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Recent social media posts suggesting residents would need to have their absentee ballots notarized to mail them to the Sweetwater County Clerk’s Office are untrue, according to Sweetwater County Clerk Cindy Lane. Should a resident want to vote using an absentee ballot, they only need to send the completed ballot to the county courthouse, where it will be tabulated with other ballots. The initial confusion resulted from a February Green River Star article that erroneously reported the ballots w...
Like Flaming Gorge Days and the non FFA and 4-H portions of the Sweetwater County Fair, the annual International Day celebration in Rock Springs was postponed to 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The International Day Committee announced the postponement last week on the event’s website and through social media channels. The event has been rescheduled to take place July 10, 2021. “We want to host the kind of celebration we can be proud of, but at the same time, we understand the current concerns about community health,” Philip Parnell, the c...
There are about 150,000 respiratory therapists in the United States, according to the American Association of Respiratory Care. If they're anything like those who are part of the 11-person team at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County, they are well-trained. They have to be; COVID-19 is primarily a respiratory-related illness that impacts a person's ability to breathe. Respiratory therapists nationwide are in the thick of the outbreak, managing ventilators and assisting with intubations, said...
A second person was hospitalized last week after testing positive for COVID-19. According to Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County, a Green River woman in her 40s was admitted to the hospital’s emergency room May 5 and was tested using a fast-acting COVID-19 test. She was discharged the following day. “We are saddened that we have another person hospitalized with this virus,” Kim White, MHSC Incident Commander, said. On Monday, a 13th positive confirmation was announced. The man, a resident of Rock Springs in his 20s, self isolates at home and...
An Iowa man was arrested last week in conjunction with several cold case investigations occurring in Wyoming and Tennessee, leading to charges in the murder of a woman known only as "Bitter Creek Betty." Clark Perry Baldwin, 59, of Waterloo, Iowa, was arrested May 6 at his home by agents from the FBI and Wyoming DCI and investigators from the 22nd Judicial District Attorney's Office in Tennessee. Baldwin is charged with first degree murder in Sweetwater and Sheridan counties, as well as two...
(Editor's note: This article was updated from the print edition published 5/13/20 to include comments regarding the Ciner facility.) As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact the economy across the globe, some of the local trona mines are facing decisions about the best way of moving forward. At Solvay Chemicals, an unspecified number of employees will be furloughed sometime near the beginning of the month. Todd Brichacek, the site manager at the Solvay facility, said the issue for Solvay is...
As COVID-19 restrictions are easing up throughout Wyoming, the Sweetwater County commissioners have started debating when they should open up the courthouse and other county buildings to public visitation. Commissioner Randy Wendling asked the other commissioners about the possibility of reopening the courthouse. He said he’s looked at what other areas in Wyoming are doing and has seen everything from wide-reaching reopening orders to staggered openings. He also said he’s concerned about the...
The Sweetwater County Fair will be scaled down this year in response to uncertainty related to future COVID-19 guidelines. As a result, the fair will focus on 4-H and FFA projects this year, scaling back from an annual event featuring nightly concerts, a carnival and entertainment. “Due to the uncertainty of the COVID-19 situation, it is difficult to predict what the national, state, and community guidelines for events will be at the time of the scheduled fair dates. Our priority is ensuring t...
Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County’s first COVID-19 admission was recorded Thursday according to a news release from the hospital. The patient was described as a woman in her 50s from Rock Springs. She was notified April 29 and was admitted to the hospital April 30. The woman was later discharged from the hospital Sunday with an improved condition. Sweetwater County Public Health started contact tracing immediately, contacting all of the woman’s close contacts. Kim Lionberger, Swe...
During a national press conference last week, President Donald Trump speculated about the potential use of disinfecting agents as a treatment for COVID-19 infections during a press conference about the pandemic. “And then I see the disinfectant, where it knocks it out in one minute. And is there a way we can do something like that, by injection inside or almost a cleaning, because you see it gets in the lungs and it does a tremendous number on the lungs, so it’d be interesting to check that, so...
The Sweetwater County Events Complex received a $200,000 loan from the Sweetwater County commissioners Tuesday morning, shoring up finances that have taken a hit from the loss of two summer RV events. The request was approved with three votes. Commissioner Jeffery Smith abstained from the vote and Commissioner Lauren Schoenfeld was absent from the meeting. Despite those three votes, commissioners were reluctant to immediately motion for a vote, with several seconds of silence occurring between...
From Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County It seems that private 3D printer owners all over the world are picking up where manufacturing plants have left off. Sweetwater County is no exception. Zack Pendleton is among a few area 3D printer owners who are helping area healthcare professionals come up with much needed Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Pendleton, using a 3D printed frame and a 4 mil clear plastic sheet, created 100 face shields he donated to Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. “It’s not the most beefy plastic, but it sho...
From Western Wyoming Community College Community College Month is a campaign to raise awareness about the importance of community colleges. Nearly half of all undergraduate college students in the Nation today are enrolled in community colleges, and graduates and employees play a major role in local economies. The campaign was created by the Association of Community College Trustees, and are advocating to get each state to proclaim April as Community College Month. Western Wyoming Community College serves Southwest Wyoming in providing a robust...
As air service from the Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport is cut back due to the ongoing impacts from the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, the airport continues to find ways to make the best use of the situation. The airport has had a 71 percent decrease in passengers on commercial flights in the past three weeks, with a 92 percent reduction in passengers compared to the same period last year. Devon Brubaker, director of the airport, said the airport is performing slightly better than the...
Officials in Daggett County are seeking information about a camper who was last reported seen in the Brown’s Park area earlier this month. The Daggett County Sheriff’s Office was notified that no one had contact with 44-year-old Leonard Corby “Corb” Fisher since March 31 or April 1. A deputy, along with two Division of Wildlife Resources conservation officers responded to the area April 5 and found his campsite, as well as personal property and the pickup truck that had been lent to him. They also found a note indicating the truck wasn’t...
From Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County The Memorial Hospital Foundation’s COVID-19 Response Fund has topped $10,000. As of Friday morning, the total is $10,780. One of the latest large donations came in from Kelly’s Convenience Centers at $1,000. “Sweetwater County has always supported Kelly’s family and we are proud to return that support,” said owners Island and Teresa Richards in their online pledge. “Thank you to all the healthcare workers in our county,” said Kelly Strampe with a $50 online pledge. “Thank you for your service and car...
From the Sweetwater County Assessor’s Office Within the next few days, county residents will be receiving their 2020 Notice of Value according to Dave Divis, Sweetwater County Assessor. Individuals who have signed up for the e-notice program should see their electronic assessments very shortly. Residents should take the time to look over the notices, as they will be the basis for the 2020 property taxes being mailed in September. Due to the COVID-19 outbreak and the closure of the courthouse to the general public, Divis is encouraging h...
New District Court Judge Suzannah Robinson will be getting new furniture for her office, courtesy of Sweetwater County. The Sweetwater County commissioners approved a budget amendment for $17,896 from general county reserves to the capital facilities maintenance fund Tuesday, paying for the furniture. The approval covers a new table and chairs for the jury room and courtroom counsel tables, as well as a new desk, two lateral files, two book shelves, chairs and a loveseat sofa for Robinson’s c...
From Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County During this unfamiliar and challenging time, healthcare agencies and their providers admire the way our community has stepped up with support. Anticipating an increase in local COVID-19 cases, the community’s efforts are greatly appreciated. The Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County staff is grateful to all of the individuals, businesses and industry who have donated Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), homemade masks and gowns, and other thoughtful gifts. “The outpouring of support has been tru...
As financial impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic continue to escalate, the future of a sixth penny improvement tax ballot in November is uncertain. Speaking during the Sweetwater County commissioners’ meeting Tuesday, Commissioner Lauren Schoenfeld said representatives from Rock Springs and the Sweetwater County Events Complex believe work on the ballot initiative should stop and local governments should wait until the pandemic passes before revisiting the initiative. Schoenfeld said she r...
From Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County As you’re enjoying Sweetwater County’s open spaces as part of your social distancing, it’s important to take precautions and extra safety measures. As COVID-19 cases continue to mount, the staff at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County ask that you remain active, but be careful. “Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, hospitals around the country, including our own, are preparing for volumes of patients like we’ve never experienced before,” Dr. Tony Pedri, an orthopedic surgeon at Sweetwater Memorial...
From Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County Several healthcare options are available at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County to meet the community’s more urgent needs. Sweetwater Walk-In: The walk-in clinic is open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. every day at 3000 College Drive. The walk-in clinic is for health issues requiring urgent medical attention including, but not limited to, falls, urinary tract infections, congestive heart failure (CHF) exacerbations, diabetic issues, and dehydration. The Family & Occupational Medicine providers will c...
The Wyoming Department of Transportation started work on a section of Interstate 80 between Granger Junction and Green River Westbound Monday. According to a release from WYDOT, the work will include grading and milling, concrete pavement and bridge work. As a result, drivers can expect single lane closures. The project was award to Highway Construction, Inc., and is scheduled to end in October....
