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Bradley Setzer pleaded not guilty to charges filed against him during an arraignment Monday afternoon in the Third District Court of Judge Richard Lavery. Setzer is charged with felony first-degree attempted murder and misdemeanor interference with a peace officer following an incident Aug. 25 where he allegedly tried to kill his wife and was allegedly uncooperative during his arrest. He faces the possibility of life in prison if convicted of the felony. A trial date was set for May 11. During...
Children quickly learned at a recent event why dragons love tacos. Those who attended the Dragons Love Tacos event at the Sweetwater County Library this weekend had numerous activities to participate in. As soon as the librarians opened the doors, children, parents and grandparents entered the building ready for fun. While at the Dragons Love Tacos event, which was inspired by the book "Dragons Love Tacos" by Adam Rubin, children had the chance to spin a wheel to see what prize they could win....
A Green River attorney working in the Sweetwater County Attorney’s Office received a public censure from the Wyoming Supreme Court after misleading investigators about a female sex offender’s place of residence. John DeLeon received his censure last week for violating Wyoming Rules of Professional Conduct. Specifically, he violated Rule 8.4(c) for conduct involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit or misrepresentation and Rule 8.4(d) for conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice. He was req...
The Wyoming Public Service Commission recently launched an investigation into Rocky Mountain Power’s Integrated Resource Plan. The plan’s preferred portfolio, filed with the commission Oct. 18, includes changes the company anticipates making with coal-fire power plants in Sweetwater and Lincoln counties. The plan outlines the early retirement of two units at the Jim Bridger Power Plant near Point of Rocks, one of which would occur as early as 2023. The plan also highlights a desire to replace th...
Work continues on bring the city’s solid waste transfer station back online, with workers currently repairing electrical systems in the building. Mark Westenskow, public works director for the city, said lighting has been installed and wired throughout the facility. Workers are currently set on repairing the building’s automatic doors. Westenskow said the fire also severely damaged a lot of materials with lower melting points, which include both wiring and PVC piping. Much of the damaged mat...
In an effort to provide more sustainable business, Sweetwater Medics ambulance service is going to raise its rates. During the Sweetwater County Commission meeting Tuesday morning, Sweetwater Medics director, Ron Gatti addressed the Commission about the proposed rate increases. “We need a long-term way to create a system in the county that’s more sustainable and better for the county,” Gatti said. The decision to raise rates came when Gatti learned from a Safetech Solutions consultant Sweetwater...
Richard L. Longbottom, 87 of Vidor died Monday, November 18th, 2019 at his residence. Richard is survived by his sons Michael Longbottom, David Longbottom and Marty Longbottom....
Ambulance service once again was a major topic of discussion this week with the Sweetwater County Commissioners. This time, the discussion focused on a rate increase Sweetwater Medics of Rock Springs plans to initiate. Providing a cost-effective ambulance service in Sweetwater County is a conundrum for everyone involved. When Sweetwater Medics was first established, the company’s representatives proudly boasted they would not need government subsidizing to support their business. In the years that followed, the company would be forced to take b...
It’s been said that a person needs to know 2,000 words to be fluent in a language. This is deceptive because I’ve also read a person needs about 4,000 works to have some freedom of expression in a language. Between 2,000 and 4,000 or even more, that’s a daunting number to know and memorize. But, there are quite a few words that are simply fun to know. Sure they’ll never come up in casual conversation and if you can use one -- bonus points for you. Some sound absolutely silly, like the term “h...
A muddle and mixture of family and friends surrounded the dying elderly woman like she was a campfire. They came to honor and pay their respects; many generations, from all over the country. This group seemed well educated, well-read, and the intellectual discussions were tossed around in that room like a basketball. She had said, to all, that it was time. “Please stop the dialysis,” she insisted, and, it was stopped. At first, she was almost holding court, but over the days, as she was slipping across to the other side, the hymns started fil...
Kris Keierleber passed away on November 15, 2019. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 23, at Mount of Olives Lutheran Church, 2916 Foothill Blvd., Rock Springs. Kris Richard Keierleber was born April 12, 1977 in Stanley, N.D. to Ken and JoAnne Keierleber. He was baptized at Bethel Lutheran Church in New Town, N.D. and lived in New Town until age 4. The family moved to Calpet, Wyoming in 1981 and to Rock Springs, Wyoming in 1987. He was confirmed at Mount of...
Steven Leslie Taylor, age 52, passed away Oct. 29, 2019 in Scottsdale, AZ. Steve was born January 1, 1967 in Caldwell, ID to Roseann Blake and Leslie Taylor. In his youth, Steve excelled in sports and math, loved outdoor adventures, and had a fun-loving, happy-go-lucky personality. Following his graduation from Green River High School, Steve served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Argentina. For over twenty years, Steve lived in Vidor, TX and worked in the...
Frank Thomas Wall, 80 of Green River passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at his home. He was a resident of Green River for the past 51 years. He was born April 5, 1939 in Evanston, Wyoming the son of Frank and Velma Wall. He attended schools in Evanston, Wyoming He married Paula Elizabeth Vigil on November 14, 1959 in Evanston, Wyoming. Tom worked for General Chemical as a underground Foreman. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, roping, horseback riding, snowmobiling with family, visiting peopl...
For the second time in her career, she was named to the All-Conference list. Madelyn Heiser, a Green River High School senior, was recently named to the Wyoming Coaches Association All-Conference list for 4A Division volleyball. All-Conference honors are voted on by the head coaches in each conference. Heiser was the only Green River Lady Wolf receiving the honor this year. "It's an honor to receive All Conference," Heiser said. "I have put a lot of time and effort into a sport that I love. It...
A strong defensive effort in the first half by the Wyoming Cowboys and an outstanding first half by redshirt sophomore Hunter Maldonado, who led all scorers with 14 points, had the Cowboys within seven points at 40-33 at halftime. But Maldonado was held to only four second-half points and at the 7:20 mark of the second half he fouled out with 18 points and five rebounds. The score was 74-50 in favor of the Beavers at the time Maldonado went out of the game, and Oregon State went on to an 83-63 road win. The Cowboys are now 1-3 on the season. Or...
The Cowgirls trailed by as many as 11 points in the fourth quarter before cutting Colorado’s lead down to five, but UW couldn’t quite close the gap in its 66-56 loss to the Buffaloes. Colorado (3-0) was strong on the glass against Wyoming (2-2) on Sunday afternoon. Wyoming was forced to foul the Buffs multiple times in order to stop the clock with the game winding down, but UW could not convert on the offensive end to make up the deficit. “They got more aggressive and more physical,” said head coach Gerald Mattinson. “We were worried with thei...
The annual Border War game between the Wyoming Cowboys and Colorado State Rams will kick off Friday night this week from War Memorial Stadium in Laramie. The 111th edition of the Border War will be featured in a nationally-televised game on ESPN2 beginning at 7:30 p.m. The first 5,000 fans will receive a special Wyoming branded Alpine Hat. Not only will it be the 111th meeting in the series between the two border rivals, but for the 52nd consecutive year the two teams will battle for the Bronze Boot traveling trophy. The Wyoming Cowboys hold a...
When she was only 3 years old, she started singing in front of an audience. Now, she has the chance to perform with students in a choir of more than 100. Chatney Tirrell, a Green River High School junior, is the only Sweetwater County singer going to perform in the Northwest American Choral Directors Honor Choir in March. According to Jacob Gantz, GRHS and Lincoln Middle School vocal music director, Tirrell is one of nearly 100 Wyoming singers chosen for the honor. Gantz said Tirrell is in the...
Drama students from Green River High School will join hundreds of talented and enthusiastic students from around the state at the annual Wyoming State Thespian Festival. The competition is hosted annually by the Wyoming Educators of Secondary Theatre and will take place this year at the University of Wyoming in Laramie. Competition begins Dec. 5 and culminates with an awards’ ceremony in the evening on Dec. 7. This event includes competition in the performance and technical areas of theater. Acting events include one-act plays, devised t...
Western Wyoming Community College’s new President, Kim Dale, will be in Green River, Dec. 4, at the Green River Campus room 211 from 6-7 p.m. The Western president listening sessions provide community members the opportunity to meet with Dale and discuss important, relevant matters unique to Green River. The goal of the listening session is to help the college best serve the community. “I’m looking forward to meeting with Green River community members to discuss their ideas on how the College can best serve them,” Dale said. “While our main...
During these tumultuous economic times, it is even more important to think of those less fortunate than ourselves. The Salvation Army of Sweetwater County is hoping to be able to count on residents and organizations to help ring bells. Many bell ringers are needed for a successful event this year. The Salvation Army of Sweetwater County is a service extension unit of the national organization. It exists solely to raise and distribute funds for the emergency needs of people in the community. It is a small volunteer group and has limited...
Roger and Marilee Larsen, former residents of Green River, would like to announce the engagement of their son Levi M Larsen to Jesslyn Low, daughter of Brent and Tami Lowe of South Jordan, Utah. Larsen was a 2013 Green River High School graduate, where he was active in debate, soccer, and served as student body president. He graduated from Western Wyoming Community College in 2017, where he also served as student body president. In December, he graduates from Utah State University with a triple...
The Red Desert Roundup Rodeo Royalty pageant took place Oct. 20 in Rock Springs. It is sanctioned and sponsored by the Red Desert Roundup Rodeo July 23-25 in Rock Springs. The royalty has several appearances scheduled this summer including, the Overland Stage Stampede Rodeo and Flaming Gorge Days. Crowned as the 2020 Red Desert Roundup Rodeo Princess was Sierra Christie. Christie is the 17-year-old daughter of Autumn Christie. She is currently a junior at Black Butte High School, while also...
