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Green River hosts Natrona, Kelly Walsh
While first place in the 4A West standings will be on the line Friday afternoon when the Green River girl’s soccer team hosts Natrona, Green River head coach Tracy Wyant is more concerned about her team playing quality soccer. “We try not to a lo...
Richmond nabs four records
In his middle school swimming career, eighth-grader Michael Richmond has broken an amazing four school records. With the season winding down, Richmond said he would like to break two more. According to Green River Middle School Coach Randy Walker,...
Taking on 72 ounces of meaty glory
It’s very safe to say that the television of today is far different than what I grew up with. While a lot of my viewing consists of quality shows I religiously watch, there’s also a great deal of...
Rulon Gardner gives back
In 1989 Rulon Gardner finished first at the annual Bill Thoman Memorial Tournament. Twenty five years later, Gardner returned to Green River High School. The 2000 Olympic Gold Medalist was at the...
Wolves strong at Rock Springs meet
It was a great day for the Green River High School track team. The Wolves ended last Saturday's 2015 Rock Springs Meet of Hope with an impressive eight first place finishers. "I thought both teams...
Squads demolish rival Rock Springs
In their first four games of the season, the Green River High School boy’s soccer team scored four goals. The fifth game was a much different story as the Wolves came out of the gates strong April 9 against Rock Springs on their way to a crushing...
Lady Wolves trash Tigers
It was all Lady Wolves in the first round of the 2015 Sweetwater Cup. In the first match up between the two rivals April 9 at Wolves Stadium, the Green River High School girl’s were able to pick up a 3-0 victory, led by a hat trick from Lauren...
Reliving some youthful, insane nonsense
Here is yet another column that begins with me at the grocery store. I’m pretty sure that I should just hire someone to go grocery shopping for me to avoid all the unnecessary shenanigans, but if...
Throwers spark Wolves to strong finish
The Green River High School track team had some strong individual performances at the Alpha Invite Track Meet last Thursday and Friday in Orem, Utah. Head coach Steve Boyd said they were on spring...
Green River soccer travel to battle rivals
The Green River High School boys and girls soccer teams will look to get back to winning ways tomorrow afternoon at Wolves Stadium. After opening the season with 4A West Conference victories in...
Green River resident receives prestigious honor
When Cory Hintz joined the Green River Grapplers wrestling team, it was the start of an amazing career that included a great deal of success at both the high school and collegiate levels. The Green...
Student selected as fuel up to play 60 ambassador
A Monroe Intermediate student was recently rewarded for her countless hours of hard work. Sixth-grader Mariahn Litz was recently selected as a Wyoming ambassador for the NFL Fuel Up to Play 60...
First century witnesses growth
In 1968, Green River celebrated its 100th anniversary. While some towns of similar sizes may not have witnessed substantial growth in their first century, this was certainly not the case for Green River, the town entered 1968 thriving. Just a quick... Full story
Family fondly remembers GR
The Green River of today is a far different place than it was 60 years ago. What was once a small railroad town, has increased in population by 9,000 since 1950, and the amount of land in Green River... Full story
Tom Wilson says goodbye to GRHS
Tom Wilson has decided it’s time to move on. The longtime teacher, coach, and current activities director for Sweetwater County School District No. 2 announced earlier this month he planned to retire at the end of the school year. Wilson said he...
Spring sports coming to GR
Spring in Wyoming is a little bit different than most states. At one moment it can be a comfortable 60 degrees with not a hint of wind and within seconds, everything changes. The wind will pick up to...
Almost anything is better than moving day
Pouring salt into a cut. Being pepper sprayed, than Tasered by a cop, than stung by a swarm of angry African bees. Using a public toilet after getting giardia. What do these all have in common? They...
Green River has high expectations for 2015
Over the past several seasons, the Green River High School boy's soccer team has established itself as one of the best programs in Wyoming. Coming off a season in which they won the 4A West Regional...
Wolves track off to fast start, four qualify for 4A State track
In just their second week of the season, the Green River High School had an impressive showing in two meets. Competing at Big Piney last Friday and Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah Friday, the...
GRHS returns three state placers
The Green River High School track team will have around 70 kids competing during the 2015 season. Head coach Steve Boyd said the number of kids who came out is about normal. “If you were to look at...
Wolves pickup first conference victory
It was a mixed weekend of results for the Green River High School boy’s soccer team. The Wolves opened their season with a thrilling 2-1 4A West conference victory last Friday over Evanston. After...
Ladies learn from Jamboree
The Kelly Walsh Jamboree was a learning experience for the Green River High School girl’s soccer team. Following a 5-0 season opening home win over Evanston, the Lady Wolves went 1-2 at the...
Green River shuts down Evanston
At halftime of their season opener against Evanston, Green River High School girl’s soccer coach Tracy Wyant and her staff talked to the team about how they needed to talk to each other more and hav...
Stirring up memories of Green River
Whether it be a lifelong resident, someone who commutes to work here on a daily basis, or someone who lived here for a few years, everyone has not only their first memories of Green River, but the thi...
Search underway: LaRose resigns after year two
There will be a new head coach next season for the Green River High School boy’s basketball team. After two years at the helm, Dan LaRose resigned from the position last Thursday. The Wolves ended...
