Articles from the August 31, 2023 edition
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Eagle Scout builds fire pits at Pioneer Trails
When it came to doing his Eagle Scout project, Logan Wadsworth chose something that combined a way to serve the community with one of his favorite activities. Logan loves camping with his fellow...
Artists encouraged to exhibit at county libraries
As part of the Sweetwater County Library System commitment to the community, there are opportunities to exhibit local artists work. The Exhibits Committee invite both emerging and established artists...
Search and Rescue recovers body of missing hiker
Tip Top Search and Rescue and the Sublette County Sheriff's Office were looking for a missing hiker last week, and on Thursday they reported recovering his body. On Tuesday, August 22, the Sublette...
Police Reports for Aug. 18 - 23
Green River Police Department reports for Aug. 18 At 2:54 a.m., officers responded to a report of a disturbance. Officers met with involved parties, gathered statements, and placed Erick Botello Rojas, of Green River, under arrest for alleged...
Some Enchanted Evening
It will be an enchanted evening of music and theater when The Horizon Theater's newest show opens tonight. "This is supposed to be an evening of elegance and Golden Age classical music," Director...
Tollgate Rock and the evolution of a highway
Just west of Green River, standing between Wyoming Highway 374 and Interstate 80, is one of the most distinctive landmarks in Sweetwater County - Tollgate Rock. 374 passes along its western base and...
Memorial Hospital program saves patients $4.5M
ROCK SPRINGS — Patients of Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County saved $4.5 million during the last fiscal year thanks to one program – Patient Financial Navigation. The program was created to help patients and their families address financial n...
Wolves' swimmer dominates Laramie Pentathlon
Green River's Tavia Arnell dominated the pool and was the overall winner of the Laramie Pentathlon that took place in Laramie on Saturday. There were more than 88 swimmers that competed in the event....
Golfers celebrate personal success in Casper
The Green River High School Golf team traveled to compete in the Casper Invitational last week and came away with new improvements and insight. "We had a fairly successful two days of grinding...
Wolves fight in season opener against the Buffalos
With a new head coach, an almost completely new staff, a lot of new faces on the new turf field, and a new player at the key quarterback spot, the Wolves kicked off their 2023 football season. The...
Lady Wolves compete in Cheyenne Invitational
The Green River Lady Wolves traveled to Cheyenne to play in the Cheyenne Invitational tournament last Friday and Saturday. The girls had a great start, winning two games during the first day of the to...
Residents, elected officials blast utility over historic Wyoming rate hike
Rocky Mountain Power's proposal to hike electric utility rates in Wyoming by an average of 29.2%, if approved, would put households and businesses in peril and only serve to line the pockets of the co...
Lawmakers punt on crossover-ban fix
Gov. Mark Gordon let a crossover-voting ban go into effect without his signature earlier this year because he was worried the bill’s ambiguity could deny participation to eligible voters. An agreement to work on clarifying the bill before the 2024...
Judith Ann Harder
Judith Ann Harder, 83, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family Friday, August 18, 2023 at her daughter's home in Rock Springs, Wyoming. She was a resident of Rock Springs, Wyoming for the past...
Roderick Bright
Roderick Bright, 79, passed away Sunday, August 20, 2023 at Wyoming Retirement Home in Basin, Wyoming. He was a resident of Rock Springs, Wyoming. He was born September 3, 1943 in Bishop, California;...
Jason Jelaca
Jason Jelaca, 51, passed away on Thursday, August 17, 2023 at his home in Rock Springs, Wyoming. Jason was born January 24, 1972 in Rock Springs, Wyoming; the son of Joseph Jelaca and Pamela Jelaca....
Troy Howard Forcier
Troy Howard Forcier, 66, passed away at his home in Green River, Wyoming surrounded by his family on August 22, 2023. He was born on October 11, 1956 in Redwood City, California, the son of Thomas...
William "Billy" L. Baker
William “Billy” L. Baker, 84 passed away August 5, 2023 at his home in Sun City, Arizona. He was a resident of Sun City, Arizona and former resident of Spokane, Washington, and Rock Springs,...
Kodin John Mahana-Johnston
Kodin John Mahana-Johnston, two months, passed away Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs, Wyoming. He was a resident of Granger, Wyoming. He was born...
Brenda Shaffer
Brenda Shaffer, 79, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at her home Friday, August 25, 2023 in Rock Springs, Wyoming. She was a resident of Rock Springs for the past five months and...
