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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... Full story
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... Full story
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... Full story
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... Full story
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... Full story
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... Full story
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... Full story
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"... Full story
"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... Full story
It all started with an idea – Green River should have a dog park. That was six years ago and since then, the National Honors Society at Green River High School has worked to bring that idea to fruition. On June 17 at 9 a.m., the realization of that idea will be complete when a ribbon-cutting ceremony takes place at the Green River Dog Park near the city's horse corrals. A grand opening for the park will take place June 19. Victoria Hemphill, the advisor for NHS group, said the group initially t...
The City of Green River announced this week that Flaming Gorge Days 2023 event will not go on as scheduled this month. Flaming Gorge Days has been a longstanding event for Green River and was brought back in 2022 following the COVID-19 cancellation. The event is operated under a standalone committee consisting of the URA Main Street Director and a group of volunteer residents and businesses leaders. In the recent weeks it has been discovered that many of the plans for the event had not been... Full story
Members of the Green River City Council participated in a groundbreaking ceremony Monday afternoon at the future site of the city's new wastewater treatment plant. The plant will replace the outdated sewer lagoons currently in use by the city.... Full story
Green River Police Department reports for May 29 At 10:48 a.m., officers responded to the area of the Overpass for a report of a found cell phone. Officers collected the phone and attempted to locate the owner. The phone was booked in and an incident report was completed. At 11:59 a.m., officers conducted a traffic stop in the area of E Flaming Gorge Way and issued the driver, Evelyn Breton, of California, a citation for alleged valid certificate of title, certificate of registration, and license plates required. At 12:02 p.m., officers... Full story
The budget currently under consideration by the Green River City Council details the city’s priorities for the coming year and beyond. The budget maintains a commitment to community organizations by upholding previous funding levels the city budgeted last year while adding funding for a few new requests. In total, the city will distribute $271,585 to local organizations, which represents an increase of $72,185. Organizations being funded include Climb Wyoming, the Sweetwater County Transit A...
At approximately 5 a.m. Monday morning, the Green River Fire Department, along with Green River Police Department and Castle Rock Ambulance, was dispatched to a report of smoke around the area of Truman Elementary School. While responding, smoke was visible and coming from about two to three blocks away. GRFD Co-Chief Bill Robinson arrived on scene and notified dispatch it was structure fire, giving them the correct address. Robinson and GRPD officers quickly confirmed nobody was at home.... Full story
Green River Police Department reports for May 23 At 7:46 a.m., officers responded to Colorado Drive for a report of possible property damage. Officers met with an individual who requested a trespass warning be issued to the individual. Officers met with the individual, issued the trespass warning, and completed a report of the incident. At 10:29 a.m., officers responded to a report of an individual with an active arrest warrant. Officers met with agents and the individual. The arrest and hold order was confirmed and officers placed Rachael Rodr... Full story
Three members of the Green River Police Department were recently given the Medal of Valor for their actions in response to a suspect who exchanged fire with them in the summer of 2021. This award was given after the recent sentencing of the suspect. Officers awarded for valor Sergeant Jesse Nielson, Officer Kevin Lennon and Officer Zachary Owens of the GRPD were recognized during the May 16 Green River City Council meeting and presented with the Medal of Valor. "In July of 2021, these three...
A few new events aim to please rodeo fans at the upcoming Overland Stage Stampede Rodeo, including a wild horse race that proved to be popular years ago. Rodeo weekend is fast approaching and will take place June 2-3 at Green River's rodeo grounds. Kelly Harmon, the vice president of the rodeo and sponsorship coordinator, said the group plans to include an adult calf scramble that will take place similar to the long-running kids' event. The difference for the adult event involves the use of...
Green River Police Department reports for May 6 At 5:34 p.m., officers responded to a trespassing request. Officers met with an individual who requested to have an individual trespassed from their property after a verbal altercation had occurred. Officers gathered information, attempted to make contact with the individual, and completed a report of the incident. May 7 At 3:51 a.m., officers responded to a report of domestic violence. Officers met with the individuals involved in a dispute and gathered information. The parties separated and... Full story
A preliminary version of the city’s upcoming budget reveals the Green River City Council and City Administrator Reed Clevenger continue to work towards a budget that could run the city through its sales tax revenues alone. A final version of the budget will not be passed until June. Work on the budget started in January and focused on a conservative approach to spending. One of the inherent challenges the city faces is how to accurately predict what revenues it can expect to receive. Sales t...
Green River Police Department reports for May 2 At 5:11 p.m., officers responded to a report of vehicles driving at high rates of speed through a residential neighborhood. Officers met with the reporting party, gathered information, attempted to locate the vehicles, and completed a report of the incident. May 3 At 6:26 a.m., officers responded to Wash and Play Laundry at 1315 Bridger Drive for a report of a larceny. Officers met with the owner who reported that an individual entered the building and took a plastic toy slide. Officers gathered... Full story
