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No one can argue that safety is a priority concern when a school has an active shooter on its grounds. One university is pioneering a rather unique approach to helping students and faculty remain...

The Sweetwater County Historical Museum has a Christmas exhibit on display to celebrate the season. Museum director Brie Blasi said the display was finished Friday afternoon and is comprised of a...

Head wresting coach Josh Wisniewski is looking forward to the upcoming wrestling season. While Wisniewski admits he doesn't have anyone competing at the heavy weight division this year, he's confident...

For head indoor track coach Dan Hansen, the upcoming season isn’t about winning a state championship. Hansen said he wants the team to improve on its performance last year at State, when the Wolves...

A few candidates reported raising and spending several thousands of dollars in their election bids, according to campaign finance documents reviewed by the Green River Star. Candidates are required to...

A shooting involving the Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office and the Rock Springs Police Department was ruled a justified use of force by Sweetwater County Attorney Daniel Erramouspe. According to a...

Anyone stopping by the Sweetwater County Library Monday morning would have seen a small group of toddlers and their parents playing Peek a Boo. According to Becky Iwen, the youth services manager at...

A number of Green River children received awards for their artwork during the Green River City Council meeting Tuesday night. The children competed in a coloring contested hosted by the Green River...

Five Wolves received All Conference honors in football, with three making All State, according to a list released by the Wyoming Coaches Association. Erik Gwaltney, Kyle Ivie, Anthony Johnson,...

I originally intended to run this in October, since Halloween factors perfectly into a game featuring Dracula and other well-known monsters. With the elections, I opted to hold off because allowing...

The Green River City Council approved a request to increase residents solid waste bills from Wyoming Waste Management Tuesday night. The move allows the company to charge an increase to residents...

Emails sent amongst members of the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County board of trustees show how board members came to a decision regarding its withdrawal of funds from Bank of the West. An...

A summer lifeguard was credited with saving a swim student earlier this year. The lifeguard, Ayden Powers, was recognized by the Sweetwater County School District No. 2 Board of Trustees last week for...

The Sweetwater County School District No. 2 Board of Trustees approved its contracts with Superintendent Donna Little-Kaumo and Assistant Superintendent Jamie Christensen Tuesday night. The board adde...

While the city has done great things with streets like Hitching Post and Second South, a lot more work remains according to Mark Westenskow, director of public works for the city. Westenskow said the...

The city will host its annual Tough Turkey Volleyball Tournament this weekend at the Green River Recreation Center. According to Kevin Sadler, recreation supervisor at the GRRC, 16 teams will compete...

If you ask Randy Walker, he'd say swimming is sport in its purest form. He advises his middle-school swimmers that other swimmers aren't the people they're competing against. They should focus on...

With the General Election officially over, Sweetwater County will have two new commissioners starting next year. A lot can be learned in the defeat suffered by John Kolb and Reid West. Before I...

Green River residents might see a garbage bill in 2019 if the city council approves a request from Wyoming Waste Systems. A vote on the increase was listed on the Council’s agenda Monday night, but...

Republicans made huge gains in Sweetwater County Tuesday night. All three Republicans vying for seats on the Sweetwater County Board of County Commissioners won their electoral bids, while the...

Both the Green River City Council and the Sweetwater County School District No. 2 Board of Trustees will have some new blood coming in. While Mayor Pete Rust and Councilman Gary Killpack will receive...

Two parcels of land west of Green River could be the home of a Love’s Travel Stop in the future. The parcels, located along Highway 374 and near Exit 85 on Interstate 80, will be the focus of a...

A bill passed in Washington, D.C., will impact the Fontenelle Reservoir. Provisions in the America’s Water Infrastructure Act of 2018 will allow for the expansion of water storage at the reservoir,...

Despite a strong showing by the Wolves, their football season ended in Cody Friday night, losing their final game against the defending state champions 24-20. While the game started with a scoreless...

It takes a lot to create a community. There are a lot of pieces that fit together and create the Green River we love. It’s more than the sum of its parts. We have excellent schools and library...