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The holiday shopping season is well underway in Green River, and a large number of local businesses will feature deals and specials throughout the season. The Green River Chamber of Commerce has also started its third annual "Small Business Season," and the City of Green River recently proclaimed this Saturday, November 30, as "Small Business Saturday." According to Chamber CEO Lisa Herrera, Small Business Season is community-wide initiative to champion the importance of supporting local...
County revenue that comes from mineral tax valuations often goes up and down. Recently, it went down in a larger amount than is typical, meaning several local entities will take a significant decrease to their funding. An error in reporting for valuations led to adjustments needing to be made, which will "reduce the amount that's going to be distributed on the next distribution from the treasurer's office in the neighborhood of about $750,000," County Assessor Dave Divis explained. Divis spoke...
Alice Kathleen Summers Anderson, a beloved wife, mother and grandmother, passed away November 22, 2024 at age 75 from complications caused by pneumonia. In life and death she was surrounded by her beloved husband and loving children. She faced death with the strength and fortitude of her Shoshone ancestors. Kathleen long looked forward to the reunion with her cherished mother, into whose embrace she was received with joy upon her passing. Kathleen graced the world on June 23, 1949. She was born... Full story
Roy Lloyd, 50, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Thursday, November 21 at Huntsman Cancer Institute in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was a 21-year-resident of Green River, Wyoming and former resident of Cheyenne and Evanston. Roy was born May 20, 1974 in Evanston, the son of Melvin Dwayne Lloyd and Margaret "Peggy" Doris Thompson. He attended schools in Evanston and was a 1992 graduate of Evanston High School. Roy earned his Bachelor's Degrees in Sociology and Psychology from Black... Full story
William Boyd Soltis Jr., 70, passed away with his family by his side Monday, November 18, 2024 at the University of Utah Medical Center in Salt Lake City Utah. He was a 60 year resident of Rock Springs and former resident of Casper, Wyoming. William was born November 16, 1954 in Rock Springs Wyoming; the son of William "Butch" Boyd Soltis Sr. and Hannah Harney. He attended schools in Rock Springs and was a 1973 graduate of Rock Springs High School. He married Joan Ilene "Joni" Mehle June 2,... Full story
Kolton Tyler Ball, 22, passed away Saturday, November 16, 2024 at his home in Rock Springs, Wyoming. He was a former resident of Oakridge, Oregon. Kolton was born on February 28, 2002 in Leitchfield, Kentucky; the son of Gerald Lee Ball and Cathy Jean Ball. He worked as a UPS driver in Rock Springs before his passing. Kolton was the kind of person who could find beauty in the mundane, often capturing the world's unique details through his camera lens, transforming them into incredible works of... Full story
Nadine Johnson, 75, passed away with her family by her side, Thursday, November 14, 2024 at Mission at Castle Rock Rehabilitation Center in Green River Wyoming. She was a five year resident of Green River, Wyoming and former resident of Rock Springs, and South Dakota. Nadine was born December 10, 1948 in Provo Utah; she was the daughter of Elmo Bert Johnson and Thelma Atwood. She attended schools in Provo, Utah and was a 1967 graduate of Provo High School. She attended Snow College. Nadine... Full story
Clare Anna Lansang, 95, passed away surrounded by her family Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at her home. She was a resident of Rock Springs, Wyoming for 60 years and former resident of Denver, Colorado. She died following a courageous battle with cancer for the past six months. She was born September 12, 1929 in Long Beach, California; the daughter of Anna A. Keith. Clare attended schools in Denver, Colorado and was a 1947 graduate of Cathedral Catholic High School. Clare received her Bachelor's Deg... Full story
Cynthia "Cindy" Halstead, 53, passed away Friday, November 15, 2024 at her home. She was a 51 year resident of Rock Springs, Wyoming and former resident of Lynwood, California. Cindy was born September 30, 1971 in Lynnwood, California; the daughter of Cleo M. Bunch and Stephen D. Miller and biological father David Osborne and wife Lee. She attended schools in Rock Springs and was a 1990 graduate of Rock Springs High School. Cindy married the love of her life Todd Alan Halstead on June 3, 1989... Full story
Some of my favorite childhood memories are connected to holidays like Thanksgiving, and the time I spent with my family during them. Growing up, we always went to my Grandma and Grandpa Romero's house for Thanksgiving with all the extended family on my dad's side. We had aunts and uncles and great aunts and uncles and all the cousins. It was always packed and noisy and fun. I remember sticking black olives on my fingers, liking to play with them more than I liked to eat them. I remember Grandma...
Green River Police Department reports for Nov. 20 At 10:33 a.m., officers responded to a report of abuse. At 3:31 p.m., officers responded to a report of an accident. At 4:05 p.m., officers responded to a report of an accident. At 5:53 p.m., officers responded to a report of vandalism. At 7:52 p.m., officers responded to a report of domestic violence. Nov. 21 At 10:33 a.m., officers responded to a report of larceny. At 10:55 a.m., officers responded to a report of threats/harassment. At 11:02... Full story
Unlawful Possession of a Machine Gun Preston Lewis, 21, of Rock Spring, Wyoming, was sentenced to 30 months’ imprisonment with three years of supervised release for the unlawful possession of a machine gun. According to court documents, on April 11, the Rock Springs Police Department was called to a firearms dealer for a report of a suspicious male who had purchased approximately $18,000 worth of high-dollar firearms. Police later found the defendant at another firearms dealer. During questioning, the defendant admitted to straw purchasing f...
After serving as a school board member for Sweetwater County School District No. 2 for 24 years and 10 months, Steve Core is officially retired. Core was first elected to a two-year term 1990, then elected to a four-year term in 1992 and again in 1996. He had a special appointment to the school board in February 2006, and was elected to four-year terms in 2008, 2012, 2016, and 2020. Core served as board chair for 11 years, and was an original board member to Sweetwater BOCES and the Green River...
A trio of local Girl Scouts have not only worked to improve the community, but have gained regional recognition and honor for doing so. In April it was announced that Olivia Wilkenson, Emma Whitehead and Kymani Reid, members of local Girl Scout Troop 1932, had achieved their Silver Award status. According to troop leader Jennifer Wilkinson, the Silver Award is the second-highest award in Girl Scouts, and in order to complete it scouts have to find a problem in the community and create a lasting...
Green River resident Timothy Laboria recently shared a reading of "The New Colossus," the poem by Emma Lazarus that is inscribed on the Statue of Liberty, at Castle Rock Rehabilitation Center. "Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free," a famous line from the poem reads. "Send these, the homeless, tempest-tost to me, I lift my lamp beside the golden door!" Laboria used a lampstand as a prop for the reading. "I want to do it justice," Laboria said of the poem....
The Lincoln Middle School MathCounts program has started their new season, and is off to a strong start. The MathCounts team from LMS started by facing off against Rock Springs and Farson/Eden two weeks ago, and several Green River Students had top finishes. Head Coach Dogan Gunduz said it was not a bad start to the season. Lincoln is part of the Southwest region of Wyoming for MathCounts, a national program that teaches math and problem solving skills to middle school students. Competition... Full story
After years of dedication and extraordinary success, Tanith Smith has officially stepped away from competitive swimming, concluding her career with a legacy that will be remembered for years to come. As a four-time Wyoming High School State Swimming Champion, her journey is a story of talent, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. Yet, her impact extends far beyond her impressive list of accolades. Tanith's story, as shared by her coaches and through her own reflections,...
U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) released the following statement after being elected by Senate Republicans to serve as the Assistant Majority Leader for the 119th Congress: “I want to thank the people of Wyoming for their support and for allowing me to continue serving our state in the United States Senate. I want to thank my Republican colleagues for their confidence and their vote today. It is my honor to serve them as Assistant Majority Leader. “We have an extraordinary opportunity in front of us. Voters spoke loudly. It is our job to... Full story
A bill honoring the life and legacy of former Shoshoni Postmaster Dessie A. Bebout passed the United States House of Representatives this week and is on its way to the President’s desk for approval. The legislation was introduced in the Senate by U.S. Senators John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.), and Tom Carper (D-Del.), where it passed unanimously in April of this year. The bill then progressed to the House, where it was supported by U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman (R-Wyo.) and unanimously passed. The legislation honors Dessie Bebout b... Full story
Congresswoman Harriet Hageman recently introduced the Visa Integrity Preservation Act, a bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) to close the loophole that has allowed the Biden administration to grant mass amnesty to over 500,000 immigrants who illegally entered the United States or overstayed a visa. This would require illegal aliens under all circumstances to depart the United States and be subject to an interview before they could receive a nonimmigrant visa. The bill would also bar them from reentering the United States... Full story
The Sweetwater County Pony Express will hold their 23rd annual Christmas Card Ride on December 14. The cards will be carried on horseback from the Green River Post Office to the Rock Springs Post Office. All cards must have the correct postage and be ready to mail. The cards will be placed in the Mochilla after they have been stamped with the special Pony Express Stamp. The riders will leave the post office at 11 a.m. Christmas cards will be accepted at the Green River Post Office no later than... Full story
On Tuesday, October 8, Western Wyoming Community College's (Western's) Powerline Technology program was honored with the Wyoming Economic Development Association (WEDA) Innovation Award, recognizing its significant impact on the state's workforce and economy. WEDA's Executive Director, Brett Kahler shared, "WEDA's Innovation Award is given in recognition of projects that significantly impact Wyoming communities and its residents. The award celebrates partnerships and innovation in economic... Full story
Wyoming is poised to become the first state in the nation to see a Freedom Caucus take the statehouse reins after Republican lawmakers on Saturday selected four members of the hard-line group for House leadership, several legislators told WyoFile. Saturday's vote at the GOP caucus in Casper was not entirely a surprise since all but one of the races were uncontested. The results, however, are significant - the national Freedom Caucus movement hopes to recreate its Wyoming success in other... Full story
SHIRLEY BASIN-Josh Oakleaf stood where Carbon County miners scoured the earth's surface starting 60-some years ago in search of the uranium that fueled the United States' rise to becoming a nuclear superpower. After the mine went bust in the late 1970s, the land - part of the Heward Ranch - would have initially been a moonscape. Federal environmental regulators initiated a partial reclamation effort here in the 1990s, but much bare ground remained and the landscape still didn't support much... Full story
