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The Green River Farmers' Market is changing locations for the rest of the summer. On Wednesday the market moved from its previous location at Collier Park to the parking lot in front of Flaming Gorge Harley Davidson on Uinta Drive. The Green River Downtown Urban Renewal Agency announced the location change earlier this week. The Farmers' Market is scheduled to take place every Wednesday through September 13....
The Sweetwater County School District No. 2 Board of Trustees approved additional funding for a second phase of a project that will add a safety coating to windows at district schools during Tuesday night’s meeting. The 3M Window Coating Project is an ongoing project that involves putting a safety coating on glass windows in the front entryways of all district school buildings. The board previously approved $37,000 for the project. At the meeting they approved the request for an additional $...
Green River Police Department reports for July 28 At 11:51 p.m., officers responded to a report of domestic violence. Officers met with an individual who reported a physical altercation and gathered information. EMS was called to evaluate but no transports were made. The parties were separated and officers gathered information and completed a report of the incident. July 29 At 6:47 a.m., officers responded to a report of a verbal domestic. Officers met with individuals who were involved in a verbal dispute. Officers gathered information,...
After being the subject of much discussion during the last City Council meeting, the open container permit and catering permit for an event by Badass Brews and the Buck N Bar were approved during Tuesday night’s meeting. The city council raised questions about the permits, which were for an event originally called “Too Broke for Sturgis,” at the July 18 meeting. There were concerns about issues including the size of the event, security measures and street blockades. Councilmember Gary Killpack a...
Mike Bond was sworn in as a new Green River Police Department officer at City Hall on Monday morning. Bond is from Rock Springs and is currently a Staff Sergeant for the Wyoming National Guard. Green River City Administrator Reed Clevenger did the oath of office, while GRPD Captain Janet Kauchich presented Mike with his badge, #117. Bond has ties to Sweetwater County and to the GRPD as he is the son-in-law of former Green River Police Chief Tom Jarvie....
Green River Police Department reports for July 25 At 9:28 a.m., CSOs responded to a report of nuisance property. Officers made contact with the property owner who advised they would get the property cleaned up. Officers completed a report of the incident. At 1:32 p.m., officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle and issued the driver, Trevor Grenz, of Gillette, a citation for allegedly crossing the center line. At 2:05 p.m., officers responded to a report of a larceny. Officers met with the reporting party who advised they had a lock...
The City of Green River's former URA/Main Street Administrator, Jennifer "Jennie" Melvin, was arrested on two counts of alleged theft over $1,000 and is being tried for suspected embezzlement from the Green River Urban Renewal Agency (URA) and Flaming Gorge Days (FGD). According to the probable cause affidavit from the Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI), "a total of $42,942.55 was stolen out of the FGD account by Melvin between June 8, 2022 and May 21, 2023," resulting in the...
While the Green River City Council is making it easier for local businesses to get permits such as catering and open container permits, discussion of an upcoming event revealed the need to keep working through some of the details. During the July 18 meeting, the council voted unanimously to approve a resolution to establish a process to administratively issue catering permits, twenty-four hour malt beverage permits and open container permits. The resolution authorizes the City Administrator to...
City crews have been repairing and staining the Greenbelt boardwalk this week, causing officials to close the area. Because of the high runoff this spring, crews are not sure of the damage, and depending on that possible damage the boardwalk may be closed into Friday. Users are encouraged to avoid the area....
Green River Police Department reports for July 16 At 3:12 p.m., officers responded to Smith’s located at 905 Bridger Drive for a report of a theft. Officers met with an individual who reported they had left their cell phone in a cart and an unknown individual had taken the phone before they could retrieve it. Officers gathered information and completed a report of the incident. At 5:29 p.m., officers responded to a report of threats. Officers met with an individual who reported an individual was making verbal threats towards them and r...
The historic Union Pacific train depot in downtown Green River usually stands empty, apart from the pigeons that have found their way in. But on Tuesday afternoon the doors were opened and community members and local government leaders gathered inside to dream about a future where the building is once again full and active. People wandered through the large brick building, looking into the various rooms, even climbing the stairs and using cell phone flashlights to look through the old office...
Green River Police Department reports for July 11 At 1:04 a.m., officers responded to a report of domestic disturbance. Upon arrival, officers met with the individuals involved in an altercation. The parties were separated. Officers gathered information and completed a report of the incident. At 9:23 a.m., officers conducted a traffic stop in the area of Upland Way and issued a verbal warning for alleged improper registration. At 10:48 a.m., officers conducted a traffic stop in the area of Blake Street and issued the driver a verbal warning...
While sixth penny projects will not begin construction in Green River until 2024, the city continues to do preliminary work on several of the approved initiatives. The city of Green River elected not to bond the projects for cost-saving reasons and knowing that there would be work that had to be done prior to starting them. Bonding could allow entities to begin projects sooner, however, at an interest rate cost that would add to the project totals. The city plans to use their $22 million...
The Green River City Council approved a grant application to help improve upgrades compliant to Americans with Disabilities Act standards in front of Lincoln Middle School and Monroe Elementary School. The grant, formally known as a Transportation Alternatives Program Grant, is provided by the Wyoming Department of Transportation. In total, the city seeks $244,895.80 and, if selected, will provide $25,737.20 in matching funds – an amount representing 9.5% of the total project amount. A...
Green River Police Department reports for June 29 At 6:48 a.m., officers responded to the area of Cumorah Way for a report of a suspicious individual walking through the area. Upon officer arrival, the individual fled from police on foot and was eventually apprehended on Log Cabin Lane. Officers determined the individual to have an active warrant and Anthony Norton, of Green River, was placed under arrest. Officers transported Norton to the Sweetwater County Detention Center and completed a report of the incident. At 12:57 p.m., officers...
Green River Police Department reports for June 23 At 4:08 p.m., officers responded to a REDDI report. It was reported an individual was driving while intoxicated. Officers located a vehicle matching the description given and tried to make contact with the driver. The driver did not respond and appeared to be traveling faster than the posted speed limit. Officers followed the vehicle to a residence on E 4 S Street where the individual exited the vehicle and attempted to go inside the residence. Officers made contact with the individual and detec...
Along with approving how the city will spend funding for the next year, the Green River City Council approved salaries for the city's employees. Some of those employees are seeing large pay bumps in their yearly salaries. City Administrator Reed Clevenger is one of the employees who will see bigger paydays in the upcoming fiscal year. According to Council documents between fiscal years 2021-2022 and the newly adopted 2023-2024, Clevenger's salary is boosted from $157,838 a year to $172,473,...
Green River Police Department reports for June 19 At 10:18 a.m., officers responded to a report of a found juvenile. Officers met with the reporting party, the juvenile, and a parent/guardian. It was reported the juvenile was outside with their parent/guardian when the child wandered off. Officers gathered information and completed a report of the incident. At 6:55 p.m., officers responded to the area of Uinta Drive for a report of theft. Officers met with individuals who reported a firearm that had been taken by a known individual. Officers...
The Green River Visitors Center has a couple representatives from Wyoming's wild horse herds living on site this summer. The two horses are part of an annual summer tradition at the center, which houses wild horses during peak tourism months to give visitors a chance to glimpse the animals as they pass through the city. The center has two geldings on display from the Wyoming Honor Farm. The two are from herds found in central Wyoming. Both were captured with their mothers as part of a...
The Green River URA Main Street agency has announced that the annual Farmers' Market will begin Wednesday July 5 and will once again take place on Roosevelt Drive next to Harley Davidson. The Farmers' Market will be from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. "We are excited to bring back the Farmers' Market for Green River and appreciate the support the vendors give to it on a weekly basis," Bonnie Tippy, President of the URA Main Street Board, said in a press release. "Our board will run the event weekly through...
Ella Stanton and Jayla Braden spend time with Mozzie, one of the first dogs to enjoy the new Green River Dog Park. The dog park celebrated a ribbon cutting ceremony Saturday morning before officially opening to the public Monday at 9 a.m. "What a beautiful day to celebrate the new Dog Park here in Green River!" the Green River Chamber posted on Facebook Saturday. "What an amazing group that has seen this wonderful project come to fruition." Several representatives from Green River High School's...
Green River Police Department reports for June 13 At 8:51 a.m., officers conducted a traffic stop in the area of Hitching Post Drive and Shoshone Avenue and issued the driver a verbal warning for an alleged registration violation. At 8:52 a.m., officers conducted a traffic stop and issued the driver written warnings for alleged speeding and taillights/license plate light required violation. At 11:31 a.m., officers conducted a traffic stop in the area of Hitching Post Drive and Shoshone Avenue and issued the driver a verbal warning for an...
When it was announced that this year's Flaming Gorge Days was canceled, many people's first reaction was disappointment. But for some, the disappointment was quickly replaced by determination. Local business owners got together, reached out, and found ways to quickly organize multiple events for June 23 and 24 to give the community options of fun things to do in place of Flaming Gorge Days. The biggest events are taking place in Ever's Park and Downtown Green River with the "Party in the Park"...
"We had a lot of good things happen this year," Superintendent Craig Barringer said. Between schools receiving prestigious awards and students continuing to excel in both their studies and school activities, Sweetwater County School District No. 2 has a lot to be proud of. Barringer spoke about the school year with the district's board of trustees Tuesday evening. While the district has accomplished a lot and received several accolades worth celebrating, Barringer says there's room for...
Green River Police Department reports for June 2 At 7:01 p.m., officers responded to a report of a two-vehicle crash in the parking lot of Family Dollar. Officers met with the reporting party who advised they were driving their vehicle through the parking lot when the trailer their vehicle was pulling collided with the front bumper of a second vehicle which was parked and unoccupied. Officers gathered information from the driver and the owner of the parked vehicle and issued the driver of the first vehicle, Adam Haberman, of Green River, a...
