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If you walk into the science classroom at Expedition Academy, you might see students doing worksheets while lizards climb on their arms, or Instructor Daniel Parson teaching with a colorful chameleon resting on his shoulder. These animals are part of what Parson refers to as his "classroom critters," which can be found in tanks and aquariums and terrariums all around his teaching area. The animals are not just pets, but are an important part of the class's curriculum, and a powerful tool for...
Was it Colonel Mustard, in the drawing room, with the candlestick? Audience members will have a chance to find out as all the classic suspects, locations, and murder weapons come to life in the Actors' Mission's production of "Clue," opening this weekend. The play is based on the screenplay for the 1980s film, which is in turn inspired by the classic board game. The film has become a cult classic, and is also a favorite of Actors' Mission Director Roy O. Hansen and Assistant Director Heather Pri...
Those who are enjoying a walk along the Greenbelt now have the opportunity to also enjoy a book at the same time. The Sweetwater County Library System recently partnered with the Sweetwater County Library Foundation, the City of Green River, and the Green River Greenbelt Task Force to open a permanent StoryWalk in Green River. A ribbon cutting event for the grand opening of the StoryWalk was hosted on Tuesday. A StoryWalk is a year-round display that allows readers to go through a book page-by-p...
When people step into the gym at Western Wyoming Community College this weekend, they'll also be stepping back in time to the 1950s and 60s, and stepping into a world full of music, drama, and fun. An immersive production The Western Theater Program's first production of the semester is "The Marvelous Wonderettes," and it is being performed not in the theater but in Rushmore Gymnasium, bringing the audience into the world of the show. The musical tells the story of four girls performing at...
Sweetwater County School District No. 2 employees, board members, and family and friends gathered at Lincoln Middle School last Wednesday to celebrate the ribbon cutting for the new kitchen remodel. Pictured from left are Ryan Reyes, Amy Reyes, Brooke Birmingham and Ashlee Swett....
The spirit of generosity has been strong in Sweetwater County recently, with several organizations working together to give and receive donations to support important causes. Boys and Girls Club "The Boys and Girls Club of Sweetwater County was gifted with an awesome donation for members and families to enjoy," the club recently announced in a press release. "Dawson Bernard chose to donate this year's 4-H pig to the club as part of the Fair to Fork program." Dawson Bernard is a freshman at...
The YWCA of Sweetwater County is set to host a new fundraising event, the First Annual Heroes and Heels, this Saturday, September 28 at the Bunning Hall Freight Station in Rock Springs. According to Program Director Gina DeBoer, this event was created to help bring recognition to Domestic Violence Awareness Month, which starts October 1. "We created Heroes and Heels so that local heroes and community leaders could take a stand against domestic violence while raising funds to support victims in o...
Western awarded $1.9M to launch Nuclear Technology Program Western Wyoming Community College (Western) is excited to announce the award of $1.9 million from Governor Mark Gordon’s Wyoming Innovation Partnership (WIP) to establish a groundbreaking Nuclear Technology Program. As Wyoming—long known as the “Energy State”—embraces the rapidly expanding nuclear energy sector, Western’s program will be the first of its kind in Wyoming, offering both a certificate and an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in Nuclear Technology. Wyoming has...
Jamie Walgren, center, talks with members of the Green River Fire Department at last week's annual Never Forget walk in honor of the anniversary of September 11, 2001. Walgren served as a firefighter in Green River for many years along with her late husband, Cliff Walgren....
The red Trona Bridge at Expedition Island has become an iconic symbol of Green River over the last three decades. Last week, community leaders and residents gathered at the island to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the bridge. The event was hosted by the Green River Greenbelt Task Force, which Chairman John Freeman explained has been around since 1990. "Today we're celebrating the first main project we had, and that's the Trona Bridge," Freeman said. Freeman spoke at the event to thank...
Diaper Need Awareness Week is September 23 - 29, and United Way of Southwest Wyoming is launching its Diaper Need Awareness Drive starting Monday, September 23. "This important initiative runs through September 28th and aims to support the tiniest members of our community-our babies," United Way explained in a press release. "Our goal is to collect 5,000 diapers to bridge the gap in diaper needs and ensure every child gets the best start in life." Diapers of any size and baby wipes can be...
On Wednesday, September 11, members and friends of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints joined with the Green River Parks and Recreation Department and the Green River Greenbelt Task Force to complete four projects at Scott's Bottom Nature Area. "There were about 50 people of all ages weeding, raking, carrying branches, painting and enjoying root beer," Patsy Sorensen said. "And it was all accomplished in less than two hours." New paint was put on the gazebo and the horseshoe pits...
City of Green River Fire Prevention Chief and Green River Fire Department Public Information Officer Tom Murphy led a fire safety course for Boy Scouts from local Troop 312 Monday night to help the Scouts earn their Fire Safety Merit Badges....
When the people you see every day at work, or in the store, or passing on the street, go through tragedy and feel like there is only one escape, what happens? What hope and help is available for them? The one-act play "Chimes" by local playwright Donovan Rawlings explores these questions, and will be performed this Friday night as part of September's Suicide Prevention Month activities in Sweetwater County. This will be the fourth presentation of "Chimes" since it was first written and performed...
The Sweetwater County Museum Foundation is hosting a special fundraising event to commemorate the 55th Anniversary of the movie "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" on September 21. The event will be held at the Broadway Theater in Rock Springs and will feature special guests, a catered dinner, and movie showing. Bill Betenson, Butch Cassidy's great-nephew, will reflect on the making of the movie and provide commentary regarding its historical accuracy. Betenson's great-grandmother, Lula Parker...
Charles Vernon Jensen is celebrating his 88th birthday this week as his family and friends reflect on his life and accomplishments. Charles is, and always has been, an incredibly hard worker. He worked as a draftsman and numerous construction jobs in Ogden over the years. Most notably, he was a milk man for many years with Cream o'Weber dairy. He was very successful with his milk routes in Ogden, Casper, Douglas and Rock Springs. He then worked for 19 years as a heavy equipment operator at...
Green River resident Timothy Laboria shared a recitation of the Emancipation Proclamation at Castle Rock Rehabilitation Center and The Villa last Thursday. It is important to him to share Abraham Lincoln's words and wisdom from our nation's history to encourage everyone in our world today....
The Green River Hall of Fame is inducting the 2024 class at the Hall of Fame Banquet on September 14 and introducing them during halftime at the Friday night football game on September 13. This year's Hall of Fame inductees are the 2004 Green River High School Football Team, the 2004-05 State Cheer team, Richard Smith and Bob Maddox. 2004 Football team The 2004 Green River Wolves Football team had high expectations. The previous season was a huge success after the Wolves finished the season 8-2...
This year marks six and a half decades of empowering minds, fostering innovation, and shaping futures at Western Wyoming Community College (Western). The college would like to personally thank all constituents that have graduated, worked at Western, served on our board, attending college now, or supported us in our mission in providing higher education excellence. In appreciation of all your support, we invite you to our 65th celebration on Saturday, September 7. The 65th anniversary celebration...
As fall starts again, GHSC is bringing back classes and activities that took a break during the summer, including Successful Aging, Watercolor, Chair Volleyball, Potlucks, Zumba Gold, Hand Massages, and serving soup, cappuccinos, and hot chocolate daily. There will also be a special Then and Now matching game, and people are invited to bring in photos of themselves when they were young and a more recent photo which will be used for the game. GHSC is also hosting an AARP Senior Citizen Safe...
A large crowd wearing purple shirts and holding colorful flower-shaped pinwheels made their way through the streets of Rock Springs and gathered in Bunning Park, walking to support a cause - to raise awareness and funding to advance Alzheimer's and dementia treatment and prevention. The annual Sweetwater County Walk to End Alzheimer's took place last Saturday morning, bringing together those with Alzheimer's, caregivers and family members, and those who support the goal of advancing further rese...
Wyoming Congressional Award hosted their annual fundraising golf tournament in Jackson Hole August 5 through 7 at Teton Pines Golf Club. Some of the biggest sponsors of the event include Sweetwater County corporations and companies Simplot, Williams, and Genesis Alkali. As event sponsors, these companies help provide scholarships to Wyoming Congressional Gold Medalists, aid in covering travel costs to send Wyoming Congressional Gold Medalists to Washington, D.C. for the annual Gold Medal Summit...
Mike Frink, proprietor of the long-time Green River-based business Sweetwater Trophies and Gifts, recently announced the sale of his business along with his retirement. Sweetwater Trophies was in business for 22 years under Frink, but was a staple in the downtown business district for decades prior. According to the Sweetwater Trophies website, "Mike purchased Sweetwater Trophies in 2002, taking over a locally owned business that has served Sweetwater County for over 40 years." "After my...
In what has become an annual tradition, Senator John Barrasso attended River Festival, ceremonially kicking off the Cajun Shrimp Boil this past Friday. Barrasso, currently up for reelection for a fourth term, has visited River Festival every year since he took office in 2007. "I never miss it," he said. "I have loved visiting Green River for the River Festival since I first took office, I believe this is my sixteenth year attending." While there, Barrasso took time to visit with multiple media...
The Green River Greenbelt Task Force continues to steadily work on their goals as they maintain and develop the greenbelt and land around Green River. Recently, the Greenbelt Task Force was the recipient of the Sweetwater County Conservation District Community Enhancement Grant. "They successfully wrote a grant an received $5,000.00 to chemically treat the river corridor of Russian Olive Trees and Tamarisk from native habitat along the city's greenbelt corridor," a press release explained. The...
