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With less than two weeks until the start of Jacob Anglesey’s trial in the 2009 death of Connor Allen, his defense sought a postponement due to concerns of not receiving everything on file at the Sweetwater County Attorney’s Office. A motion filed to postpone the trial was denied by District Court Judge Richard Lavery, keeping the Sept. 11 date to start the trial. However, the judge also said the county attorney’s office would have to file affidavits certifying that all information perta...
Two contests at home proved the Green River High School tennis team has what it takes to be competitive, earning victories over Rock Springs and Natrona County last week. Head tennis coach Phil Harder said he was pleased with how his team played Thursday and Friday, saying the young team has worked hard throughout the month. That hard work has paid dividends to the team. "They're doing well, boys and girls both," Harder said. Against Rock Springs, the only game the Wolves dropped was the girls...
This fall the House of Representatives is likely to take up legislation passed by the Senate that gives terminally ill patients the right to try unproven, experimental drugs that are not yet on the market. Thirty-seven states have already passed similar legislation. All this may sound like terrific news for very sick patients with few or no treatment options left, but the issue deserves a much deeper look thanks to its potential impact on people’s pocketbooks and health. “The public has no idea this is not a good thing,” says Alison Batem...
A few days after we moved to Casper from Cheyenne in 1999, my 12-year-old son asked me something I’d been wondering myself: “Dad, where are all the black people?” Wyoming’s capital city can’t be described as even remotely diverse, with an African-American population of about 3.6 percent. But it still tops Casper, which can only claim a 1.9 percent black citizenry, according to U.S. Census Bureau estimates. African Americans make up less than 1 percent of the entire state’s population, helping make Wyoming the ninth whitest state in the nation....
The Sweetwater County Commissioners voted in favor to approve a voucher from Alpha Petroleum, a company owned and operated by Commissioner John Kolb. The voucher, totaling $933.75, was for two tests for the underground fuel storage tanks at the county’s road and bridge building in Rock Springs. According to Kolb, one of the tests involved cathodic protection, a test required every three years. The test measures corrosion protection in underground pipes and tanks. The second test was an annual i...
Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County ended its fiscal year with 91 days of cash on hand, meaning it will not default on its bond issue. During a presentation Tuesday evening, Interim CEO Irene Richardson said the hospital ended its fiscal year above the 75 days of cash on hand minimum that would have triggered a default on its revenue bonds, which would have caused the hospital board to seek a management company to run MHSC. Other measures the hospital administration had to worry about were...
A group of residents, tired of corporate money influencing state and national elections, is working to gather signatures for a proposed 28th amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Specifically, the amendment seeks to overturn the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Citizens United vs. F.E.C., which ruled political spending is protected speech under the First Amendment and the government cannot keep a group or corporation from spending money in an election. While those groups cannot directly contribute...
During the course of its 46-year lifespan, Wilson Elementary School has been a number of things to Green River residents. Many studied in the building during its time as an elementary school. Others remember the building as Expedition Academy’s home until the alternative high school relocated. Most recently, students from Monroe Intermediate School utilized the building as sections of the middle school were renovated two years ago. Now, it will house the district’s administrative staff. The sch...
It’s a course many runners describe as the toughest marathon they’ve ran. Starting at Expedition Island, runners follow a path through Green River and up Wild Horse Canyon Road, taking them to the Wild Horse Loop, before being turned around to follow the path back to Expedition Island. Along the way, wild horses can often be seen along the course, along with the desert vistas common throughout Sweetwater County. “They delivered when they said ‘run with the wild horses,’” Charles Kobold, a r...
While events like the Run with the Horses Marathon and Cajun Shrimp Boil headline the annual River Festival at Expedition Island, the county’s kids had a chance to enjoy festivities as well. Those who found the Cajun shrimp too spicy for their taste buds could still enjoy a spaghetti dinner. While they had a chance to check out cool rides at the nearby car show, kids also had a chance to play at Evers Park and the nearby splash park as their parents watched on. A kids craft tent was set up o...
With budget shortfalls and potential additional cuts to Wyoming schools, school funding has been a hot topic across the state. Residents and school employees from throughout the region converged at Rock Springs Junior High School Monday evening to make their voices heard regarding the upcoming recalibration of school funding from the state. Recalibration is a process mandated to adjust funding levels to school districts in the state as a result of five separate lawsuits filed against the...
After working with the Green River Police Department since 1992, Chris Steffen will hang up his uniform and take a position with the Muley Fanatics Foundation later this year. Steffen said he doesn't plan to leave his post until mid November, but announced his intent to leave in an email last week. Steffen said he'll definitely miss the people he works with throughout the police department and city and believes he will struggle to adapt to life outside of law enforcement, but said he's excited...
In an attempt to secure additional funding to the county, the Sweetwater County Commissioners agreed to contract with a Cheyenne-based consulting firm to audit oil and gas production figures reported to the state. Ron Thowbridge of Thowbridge Consulting approached the commissioners during their meeting Tuesday morning, explaining how he could bring additional revenue to the county. Thowbridge said he seeks underreported oil and gas production figures by auditing records submitted to state...
What better ways to get your exercise than to get out there and play, walk, run, or enjoy a game of basketball, racquetball, football, baseball or soccer? There are so many opportunities to do these and much more right out your back door. With an estimated 35 percent of Americans being considered overweight and one in 20 being considered extremely obese, exercise is more important than ever. Why not have fun while getting your exercise? Green River offers over 12 miles of walking and biking trails and pathways, multiple playgrounds, a skate...
What should you expect now that the drive to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act appears dead – at least for the moment? Given how legislation gets made in Washington, I wouldn’t be surprised to see some elements of the repeal and replace bill surface again, possibly tacked onto what’s known as must-have legislation. All that, though, is speculation at this point! What’s more important to millions of families who must buy health insurance for next year is how much will it cost and what will it cover? It’s safe to say that Obamacare...
The Green River High School Tennis teams got some early competition time in during Saturday’s competition against Jackson and Riverton. Against Riverton, Gregory and Patrick Marchal, competing in the singles division respectively, won their matches. Gregory defeated Devon Harper in two sets, 6-1 and 6-0, while Patrick defeated Tanner Selvig in two sets, 6-0 and 6-0. In girls competition, the Lady Wolves’ Alex Palmer, defeated Kierston McDonald in two sets, 6-1 and 6-3. Riverton forfeited the...
Hazy skies have become a common sight throughout Southwestern Wyoming as smoke from numerous fires in the western United States and Canada comes through the area. The smoke has resulted in healthcare professionals warning residents with respiratory problems to stay indoors because of the declining air quality. Sweetwater County Public Health released a media release encouraging people to avoid heavy outdoor exercise. Public health’s release stated those with heart and respiratory conditions a...
A survey recently conducted by Green River Main Street will be discussed during an upcoming meeting Aug. 17, which will give residents a chance to voice their opinions about what they would like the organization to do in Green River. The meeting will take place at Western Wyoming Community College’s Green River Campus Aug. 17, starting at 5:30 p.m. Jennie Melvin, the city’s Main Street manager, said the city received more than 160 responses to its survey. Some of those responses highlighted need...
August’s Artifact of the Month continues to focus on World War I artifacts in conjunction with the traveling World War I exhibit, “Home Front Posters of the Great War, 1917-1918,” from the Fort Casper Museum. This month’s artifact is a wool garrison cap from a World War I uniform. Attached to the hat are a pin and a badge. The pin’s logo is of the Corps Castle, which is the logo of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). The origin of the castle logo is unfortunately unknown. According to the USACE, “the official records of the Corps house...
The Sweetwater County Fair was a great place for kids from throughout the region to enjoy a fun week of excitement. While ever-popular attractions like the carnival and the petting zoo attracted lots of attention, other events geared towards children brought crowds as well. Kids had the opportunity to enter fair-sponsored culinary contests or race around a small track at the Sweetwater Speedway booth. Fair food was also a major attraction, with kids frequently seen walking around with giant...
While the trip to San Jose, Calif., to compete at the Junior League Baseball West Regional Tournament ended with a 0-3 record, the Green River team and its coaches learned valuable lessons that could improve the program. Coach Garry McLean said the biggest hurdle the team faced when competing was the fact other teams in the tournament benefited from longer playing seasons than what’s available in Wyoming. The team’s first opponents from Yakima, Wash., competed in a playoff scenario fea...
A letter from Sweetwater County responding to a draft assessment of the Ashley National Forest disputes findings that the forest and Flaming Gorge are minor contributors to the economic and social well-being of the region. The draft assessment report examines the ecological, social and economic conditions influencing the Ashley National Forest. A majority of the forest is located in Utah, but much of the Flaming Gorge Reservoir within the national forest’s boundaries is located within Wyoming. A...
The Sweetwater County Commissioners approved the annual mill levy distributions Tuesday morning. The mill levies represent property tax distributions to the county’s school districts, as well as special districts such as the Castle Rock Hospital District and the Jamestown-Rio Vista Water and Sewer District. A mill levy is a rate applied to a property’s assessed value. One mill is $1 per $1,000 of assessed value within a district or the county. The county itself receives a 12 mill levy, whi...
An investment by Rocky Mountain Power will bring workers to Sweetwater County as part of a project to complete a segment of the Gateway West transmission line the company intends to complete in 2020. The company’s plan, known as Energy Vision 2020, involves a $3.5 billion investment from Rocky Mountain Power focusing on growing and upgrading its wind energy projects. By 2020, the company intends to have up to 1,100 megawatts of new wind generation through improving the company’s current win...
Something wasn’t right. I was sitting at home a few nights ago, skimming through an endless list of movies on Netflix when I first realized it. Sure, I had the requisite bowl of buttery popcorn, glass of soda pop and was reclined for optimal viewing enjoyment, but something was off. It wasn’t until 15 minutes into an episode of “Mystery Science Theater 3000” when it dawned on me. I hadn’t left my house that whole day. At one point, not too long ago, something like this was a Jetsons-i...
