Week of March 14, 2024

Green River Police Department reports for March 5 - 11

Green River Police Department reports for March 5 At 7:27 a.m., officers conducted a traffic stop and issued warnings for alleged speeding and no valid driver's license. At 7:44 a.m., officers conducted a traffic stop and issued a citation to Rebecca Romero for alleged speeding in a school zone. At 7:46 a.m., officers conducted a traffic stop on W Teton Boulevard. The driver was placed under arrest and issued citations for alleged DWUI of alcohol - .08 or greater and a stop sign violation....

Sharing the miracle of baseball

Hannah Romero, Editor

"Every child deserves a chance to play baseball." That is the belief and goal of the Miracle League of Sweetwater County, and they are working to not only give children opportunities to play baseball, but to also create a new and accessible space in Green River where it's even easier to do so. Formerly operating as the Challenger League, the local group has now partnered with The Miracle League organization, which focuses on giving children with mental and physical disabilities the chance to...

Scoreboards among funding requests for SCSD No. 2 Rec Board

Hannah Romero, Editor

Changes and improvements are coming to Sweetwater County School District No. 2, and the community of Green River as a whole, thanks to a number of new projects and support from the District Rec Board.  The Rec Board had a meeting on Tuesday night before the regular School Board meeting, during which they heard a number of requests for funding from both the school district and community groups, all of which were approved.  New scoreboards for both the high school football field and aquatics...

Santa Fe shooter sentenced

Lori Hogan, US Attorneys Office District of Wyo.

James Vickers, 45, was sentenced to 24 months' imprisonment for being a felon in possession of a firearm. Chief U.S. District Court Judge Scott W. Skavdahl imposed the sentence on Mar. 5, in Casper, Wyoming. The defendant pleaded guilty to the charge on Nov. 28, 2023. According to court documents, on Sep. 9, 2023, Rock Springs Police Department responded to Santa Fe Southwest Grill to a report of shots being fired inside the restaurant. RSPD officers contacted Vickers in the parking lot and...

Warren receives sentence

Hannah Romero, Editor

Tracy Warren was sentenced to time in the Wyoming State Penitentiary after pleading guilty to conspiracy to deliver a controlled substance of methamphetamine and fleeing or attempting to elude police officers. Warren appeared for sentencing in the Third District Court of Judge Suzannah Robinson Monday, March 11. He was sentenced to 7-12 years for the count of conspiracy to deliver a controlled substance of methamphetamine and 2-4 years for the count of fleeing or attempting to elude police...

"A story that needs to be told"

Hannah Romero, Editor

Many people throughout Wyoming have memories of knowing, interacting with, or at least seeing Larry "Sissy" Goodwin. Whether they worked with him, had him as a professor, or just remember seeing him wearing his colorful blouses and petticoats, people remember Sissy because he left an impression. Sissy's impression and legacy have only continued, and now both his dresses and his story are being presented on stage through the world premiere of "A Sissy in Wyoming," a one-man play written by...

Speech and Debate team ends season, qualifies 13 students for Nationals

Staff Report

The Green River High School Speech and Debate team wrapped up a successful season over the last two weekends, bringing home some exciting wins. First, the team took place in the District Tournament, hosted by Rock Springs, over the weekend of March 2. "The team had amazing success at districts this year," the Speech and Debate coaching staff posted on the team's Facebook page. "For the kids, this is the most important tournament of the season. It is the tournament that decides who will qualify...

Lady Wolves are excited for new season

Jackie Finch, General Manager

The Green River Lady Wolves Softball team is gearing up for a promising new season! The team will be led by Head Coach Blair McEndaffer, Coach Mark Hyde, Coach Danielle Kendall and Coach Alissa Davis. The athletes started practice on March 4, and the first three days consisted of a tryout-type setting to determine the Varsity and JV teams. The new Varsity players are Terryn Avery, Gina Barajas, Aaliyah Casper, Abby Harrison, Haidyn Terry, Kodi Allred, Izzy Kelley, Ally White, Chacee Shiner,...

  • High hopes, or hype, for rare earth mining in Wyoming?

    Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile.com

    There's a lot of hope, and maybe some hype, for commercial-scale rare earth element mining in Wyoming, which is home to one of the largest proven high-concentrated deposits in North America.  That interest comes at a time of increasing demand for rare earths, which are essential components for modern technologies but are mined almost exclusively outside the U.S. If the hope becomes reality, it could mean a potential new, billion dollar mining industry for Wyoming. The Bear Lodge deposit near...

  • Wyo. Legislature wraps up budget session

    Staff Report

    The Wyoming Legislature officially wrapped up the 2024 Budget Session last Friday at the Capitol in Cheyenne.  The Legislature adopted the State's biennial budget, and the bill has been sent to Governor Mark Gordon for his consideration. He will have 15 days to consider line-item vetoes and sign the bill. The appropriations and transfers in the bill for the 2025-2026 fiscal biennium total $11 billion. Of this, $3.4 billion is from the General Fund, net of de-appropriations and including $170...

  • Legislature passes conservative budget, large property tax reform package

    Albert Sommers and Ogden Driskill

    On Friday evening we gaveled a close to the 67th Budget Session in the Wyoming Senate and House. It was a tumultuous budget year. Yet, despite political differences and policy disagreements, the Legislature passed a conservative, balanced budget that addresses our state's needs and invests in the future. Those investments include funding for nursing homes, preschool for developmentally disabled children, and home services for senior centers. The budget supports mental health efforts and funds...

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