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The Sweetwater County Foster Care program’s emergency clothes closet is severely depleted and Peterson Beckner Industries (PBI) has made it a mission to help restock it.  PBI is a steel erection company from Houston, Texas, currently working at...

The Greenbelt is a widely supported resource according to results from a survey initiated by the city and the Greenbelt Task Force. With 768 people completing a survey, task force chairman John Freeman said the results were “overwhelmingly...

With additional reporting from the Casper Star-Tribune via the Wyoming News Exchange A letter from Bridger Coal Company to Rock Springs Mayor Tim Kaumo signals the end of underground coal mining in Wyoming. Dated Sept. 3, the letter notifies the mayo...

Two local attorneys were recently voted to the Wyoming State Bar. Chief Deputy County Attorney Teresa Thybo was elected to become the vice president of the organization while Jason Petri was elected to be a commissioner representing the Third...

The Lady Wolves ended Thursday night with a loss from their rivals, the Lady Tigers from Rock Springs. The match consisted of four sets, with the Lady Tigers winning the first 25-21, the Lady Wolves taking the second 25-22 and the Lady Tigers...

“We are at crisis level,” Kim White, Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County’s emergency services director said about the number of COVID-19 patients seeking treatment at the hospital. The hospital has opened a second COVID-19 unit in response...

Green River Basin Federal Credit Union is now part of the WyHy credit union family. A merger between the two credit unions was approved during a Green River Basin membership meeting last week. According to a press release, the credit union will...

Several past Green River Wolves are being added to the Green River High School Hall of Fame.  The Class of 2021 Hall of Fame Inductees are Don Van Matre, Dr. Marlene Tromp, Glen McLean and the 1976 GRHS football team.  Don Van Matre served over 20...

The Green River Greenbelt Task Force is looking for input from residents about their thoughts on the future of the Greenbelt. The task force’s members want to update the Greenbelt’s master plan based on new needs, opportunities and the desires...

Three algae blooms have been discovered in Sweetwater County, which has prompted Sweetwater County Public Health to issue warnings about the blooms. The blooms were discovered by the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality and are located at...

Monday was a busy day for the Green River Fire Department. Firefighters dealt with two fires that day, which includes one in Jamestown. The fires are under investigation. According to a media release from the city, a grass fire took place behind...

Ever consider being in public office? The recent opening left by retired Sweetwater County Treasurer Robb Slaughter gives local Democrats an opportunity to fill the remainder of his term. The Sweetwater County Democratic Party seeks applications for...

An annual compliance check of registered sex offenders in Sweetwater County resulted in one arrest and two ongoing investigations according to a media release from the Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office. Last week, county detectives and deputies in...

Head softball coach Blair Aimone is excited about the future the Wolves have in the spring newly-developed softball league established this year. While the winless season wasn’t what players or coaches hoped for, the growth they’ve shown...

Rep. Mark Baker, R-Green River, spoke briefly to the Green River City Council Tuesday night, providing an update on funding from the American Rescue Plan and revenue estimates for the state. Baker, who serves in House District 60, said the city...

While they have yet to win a game this season, the Green River High School softball team continues to work towards improving themselves daily. “Being a member of Wolves softball isn’t easy and it isn’t for everyone. We have high expectations...

An agreement signed by Mayor Pete Rust March 17 will bring more than $100,000 to the city’s police department. The agreement continues a long-standing partnership between the Green River Police Department and the Wyoming Division of Criminal...