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Genesis Alkali’s plans to expand its existing Granger soda ash production facility are continuing to make progress, with the most recent development being the award of $665,000 through the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services’ Pre-Obligation Grant Program. This grant provides funding to support training in maintenance and operations, safety, technology and engineering, according to a press release from the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services. The Granger expansion project involves Genesis Alkali investing $350 million to expand the...
October is National Physical Therapy Month, so Peak Performance Sports Medicine and Physical Therapy decided to celebrate by giving back to the community. Last week, Peak Performance hosted a special open house for some Sweetwater County School District No. 2 students from kindergarten through high school. "We are serving as an outing," Hayley Strauss from Peak Performance explained. "We are raising awareness for physical therapy, giving back to the community, and allowing all of these kiddos...
At approximately 5:06 a.m. Monday morning, Green River Fire Department was dispatched to a report of a structure fire in a four-plex type apartment building in Green River. Shortly after the call, Co-Chief Bill Robinson arrived on scene and found the upstairs apartment to be covered in smoke and a small fire. GRFD worked with Green River Police Department, and all occupants of the structure were evacuated safely. Upon the first engine arriving on scene, firefighters led by Captain Austin Rider... Full story
The Silver Sneakers fitness class, a group from the Green River Recreation Center, dresses up in pink to show their support for Breast Cancer Awareness month.... Full story
Dennis Pineda, 72, passed away Monday, October 17, 2022 at his home in Reliance, Wyoming. He was a life-long resident of Reliance. Mr. Pineda died following a lengthy illness. He was born on April 24, 1950 in Rock Springs, Wyoming; the son of Orlando Pineda and Floyda Martinez. Mr. Pineda attended schools in Reliance and Rock Springs and was a 1969 graduate of Rock Springs High School. He married Joann Sanchez in1978 in Rock Springs, Wyoming, and she preceded him in death November 22, 2001 He... Full story
Ariel Marie (Bell) Clay, age 31, passed away on Friday, October 14, 2022 at Intermountain Medical Center in Murray, Utah. For the past eight years, she was a resident of Rock Springs, Wyoming. She was a former resident of Elkhart, Granger and Mishawaka, Indiana. Ariel was born August 13, 1991 in South Bend, Indiana to Jon Bell and Rhonda (Samson) Bell, making her appearance, along with her twin sister Rachel, two months early. Ariel attended Cleveland Elementary in Elkhart, Discovery Middle... Full story
John Marion Hewitt, 60, passed away Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at his home in Rock Springs, Wyoming. He was a life-long resident of Rock Springs. Mr. Hewitt died of a sudden illness. He was born on August 14, 1962 in Rock Springs, Wyoming; the son of Roy Marion Hewitt and Angela Sophie Haun Hewitt. Mr. Hewitt attended schools in Rock Springs, Wyoming and was a 1981 graduate of Rock Springs High School. He worked for Mountain Fuel Supply Company and other construction companies as a Foreman... Full story
Carl Edward Parsons, 91 of Rock Springs, Wyoming passed away on September 5, 2022, at Sage View Care Center. He was a long-time resident of Rock Springs, Wyoming. Cremation has taken place; a Celebration of Life will be conducted at 1:00 P.M. Friday, October 21, 2022 at the First Congregational Church, 1275 Adams Avenue, Rock Springs, Wyoming. Graveside Services; Military Honors and Inurnment will be at the Columbarium in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Tressie Sever Parsons, 84, passed... Full story
Cindy Rae Bluemn, 61, passed away on September 30, 2022 at Adventist Hospital in Portland, Oregon. Mrs. Blueman was a resident of Portland, Oregon for the past one year and former long-time resident of Rock Springs, Wyoming. She died following a sudden illness. Cindy was born on May 9, 1961 in Rock Springs, Wyoming; the daughter of Raymond J. Reese and Margret Prater. She attended schools in Rock Springs, Wyoming and was a 1979 graduate of Rock Springs, High School. Cindy worked for Bunning... Full story
Robert Leon Maes, 62, passed away Saturday, October 13, 2022 West of Green River, Wyoming. He was a long-time resident of Green River and former resident of Ely, Nevada; Salt Lake City, Utah and Rock Springs, Wyoming. He was born May 10, 1960 in Provo, Utah; the son of Jose Maes and Josie Benavides. Mr. Maes attended schools in Ely, Nevada and was a 1978 graduate of White Pine High School. He worked at Jim Bridger Power Plant for 15 years until his retirement in 2008 as an Assistant Auxiliary... Full story
Donna D. Ward, 74, passed away on Sunday, October 16, 2022 at her home in Green River, Wyoming. She was a resident of Green River for 64 years and former resident of Boulder, Colorado. She died peacefully in her sleep. She was born May 9, 1948 in Denver, Colorado; the daughter of Harvey French and Dolores Giacomo. Donna attended schools in Green River, Wyoming and was a 1966 graduate of Green River High School. She received her Bachelor's Degree in Education from The University of Wyoming. She... Full story
Jenifer Lee Weeks, 65, passed away Sunday, October 16, 2022 at University of Utah Medical Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. She was a resident of Rock Springs, Wyoming for the past seven years and former resident of Riverton, Wyoming. She was born October 28, 1956 in Hutchinson, Kansas; the daughter of Roger Dean Meredith and T. Joan Wolfe. Jenifer attended schools in Riverton, Wyoming and was a 1975 graduate of Riverton High School. She attended Central Wyoming College for a short time and truck... Full story
Last year, I augmented my role as an elected member of Wyoming’s House of Representatives to become a witness before the House Judiciary Committee as it considered whether cannabis should become legal in our state. I told my colleagues about my life-long struggle with ulcerative colitis, which forced me to leave the military as I underwent elaborate treatments, dropping in weight from 160 pounds to only 119. I spoke of how using cannabis helped me get through that physical trial. I acknowledged that cannabis, like any drug, can be abused – but...
Green River Police Department reports for Oct. 17 At 9:31 a.m., officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle at Upland Way and Commerce Drive and issued the driver, Chandlerr Lester, of Green River, a citation for alleged expired temporary license permit/improper registration. At 5:17 p.m., officers responded to a report of trespassing on East Flaming Gorge Way. The suspect had left the property prior to law enforcement arrival but was later located at The Embassy. Officers met with the individual, advised about the current trespass order... Full story
"We've had a pretty exciting month," Principal Anne Marie Covey told the students at Washington Elementary as they gathered in the gymnasium after school last week. After being named a Blue Ribbon School at the end of September, the school has been full of excitement and celebrations, which continued as Covey announced to the students they had a special visitor: Senator John Barrasso. "It is wonderful to be here. Congratulations!" Barrasso told the gathered students, staff, and community...
In celebration of their 20 years in existence, the Actors' Mission is celebrating with a "Dia De Los Muertos," or "Day of the Dead," gala event Saturday, October 29, at the Holiday Inn Ballroom. Each year, the Actors' Mission Executive Producers have selected a popular theme for their annual fundraiser. Past events included Mardi Gras and Carnivale Di Venezia. This year, the theme is the Day of the Dead, which is a holiday that traces its earliest roots to the Aztec people in what is now... Full story
The Lady Wolves have shown so much devotion and dedication for swimming and diving. They arrived at the conference meet in Rawlins and proved to their competitors how much they wanted to win. The ladies' stellar performances and teamwork guaranteed their success. They won nine out of 12 events and walked away with an abundance of awards. There was so much excitement in the air as the Lady Wolves were named 3A Conference Champions. Green River's Tavia Arnell received the 3A West Swimmer of the...
Head football Coach Kevin Cuthbertson stepped down this week after a 2-7 season in which they failed to make the playoffs. Cuthbertson met with his players Monday to let them know. The Wolves’ final game of the season was a 44-7 loss against the Evanston Red Devils last Friday night, which eliminated Green River from the playoffs. The Wolves received the ball to start the game and marched right down the field with three passes completed, one to Skyler Lee and two to Hunter Finley, including the touchdown pass. With the P.A.T. good the Wolves l...
The Lady Wolves took on the Lady Braves last Friday. Green River also celebrated the seniors Brinley Nelson, Oaklee Hanks, and Mia Rosas that night. To start off the game, the girls played a little timid at first but gradually got better throughout the matches. Their passing was still one of their strongest skills, and also having support from the Junior Varsity on the bench cheering them on made the game a lot more enjoyable to watch and play. "We had several JV players step into varsity roles...
The Green River High School girls and boys cross country teams competed at the 3A State Championships at Wyoming Indian High School in Ethete this past Saturday. The young girls team, with five of six runners returning, finished sixth in the field of twelve teams with 96 runners. Leading the way for the Lady Wolves' runners was Isabelle Murdock who crossed the finish line in 16th place on the 5,000 meter course in 21:17.12. She was followed by Lily Murdock in 25th in 21:38.72 and Madison...
POWELL —Brady Lowry noticed bear scat as he walked with three fellow Northwest College wrestling teammates along a hillside on the South Fork. They were searching for shed antlers — one of their favorite activities in nearby mountain ranges. The four close friends chose the school in part due to its proximity to the mountains. Lowry saw more scat — a lot of it. It was fresh. “I look up and a grizzly is 5 feet from us, sprinting at me,“ he recalled. The bear tackled Lowry, a 21-year-o...
