Articles from the April 6, 2023 edition
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Schools respond to 'swatting' hoax
At 8:32 a.m. Monday morning, the emergency call came in - a report of an active shooter at Rock Springs High School. Law enforcement responded, placed the school in lockdown, and began clearing... Full story
April (snow) "showers"
It was no April Fool's joke when a winter storm effectively shut down Wyoming at the beginning of the week. With a winter storm watch in effect from 11 p.m. Sunday night to 6 p.m. Tuesday night that... Full story
RMP plan speeds up gas conversion at Jim Bridger, focuses on renewables and nuclear
Rocky Mountain Power continues its quest for net zero emissions, which will have impacts locally as the company seeks to convert the four units at the Jim Bridger Power Plant to natural gas by 2030.... Full story
Max Gruber
Max Gruber passed away at home on March 28, 2023, surrounded by his loving wife and two daughters after a long battle with amyloidosis. His battle with serious medical issues in recent years showed... Full story
Darleen Joyce (Burns) Johnson
Darleen Joyce (Burns) Johnson, 81, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family Sunday, March 26, 2023 in Cottonwood Heights, Utah. She was a resident of Mesquite, Nevada for the past 14 years and... Full story
Camel Nelson Olah
Camel Nelson Olah passed away peacefully, following a sudden illness, on April 1, 2023, at The Memorial Hospital in Rock Springs, Wyoming, surrounded by family and friends. He was born February 15,... Full story
Ronald Drue Clark
Ronald Drue Clark passed away peacefully March 1, 2023. Ron was born April 14, 1951 in Price, Utah. He moved to Green River with his family in 1957, and remained a lifelong resident there until his... Full story
Kathleen "Kathi" Sue Clymer
Kathleen "Kathi" Sue Clymer, 70, passed away on March 24, 2023, in Laramie, Wyoming, leaving a legacy of extraordinary creativity, lifelong learning, and unwavering love for her family, friends,... Full story
"Baby Dymock"
Ginger Lucy Anne Dymock passed away peacefully in her mother's warm embrace. She leaves behind loving parents Eli Dymock and Caroline Dymock (Johnson); brother Charlie Dymock(age2); sister Adeline... Full story
Our View: Unwelcome pranks
Saturday was April Fools’ Day, an informal holiday filled with pranks, lies, and jokes. Many people enjoy the day and its custom of pranking other people as a time for harmless fun. The key, however, is in the word “harmless.” While it almost...
Working toward energy and economic diversification
Written March 31 Today’s news that Rocky Mountain Power will all but abandon coal powered electrical generation in Wyoming by 2030 is unwelcome, but not unexpected. Rocky Mountain Power has to make business decisions based on what they believe is... Full story
Green River Police Department reports for March 21 - March 31
March 21 At 11:50 a.m., officers were dispatched to the Bus Barn at 350 Monroe Avenue for a report of a bus light violation that occurred near the intersection of Jensen Street and Bramwell Street. Officers gathered information and completed a... Full story
Master Gardeners host Houseplant and Seed Swap
Despite the long winter, warmer weather will come eventually, and many Sweetwater County residents are already looking forward to starting their gardens, or at least continuing to care for indoor...
Golden Hour Senior Center April Schedule
Special Luncheons: GHSC’s special April events include an Easter Luncheon at 11:45 a.m. on April 6 and a Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon at both 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. on April 19. The menu for the Easter Luncheon includes baked ham, scalloped... Full story
Local girl wrestlers place at Nationals in Des Moines, Iowa
Two girls from Green River competed at the Twin Rivers Girls National Duals in Des Moines, Iowa on March 31 through April 2. To compete at nationals, the girls had to qualify to compete in the... Full story
Lady Wolves dominate Lady Wranglers
The Green River High School Girls Soccer team played a game against the Pinedale Wranglers last Friday. When the game began, the girls were a little nervous and you could see it in their passes and...
Boys and girls Track and Field team takes fourth in Utah
The Green River High School Boys and Girls Track and Field teams caught a break in the weather this past Saturday, April 1, to travel a short distance south to Vernal, Utah for the 2023 Uintah Invitational Track meet. The meet was hosted by Uintah...
Wolves soccer has victorious win against Pinedale
It was a team effort for the Green River Wolves during the victorious win against the Pinedale Wranglers last Friday. Braxton Cordova made five goals during the game, along with Stone Rubeck with two...
Weather takes toll on softball games for Lady Wolves
Snow, go away! It's hard to play softball with the snow that has been dumping in Wyoming. It's been frustrating for the Green River Lady Wolves that their games keep getting canceled. Green River was...
Grizzly mama of the Tetons sets out to break a record
She's 27 years old, reputed for being a stellar mother and knows her way around a crowd. If you live in Jackson Hole she might be your nosy neighbor. Regardless, her olfactory senses are...
Arson suspect released from jail
CASPER – A woman accused of setting fire to a Casper abortion clinic is being released from jail to live with her parents while a federal grand jury considers her case. Lorna Green appeared...