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It was after moving to Green River that Mark Baker found himself traveling along Interstate 80 much more frequently. Baker, the Republican legislator representing House District 60, said he sees what kind of threat driving on I-80 can be for people commuting between Sweetwater County’s two cities as a result of heavy traffic often using the route. Semi trucks, using the route as a direct means of shipping goods across the country, are a common sight on the interstate, as well as travelers and l...
The Woman’s Club of Rock Springs GFWC met on April 20 at White Mountain Library. This was the group’s last working meeting until September. The group will have an evening Installation of Officers dinner in May. Debra Soule spoke for Youth Art Month. She brought selections of student art which were taken to the General Federation of Woman’s Clubs – Wyoming on April 24 for the state convention. The artwork will be displayed with artwork from across the state and prizes will be awarded. Soule will host a reception for the artists and their familie...
The Bureau of Land Management Rock Springs Field Office is temporarily closing the Steamboat Mountain area northeast of Rock Springs to motorized vehicles. The closure lasts from May 10 to July 1 to protect sensitive elk calving and deer fawning areas, as indicated in the Green River Resource Management Plan. Signs will be posted to notify the public of the temporary closure. BLM law enforcement rangers and other employees will also patrol the area to inform the public and enforce the seasonal vehicle restriction. The annual closure takes...
An alternate route between Green River and Rock Springs isn’t a new idea. During the mid 2000s, when money was a lot more free flowing into and out of government coffers, the idea was floated that an alternate route between the two cities would create a safer stretch of road for locals wanting to avoid Interstate 80’s heavy semi traffic, while giving Castle Rock Ambulance Service a secondary route to Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. This sounds good in theory, but a number of questions were raised then which still need to be ans...
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 should receive the first payment from the American Rescue Plan after the state receives money for cities and towns. The city is expected to receive $1.8 million from the plan, while the county is anticipating $8.2 million. Rock Springs is expected to receive $3.4 million, with each receiving half the...
The Green River High School Wolves track team traveled to Pinedale to participate in what was represented as a junior varsity meet with competitors from Cokeville, Kemmerer, Pinedale, Big Piney, Farson, H.E.M., and Jackson. The Wolves took a smaller contingent of competitors, mostly sophomores and freshman with a few juniors and seniors, knowing that they had a big varsity meet in Riverton the next day. There were a lot of personal records made throughout the day as the Wolves had one of their f...
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 and these young women are rising to the challenge,” head coach Blair Aimone said. Part of that improvement is being seen in the team’s pitcher and catcher, Terryn Avery and Lani Jo Blaylock. “There is no bond like the bond of a pitcher and catcher once they start to work together,” she said. “Catchers hav...
Activity can empower you. The 5K-ish PT Power Trip Run/Walk is one of those activities. The Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County Physical Therapy Team will host the event Saturday, May 22. It starts and ends at the MHSC Rehabilitation Department entrance in back of the Specialty Clinics at 1180 College Drive. Registration/Cost: Cost is $20. To guarantee you get a T-shirt, register early by May 14 at www.mhscfoundation.com and click on PT Power Run. If you have questions, call Community Outreach Director Lena Warren at 307-352-8418. Time:...
Russel J. Anderson, 85, passed away Monday, May 3, 2021 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County following a brief illness. He was a resident of Rock Springs for the last 64 years and former resident of Green River, Wyoming. Mr. Anderson was born May 24, 1935 in Thermopolis, Wyoming; the son of William James Anderson and Nellie Russell. He attended schools in Green River and was a 1953 graduate of Green River High School. Mr. Anderson married Roberta Jean Rodda on November 19, 1955 in Rock Spri...
Brandy Winter, 36, passed away Saturday, May 1, 2021 at her home in Rock Springs, Wyoming. She was a life-long resident of Wyoming. Ms. Winter was born September 11, 1984 in Salt Lake City, Utah; the daughter of Michael Thornock and Cindy Winter. She attended schools in Green River, Wyoming. Brandy worked for RS Refrigeration Supply as a Secretary. She had a smile that lit up any room, was never on time for anything, and an avid animal lover. Brandy enjoyed spending time with her family,...
Richard S. Lee Sr., 73, passed away Friday, April 30, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was a resident of Green River, Wyoming for the last 43 years of his life. He was born on July 5, 1947 in Bismark, Missouri, the son of Fred Lee and Ola Mae Henderson. Richard attended schools in Busick and Potosi Missouri. He worked as a miner for Solvay Minerals for 21 years until his retirement in 2007. Richard married Barbara Hackworth in Stoney Point, MO on November 24, 1965. He...
CASPER — Rep. Liz Cheney and President Donald Trump’s feud continued Monday, with Wyoming’s lone congresswoman pushing back on Trump’s unfounded claims that the 2020 presidential election was fraudulent. Monday saw three public exchanges between Cheney and the former president. Trump issued a statement Monday morning that read, “The Fraudulent Presidential Election of 2020 will be, from this day forth, known as THE BIG LIE!” Around an hour later, Rep. Liz Cheney responded. “The 2020 presidential election was not stolen. Anyone who claims it...
Hunters shot at least 874 greater sage grouse hens in Wyoming last year, prompting a state grouse team member to question the wisdom of allowing a hunt of the imperiled species. The state’s Sage Grouse Implementation Team meets Wednesday to address Brian Rutledge’s concerns. Rutledge is director of the National Audubon Society’s Sagebrush Ecosystem Initiative and a SGIT member. His question looms as greater sage grouse numbers are down an estimated 81% nationwide in the last 53 years. “What I’m asking for is a sit-down,” Rutledge said. “I wa...
