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Projects at Riverside Memorial Park are both moving forward and being put on hold. While new playground equipment is being put in at the park this month, plans for a riverbank armoring project are being postponed for now. The City of Green River has been working on projects at Riverside Memorial Park for some time, according to Public Works Director Mark Westenskow. Originally, the playground and riverbank projects were combined into one. However, when the city put the project out to bid, they...
Candidates running for positions on the Green River City Council recently shared their perspectives at a political forum hosted by the Green River Chamber of Commerce and Wyo4 News, which took place last Thursday. The candidates in attendance included current council members George Jost and Sherry Bushman and new candidate Jessica Maser. The candidates were allotted time for an opening and closing statement and answered several questions from moderator Justin Tynsky. Notable statements were made...
Annie Adkins performs a traditional dance in a colorful dress during the Dia de los Muertos event last Saturday. The event is hosted by the Sweetwater County Historical Museum and Bridges for Community and Unity, and features special dance performances and interactive activities to recognize El Dia de los Muertos, the Day of the Dead, a Hispanic holiday for honoring lost loved ones.... Full story
The Green River Police Department recently promoted another patrol officer to the rank of sergeant. A pinning ceremony was hosted for newly promoted Sergeant Lars Nandrup during the October 15 City Council meeting. "From day one he showed relentless passion to be the best officer that he can be," Police Chief Shaun Sturlaugson said of Nandrup during the pinning ceremony. Sturlaugson explained that Nandrup chose to pursue a career in law enforcement later in life, and has been with the GRPD for...
Our world is a bit sadder with the passing of our dear mother Lois Christensen Lowell. She was born February 1, 1949, in Rock Springs, Wyoming and passed away on October 7, 2024 in Murray, Utah. She grew up in Manila, Utah and after marrying Rex Lowell 57 years ago, she lived in Green River, Wyoming; Tacoma, Washington; Boise, Idaho; Manila, Utah and back to Green River, Wyoming. She moved to Murray, Utah in 2013 to be close to her kids. No matter where she lived, she kindled friendships and... Full story
Elizabeth "Liz" Fennell, 48, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at her home. She was a longtime resident of Rock Springs, Wyoming and former resident of California. She died following a courageous nine year battle with cancer. She was born March 28, 1976 in Rock Springs Wyoming; the daughter Jess Earl Bradbury and Cherann Likwartz. Liz attended schools in Rock Springs, Wyoming and was a 1995 graduate of Rock Springs High School. She attended Western... Full story
Michael "Mike" Vernon Johnson, 58, surrounded by his family Monday, October 7, 2024 at the University of Utah Medical Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was a 45 year resident of Rock Springs, Wyoming and former resident of Staples, Minnesota. Mike was born November 21, 1965 in Sweet Home Oregon; the son of Kenneth Ray Beveridge and Feona Loretta Bittner Beveridge. He attended schools in Rock Springs, Wyoming and was a 1984 graduate of Rock Springs High School. Michael served in the United... Full story
Well-made plans have a nasty tendency of not working out the way they’re supposed to, especially when you’re traveling. I’ve experienced both the joy of a plan working out perfectly, and the heartbreak of a plan being so thrown off that it has to be abandoned. I’ve been on trips that were planned out with a detailed schedule and printed itinerary (shout out to my best friend and best travel planner, Marissa), and trips where our group was completely winging it and it’s amazing anything... Full story
Green River Police Department reports for Oct. 8 At 8:04 a.m., officers responded to a report of a traffic offense. At 9:34 a.m., officers responded to a report of fraud. At 9:49 a.m., officers responded to a report of larceny. At 10:28 a.m., officers responded to a report of a witnessed larceny. Officers met with the reporting party who advised they had seen an individual take a license plate off of a vehicle. Officers located the suspect, Mindilyn Zekan, and placed her under arrest for... Full story
The people of Green River, and Sweetwater County as a whole, regularly come together and show their willingness to go the extra mile to help people – or, sometimes, to go the extra 1,800 miles. That's what Tracy Bernard and Mary Ward-Bernard did when they decided to take donations to hurricane victims in North Carolina. And they're not the only ones who have recently been encouraging the community to rally together to help people in need, both across the country and close to home. Helping h...
Haleigh Buckendorf of Boulder welcomed her daughter Emeri Lynn on August 8. Isaiah and Grace Munoz of Green River welcomed their daughter Laynie Fern Munoz on August 19. Vanessa Oliva and Deacon Murphy of Rock Springs welcomed their son Jack Nathaniel Murphy Oliva on September 5. Makayla Rutherford and Sergio Jr Saenz of Pinedale welcomed their son Grayson Michael Saenz on September 16. Kole and Nicole Case of Green River welcomed their daughter Maylee Case on September 19. Ryleigh-Ann Cole of... Full story
The Green River High School Cross Country team faced competition at home last weekend. The Wolves had a home meet at the Rolling Greens Country Club Golf Course last Friday. Green River faced four other teams, going up against Fort Washakie, Lander, Rock Springs and Manilla, Utah. Despite the Green River Wolves team only running on the course a couple of times, the girls team placed first and the boys got second place. The girls team all placed in the top 10 and the boys team had four athletes...
The Green River High School Wolves Football team took on the Powell Panthers this past Friday with a good Homecoming crowd and perfect fall weather. The Wolves came out strong to start the game. After a fine kickoff return to the 35-yard line by Dax Taylor, Quarterback Max Hintz completed two passes to Taylor, added a six-yard run of his own, and hit Evan Maser with two passes including a 24-yard touchdown reception. With the P.A.T. kick by Braxton Doak good, the Wolves were looking good early...
The Green River High School Lady Wolves Swimming team had a strong showing over the weekend at both the Cheyenne Duals and Southeast Invite, held on October 11 and 12. The team demonstrated their depth and skill, with standout performances across various events. At the Cheyenne Duals, the Lady Wolves took control early in the meet, starting with the 200-Yard Medley Relay. The A-team of Peyton Murray, Kaylin Uhrig, Tavia Arnell, and Hailey Luth secured first place with a time of 2:02.42. Green...
The Green River Lady Wolves Volleyball team successfully navigated a busy Homecoming week, earning two victories. Their first win was against Mountian View last Tuesday, and they finished the week with a 3-0 win against 2A Kemmerer on October 12. The match concluded with set scores of 25-15, 25-19, and 25-18 in favor of Green River, who currently holds a #5 ranking in the 4A division. Despite the distractions of Homecoming, the team maintained focus and executed well on the court, according to H...
Lawmakers are scrambling to draft a bill that would restrict what wildfire victims can claim damages for when electric utilities spark blazes. Insurance premiums for utilities are exploding due to class action lawsuits stemming from utility-caused wildfires that have resulted in death and property damage - particularly in the West. Some utilities fear they may lose insurance coverage while increasing insurance rates threaten to raise costs for electric customers and bankrupt some power... Full story
Wyoming’s five top elected officials have advanced plans to allow the public to carry concealed firearms in many areas of the Capitol and attached facilities — either with a permit or, in some cases, without. The State Building Commission — a panel composed of the governor, auditor, secretary of state, treasurer and schools superintendent — still faces a long process before finalizing any changes, including a 45-day comment period. A majority of respondents to an online survey conducted by the body disagreed with earlier proposed changes... Full story
Irene Richardson, CEO of Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County, recently was named Chair of the Wyoming Hospital Association. Richardson has served as a Director on the Board since 2021. "Irene brings decades of Wyoming healthcare experience to her new role as Chair of the WHA Board of Directors, and we are excited she has agreed to serve in this capacity," said WHA Vice President Josh Hannes. "She has been a long-time supporter of the association, engaged in governance, public policy advocacy,... Full story
The Wyoming Nurses Association held an awards reception on September 26th during their annual convention, Nursing the Wyoming Way – Wyoming Nurses are BOLD. The Face of the Future Award was bestowed upon Julia Samz, MSN, RN. She received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2021, and in 2024, a Master of Science in Nursing Leadership and Management. She graduated at the top of her class when she completed her BSN and was the class Valedictorian. While in the BSN program, she was an active m... Full story
Being quite "outdoorsy" and looking for a smaller community is what drew Dr. Liron "Leo" Gokovski to Sweetwater County. "I was looking for a smaller community in the Mountain West region," said Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County's newest hospitalist. "I found the landscape reminds me a little of home, which is Israel. It's like some of the most revered regions of my home. And, the people here are so friendly." "We are so excited to welcome Dr. Gokovski to our hospital family," said CEO... Full story
