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Plans for next year's Flaming Gorge Days event are already underway. A public meeting was held Tuesday, October 29 to begin discussions on the planned 2025 Flaming Gorge Days, scheduled for June 27-28. The Green River City Council and Mayor Pete Rust were enthusiastic about bringing back the annual event this past year, and are supporting it moving forward on a larger scale in 2025. Mayor Pete Rust said "having the event come back this year was important to the community, and we feel the event,...
Plans for the future of public lands in Southwest Wyoming continue to be debated as the Bureau of Land Management's proposed Resource Management Plan (RMP) for the Rock Springs Field Office goes through some of the final phases of the review process before the BLM's final decision. "Since the BLM announced their draft RMP back in August of 2023, Wyoming's State Agencies, counties, industries, and stakeholders have all worked tirelessly to wrangle this document into a workable, legal, and...
The Women's Club of Sweetwater County has been busy finding ways to give back to the community. Last Thursday, members of the Women's Club stopped by the Green River Police Department to give the officers a donation of comfort bags. The Women's Club has made regular donations of comfort bags to the GRPD over the last few years, and has continued to make sure the officers have enough bags to use as they work with children. "We do forensic interviews here on kids, and the idea behind it is that...
Ghosts and ghouls came out to celebrate Halloween at the Downtown Trunk or Treat event hosted by the Green River City Council last Saturday....
Margaret "Peggy" M. Gunyan, 68, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family Sunday, October 13, 2024 at her daughters home. She was a long time resident of Rock Springs Wyoming and a former resident of Williston, North Dakota. She died following a courageous battle with cancer. Peggy was born May 25, 1956 in Providence Rhode Island; the daughter of Gerald Wyatt and Edna Gray. She attended schools in Rock Springs, Wyoming Peggy married Michael A. Gunyan December 2, 2000 in Rock Springs,...
David A. Dean, 70, passed away at his home in Rock Springs, Wyoming on October 14, 2024. He was born on June 6, 1954 in Syracuse, New York, the son of Victor Dean and Joyce Russell. David graduated from high school in Syracuse with the class of 1973 before attending Western Wyoming Community College and Casper College where he attained two degrees in architectural design and estimating /construction design and management. He also received Phi Theta Kappa status for his academic status wile...
Dale Albert Gillespie, 70, passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2024. He was a lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Wyoming. Dale was born two minutes before his twin sister Gail on June 16, 1954 in Rock Springs, Wyoming. He is the oldest son of Norman Edward Gillespie and Irma Ann Gillespie. Dale attended schools in Rock Springs, Wyoming, Tempe, Arizona, and Laramie, Wyoming. He held a Bachelor of Science degree in Microbiology which he earned at the University of Wyoming. He worked in Wyoming,...
Michael "Mike" Lee Vandenberg, 61, died Sunday, October 20, 2024 at his home in Rock Springs Wyoming. He was a 50 year resident of Rock Springs and a former resident of Cheyenne, Wyoming. He died following a courageous battle with cancer. Mike was born December 29, 1962 in Laramie, Wyoming; the son of Dale Leroy Vandenberg and Sally Ann Kidd. He attended schools in Cheyenne and Rock Springs, Wyoming. He was a 1981 graduate of Cheyenne East High School. Mike worked for the Wyoming Department of...
Johanna Marie Bunderman Mechling, 49, passed away Thursday, October 24 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs, Wyoming. She was a resident of Salt Lake City, Utah for the past year and former resident of Green River, Wyoming. Johanna was born April 5, 1975 in Rock Springs, the daughter of Clarence E. Bunderman and Leanna Carter. She attended schools in Green River and was a 1993 graduate of Green River High School. She received her Associates Degree in Advanced Respiratory...
Connie Gatti, 74, passed away surrounded by her family Thursday, October 24, 2024 at Huntsman Cancer Institute in Salt Lake City, Utah. She was a longtime resident of Rock Springs, Wyoming. Connie was born July 1, 1950 in Rock Springs, Wyoming; the daughter of; Guy "Shadow" Gatti and Rose Marie Dorrence. She attended schools in Rock Springs, Wyoming. She attended Western Wyoming Community College and received her Industrial Maintenance Degree. Connie worked for FMC for 24 years and retired in...
Dennis Paul Drake, 81, of Rock Springs, Wyoming passed away October 24, 2024 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. He was born on July 22, 1943, at his grandparent's home, in Riverton, WY, the son of John and Dorris Drake. Dennis graduated from Riverton High School with the class of 1962 before attending trade school in Denver, CO , he worked as a draftsman until the closing of the Uranium mines. He owned a sign painting company shortly after that, and eventually found his way to being a...
Gary Ratti, 77, passed away Saturday, October 26, 2024 at his home in Rock Springs Wyoming. He was a life-long resident of Rock Springs. He was born July 24, 1947 in Waukegan Illinois; the son of Uuno Melvin Ratti and Jeanette O'Toole. Gary attended schools in Rock Springs, Wyoming and was a 1965 graduate of Rock Springs High School. He married Brenda Durnil June 6, 1970 in Rock Springs, Wyoming and they had two sons from this union. They later divorced and she preceded him in death October 5, 2...
Cole Thomas Barnes, age 22, originally from Soda Springs Idaho but has lived in Rock Springs Wyoming for over five years, passed away on October 19th, 2024. He was born on July 27th, 2002 to Travis and Donita Barnes. Cole graduated from Rock Springs High School in 2021, along with being an honorary graduate of the Soda Springs High School. He received his Associates degree in electrical instrumentation and was on track to earn a Bachelor's degree in industrial management from WWCC. Cole Barnes...
There’s a quiet strength in the Wyoming way of life—a belief in hard work, personal responsibility, and fairness. These values are woven into our heritage: face each day with courage, take pride in your work, and finish what you start. As Wyoming faces rising costs, these principles are more important than ever—especially in our tax system. On November 5, Amendment A offers the foundation needed to modernize property tax assessments, giving homeowners the relief they deserve while upholding fairness. A Clear-Cut Path to Fairness Without Reven...
Green River Police Department reports for Oct. 22 At 10:02 a.m., officers responded to a report of an accident. At 10:37 a.m., officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle and issued a warning for an alleged headlights - one on each side violation. At 11:07 a.m., officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle and issued a warning for alleged expired temporary license permit/improper registration. At 11:09 a.m., officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle and issued a warning for alleged...
Haggit Barbell hosted a spooky and sporty fundraising event this past Saturday to help offset the cost of school lunches for families in Sweetwater County School District No. 2. Five hundred people attended the "Trick or Treat Streak" 5K and "Night of the Living Deadlift" competition and trunk or treat, with over 25 competitors between all the events. Chris Haggit, who owns Haggit Barbell, spoke about how this event originated. "I had wanted to donate to the school lunch program for several...
Ghost stories from the Sweetwater County Library in Green River have been shared, and officially documented, for decades. In addition to the everyday haunted happenings that people report, around Halloween the public is specifically invited to go to the library and reach out to the spirits. The Ghost Walk Crew and the Sweetwater County Library Foundation host ghost walks at the library each year. These walks provide an opportunity for those who are curious about ghost hunting, or about the...
The Green River High School Lady Wolves Swim team made a splash at the 4A West Conference Championships, showcasing the depth and determination of a team that has spent months honing their skills for peak performances in the season's most critical meets. With both individual and relay events exceeding expectations, the Lady Wolves left the meet with the first-place win and their sights set on the State Championships. The Lady Wolves were the overall 4A West Conference Champions, with Tavia Arnel...
The Green River Lady Wolves Volleyball team closed their regular season with a powerful sweep, winning back-to-back matches against Lyman and Rock Springs last week. Head Coach Jessica Demaret expressed pride in her team's recent performance, noting that each match presented unique challenges that the Wolves tackled head-on. Lyman, a consistently strong team in the 3A division, hosted Green River for what would be the Lady Wolves' fourth match in seven days. "Going on the road and beating them...
The 1-7 Green River Wolves hit the road this past Friday for their final game of the 2024 football season. They took on the number-one ranked and undefeated Star Valley Braves at Star Valley’s home field on their Senior Night. Star Valley’s strong football presence was reflected in their undefeated record and a huge roster of 174 players to the Wolves’ 109. The Braves also have 43 seniors compared to Green River’ s 11, and a number of big players, all of which has enabled them to dominate again this season. Even with the dominating numbers...
The Green River High School Cross Country wrapped up their season during the State tournament this past weekend. The Wolves headed to State in Cheyenne at the Little America Golf Course last Saturday. For the 4A run, there were 13 teams in total that the Wolves ran against at the State Cross Country Championships, including Star Valley, Kelly Walsh, Natrona County, Sheridan, Jackson Hole, Thunder Basin, Cheyenne East, Evanston, Riverton, Cheyenne Central, Laramie, Campbell County and Rock Springs. Each team got to bring seven boy athletes and s...
Editor's Note: For our General Election voter's guide, local candidates in contested races and races that weren't part of the primary election were given the opportunity to run short articles free of charge and/or to place paid advertisements. The articles serve as a chance for candidates to tell voters about who they are, why they are running for their position and what they hope to accomplish if elected. Not every candidate replied to the newspaper's invitation to be part of the election...
The man who struck and killed Grizzly 399 while commuting home from Jackson on Tuesday night was driving at around the speed limit of 55 mph, law enforcement officials said Thursday. Those details about the Snake River Canyon accident that pulled at heartstrings around Wyoming and the world come from a crash investigation relayed by Lincoln County Sheriff's Patrol Lt. John Stetzenbach. "Looking at the crash itself, the size of the bear and the damage that was done to the vehicle, [the...
JACKSON — Grizzly 399’s cub was not collared when its famous mother was hit and killed by a car Tuesday evening in the Snake River Canyon. That means wildlife managers do not have an easy way to locate the yearling. The cub has not been seen since the accident, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service officials said Thursday. But biologists said they’re optimistic about the cub’s chances because denning season is approaching. The cub is large and approaching 2 years old, when grizzly mothers typically kick off their young. “High chances of survival...
They packed the pews tight at Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, those without seats standing wherever they could find space. Mourners took off work and school, many traveling across Wyoming to gather on a calm, sunny October morning in Rock Springs. The service started late in order to make room for everyone. This was the funeral of Dawson Fantin, an 18-year-old graduate of Rock Springs High School who'd only recently left his hometown to start college at the University of Wyoming on a...
