Articles from the September 1, 2022 edition
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En plein air along the Green River
As the morning sun lit up the Palisades and the Green River last Saturday, 11 artists found a spot along the Green Belt and set up their canvases, ready to capture the beauty in front of them. Within... Full story
Mill levy would raise at least $80K for conservation
A handful of voters in Sweetwater County will decide in November whether the Little Snake River Conservation District will assess up to 1 mill on lands within its newly expanded boundaries, which now...
Thomas A. Breeze
Thomas A. Breeze, 90, passed away on Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at South Lincoln County Hospital in Kemmerer, Wyoming. He was a resident of Rock Springs, Wyoming 69 years and former resident of Seattl... Full story
Charles "Tom" Tomas Moore
Charles "Tom" Tomas Moore, 64, passed away on or about August 6, 2022. He was a long-time resident of Rock Springs, Wyoming and former resident of Evanston, Wyoming. He died following a lengthy illnes... Full story
James Lew Angell
Lifelong journalist Jim Angell died Wednesday, August 17, at Davis Hospice Center in Cheyenne, Wyoming. He was 64. Born in Spokane, Washington, on May 29, 1958, he was raised by his parents, Carol... Full story
Gregory Gaylor
Gregory Gaylor, 71, passed away Monday, August 22, 2022 at his home in Rock Springs, Wyoming. He had been a resident of Rock Springs for 42 years and former resident of Brighton, Colorado. Mr. Gaylor... Full story
Delores Margaret Smith
Delores Margaret Smith, 93, passed away Tuesday, August 23,2022 in Green River, Wyoming. She was born in Clearwater, Nebraska on February 28, 1929, the daughter of Mathias Kaster and Elizabeth... Full story
Patsy M. Lowseth
Patsy M. Lowseth, 83, passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2022 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs, Wyoming. She was a long-time resident of Green River and former resident of... Full story
Rita Jane Thompson
Rita Jane Thompson, 89, passed away on August 24, 2022 at Mission at Castle Rock Rehabilitation Center Green River, Wyoming. She was a resident of Green River 52 years and former resident of... Full story
Terri Lynn Daniel
Terri Lynn Daniel, 64, died August 24, 2022 at her home in Caldwell, Idaho surrounded by her 3 daughters and longtime best friend. She lived with her middle daughter Vendy Mae Borzea, son in law Sean... Full story
Where have the workers gone?
Labor Day is a day to celebrate the workers who keep our country running. They’re the ones who keep our businesses open and our economy strong. However, as I’ve visited policymakers, business owners and workers throughout the state, one question...
Green River Police Department reports for Aug. 19-25
Green River Police Department reports for Aug. 19 At 11:50 p.m., officers responded to a report of a larceny at the Green River Horse Palace. Officers met with an individual who reported money and a bag was stolen from their vehicle. Officers met... Full story
Horizon Theater presents "The Importance of Being Earnest"
A night of lies, betrayal and romance is coming to the Broadway Theater this weekend with The Horizon Theater's production of "The Importance of Being Earnest." The Horizon Theater, a new theater... Full story
Rendons celebrate 50th wedding anniversary
Jose and Marilyn Rendon are celebrating 50 years of marriage September 1. They were married in Tangier, Morrocco. Jose was a business owner and Marilyn taught at the American School of Tangier. They... Full story
Thatcher announes Western Board candidacy
Rock Springs resident Angela M. Thatcher has announced her candidacy for the Western Wyoming Community College Board of Trustees. "First and foremost, I am running because I want to be a part of... Full story
German announes Western Board candidacy
Gil German recently announced his candidacy for the Western Wyoming Community College (WWCC) Board of Trustees (School District #2 area). "Sweetwater County deserves the best and I am the best... Full story
Wolves take hard loss to Uintah
Last Friday night the Green River Wolves took on the 0-2 Uintah Utes at Wolves stadium and came away with a 42-7 defeat. Uintah had the advantage of having already played two games and had about an...
Golf team sees success in Evanston
Last weekend the Green River High School golf team headed to Evanston to compete at the Purple Sage golf course in the Evanston Invitational. The team ended up with three boys in the top 20.... Full story
Tennis teams takes on opponents
The Green River Wolves Boys and Girls Tennis teams traveled to White Mountain Junior High in Rock Springs for a “home” meet against teams from Casper who were also playing Rock Springs teams this past Friday. Green River helped out by traveling...
Girls swimming takes 3rd overall in relays
Gillette Relays Aug. 26 GRHS team score: 216 (third overall) 200 Yard Medley Relay 7. GRHS A (Ivory Neher, Brianna Uhrig, Chezni Rubeck, Haley Clevenger), 2:07.89 23. GRHS B (Dalynn Graves, Alyssa Herwaldt, Lauren Clark, Katelyn Maez), 3:11.57 500... Full story
Cross country girls almost perfect score
The Green River Girls and Boys Cross Country teams hosted their rivals from Rock Springs in their first home meet of the season at the Rolling Green Country Club Golf Course west of Green River on a 5,000 meter race course this past Friday. The boys...
Lady Wolves Volleyball team comes out fighting
The Green River High School volleyball team started their season at the Cokeville Invitational last Friday and Saturday, facing four different teams in five matches. The Lady Wolves won one of their... Full story
Game and Fish predicts good season for elk hunters
BUFFALO - This fall is a great time to be an elk hunter, according to the Wyoming Game and Fish Department's 2022 hunt forecast. That's especially true for those who are willing to hunt antlerless...
Loan plan reactions mixed; many students look forward to relief, but politicians are critical
CASPER — President Joe Biden’s recently announced student loan forgiveness plan could bring welcome relief to some students in Wyoming. “It’s going to help a lot of our students,” Brandy Payne, Laramie County Community College financial...
Never forget: Local firefighters recall 'the darkest day' in America
ROCK SPRINGS - Every year, thousands of participants across America walk, climb and run to remember those who sacrificed their lives to save others on Sept. 11, 2001. In Rock Springs, firefighters...
