from the dedicated Marvel fan to those just looking for a good film. Personally, I’m an MCU fan, so I get excited for any new film or series that ties in to the huge, interconnected storyline Marvel has created. But I understand that not everyone has kept up with the two dozen films (and now the handful of Disney+ series) that are all a par...
U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyoming) has an extensive foreign policy record. As a member of the House Armed Services Committee, Cheney is among a small group of lawmakers with outsized influence on the Department of Defense’s purse strings. Before she ran for office, she was a ranking official in the U.S. Department of State, serving as one of the Bush Administration’s top diplomatic officials at the height of America’s wars in the Middle East and Afghanistan. Her father, former Vice President Dick Cheney, played a major role in the United State...
Green River Police Department reports for Aug. 31 At 11:21 a.m., Animal Control officers responded to a report of a dog off-leash that pulled an individual off of their bike at Expedition Island. Officers were able to locate the dog and owner, and issued a citation to Westley Bingham, 63, of Green River, for alleged animal at large. The case is still under investigation, with a report to follow. At 2:09 p.m., officers responded to a report of multiple parking violations on Faith Drive. Officers observed the vehicles in violation, tagged, and...
By PETE RUST Contributor The Wolves hit the road Friday to play a tough Lander squad and taking their first loss of the season. The Lander Tigers have made the playoffs the last couple of years and started with the home field advantage and one game under their belts: a 51-6 domination of Pinedale. Lander won the coin toss to start the game, but deferred and allowed the Wolves to start the game on offense. Lander's defense, which proved formidable throughout the game, stopped the Wolves on three...
Golf Results Green River Invite (Aug. 30 - 31) Girls Lili Adams: Day one 105, Day two 102, Total 207 Elena Barrera: Day one 103, Day two 110, Total 213 Shania Flores: Day one 116, Day two 100, Total 216 Hanna Grasmick: Day one 114, Day two 106, Total 220 Taylor Jenny: Day one 135, Day two 131, Total 266 Molly Stanton: Day one 141, Day two 139, Total 280 Hanna Davis: Day one 108, Day two WD, Total NS Girls Totals: Day one 327, Day two 308, Total 635 Boys Ryker Mele (First overall): Day one 81, Day two 78, Total 159 Hunter Lake (Fifth overall):...
The Green River High School girls swim team is looking forward to the rest of the season, especially after winning both days of their home meet last weekend. The Green River Invite Sept. 3 and 4 was the second event the swim team has participated in this season. The team traveled to Laramie on Aug. 27 and 28 for the Laramie Relays and Laramie Pentathlon. "Those are always fun meets to start the season out," Coach Colleen Seiloff said. She said pentathlons are especially fun because everyone can...
Residents and visitors walking along the Viaduct overlooking the Union Pacific rail yard can do so without seeing the tags and images previously spray-painted along its length. This is due to the work of Eagle Scout Elijah Kropf and Boy Scout Troop 312 giving the Viaduct a new coat of paint last month. Kropf, a student at Western Wyoming Community College, decided to paint the Viaduct as his Eagle Scout project. Kropf said he chose the project because of how important the Viaduct is to Green Riv...
