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The hustle and bustle of Flaming Gorge Days is over. With the completion of the annual festivities comes the aftermath or lack of one, according to Green River Police Department Det. Luke Benson. “I think overall, it was a good weekend,” Benson said. In total, there were seven arrests over the weekend; two DUI arrests, four public intoxication arrests, and one underage consumption arrest, which also involved interference with a police officer. “It was a pretty safe and smooth weekend,” Benson said. “I want to thank the community for helping t...
The City of Green River’s budget for the fiscal year of 2015 is $21.7 million, compared to last year’s budget, which was 21 million. “It went up $700,000 in total mostly due to a couple specific projects,” Green River’s director of finance, Chris Meats said. The general fund itself went down about $200,000, while the capital projects fund went up $900,000, making a net increase in the total budget around $700,000. The decrease in the general fund was due to some significant cuts the city departments made. “What happened on that was the council...
Battle of the Bands, a contest in which two or more bands compete for the title of “best band”. Five local bands will be rocking out Thursday in a Battle of the Bands, to prove who’s the voted best. The winner’s prize? To open for the Flaming Gorge Days rock show on Saturday. The process started when The Flaming Gorge day committee posted a call for specifically rock genre bands local to the area, on their website and through social media. “We wanted to keep it to our local bands, keep it in the area, keep it as local as possible,” Flaming Gor...
Sweetwater Wyoming Recovery Access Programs, known as SW-WRAP, has a new CEO, and Beth Whitman is her name. “While we had the luxury of several well-qualified candidates, we chose Beth as being the best qualified and best fit overall to lead this organization into the future,” Interim CEO, Gene Smith said. About 20 applicants applied for the position. “She brought an organization to life with the Business Leadership Network, has human resource experience with a local company, and has done a wonderful job of leading the Golden Hour Senior Cente...
Airplanes took flight Saturday morning at the third annual Community Spaceport Day at the Greater Green River Intergalactic Spaceport south of Green River. The event was hosted by the airport advisory board and is a way to get have residents involved with the spaceport. The their motivation is to get the runway fixed up to meet safety standards. The city has an Airport Master Plan that explains the importance of an improved airport. "It would act as an economic generator in town," City of Green...
Green River City Council approved a nearly $22.8 million budget Tuesday night. This is the same amount approved as last year. As the budget remains the same for Green River, city fees are on the rise. “As costs go up normally we did small increases to cover those costs,” City Administrator Reed Clevenger said. Water, sewer and waste fees have been raised two percent. Among the sewer fees raised, monthly residential sewer user fees were raised 30 cents, from $16.61 to $16.94. Fees in solid waste and garbage rates, fees and charges went up. Mon...
By DAVID MARTIN Editor After three years and more than $650,000 spent in training and equipment purchases, preliminary wellness results amongst students in Green River are looking good. Three years ago, Sweetwater County School District No. 2 received a federal PEP grant totaling $662,000 towards improving physical activity within the district. PEP grants are often used to improve physical activity programs within school districts. In Wyoming, eight districts, including Sweetwater No.2 have received approximately $3 million for improvements....
A single-vehicle crash Sunday evening resulted in damage to the railing near the South Fourth West Street underpass and a man being arrested for driving while under the influence of alcohol. Matthew Zupence, 32, of Green River, plead guilty to the charge Monday in Green River Municipal Court. He was fined $760 and was placed on two years unsupervised probation. According to a police report, officers were dispatched to the area at 6:24 p.m. Sunday after receiving a call from dispatch about the crash. When they arrived, Zupence was seen climbing...
The Trona Trail Historic Mine Byway is officially open for business after a short dedication ceremony took place May 30. The trail is the fourth mine byway designated in Wyoming and was created through a program initially started by the Wyoming Legislature in 2005. The city and trona are deeply connected. The world’s largest deposit of trona is located west of Green River and the first soda ash well was drilled within the city itself. “I think it’s very appropriate because we’re known as the...
Budding birders will have a chance to explore parts of the Killdeer Wetlands Saturday morning. Dave Mead, working jointly with the Sweetwater County Historical Museum and the Green Belt Task Force, said he plans to take a group from the Green River Visitors Center and carpool along the wetlands and river. However, he admits there is a possibility high flows from the river will prevent access to some portions of the wetlands. The tour starts at 7 a.m. and will conclude at noon. He recommends...
Residents will see slight increases in rates paid for water, sewer and trash collection once the city’s new budget is finalized June 16. According to City Administrator Reed Clevenger, the rates reflect increasing costs associated with managing the various services. However, during the next year, Clevenger said the city will have their rates professionally audited to ensure they’re not over or under charging residents for services. “We’re going to try to be more fair with those fees,” Clevenger said. The fees won’t take effect until the n...
The lyric's of Alice Cooper's song come to mind this time of year. "School's out for summer, school's out forever." For many, school is not out forever but they will surely make the most of their summertime fun. Schools in Green River had their last day of classes this past Friday. There was much excitement in the air, that last day of school, especially at the end of the day. A few minutes before three was the calm before the storm, at Green River High School. "They will be coming out real...
By STEPHANIE THOMPSON People Editor A man accused of trying to sexually assault a 12-year-old girl pleaded not guilty to four felony charges. Kasey D. Manley, 22, of Green River, recently appeared in the Third District Court of Judge Nena James at an arraignment to attempt to commit sexual abuse of a minor in the first degree, attempt to commit sexual assault in the first degree, sexual abuse of a minor in the second degree and sexual abuse of a minor in the third degree. If found guilty of all four felony charges, he could face a maximum...
The city will host its annual Spaceport Days event June 19 and 20 according to a grant application approved by the Green River City Council Tuesday. The event will be the third annual event to bring attention to the city’s airfield south of town. It earned its unique name as a result of a publicity stunt inviting displaced residents from Jupiter to Green River after the Shoemaker-Levy 9 comet collided with the planet in 1994. The spaceport has been the subject of renewed interest by both the city and a dedicated group of pilots interested in i...
Green River residents will no longer have a video store to go to when they want to rent movies. Danera and Scott Smith, Hometown Video owners, recently announced their intent to close the business. On Thursday, Danera was hosting a sale to try and sell as much merchandise as possible. Several customers, although sad, were taking advantage of the sale and stocking up on all the DVDs and Blu-ray discs they wanted. Many walked to the counter with their arms full; and patiently waited as employees...
Some city employees will have an opportunity to retire a little sooner than usual through an early retirement program approved by the Green River City Council last night. The program is targeted to specific employees who have a full time position at the city with 20 or more years of full time employment and are eligible for full-time retirement through the Wyoming Retirement System. The program gives the city an opportunity to reduce its workforce and evaluate positions to determine if specific jobs can be cut. The program also gives the city...
Students throughout Sweetwater County put on their caps and gowns and crossed the stage, receiving their high school diplomas or college degrees. For all of them, regardless of if it was high school or college graduation, the event marks the beginning of a new chapter in their lives. High school graduates in Green River expressed interest in going to college, joining the armed forces, or getting a job. "It's a happy time for them (the graduates)," GRHS Assistant Principal Dennis Freeman said....
The Killdeer Wetlands west of Green River was recently identified as an Important Bird Area by the National Audubon Society. The Killdeer Wetlands became the 44th Important Bird Area in Wyoming, of a total list of about 8,000 such locations worldwide. Originally known as Alkali Flats, the wetlands dried up after the Fontanelle Dam was built. In 2009, the city and its Greenbelt Task Force started diverting water into the area. The designation was awarded to the wetlands last year and is...
A flag originally flown during the Battle of Khe Sanh during the Vietnam War was flown one last time before being put on permanent display at the American Legion Tom Whitmore Post 28 in Green River. During a solemn ceremony Saturday morning, veterans gathered to show their respect for those who have died while serving their country. "We're all comrades in arms," Ted Barney, Green River city councilman and chaplain for Post 28, said. "We all took time out of our lives to serve our country." Tony...
The 2015-2016 agreement between Sweetwater County School District No. 2 and the Green River Education Association results in higher wages for teachers and other employees within the district. The agreement was approved by the school board last night and represents increases stemming from the Wyoming Legislature’s approval of an external cost adjustment for school district earlier this year. John Malone, one of the school board members, credited the GREA, as well as the Wyoming Education Association and other teacher-focused groups lobbying the...
Anyone looking at the Green River during the past week may have questioned if the river needs a new name. Dirt and sediment flowing from the Big Sandy River has caused the river to change color to a more muddy hue. The additional particulates have also affected how water treatment is conducted at the Joint Powers Water Board’s treatment facility. Bryan Seppie, director of engineering and planning for the water board, said the large spike in particulates in the water is a result of the recent spring storms occurring throughout the state. “I thi...
