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A man the Green River Police Department alleges started a shootout with officers July 6 is facing nine felony charges that could lead to a lifetime in prison. Matthew Riley Culley, 33, of Green River, made his initial appearance Friday before Circuit Court Judge John Prokos and was issued a $1 million cash only bond. His charges consist of first degree attempted murder, four counts of aggravated assault, felonious restraint, two counts of interference with a peace officer and property...
Green River Police Department reports for July 13 At 9:16 p.m., officers responded to a report of suspicious individuals in a parking area on Bridger Drive. Officers met with the individuals and completed a report of the incident. July 14 At 5:30 p.m., officers responded to Stratton Myers ballpark in reference to juveniles fighting. After speaking with all parents and juveniles involved, no parties wanted to press charges and stated it was just kids fighting. Officers completed a report of the incident. July 15 At 9:36 a.m., officers were...
Despite concerns voiced by some residents regarding the impact to local viewsheds, the Green River City Council voted to allow Union Wireless to build an 80-foot lattice-style cell tower in a small, vacant lot near Ace Hardware and the Green River Post Office. The vote was not unanimous as Councilman Jim Zimmerman and Mayor Pete Rust voted against the proposal. Zimmerman, who lives near the site proposed by Union Wireless, said neighbors he talked to during his evening walks were in opposition...
Wednesday evening, amongst the stalls of vendors hawking produce and merchandise at the Green River Farmer’s Market, volunteers from Golden Hour Senior Center hosted their weekly bake sale. The center’s wares are always popular amongst shoppers and within half an hour, a bountiful collection of baked goods was reduced to a few packages of handmade Rice Krispies Treats and a couple of loafs of bread. It wouldn’t take long for them to sell out completely. Jackie Grubb, director of the cente...
An 80-year-old Wyoming tire company will be purchased by a newcomer to the state that had opened its first tire center in 2019. Les Schwab Tire Centers announced Monday its intent to purchase Pains Tire Company for an undisclosed sum. The sale is anticipated to close in August and encompasses the nine stores Plains Tire operates in the state, including two locations in Green River and Rock Springs. Plains Tire has operated in Wyoming since 1941. The Plains Tire owner Larry Nicholls said the...
Monday was a busy day for the Green River Fire Department. Firefighters dealt with two fires that day, which includes one in Jamestown. The fires are under investigation. According to a media release from the city, a grass fire took place behind Living Hope Church. Assistant Fire Chief Larry Erdmann said the fire was extinguished by 12:30 p.m. and was limited to a small area. The department was dispatched to a second fire at 11:24 p.m. to an address on Johnson Street in Jamestown. A home and two sheds were on fire when firefighters arrived and...
Green River Police Department Reports for July 7 At 12:56 p.m.,officers responded to a report of a protection order violation at the Green River Recreation Center. Officers met with the individual and advised of the protection order. The individual left and officers completed a report of the incident. At 7:59 p.m., officers responded to a report of lost property on North Riverbend Drive. Officers met with an individual who reported a lost wallet. Officers completed a report of the incident. At 8:27 p.m., officers responded to a report of a...
A proposal to allow for the erection of an 80-foot lattice-style cell tower in Green River was tabled by the Green River City Council Tuesday night after the Council agreed residents needed more time to comment on the proposal. Union Wireless seeks to build the tower at the vacant lot next to Ace Hardware on Uinta Drive, which Union Wireless representatives say would help establish an emergency communications network and improve service to Union Wireless customers living behind Mansface....
Green River Police Department reports for June 29 At 7:12 a.m., officers responded to a report of vandalism. Officers met with the maintenance supervisor who advised two lights were damaged at the GRHS stadium. Officers completed a report of the incident, no suspects have been identified at this time. At 6:30 p.m., officers responded to a report of a young child that appeared to be lost in the area near Indian Hills Drive and Shoshone Avenue. Officers made contact with a parent and turned over the juvenile. Officers completed a report of the...
A Green River Police Department officer exchanged gunfire with an unidentified person Tuesday night during a traffic stop on Barnhart Street, resulting in the person being wounded and transported out of state. According to a release from the GRPD, the department received a call at approximately 10:45 p.m., regarding person at FMC Park threatening people with a gun that had left the park. As the officer received the vehicle description, the vehicle passed by the officer, who conducted a traffic...
Rocky Mountain Power will initiate a planned power outage affecting 1,300 customers Sunday from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. The company says as repairs proceed, some residents will have power back earlier. Dean Long, District manager in Rock Springs says the reason for the outage is to replace a temporary substation bus at the Bridger Pump Substation. The areas that will be affected are: North East side of Flaming Gorge Way from Uinta drive to Highway 374. Except of a portion from North 4th West Street to North 7th West Street. One-mile north on Highway...
Green River’s wastewater treatment plant got approval to continue running following two site visits conducted by the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality. The facility was originally built in 1962, utilizing a sewer lagoon system to treat wastewater before being discharged into the Green River. The system consists of two pre-aeration cells, three aerated lagoons and two polishing ponds. According to information found on the city’s website, residents generate approximately 1 million gal...
Green River Police Reports for June 23 At 10:31 a.m., officers responded to a report of shoplifting at Family Dollar. Officers made contact with the individual suspected of taking items without paying for them and issued Sharina McGarrah, 29, of Branson, Missouri, a citation for alleged shoplifting. McGaraah was placed under arrest and transported to the Sweetwater County Detention Center. Officers completed a report of the incident. At 11:46 a.m., officers responded to a report of larceny on Crossbow Drive. Officers met with the individuals...
The Sweetwater County Library's multipurpose room was filled with smiling faces Monday morning, though few as beaming as Becky Iwen's. The library's manager of youth services, Iwen read stories and sang to 25 toddlers and parents gathered for the weekly Toddler Time program she hosts. Iwen brings an energy similar to Fred Rogers and Sheri Lewis when interacting with the children. Wearing a soft gray cardigan over a pink dress and sporting her trademark colorful hair -- this time dyed a lavender...
Green River Police Department reports for June 16 At 9:11 a.m., officers responded to a report of vandalism at 1000 W. Flaming Gorge Way. Officers met with an individual that advised a vehicle dolly had been moved to the northeast corner of the lot and observed the vehicle dolly had been damaged on both fenders as well as the driver’s side tire. Officers completed a report of the incident, no suspects have been identified at this time. At 1:41 p.m., officers responded to a report of a possible explosion. Officers met with an individual who r...
Golden Hour Senior Center is facing a dire funding situation as a result of funding cuts made by the Sweetwater County commissioners, which forced the center’s director, Jackie Grubb, to approach the Green River City Council, for additional help. Grubb told the Council the center’s funding from the county was dropped from $220,000 to $150,000 as the commissioners continued examining the county budget. The $70,000 in lost revenue impacts the center’s salaries, which Grubb said may result in la...
ROCK SPRINGS - Christopher James Nielsen has been sentenced to life in prison without parole on first-degree murder charges for the death of a 5-year-old boy in his care. Nielsen's argued sentencing hearing was conducted via video before Judge Suzannah Robinson on Thursday in Sweetwater County Third District Court. Nielsen, 27, was arrested Nov. 14, 2019, and originally charged with aggravated child abuse due to injuries sustained by a boy in his care in Green River. The 5-year-old was...
June 6, marked the 77th anniversary of the World War II D-Day landings in France, known as Operation Overlord, and the Sweetwater County Historical Museum hosted a special two-day exhibit in commemoration. Green River resident Denny Pace has been a World War II re-enactor for more than 15 years. He has compiled an extensive collection of gear, clothing, and weapons used by American paratroopers of the Second World War era, particularly the 82nd Airborne Division, all of which were on display las...
