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After spending the last few weeks going over the Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) updated plans for the Rock Springs Field Office Resource Management Plan (RMP), the Sweetwater County Board of County Commissioners has submitted a letter to the BLM to protest the RMP and highlight their concerns about the plan. The county's protest focused on the BLM's failure to follow proper procedures in the RMP process, and highlighted the potential negative socioeconomic impacts the proposed RMP could have...
Many local organizations from Green River and Sweetwater County have continued strong throughout 2024, and are optimistic about the future. The Green River Chamber of Commerce, Sweetwater County Library System, and Sweetwater Economic Development Coalition (SEDC) all gave recent updates where they presented details of successes from the summer and plans for the future. Green River Chamber The Green River Chamber of Commerce's regular update was given by Chamber CEO Lisa Herrera at the September...
Sweetwater County School District No. 2 employees, board members, and family and friends gathered at Lincoln Middle School last Wednesday to celebrate the ribbon cutting for the new kitchen remodel. Pictured from left are Ryan Reyes, Amy Reyes, Brooke Birmingham and Ashlee Swett....
The City of Green River Recreation Center recently announced the return of its popular weekly Skate Night series for the 2024-2025 season. Beginning October 4, the center will host Skate Night every Friday evening, featuring a mix of regular nights and special themed events throughout the season. "We're excited to continue our weekly Skate Nights, offering consistent fun every Friday with the added excitement of themed events sprinkled throughout the season," said Katie Blood, Recreation Center...
The Sweetwater County Assessor’s Office and Assessor Dave Divis want to make local property owners aware of an opportunity to save money on property taxes through the Longterm Homeowners Exemption. During the last legislative session, House Bill 3 was passed by the Legislature and signed into law by the Governor. This legislation provided an exemption that will reduce the property tax of qualified applicants by 50%. The owner must live in the house eight months of the year, one owner must be 65 years of age by the fourth Monday in May 2025, a...
David Tyrrell, 66, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Thursday, September 19, 2024 at his home. He was a 45 year resident of Rock Springs Wyoming and former resident of Green River, Wyoming. He was born November 11, 1957 in Kirkcaldy, Scotland; the son of Andrew John Tyrrell and Margaret Russell Slaven. He attended schools in England; Canada and Green River, Wyoming and was a 1975 graduate of Green River High School. David married Tamara July 16, 1979 in Green River, Wyoming. They...
Jacquelyn Irene Coplin, 74, passed away Monday, September 16, 2024 at Life Care Center of Idaho Falls. She was a resident of Idaho Falls, Idaho for the past five years and former resident of Superior, Wyoming. Jacquelyn was born June 2, 1950 in Elko Nevada; the daughter of John Garner Privitt and Beverlee Ann Ford. She attended schools in Carlin, Nevada and was a 1968 graduate of Carlin High School. Jacquelyn married James Frank Coplin April 29,1972 in , Carlin, Nevada. He preceded her in death...
Stephen "Steve" Giorgis, 70, passed away Monday, September 16, 2024 at his home. He was a lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Wyoming. He was born December 28, 1953 in Rock Springs Wyoming; the son of Joseph Giorgis and Connie Lucas Giorgis. Steve attended schools in Rock Springs, Wyoming and was a 1972 graduate of Rock Springs High School. He worked for Ta Ta Chemicals for 44 years until his retirement as a Heavy Equipment Supervisor. Steve enjoyed spending time with friends and his dog Rufus;...
Recognizing voter concerns over non-citizens attempting to vote nationwide, Governor Mark Gordon issued an Executive Order (EO) directing state agencies to take further steps to ensure Wyoming’s elections continue to be safe and secure. “Recognizing the Biden/Harris Administration’s disastrous border policies compel us to do all we can to protect the integrity of our elections, I, alongside fellow Republican Governors, have taken the action afforded to me by the Constitution and the Laws of Wyoming to confirm the security of Wyoming’s electio...
As the crisp autumn air descends upon Sweetwater County, bringing with it a sense of anticipation for the upcoming seasons, and our incredible summer events come to an end, I want to take a moment to highlight the crucial role that the Sweetwater County Lodging Tax plays in supporting our vibrant community and local economy. This tax is a cornerstone of our efforts to promote tourism and create a thriving destination for visitors year-round. The revenue generated from this tax is essential for funding a wide range of events, initiatives, and...
Green River Police Department reports for Sept. 16 At 9:58 a.m., officers responded to a report of threats/harassment. At 3:45 p.m., officers responded to a report of a dog at large that was acting aggressively towards pedestrians in the area. Officers located the dog and were able to contact the owner to secure the dog. The owner, Susan Crofutt, was issued citations for alleged vicious animal and animal at large - second offense and officers completed a report of the incident. At 5:46 p.m.,...
Acting U.S. Attorney Eric Heimann announced Sept. 13 that the Cody man whose girlfriend disappeared while the couple and their two children were returning from Alabama in October of 2023 was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Alan B. Johnson. Adam Shane Aviles, Jr., age 26, of Cody, Wyoming, was sentenced to 87 months in federal prison for being a felon in possession of ammunition. Based on evidence presented by the government at the sentencing hearing, Judge Johnson found that Aviles unlawfully possessed the ammunition in connection with t...
The spirit of generosity has been strong in Sweetwater County recently, with several organizations working together to give and receive donations to support important causes. Boys and Girls Club "The Boys and Girls Club of Sweetwater County was gifted with an awesome donation for members and families to enjoy," the club recently announced in a press release. "Dawson Bernard chose to donate this year's 4-H pig to the club as part of the Fair to Fork program." Dawson Bernard is a freshman at...
The YWCA of Sweetwater County is set to host a new fundraising event, the First Annual Heroes and Heels, this Saturday, September 28 at the Bunning Hall Freight Station in Rock Springs. According to Program Director Gina DeBoer, this event was created to help bring recognition to Domestic Violence Awareness Month, which starts October 1. "We created Heroes and Heels so that local heroes and community leaders could take a stand against domestic violence while raising funds to support victims in o...
Western awarded $1.9M to launch Nuclear Technology Program Western Wyoming Community College (Western) is excited to announce the award of $1.9 million from Governor Mark Gordon’s Wyoming Innovation Partnership (WIP) to establish a groundbreaking Nuclear Technology Program. As Wyoming—long known as the “Energy State”—embraces the rapidly expanding nuclear energy sector, Western’s program will be the first of its kind in Wyoming, offering both a certificate and an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in Nuclear Technology. Wyoming has...
Participants and spectators from Sweetwater County attended the 2024 Wyoming State Horseshoe Tournament in Worland August 24 and 25. Pictured in the front row, left to right: Leo Rundell (4th place), Carol Rundell, Diane Maestas and Brian Nussbaum (1st place). Pictured in the second row, left to right: Mark Nussbaum (1st place), Steve Maestas (4th place), Bino Maestas (3rd place), Mark Lundgren (2nd place), and Kelly Lundgren. Pictured in the back row, left to right: Matt Vigil (2nd place),...
The Green River High School Girls Swimming and Diving team competed in two meets this past weekend, showcasing their abilities at both the Rock Springs meet on Friday and their home invitational on Saturday. Despite not sending the full team to Rock Springs, the swimmers performed admirably. According to Head Coach Colleen Seiloff, "We didn't swim our whole team there. We kind of had to send some and not others based on our schedule this year." Seiloff explained the strategic decision to limit...
The Green River High School Cross Country team had new teams to run against and a new course last week. The Wolves headed to Lander for the Lander Invitational hosted by Lander Valley High School last Thursday. Green River faced a total of 17 other teams, going up against groups from Arapahoe, Burlington, Cody, Fort Washakie, Casper, Lander, Lyman, Mountain View, Rawlins, Riverton, Rock Springs, Cowley, St. Stephens, Thermopolis, Pavillion, Worland, and Ethete. Head Coach Craig Leavitt mentioned that they “had some visitors from Kelly Walsh a...
The Green River Lady Wolves Volleyball team displayed resilience and skill in their second week of conference play, securing two consecutive victories against Star Valley and Jackson. Their performance over the weekend, marked by both physical endurance and strategic play, is a testament to their growth as a team and their commitment to success. On Friday night, the Lady Wolves traveled to Star Valley, where they earned a hard-fought win. Despite returning home late-nearly midnight-the team...
The Green River Wolves Football team, which was 1-3 for the season, traveled north this past week to take on the 4-1 Riverton Wolverines. The game was a reunion involving the two head coaches for each team as the Wolves' Head Coach Blaine Christensen coached under Riverton's Head Coach Mark Lenhardt while they were both coaches at Rock Springs High School for several years. The game was played before a large, loud, enthusiastic crowd at Riverton High's stadium. The Wolves were without two of...
This past week the Green River High School Girls and Boys Tennis teams hosted the 2024 South Regional Tennis Championships at three court locations on Friday and Saturday in Green River. The Wolves competed in the South Regional with Cheyenne East, Cheyenne Central, Cheyenne South, Laramie, Rawlins, Torrington, and Rock Springs. The girls team had an excellent showing, finishing third overall as a team. Green River's #1 Singles player Rylin Arnel was 1-2 on the day with some close matches. The...
The Green River High School Varsity Golf team competed at the 4A West Conference Championship in Casper on September 13 and 14. Day one was contested at Three Crowns Golf Club while day two was held at the Casper Municipal Golf Course. Both days saw windy conditions, with day two being unseasonably cold as well. Head Coach Karly Eyre said that the weather was not ideal. "This was one of our windiest tournaments to date," she explained. "That combined with the difficultly of the courses...
