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The Green River Fire Department, along with other first responders, law enforcement and EMS, have been keeping busy lately, responding to fires, accidents and rescues. Motel fire At 1:43 a.m. Nov. 27, Green River Fire Department, Green River Police Department, and Castle Rock Ambulance were dispatched to a report of a structure fire on East Flaming Gorge Way. It was quickly determined that the fire was located at the Flaming Gorge Motel, according to a GRFD press release. Police officers...
Green River Police Department reports for Nov. 25 At 8:54 p.m., officers responded to a report of a suspicious circumstance. Officers met with an individual who reported they found an object in their yard they believed could be a threat. Officers gathered information and completed a report of the incident. The GRPD did not release the address officers responded to. At 11:24 p.m., officers conducted a field contact with a vehicle occupied by two individuals at Hilltop Baptist Church. The occupants of the vehicle were found to be consuming...
Those who need to get their pets microchipped or need help registering their pets’ microchips are invited to attend Green River Animal Control’s Holiday Microchip Event this Saturday, Dec. 10, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. “It’s beneficial for the pet, the owners, and us for them to be microchipped,” Jade Winters, an Animal Control Officer with Green River, explained. Having a pet microchipped is the best way to ensure reunification if a pet is ever lost, according to Winters. Collars and name tags...
Green River Police Department reports for Nov. 18 At 11:08 a.m., officers responded to a report of trespassing on Buckboard Lane. Officers met with an individual who requested to have two individuals issued trespass orders for their property. Officer made contact with each individual, issued a trespass warning, and completed a report of the incident. At 1:58 p.m., officers responded to a phone detail for a report of animal cruelty. Officers spoke to an individual who reported they had done bestiality on a cat and then abused it. Officers...
For many people, Thanksgiving goes hand-in-hand with Black Friday, the following day (or sometimes Thanksgiving night) when crowds rush to stores to get deals and do their Christmas shopping. Another shopping option is Cyber Monday, when online deals through retailers like Amazon entice people to spend money from their homes. In contrast to these days that put billions of dollars in the pockets of corporations, people across America and in Green River are being encouraged to "shop small" this...
Green River Police Department reports for Nov. 14 At 10:30 a.m., officers responded to a report of fraud on Jensen Street. Officers met with an individual who reported money was fraudulently taken from a visa card they had purchased. The individual purchased the card and when trying to activate it learned someone used the card number to make a purchase. Officers gathered information and completed a report of the incident. At 12:54 p.m., officers responded to a report of an individual falling out of their car next to the fuel pump and slumped...
Green River Police Department reports for Nov. 4 At 12:10 p.m., officers responded to a report of an agency assist with EMS on Locust Street. Officers met with an individual who requested to be transported. The individual was transported to the hospital and officers completed a report of the incident. At 1:02 p.m., officers responded to a report of a trespass complaint on East Railroad Avenue. Union Pacific advised a had located a transient inside of a locomotive, and wanted them removed. Officers removed the individual from inside the engine...
Green River Police Department reports for Oct. 30 At 4:25 a.m., officers responded to a report of a disturbance on West Teton Boulevard. Officers met with an individual who reported a verbal altercation with another individual that had already left. Officers gathered information, attempted to make contact with the other individual, and completed a report of the incident. At 5:19 a.m., officers responded to a report of an ambulance assist on Bridger Drive and while on scene learned of a prior altercation. It was reported the individual was...
The State Loan and Investment Board (SLIB), made up of the top five elected officials in Wyoming, awarded the City of Green River $6.25 million from a portion of the State's Federal ARPA funds. The City had requested $7.5 million, the maximum allowed, to help fund the proposed Wastewater Treatment plant. The SLIB board met recently in Cheyenne to consider $50 million of allocated money to be used toward water/sewer projects all across Wyoming. Over 100 projects were submitted. Green River was...
Green River Police Department reports for Oct. 21 At 9:58 a.m., officers responded to a report of vandalism at the Embassy Tavern. Officers met with an employee of the Star Bus Transit who reported finding graffiti on the inside of one of the bus shelters. Officers gathered information and completed a report of the incident. At 12:18 p.m., officers responded to a report of fraud. Officers met with the owner of FGHD who reported a fraudulent transaction by a customer. Officers gathered information and completed a report of the incident. At...
At approximately 5:06 a.m. Monday morning, Green River Fire Department was dispatched to a report of a structure fire in a four-plex type apartment building in Green River. Shortly after the call, Co-Chief Bill Robinson arrived on scene and found the upstairs apartment to be covered in smoke and a small fire. GRFD worked with Green River Police Department, and all occupants of the structure were evacuated safely. Upon the first engine arriving on scene, firefighters led by Captain Austin Rider...
Green River Police Department reports for Oct. 17 At 9:31 a.m., officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle at Upland Way and Commerce Drive and issued the driver, Chandlerr Lester, of Green River, a citation for alleged expired temporary license permit/improper registration. At 5:17 p.m., officers responded to a report of trespassing on East Flaming Gorge Way. The suspect had left the property prior to law enforcement arrival but was later located at The Embassy. Officers met with the individual, advised about the current trespass order...
Last week the candidates running for positions on the Green River City Council and the position of mayor gathered and discussed issues important to Green River during a political forum hosted by the Green River Chamber of Commerce. Michael Shutran is running for Green River City Council Ward II and is unopposed, so he opened the forum with comments reiterating his commitment to serving Green River and discussing the importance of voters educating themselves and being a part of elections and...
Green River Police Department reports for Oct. 5 At 2:23 p.m., officers responded to an ambulance assist involving a subject causing a disturbance, being violent and damaging property on Upland Way. Officers met with the individual’s caretaker and the subject was transported to the hospital. Officers gathered information and completed a report of the incident. At 2:25 p.m., officers responded to a report of a two-vehicle collision. It was reported one vehicle was traveling south on Upland Drive and a second vehicle was at the drive way into t...
Green River Police Department reports for Oct. 1 At 6:48 p.m., officers responded to a report of a disturbance between neighbors. Officers met with the individuals involved in a verbal dispute. Officers issued Matthew Tebedo, of Green River, citations for alleged disturbing the peace and disorderly conduct, then issued trespass warnings to both individuals and completed a report of the incident. The GRPD did not release the address officers responded to. At 8:08 p.m., officers responded to a report of a hit and run collision. It was reported...
Citizens in Green River have been asking about the dog park opening since the fence was erected and grass planted late this summer. Officials hope to have the park opened next spring or early summer. Brad Raney, Parks and Recreation Director says the new seeded lawn has come in well but still needs more time. A further round of seeding will most likely be needed in the spring to fill in some of the bare spots. Purchasing sod for the park would have used up nearly all of the funds raised by the N...
With absentee voting for this year’s general election having begun on September 23, 2022, the City of Green River is sharing information to help residents understand the proposals within the Specific Purpose Tax initiative that will be included on the ballot this November. Along with the City of Rock Springs, towns of Granger, Superior, Wamsutter, Bairoil, and Sweetwater County, the City of Green River has put forth a list of basic infrastructure projects to be funded through an optional one percent sales and use tax, commonly called the S...
Green River Police Department reports for Sept. 22 At 6:33 p.m., officers responded to a report of a nuisance animal on Boulder Drive. Officers located the barking dog and attempted to make contact at the residence. Officers posted a notice on the door and completed a report of the incident, which was forwarded to Animal Control. Sept. 23 At 11:01 a.m., officers responded to a report of larceny at the horse corrals. The reporting party advised they had a license plate stolen off of a horse trailer. Officers observed the trailer and the area...
Green River Police Department reports for Sept. 16 At 11:33 a.m., officers and GRFD responded to a report of an explosion and the garage on fire on E 4th S Street. The Green River Fire Department arrived and extinguished the fire in the garage. Officers met with a subject, who was later issued a citation and arrested for alleged public intoxication. Officers gathered information and completed a report of the incident. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. Sept. 17 At 10:46 a.m., officers responded to the city horse corrals for a...
Sweetwater County School District No. 2 has new programming related to mental wellness this school year thanks to funding provided by the American Rescue Plan, a stimulus bill passed by Congress in 2021 that provided $303 million to help Wyoming schools mitigate the impacts of COVID-19 pandemic. Now, the very top of the school district’s website has a link to a “Social/Mental Wellness” page, which can connect members of the school community to multiple new resources. “They’re very easy for any staff member or any family to access these sup...
Green River Police Department reports for Sept. 11 At 5:33 p.m., officers responded to a report of stalking. Officers met with the reporting party who advised they felt like they were being stalked and harassed by an unknown individual. The reporting party advised they had received harassing messages and felt like they were being followed by the unknown individual. Officers gathered the information from the individual and completed a report of the incident. The GRPD did not release the address officers responded to. At 7:23 p.m., officers...
Green River Police Department reports for Aug. 29 At 11:14 p.m., officers responded to a report of a barking dog complaint on South 5th West Street. Officers located the residence and attempted to make contact with the resident. Officers posted a notice, completed a report of the incident, and forwarded it to Animal Control. Aug. 30 At 1:30 p.m., officers responded to a report of a loud gunshot-like noise on River View Drive. Officers met with individuals who reported their lights were flickering after hearing a loud bang. Officers contacted th...
Students in Sweetwater County School District No. 2 continue to do better on Wyoming’s standardized tests than the average Wyoming student, according to the latest batch of data released Tuesday by the Wyoming Department of Education. Under the state testing system, WY-TOPP, students are tested in English, science and math. In each of the three subjects, their test scores are labeled as either “below basic,” “basic,” “proficient” or “advanced.” Grades 3-10 are tested in English and math, while only fourth-, eighth- and 10th-graders are...
Green River Police Department reports for Aug. 26 At 9:19 a.m., the Community Service Officer observed a property on Monroe Avenue in violation of City ordinance for excessive weeds. Officers met with the owner of the property, advised of the violation, and completed a report of the incident. At 11:31 a.m., the Community Service Officer responded to a report of a parking problem at Serenity One Sanctuary. CSO met with an individual who reported a vehicle blocking their business driveway. Officers attempted to make contact with the owner of the...
Green River Police Department reports for Aug. 19 At 11:50 p.m., officers responded to a report of a larceny at the Green River Horse Palace. Officers met with an individual who reported money and a bag was stolen from their vehicle. Officers met with several individuals, gathered information, and completed a report of the incident. Aug. 20 At 5:52 p.m., officers responded to a report of trespassing on Indian Hills Drive. Officers met with an individual who requested to have an individual issued a trespass warning for their property. Officers...
