Articles from the November 17, 2022 edition
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Love and sewage
"I want you to really think," Al Harris said to the county commissioners. "Are you willing to put that kind of a risk factor in front of the drinking water of 45,000 people?" The commissioners were...
Unified ambulance service starting
After years of discussion over ambulance service in Sweetwater County, a unified ambulance service will begin in a matter of days. Starting Nov. 20, Castle Rock Hospital District’s ambulance...
Marna Marie (Jessen) Grubb
Marna Marie (Jessen) Grubb was born on June 17, 1932, in Rock Springs to Chris and Esther (Wiggen) Jessen and passed away on November 6, 2022, in Seward, Nebraska at the age of 90 years, 4 months and... Full story
Charlotte Rea Hendrickson
Charlotte Rea Hendrickson, 83, passed away on Friday, October 28, 2022 at her home in Rock Springs, Wyoming. Mrs. Hendrickson was a longtime resident of Rock Springs, Wyoming and former resident of Al... Full story
John Charles (Jack) Terry
John Charles (Jack) Terry, 80 years old, Kinnear, Wyoming, went to be with his heavenly father on October 14, 2022. John was known to those who loved him and called him a friend as “Jack”. He was born in Rock Springs, Wyoming to Jex and Dolores T... Full story
Sonny Jerrell Coleman
Sonny Jerrell Coleman, 35, passed away Thursday November 3, 2022, at his home in Rock Springs, Wyoming. Sonny was born April 23, 1987, in Rock Springs, Wyoming, the son of Burl and Sue Coleman. Sonny... Full story
Zakhary Thomas Howard Kaler-Matlock
Zakhary Thomas Howard Kaler-Matlock, 23, passed away Monday, October 31, 2022 at his home in Rock Springs, WY. He was born January 12, 1999 in Rock Springs, WY, the only son of Cynthia Kaler... Full story
Victoria Jo Brunette
Victoria Jo Brunette, 62, passed away October 31, 2022 after a courageous battle with Cancer. She passed away surrounded by her Mom, Sisters and Niece Lari. Vicki was born in Rock Springs Wyoming... Full story
Charles Clarida
Charles Clarida, 64, passed away Friday, November 11, 2022 at his home in Rock Springs, Wyoming with his daughter Laurie by his side. Mr. Clarida was a resident of Rock Springs, Wyoming for the past... Full story
Electricity needs are more important
The old adage “Don’t put the cart before the horse” may certainly be applied to the push to get electric vehicles on our nation’s roads. Don’t get us wrong. We are not against electric vehicles. We just hope Wyoming keeps ahead of the...
Letter to the Editor: Calling a Convention of States
Dear Editor, What can be done about the behemoth of the federal government, regulation and corporate overreach? My generation has allowed the deterioration of freedoms we took for granted as kids. The unholy alliance of Big Government, Big Pharma,...
Green River Police Department reports for Nov. 4 - 13
Green River Police Department reports for Nov. 4 At 12:10 p.m., officers responded to a report of an agency assist with EMS on Locust Street. Officers met with an individual who requested to be transported. The individual was transported to the... Full story
Sharing Lincoln's words for Veterans Day
Wearing a black top hat, white gloves, and a t-shirt with Abraham Lincoln's picture on it, Tim Laboria stood from his wheelchair and began to read: "Fellow countrymen: at this second appearing to...
Red Desert Roundup Rodeo royalty crowned
The Red Desert Roundup Rodeo Queen pageant was held October 23, in Rock Springs. It is sanctioned and sponsored by the Red Desert Roundup Rodeo held July 28-29, 2023, in Rock Springs. The royalty... Full story
Sweetwater County Birth Announcements - Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County
Ryan and Nayah Slattery of Green River have announced the birth of their daughter Sophia Grace Slattery, who was born Sept. 22. Sarah and Trevor Moon of Rock Springs have announced the birth of their son Lakas Theo Moon, who was born Sept. 23. Dom... Full story
Future wrestlers
The Green River High School Wrestling team has been hosting youth wrestling camps for boys and girls during the month of November. The program started with "Wolves in the Schools" at Washington,...
American Legion Auxiliary 24 honors baby for sixth year in a row
The American Legion Auxiliary Archie Hay Unit 24 celebrated Veterans Day again this year by surprising a lucky family with a special gift basket. This year, they had to wait just a few extra days as... Full story
Carbon County leading Wyoming in jail technology
SARATOGA - For the Carbon County Sheriff's Office, safety at the county jail for both inmates and staff is tantamount. Now, the facility has a new piece of equipment which can better ensure safety in...
Governor Gordon's chief of staff retiring; replacement named
CHEYENNE (WNE) — Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon announced a change to his leadership team Thursday, as current Chief of Staff Buck McVeigh will retire at the end of the year. To take his place, Gordon has named Sen. Drew Perkins, R-Casper, his new chief...
