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One of several new trona projects planned outside of Green River had received official BLM approval. The Bureau of Land Management recently announced that the organization issued a record of decision approving the Dry Creek Trona Mine Project south of Green River in Sweetwater County. "The approved project authorizes Pacific Soda, LLC to construct mine well fields, processing facilities, storage ponds, a co-generation facility, landfills for salt and lime, transportation facilities, natural gas... Full story
Green River residents are being asked for their help in keeping the city clean. The Green River Chamber of Commerce, in conjunction with the City of Green River and Wyoming Waste Systems, recently announced the 2025 City-Wide Clean-Up Week. “City of Green River citizens are encouraged to help beautify the city by picking up trash and debris collected over the past year,” the Green River Chamber explained in a press release. “Areas of focus include the business corridors and education and recreation areas within the city limits.” The event is pl... Full story
The body of a woman missing for roughly two months is believed to have been found near a crashed car on White Mountain north of Rock Springs. Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Jason Mower explained that the sheriff’s office received a report of a suspected dead body found around 12:30 p.m. Sunday in a ravine near a crashed car on White Mountain. “We have reason to believe the decedent is Melissa Ann Amadio, 41, of Rock Springs,” Mower said, noting that the sheriff’s office was waiting for final confirmation from a forensic...
Green River High School Senior Lily Harris recently attended the National Scholars Conference in Washington, D.C. and received a scholarship from the Horatio Alger Association. Harris was the only national scholar representing Wyoming. She was one of 621 semifinalists in the 2025 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program selected from over 6,000 candidates across the nation. Up to 161 participants are chosen as finalists. "Inclusion in the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program, now in its 61st year, is...
The Green River Police Department is welcoming a new member, with K9 Salem joining the team. Salem is "a determined and energetic black Labrador retriever with a big heart and an even bigger nose for the job," the GRPD said in a press release. Born on September 5, 2023, in the Czech Republic, Salem recently completed an intensive two-week training program with K9 Working Dogs International, the GRPD explained. Salem earned certifications in both human tracking/trailing and narcotics detection.... Full story
The Boys and Girls Wolves Soccer teams were scheduled to play Jackson on Friday, April 18. The games were canceled due to the winter storm that hit on Thursday. Both games were rescheduled for Tuesday, April 22 so they will be covered in sports next week. Both teams are traveling to Evanston today for games. The Lady Wolves play the Lady Red Devils at 3 p.m. and the Wolves will play the Red Devils at 5 p.m. On Saturday, both teams will travel to Riverton to play games against the Wolverines. The girls play at 11 a.m. and the boys play at 1... Full story
Sweetwater County Sheriff John Grossnickle recently signed a new memorandum of understanding with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, expanding the Sheriff's Office's participation in ICE's 287(g) program under the Task Force Model. The agreement is currently pending final approval by federal authorities. With the agreement, the Sweetwater County Sheriff's Office becomes the first local law enforcement agency in Wyoming to join the 287(g) Task Force Model-an enhanced partnership that... Full story
With new nationwide requirements on the horizon involving Real IDs, including needing a Real ID for flights in the future, the Wyoming Department of Transportation is reminding Wyoming residents that their driver's license and identification cards are Real ID compliant. "Real ID credentials have a star in the right-hand corner," WYDOT explained in a press release. "In 2019, a black star replaced the gold star on Wyoming credentials, but they still meet Real ID requirements." A Real ID compliant... Full story
The first annual Rocky Mountain Mining Summit is coming to Sweetwater County this fall. "The mining industry will shine bright this fall in the heart of Wyoming," event organizers said, announcing that the summit will take place September 9 - 12 at the Sweetwater Events Complex. "This new industry event is designed to bring together mining professionals, industry partners, students, and community members to celebrate and explore the powerful impact of mining in the Rocky Mountain region and... Full story
The Sweetwater County Sheriff's Office marine unit recently announced its upcoming recreational boat safety training classes. "We've designed these trainings for fishermen and recreational boaters," Jason Mower from the Sheriff's Office explained. "Training topics will include common terminology, trailering, marlinspike seamanship, docking and mooring, navigation, vessel handling, weather conditions, communications, safety and emergency equipment and procedures, state law, and much more." A... Full story
The Green River Star and Editor Hannah Romero were recently recognized for journalistic excellence among news outlets in the Rocky Mountain region. Romero won six awards in the annual Top of the Rockies contest, which is a regional, multi-platform contest for reporters and news organizations in the four-state area. The contest, hosted by the Colorado Professional Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists, had its awards ceremony last weekend. There were more than 1,850 entries from... Full story
As the weather gets warmer, more and more people are once again taking advantage of the Green River Greenbelt. To ensure the safety of all the greenbelt users, the Green River Police Department is reminding everyone about the laws, regulations, and etiquette regarding the use of motorcycles, bicycles, and electric bicycles in the city and on the greenbelt. The GRPD stressed that, while pedal bicycles and electric bicycles are allowed on the greenbelt, motorcycles are not allowed to be ridden on... Full story
Cleanup work at the I-80 westbound tunnel is wrapping up, clearing the way for the tunnel to be evaluated for repairs. The Wyoming Department of Transportation shared an update on the progress of cleanup operations in the tunnel last week. Following the accident and fire that occurred in the tunnel on February 14, WYDOT and contract crews from Clean Harbors Environmental Services were working on cleanup operations for over a week. "Major debris has been removed and crews are currently pressure... Full story
Sweetwater County School District No. 2 recently announced that Andri Dewey has been chosen as the new Head Volleyball Coach for Green River High School. Dewey will be replacing Jessica Demaret, who stepped down from the position in January. "We are extremely excited that Andri Dewey has accepted the position of Green River High School Head Volleyball Coach," SCSD No. 2 Athletics Director Tony Beardsley said. "Andri was a standout athlete for Green River High School and played NCAA Division I... Full story
The Wyoming Department of Transportation, along with contract crews from Clean Harbors Environmental Services, has begun clean-up operations in the westbound Interstate 80 tunnel near Green River following the tunnel accident on February 14. "WYDOT plans to have repairs underway by this summer and to have traffic moving in the westbound tunnel once again before the winter season," the organization said in a press release. The cleanup work was schedule to begin this past Monday, March 17,... Full story
The Green River High School Speech and Debate team has continued achieving notable victories as they make their way through the season. At the end of February, the team brought home a first place win from the Star Valley Tournament for the small schools division. Competing against top schools from the region, the students delivered strong performances across multiple events. Leading the charge with first-place finishes were Savery English in Oratory, Lillynee Janota in Drama, Tyler Davis in... Full story
On the evening of Sunday, March 2, the Green River Fire Department responded to a fire near the Green River. The GRFD reported that they'd been dispatched to the area of Ten Mile Road near the river, sharing their report a little after 9 p.m. on Sunday night. They explained that both local crews and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) firefighting crews were in the area to respond. "The access to this area has proven to be very difficult," the GRFD explained, saying that they were asking citizens... Full story
A fugitive who evaded authorities for more than four decades after a 1982 bombing in Wyoming has finally been captured. Stephen Craig Campbell, 76, was arrested on Feb. 19, 2025, at a remote property in Weed, New Mexico. Campbell had been wanted since 1982 on an attempted first-degree murder charge in Sweetwater County. For over 40 years, he remained a ghost-evading law enforcement, collecting government benefits, and living under an assumed identity until investigators uncovered his... Full story
Do you have stories to tell? Have your friends and family been asking you to get them written down? Have you always wanted to write about your experiences but need some help to get started? Here's your chance to begin. An eight-week memoir writing workshop will be offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1-3:45 p.m. at the Young at Heart Community Center, beginning on Tuesday March 10 and running through May 6. Barbara Smith, retired WWCC English teacher and writer, will once again lead the...
Current and former Green River High School students are making their mark on the national stage for cheer and dance. The GRHS Wolf Pack Dance team headed to the National Dance Alliance High School Nationals competition in Orland, Florida last week. In their first-ever appearance at Nationals, they advanced to the finals in both the Intermediate Large Hip Hop Division and Intermediate Jazz. The Wolf Pack came away with a fourth-place win Hip Hop and a 10th-place finish in Intermediate Jazz.... Full story
The number of deer within city limits in Green River appears to be going down, with less deer counted this year than in previous years. The City of Green River conducted its ninth annual deer count on Friday, February 7, and reported that the total count shows a decline from last year's numbers. This year 72 deer were counted, as opposed to 112 counted last year. "While the counts are not an exact science, it is scheduled around the same date and time each year, and those who help with the... Full story
The Sublette County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of a Big Piney man and has charged two individuals in connection with the case. On Wednesday, February 5, at approximately 12:20 p.m., Sublette County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a report of a possible deceased person at a residence on South Mickelson Street in Big Piney, according to a press release. "Upon entering the home, deputies found an adult male on the ground with significant injuries," the press release explained. "He... Full story
The Green River High School Speech and Debate Team showcased their talent and hard work at the recent tournament in Jackson, securing a first-place finish in the 3A division and earning numerous individual accolades. The team displayed excellence across multiple categories, with several students taking top honors. Leading the way was Spencer Morrell, who took first place in Humor, while Savery English secured second in Oratory. In Poetry, Leo Evans placed fifth, and Haley Messerly took seventh....
The Green River Fire Department has been celebrating good news recently, from promotions to donations. Tom Madura took an oath recently to become on of the newest members of the GRFD's Officer Corps as a lieutenant, the GRFD reported. A special swearing-in ceremony was hosted by the fire department, during which Madura was sworn in by Chief Larry Erdmann and was pinned by his wife, Keri. Madura has two sons, Remington and Thomas, and one daughter, Mckenzie. Members of the GRFD and Madura's famil... Full story
A space heater seems to be the cause of a structure fire in Green River earlier this week. At 6:01 p.m. on Monday, February 3, the Green River Fire Department received a 911 call reporting a house fire. The first truck arrived within four minutes, finding heavy smoke and heat but no visible flames, the GRFD reported. The fire was contained in under two hours, with the last engine clearing the scene at 7:32 p.m. "A total of 15 firefighters and two engines responded, working quickly to contain... Full story
