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On the morning of Valentine's Day, the community of Green River was rocked when citizens looked outside and saw thick black smoke billowing out of the I-80 tunnel. A pile-up accident involving over two dozen vehicles led to a fire inside the westbound tunnel on Interstate 80, leaving three dead and several injured. While the tunnel itself did not sustain structural damage and is not in danger of collapsing, according to officials, the concrete lining inside was significantly damaged, and it is u...
Green River Police Department reports for Feb. 8 At 4:02 p.m., officers responded to a report of trespassing. At 8:17 p.m., officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle and issued a warning for an alleged tail lights required violation. Feb. 9 At 9:35 a.m., officers came in contact with an individual with an active warrant. Officers placed Mathew Titmus under arrest per the warrant and transported him to the Sweetwater County Detention Center. Officers completed a report of the incident. At 1:...
The Sweetwater County School District No. 2 Board of Trustees voted unanimously to approve the purchase of new English and Math curriculums for grades K-8 during their regular meeting on February 11. Tuesday's board meeting had a very full agenda, but perhaps the most significant item was that of the adoption of new English Language and Math curriculums for all kindergarten through eighth grade classrooms. Assistant Superintendent Dr. Alan Demaret and Curriculum Director Anne Marie Covey...
The number of deer within city limits in Green River appears to be going down, with less deer counted this year than in previous years. The City of Green River conducted its ninth annual deer count on Friday, February 7, and reported that the total count shows a decline from last year's numbers. This year 72 deer were counted, as opposed to 112 counted last year. "While the counts are not an exact science, it is scheduled around the same date and time each year, and those who help with the...
Green River Police Department reports for Feb. 3 At 8:18 a.m., officers responded to a report of drugs. At 8:55 a.m., officers responded to a report of burglary. At 11:46 a.m., officers responded to a report of a juvenile in possession of tobacco. Officers met with the juvenile and issued them a citation for alleged use/possession of tobacco by minor and completed a report of the incident. At 12:19 p.m., officers responded to a report of a two-vehicle collision that had happened in the Smith's...
The condition of city streets and the rates of utilities came under discussion during the February 4 Green River City Council meeting. The council held a Special Workshop Tuesday prior to the regular meeting to review the 2024 Pavement Management Report conducted by MDS Technologies Inc. The goal of the study was to update the database (previously updated in 2019), evaluate the current conditions of the roads, compare the results to the 2019 study, and estimate an annual road pavement budget....
A space heater seems to be the cause of a structure fire in Green River earlier this week. At 6:01 p.m. on Monday, February 3, the Green River Fire Department received a 911 call reporting a house fire. The first truck arrived within four minutes, finding heavy smoke and heat but no visible flames, the GRFD reported. The fire was contained in under two hours, with the last engine clearing the scene at 7:32 p.m. "A total of 15 firefighters and two engines responded, working quickly to contain...
Green River Police Department reports for Jan. 28 At 3:36 p.m., officers responded to a report of larceny. At 8:15 p.m., officers responded to a report of a traffic hazard. Jan. 29 At 4:10 a.m., officers responded to a report of a hit and run. Officers later issued citations to Cody Allen for alleged failure of duty upon colliding with unattended vehicle or property and unauthorized use of vehicle. At 1:14 p.m., officers responded to a report of threats/harassment. At 2:16 p.m., officers...
Concerns about the future of the Jamestown/Rio-Vista Fire District, and the future of fire protection in the Jamestown area, have been answered as three community members have stepped up to serve on the fire district board. Long-time fire district board members Dave Buller and Patsy Moody brought their concerns to the Sweetwater County Board of County Commissioners during the December 17 commission meeting. Buller and Moody shared that the terms of all three board members were set to expire at...
The Castle Rock Hospital District January board meeting had a positive tone as the board looks ahead to the new year. Several staff members gave reports about progress in their departments and upcoming projects during the January 28 meeting. Radiology staff member Amanda Lamb said during her report that the amount of chest x-rays the radiology department is performing is steadily going down post-Covid. Lamb also reported that she and another radiology technician are currently going through an ad...
Green River Police Department reports for Jan. 20 At 11:24 a.m., officers responded to a report of a scam. At 12:47 p.m., officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle and issued the driver, a juvenile, a citation for alleged speed - generally. At 4:41 p.m., officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle and issued a warning for alleged expired temporary license permit/improper registration. At 4:53 p.m., officers responded to a report of domestic violence. At 7:22 p.m., officers responded to...
The City of Green River is moving ahead with Flaming Gorge Days plans, working with both local volunteers and the event company Adelska. During a special workshop prior to Tuesday's City Council meeting, City Communications Director Steve Core addressed some of the concerns the council had raised during the January 7 meeting. At the earlier meeting, a motion to approve a Flaming Gorge Days contract with Colorado event company Adelska died after some of the council questioned costs and...
Green River Police Department reports for Jan. 14 At 7:39 a.m., officers responded to a report of a disturbance. At 8:34 a.m., officers responded to a report of an accident. At 11:47 a.m., officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle and issued a warning for an alleged windshield/wipers required violation. At 12:54 p.m., officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle and issued a warning for an alleged headlights - one on each side violation. At 1:41 p.m., officers conducted a traffic stop on...
The school district is continuing to move forward, even though it will soon so do without Superintendent Craig Barringer at the helm. During Tuesday's Sweetwater County School District No. 2 Board meeting, Superintendent Barringer formally announced his retirement, effective June 30. In a letter addressed to the board of trustees, Barringer expressed his gratitude, saying that it has "been a wonderful privilege" to work in the district and how fortunate he was to conclude his career in such an...
Green River Police Department reports for Dec. 31, 2024 At 12:48 p.m., officers responded to a report of threats/harassment. At 1:10 p.m., officers responded to a report of an individual repeatedly calling 911 to report parking problems. After speaking with the individual and advising them to not report non-emergencies on an emergency line, the individual, Gina Barna, continued to do so and was placed under arrest for alleged interference with emergency calls - 911 other than emergency purpose....
Green River High School students have earned their places on the Principal, Staff and Regular Honor Rolls for the first semester of the 2024-2025 school year. To be placed on the Principal Honor Roll, a student must earn a 4.0 GPA. To be placed on the Staff Honor Roll, a student must earn between a 3.75 and a 3.99 GPA. To be placed on the Regular Honor Roll, a student must earn between a 3.5 and a 3.749 GPA. For each honor roll, students must finish the semester without an I or F grade and must...
The city of Green River may or may not work with the same company as last year to run this year's Flaming Gorge Days. During the January 7 City Council meeting, a motion for the city to enter into an agreement with Adelska LLC for the 2025 Flaming Gorge Days died as there was no second in a motion to approve. City Administrator Reed Clevenger said that the city would like to continue to work with event company Adelska, who managed the concert for Flaming Gorge Days in 2024. The new agreement...
Green River Police Department reports for Dec. 20 At 11:08 a.m., officers responded to a report of an accident. At 2:23 p.m., officers responded to a report of a scam. At 4:18 p.m., officers responded to a report of domestic violence. At 6:13 p.m., officers responded to a report of larceny. At 7:31 p.m., officers responded to a report of domestic violence. Dec. 21 At 9:59 a.m., officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle and issued a warning for alleged expired temporary license...
Green River and Sweetwater County kept moving forward all throughout 2024. From making progress on ongoing issues, to addressing new challenges, to finding room for growth and improvement, the city and county, and the community as a whole, worked together to keep making progress. Changes in the city The City of Green River saw some exciting new features and developments added in 2024. The Green River Greenbelt Taskforce had a busy year, making progress on long-standing projects and celebrating...
Last Thursday, Green River Police Department (GRPD) Community Service Officer Dennis Fryer slipped and fell on the ice on Uinta Drive in front of the Green River Star Office. While he hit his head and was injured, he is now doing better. The official statement from the GRPD explained that at approximately 10:11 a.m. on December 26, Officer Fryer stopped to investigate a semi tractor that was partially blocking the roadway and to determine if the driver needed assistance. "While walking up to...
Green River Police Department reports for Dec. 17 At 5:19 p.m., officers responded to a report of domestic violence. At 9:07 p.m., officers responded to a report of a disturbance. At 9:27 p.m., officers responded to a report of an accident. Dec. 18 At 12:12 a.m., officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle and issued a warning for an alleged valid certificate of title, certificate of registration, and license plates required violation. At 9:58 a.m., officers responded to a report of a...
Green River Public Works Director Mark Westenskow announced Tuesday during the City Council meeting that the City of Green River will be receiving an added $10 million from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant for the completion of the Water Treatment Plant Replacement Facility. The Office of State Lands and Investments has recommended an amendment to the grant the city originally received, increasing the amount by $10,530,307. This amendment raises the total grant amount to $16,775,307....
Green River Police Department reports for Dec. 10 At 8:01 a.m., officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle and issued the driver, Declan Meeds, a citation for alleged speeding in a school zone. At 10:48 a.m., officers responded to a report of an abandoned vehicle. At 11:40 a.m., officers responded to a report of a violation of a court order. At 1:15 p.m., officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle and issued a warning for alleged speeding. At 2:20 p.m., officers responded to a report of...
The staff at Washington Elementary is always working to do the best for the students, including using the BEST Program. During Tuesday's Sweetwater County School District No. 2 Board meeting, staff members from Washington Elementary School gave a presentation about the school's BEST program, which has been used at Washington Elementary for the past 15 years. BEST, which stands for Behavior, Expectations and Skills Training, was described by Principal Anne Marie Covey as a program relying on...
Just a little over a week after responding to a house fire, the Green River Fire Department was called out to respond to another house fire. While more damage was done to the home during this fire, the occupants were safe, and much of the fire was contained and kept from spreading. At approximately 5:45 a.m. Sunday, December 8, the Green River Fire Department (GRFD), along with Castle Rock Ambulance and Green River Police Department (GRPD), responded to a structure fire on the 700 block of...
