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Robert "Bobby" Layne Todd, 35, passed away Monday, May 12, 2025 in Rock Springs, Wyoming. Bobby was born March 12, 1990 in Rock Springs, Wyoming to James "Jim" "JT" Todd and Anita Muir Todd. Bobby married Mariah Fitzgerald June 25, 2022 in Rock Springs, Wyoming. A true Wyoming native, Bobby attended schools in Rock Springs graduating with the class of 2008 from Rock Springs High School. His journey continued with a brief but impactful career at PacifiCorp, where he worked for two and a half...
Detective Sgt. Jeff Sheaman never forgot the stormy night in 2010 when he reached a stranded boat on Flaming Gorge Reservoir. Amid freezing rain and plunging temperatures, he found three-year-old David Lew limp, blue, and slipping into hypothermia. Acting on instinct, Sheaman wrapped the toddler in his coat and held him against his chest to share body warmth, keeping the child alive until paramedics arrived. It was a lifesaving embrace that would forever bond them, though they went their...
After years of functioning as its own nonprofit program with a volunteer board, Treatment Court will fall under the umbrella of Sweetwater County in the future. The Sweetwater County Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously to begin taking steps to bring Treatment Court under the management of the county during the May 20 commissioner meeting. Treatment Court is a program that focuses on helping people in the court system who struggle with substance abuse and addiction. It has been...
Lori Ann Rockwell, 58, passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2025 surrounded by her loved ones at Huntsman Cancer Institute. She was a 47 year resident of Green River, Wyoming and former resident of Carlsbad, New Mexico. She was born in Carlsbad, New Mexico on October 17th, 1966; the daughter of Laython Batey and Darlene Woods. Lori was a cherished daughter to Lathan and Darlene Batey. She spent her formative years between Carlsbad, New Mexico, and Green River, Wyoming, where she completed her...
Sharon Hawks, 84, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend peacefully departed this world Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at her home in Rock Springs, Wyoming. Sharon was born December 29, 1940, in Mt. Carmel, Illinois the daughter of Benjamin Brandebourg and Alice S. Coker. She attended schools in Illinois and later pursued her passion for beauty and style at the Beauty School in SLC Hollywood, Salt Lake City, Utah. Her professional journey as a hair stylist brought joy and confidence to many and was...
James "Jim" R. Shoemaker, 77, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully Thursday, May 15, 2025 at his home in Green River, Wyoming. He was born Sunday, June 8, 1947, in New Troy, Michigan; the son of Howard D. Shoemaker and Bonita I. Casselman. Jim lived a life full of dedication, love, and adventure. Jim cherished his time attending schools in Florida, where he graduated from Maynard Evans High School in Orlando in 1965. Shortly thereafter, he served...
Jayson Glenwood Willis, 43, a cherished husband, devoted father, and proud grandfather, peacefully passed away on Monday, May 12, 2025. He was a 15 year resident of Rock Springs, Wyoming and former resident of Oregon. He was born on Thursday, July 23, 1981 in Oregon; the son of the man who stepped up to be a father Rowland Glenwood Chambers and Sharon Gail Willis. Jayson spent his formative years in Oregon, where he attended local schools and built the foundation for a life filled with love, adv...
Charles William Morrison, 65, of Green River Wyoming passed away unexpectedly on May 1, 2025 in Salt Lake City, Utah of a sudden Illness. Charlie was born in Rock Springs, Wyoming on April 8th 1960 to John C. and Margaret L. (Shalata) Morrison. He was the youngest of four kids. He went to school in Green River, and was in the class of "79". He also wrestled for Green River High School. Charlie had a son early in his life, Jeramia B. Rael. Sadly, Jeramia and his brother Milo lost their mom...
The vital lifeline for tens of millions of Americans everywhere – including 118,000 in Wyoming -- used for housing, groceries, gas, and the other everyday necessities is about to mark its 90th birthday. And with that anniversary comes a responsibility to strengthen the program – and determine how we can help it age in the healthiest way. As the bedrock of retirement in America, our financial future depends on protecting Social Security for decades to come. Social Security will face challenges in the years ahead, but it’s incumbent on us to en...
Green River Police Department reports for May 12 At 9:15 a.m., officers responded to a report of a traffic offense. At 3:10 p.m., officers responded to a report of a runaway. At 3:20 p.m., officers responded to a report of a traffic hazard. At 4:17 p.m., officers responded to a report of found property in the area of Pioneer Park. Officers met with the reporting party who turned over a set of keys. The keys were booked in for safekeeping at GRPD. If you are missing a set of keys, please contact...
Hard work pays off. Lily Harris has learned this through her historic wrestling career at Green River High School, and she shows no signs of slowing down as she looks ahead to college. Lily is not only making plans to continue wrestling, but also receiving special recognition for everything she's done so far and getting help making her future goals a reality. Last week, Lily shared lots of laughs and a few tears with her family, friends and coaches as she celebrated her commitment to attend and...
Local teachers across the school district are recognized for their hard work each year, with several being honored specifically as the Teacher of the Year nominees. Sweetwater County School District No. 2 recently announced this year's nominee finalists. "The outstanding teachers in Sweetwater County School District No. 2 shine brightly, evidenced by the 25 nominations from peers and students for this year's Teacher of the Year," the school district said in a press release. "This exemplary...
Tuesday's Green River City Council meeting saw a second change order for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Replacement Facility, this time for a redundant screen. Initially two screens were included in the facility building plans, however, one was removed from the primary bid in a cost-cutting attempt. Public Works Director Mark Westenskow said that it has become clear that an added screen could be installed while construction is currently underway at a reduced cost versus installing the screen...
After weeks of building, adjusting, and battling, the Green River Lady Wolves are heading to the 4A State Soccer Championships in Gillette with purpose and confidence. Last week's Regional Tournament on home turf proved to be more than just an opportunity to advance; it was a showcase of growth, grit, and the kind of soccer that's been quietly forming since the early days of the season. In front of a packed home crowd, the Lady Wolves opened with urgency and composure, securing a postseason...
The Green River Wolves Soccer team headed into the 4A West Regional Soccer Tournament in Green River with high hopes of earning their spot in the 4A State Championships. The boys endured many obstacles this year, dealing with multiple injuries on and off the field. Despite these challenges, the Wolves went into Regionals as the fourth seed team. Green River played their first game against the Riverton Wolverines on Thursday, May 15. During the first half of the game, the Wolves played very well offensively and defensively. Regardless of a...
The Green River High School Track and Field team competed this past Friday and Saturday at the 4A West Regional Track Championships along with teams from Natrona, Kelly Walsh, Star Valley, Jackson, Evanston, Riverton and Rock Springs. The teams continued to have a number of PRs (personal records for the season), with a number of athletes qualifying for next week's State Finals meet in Casper. Head Track Coach Dan Hansen offered the following comments after the meet: "We ended up with six girls...
The Green River Lady Wolves Softball team traveled to Laramie last weekend to play in the 4A South Regional Tournament. They played a total of three games, with two on Friday and one on Saturday. Their first matchup was against the Wheatland Bulldogs, and this game was a high-scoring affair as both teams batted well. Green River started things off with one run in the top of the first inning, and Wheatland responded with two runs of their own in the bottom of the first. The game remained close through the third inning, with the score being tied...
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