Articles from the March 30, 2023 edition
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The Greek gods come to Green River
An epic tale of mythological proportions is coming to Green River. "It's something new, it's something different that we haven't ever done on stage at Green River High School," Bradlee Skinner, the...
Long winter impacts antelope hunting
The past winter was a harsh one for wildlife in Southwestern Wyoming. The weather was so harsh, the Wyoming Game and Fish plans to reduce the number of antelope licenses available in some areas...
Russell Dean Smith
Russell Dean Smith, 69, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, March 4, 2023. During his 13 year battle with multiple myeloma, he was a relentless optimist. Russ was born June... Full story
Kristy Kay Kaumo Anselmi
Kristy Kay Kaumo Anselmi, 63, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, March 19, 2023 at her home in Rock Springs, Wyoming. She was a life-long resident of Rock Springs and very... Full story
Edith Joyce Hart
Edith Joyce Hart, 78, of Green River Wyoming, ended her battle with Alzheimer's and left this earth on Wednesday, March 22, 2023. Joyce was born on June 21,1944, in Dallas, Texas; the daughter of... Full story
Arlene Bentley
Arlene Bentley, 69, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2023 at her home in Rock Springs, Wyoming. She was a resident of Rock Springs for 25 years and former resident of Soldotna, Alaska. Arlene was born... Full story
Ashton Kole Jasperson
Ashton Kole Jasperson, 38, passed away Sunday March 12, 2023 in Farmington, New Mexico. He was resident of Farmington, New Mexico for 22 years and former resident of Green River, Wyoming. He was born... Full story
Cole Heavin
Cole Heavin, 30, passed away on March 22, 2023, in Lovell, Wyoming. He was born on September 26, 1992, in Rock Springs, Wyoming, the son of Shane and Emmy Heavin. Cole attended grade school in... Full story
True tax reform for Wyoming
For decades the executive and legislative branches have recognized that Wyoming’s tax structure is in a permanent state of imbalance. The two branches largely supported the work of the Tax Reform 2000 Committee and have implemented many of the...
Letter to the Editor: Energy innovation in Wyoming
Dear Editor, Wyoming continues to be a leader in energy innovation and is on track to remain a leader in domestic energy production for generations to come. According to data from the Energy Information Administration, the “Energy State” is the...
Green River Police Department reports for March 19 - 21
Green River Police Department reports for March 19 At 2:04 p.m., officers responded to the E Flaming Gorge Way area for a report of a two-vehicle collision. It was reported both vehicles were traveling southeast on E Flaming Gorge Way. One vehicle... Full story
All the pieces matter
"I swear speech saved my life," Elle Taylor said. She described how she was a different person, and not a very good person, her freshman year, but after joining the Green River High School Speech and...
Notices of Value for 2023 to go out in mail soon
Within the next few days, county residents will be receiving their 2023 Notice of Value. Please review the information on the Notice of Value. If you are in disagreement with the value of your property, you have 30 days from the “Date Mailed…Ma... Full story
McKenzie Home hosts inaugural banquet
About four months ago, Debra Moerke was speaking to a room of roughly a dozen people at The Hitching Post, presenting her vision for The McKenzie Home - a transitional home for single mothers that...
Additional flights return to airport beginning in May
After a long period of air service uncertainty, the Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (“RKS”) is pleased to announce the return of a second flight to Denver International Airport (“DEN”) on Thursdays and Saturdays beginning May 4, 2023.... Full story
Pickleball continues to grow in Green River
The Green River Wyoming Pickleball Club was officially started on January 1 of this year, although they were an informal group for over a year before Michael Chaffin stepped up to organize the club. T...
Local swimmer continues her swimming career at OCU
Hailey Uhrig is a Green River High School graduate with the class of 2022. Uhrig swam on Green River's Swimming and Diving team all four years of high school, receiving All-State honors every year...
Green River Grapplers compete at Rudy Gunter Tournament
Rudy Gunter Memorial Tournament Results Freestyle Place Team Points 1 Green River Grapplers 683.0 2 Top of the Rock Wrestling Club 513.0 3 Bridger Valley Bruins Wrestling 478.0 4 Evanston Elite... Full story
Green River High School hires new football coach
The Green River High School Athletics Department recently announced the decision to hire Blaine Christensen as the new Green River High School Head Football Coach. Christensen was selected to replace... Full story
