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The Green River Chamber of Commerce recently shared the results from the 20th Annual "Run with the Horses Marathon" which took place on Saturday, August 19. This event included three different races: the marathon, the half marathon, and a 10K. These races began and ended at Expedition Island. The official start time for each race was 7 a.m. and they had a 7-hour time limit. "The Run with the Horses set record numbers this year" the Chamber said in a press release. "Our biggest race was in 2021... Full story
The annual River Festival included a car show.... Full story
Green River High School is once again receiving national attention for its commitment to school culture as well as its connection to the community. This year, the high school was named a Platinum Level School of Distinction at the annual Jostens Renaissance Global Conference. Last year, GRHS reached the Silver Tier among distinguished schools, but this year the school reached the Platinum Tier, the highest honor that can be achieved. Only 21 schools across the nation earned the platinum level...
The Green River Police Department hosted a National Night Out block party on Saturday, which included demonstrations from local law enforcement agencies, a cook-off, family activities, and more.... Full story
It may sound strange - a robot to help with surgeries. And certainly, the da Vinci robotic system itself looks intimidating. Standing taller than a human with its white boom and four robotic arms with instruments attached, it may seem like something out of a sci-fi movie. "It's a little bit scary looking," Dr. Brianne Crofts admitted, but she added that "at the end of the day, it's not scary." Even apart from its looks, the thought of a robot performing surgeries may be what comes to people's...
A Green River native and current Mississippi State College of Education graduate student is joining the University of Mississippi Medical Center's Magnolia Clinical Scholars Training Program this fall. Harry "TJ" Bobak is one of two students that has been accepted into the UMMC program, which "offers training in integrated behavioral health care for doctoral and master's level students in psychology and counseling," according to a Mississippi State University press release. Bobak, from Green... Full story
Bryant and Mariah Hamblin of Green River welcomed their daughter Rylie Jay Hamblin on June 29. Jamie and Brent Harper of Green River welcomed their son Sawyer James Harper on July 17. John Brewer and Shalene Salas of Green River welcomed their son John Stetson Brewer on July 19. James Greene and Bethany Wimmer of Green River welcomed their daughter Saylor Dawn Greene on July 23. Joshua Eggleston and Amanda Valencia of Rock Springs welcomed their daughter Willow Rain Eggleston on August 1. David Hatfield and Brianne Kunkle of Green River... Full story
Wyoming's Big Show took place last week at the Sweetwater Events Complex, and people young and old turned up to enjoy the festivities.... Full story
When it comes to creating partnerships between the community and law enforcement, Green River Police Department is committed to making positive connections. While "National Night Out" has been celebrated in Green River for several years, this year's event will be even more focused on bringing everyone together with a block party for the whole community hosted by the GRPD at Expedition Island. The block party will be Saturday and will include activities like Touch-A-Truck, agency presentations,...
Children who attended a recent clay pottery class at the Sweetwater County Historical Museum were able to pick up their creations last week. "Pottery is an ancient craft, going back at least 30,000 years in cultures worldwide, including those of prehistoric indigenous peoples in the American West," a museum press release explained. Instructed by Dave Mead and Aidan Brady of the museum's staff, kids, parents, and caregivers created their own small clay pots, using ageless coil and scrape... Full story
Wyoming's Big Show is a long-standing summer tradition in Sweetwater County, and this year's fair is bringing back classic attractions and new entertainment. The fair started at the beginning of the week and will continue through Saturday night at the Sweetwater Events Complex. "I just think it's a place where you get to meet up with people that you haven't seen all summer long or since last year's fair," Kandi Pendleton, the events complex director, said of the fair. "You get to bring your...
GHSC will be celebrating National Senior Citizens Day on August 21 with special Hawaiian-themed festivities. The fun will start at 11:30 a.m., with tropical drinks and a special lunch of Hawaiian chicken, coconut shrimp, corn on the cob, tropical fruit, Hawaiian rolls and coconut cream pie. At 12:30 p.m. there will be a special Hawaiian Bingo, with tropical prizes and Hawaiian music. Golden Bucks can be brought in to be redeemed for tickets. GHSC will also celebrate Spirit Week August 28 - September 1. Monday is hat day; Tuesday is beach and... Full story
What happens when four photographers and a painter take a trip together? Five different viewpoints of the beauty of southern Utah's landscape. The Community Fine Arts Center in Rock Springs is exhibiting a group show by local photographers Gary Mortensen, Paul Ng, Terry Sell and Steve Shea along with painter John Vase. The exhibit opened Wednesday with a public reception. It will be available to be seen through September 28. A passion for capturing the great western landscape brought four... Full story
Audrey Monk laughs while playing in the bubbles during the Sweetwater County Library System's "Pirates and Mermaids" Foam Party at Centennial Park last Friday afternoon.... Full story
Local students have worked hard to bring the "tale as old as time" to life in just a few weeks. This year's Sweetwater BOCES Summer Theater for Youth production is "Beauty and the Beast Jr.," which opened Wednesday night and will have a second performance tonight. The production The summer theater program, which gives students in fourth grade through twelfth grade the chance to star in a musical, started rehearsals on July 5, just three weeks before opening night. "It's been a rush," Green...
A Green River couple recently welcomed their great-great-grandaughter to the world. Parents Sara Brewer and Jesse Pabody are happy to announce the birth of their daughter Melanie Rose Pabody. Melanie was born on June 13, 2023, weighing five pounds and 15 ounces. The family makes their home in West Fargo, North Dakota. Melanie's grandparents are Mary and Stephen Brewer from Park Rapids, Minnesota, and John and Daree Pabody from Owatonna, Minesota. Melanie's great-great-grandparents are John and... Full story
Michelle Krmpotich started working for the Sweetwater County Library System in August 1995 as a Substitute Librarian. Twenty-eight years, and several promotions later, Michelle is retiring. Her last day was July 26. "Little did I know, this little 'sub job' would turn into a career beyond my wildest dreams," Krmpotich said. She will be moving to Arizona, where her husband, Matt, has taken a new position. "Michelle's is one of those rarely heard stories nowadays," said Library Director Lindsey... Full story
Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County is Wyoming's most socially responsible hospital, according to the Lown Institute's 2023 list of America's most socially responsible hospitals. MHSC scored high in all measures of health equity, value of care, and patient outcomes, earning an overall "A" grade. "Being socially responsible is what our hospital, our community's hospital, stands for," said MHSC CEO Irene Richardson. "Our mission is 'Compassionate care for every life we touch.'" "This... Full story
Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County's Melissa Bates recently was appointed by the Sweetwater County Board of Commissioners to serve on the Board of Directors of Southwest Counseling Services. "She has a very strong background in mental health," Commissioner Island Richards said during the June 20 meeting. "With her position at the hospital, she brings a wealth of information in this field and would be a good fit for this board." Bates is the Behavioral Health Manager, working with the... Full story
Aimee Urbin has been promoted to Director of Medical Laboratory Services at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. Urbin first began working for MHSC as a Medical Laboratory Scientist in 2018. She later worked as its Point-of-Care Coordinator. Most recently, she served as Assistant Director under Laboratory Director Mary Fischer for more than a year. "I am very grateful to have served our hospital, community, and our patients as Director of Laboratory Services," said Fischer, who plans to... Full story
Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County's Board of Trustees welcomed its newest board member, Craig Rood, at the beginning of July. Rood, a Wyoming native who has lived in Sweetwater County for more than 50 years, will fill the seat vacated by Ed Tardoni, a trustee of more than six years who retired from the board at the end of his term. Rood is the Director of Public Relations and Government Affairs for Project West, a greenfield trona mine and refinery. He has served with the Memorial Hospital... Full story
Conversations about mental health can be hard to have. But in "Next to Normal," the conversation is not only brought up, it's sung. The new musical from The Starling Company tackles the subject of mental health head-on by following the story of the Goodman family as they try to deal with tragedy, trauma, and managing mental illness. "They seem like a regular family at first, but you start to figure out pretty quickly that something's off," Director Kenny Starling explained. The musical won... Full story
Former longtime Green River Fire Chief Glenn Hill will be posthumously inducted into the Wyoming Fire Service Hall of Fame this August in Riverton. According to Byron Mathews, Wyoming State Fire Marshal, "induction into the Wyoming Hall of Fame is reserved for those individuals who have significantly influenced the Wyoming Fire Service as a whole." He added, "Chief Hill's contributions will be chronicled among the great leaders who have positively impacted the Wyoming Fire Service." Chief Hill s... Full story
Marriage licenses recorded at the Sweetwater County Courthouse from May 30 to June 23 were: Michael Gordon Beer, 40, to Jacqueline Rae Diede, 42, both of Rock Springs. Andrew James Young, 32, of Rock Springs, to Kaela Mae Davis, 18, of Wamsutter. Patrick Sean McCann, 47, to Hope Kristin (Brooks) Jensen, 47, both of Rock Springs. William Robert Bluemel, 39, to Ashley Marie Hinkle, 35, both of Rock Springs. Brandon Allan Jones, 39, to Darryl Michelle (Nash) Slaton, 31, both of Rock Springs. Manuel Ysauro Gutierrez Renteria, 22, to Karrington... Full story
Alexandra Escalante, Rocio Rojas and Christian Sulcaray share their culture through a vibrant and colorful dance. Viva Peru Dance, a dance company based out of Taylorsville, Utah, shared a variety of dances, costumes, and cultures during International Day in Rock Springs last Saturday. The group was one of many to perform at the annual event that celebrates the diverse heritage of Sweetwater County and of Rock Springs as the "home of 56 nationalities."... Full story
