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An updated master plan for the city's Greenbelt was adopted by the Green River City Council Tuesday night, giving both the city and the Greenbelt Taskforce a roadmap to dictate the future growth of the pathway system. According to the city's Parks and Recreation director Brad Raney, the plan is already being used to bring grant funds to the city for improvements along the Greenbelt. The original plan was drafted more than 30 years ago, before the volunteer group and city were able to build the...
At approximately 9:37 a.m. Tuesday, March 7, the Green River Fire Department, along with Green River Police Department and Castle Rock Ambulance, was dispatched to a vehicle fire that threatened a home. The fire crew quickly extinguished the fire, which was contained to the original vehicle. The cause of the fire was determined to be from the block heater on the Chevy Duramax pickup. GRFD Lieutenant Casey Kendall, who is also an electrician, assisted with the investigation. Kendall stated that...
Feb. 28 At 8:54 p.m., officers responded to Bridger Drive in reference to a report of suspicious activity and persons in the area. Officers met with an individual who reported two unknown individuals that had been in the area. Officers attempted to locate the individuals, gathered information, and completed a report of the incident. At 10:52 p.m., officers conducted a traffic stop in the area of W 2 S Street and issued the driver a written warning for alleged speed. March 1 At 12:46 p.m., officers responded to the GRPD lobby to empty the prescr...
The Green River City Council decided a larger loan is needed to pay for the long-desired wastewater treatment facility. In a 6-1 vote, the Council agreed to seek a $10 million increase in the principal amount of the city's Clean Water State Revolving Fund loan, creating a new $45.1 million loan. Councilman Ron Williams was the lone dissenting vote. The Council voted after hearing Public Works Director Mark Westenskow detail the history of the project and the need for a higher loan amount. The ci...
The prevalence of improperly installed hot water tanks in southern Wyoming and northern Utah has led to area businesses seeking assistance from the Green River City Council. Lance Ball, the CEO of Aspen Mountain Plumbing, brought several photos of hot water tanks in Green River that had been improperly installed and were venting carbon monoxide gas into the homes they were installed in. “These are showing a lack of education in the trade of plumbing in general and we’re starting to see a hug...
Feb. 18 At 9:52 a.m., officers responded to a report of a hit and run collision in Smith’s parking lot at 905 Bridger Drive. Officers met with an individual who reported they had just parked their vehicle in a parking space facing northeast with another car parked directly in front of them. The driver reported as they were getting out of their car, the other vehicle began to reverse and struck the front of the first vehicle. The driver of the first vehicle reported they spoke to the driver of the second vehicle briefly then the driver left. O...
US Representative Harriet Hageman recently visited Green River, stopping at a local school to meet a student who wrote her a letter and then talking with local officials at City Hall. A visit to school Last Thursday morning, Hageman attended an assembly at Harrison Elementary School, showing up in response to a student's letter. "The Governor did the proclamation of 'Invite Your Elected Official to School,'" Hageman explained. "And so little Carter wrote me a letter in first grade and invited...
Feb. 9 At 2:21 p.m., officers responded to a residence on Yates Street regarding an individual who was possibly a victim of a scam. Officers met with the individual who reported sending funds in order to receive a grant. Officers advised of current scams, gathered information, and completed a report of the incident. Feb. 10 At 4:04 p.m., officers conducted a traffic stop and issued the driver a written warning for alleged expired temporary license permit/improper registration. At 7:52 p.m., officers responded to a report of a juvenile runaway....
Sweetwater County School District No. 2 is generating more than it is allotted in education funding, becoming one of the state’s few recapture districts. Recapture districts are important to the state as the excess funds generated are spread to the other counties to help make education more equitable between districts. District officials announced the district’s status during the monthly board of trustees meeting last week. According to Chris Dean, the district’s business manager, the distr...
Green River Police Department reports for Feb. 5 At 2:04 a.m., officers responded to Trona Drive concerning a vehicle that had crashed into a residence, after which the driver fled the scene. Officers located the suspected driver, gathered information and subsequently placed Dane Landry, of Louisiana, under arrest and issued citations for alleged DWUI - alcohol of 0.08% or more - 1st offense; violation of duty to stop vehicle where accident involves damage to attended vehicle or property; and failure to provide proof of liability coverage. Offi...
Sweetwater County School District No. 2 is preparing for a series of upcoming projects involving its schools throughout Green River. The district’s board of trustees approved several request for proposals, as well as an agreement for professional services on work to remodel the central kitchen at Lincoln Middle School. The RFPs includes work on the boiler burners at Green River High School not to exceed $142,000, interior security doors at Lincoln Middle School not to exceed $100,000, and w...
The city is now $6,245,000 closer to starting construction of its long-desired wastewater treatment plant after receiving a grant from the State Lands and Investments Board (SLIB). However, inflationary construction costs continue to keep the first day of construction in the future as the city finds itself working on ways to meet increasing bid amounts. "This was a big win for us when we got it," Mark Westenskow, the city's public works director, said. Westenskow said the city initially sought...
At approximately 11:20 a.m. Saturday, February 4, Green River Fire Department was dispatched along with Green River Police Department and Castle Rock Ambulance to a report of a large structure fire with people involved. Upon arrival, GRFD Co-chief Bill Robinson reported heavy smoke and visible flames. Alongside this report, it was witnessed that the home next door and a fifth wheel were also involved. It was also reported that all occupants were able to crawl out of the home. After a hefty...
The number of deer in Green River seems to be going up. The Green River Police Department, along with helpers from the Wyoming Game and Fish and volunteers, recently conducted the yearly visual count of deer inside city limits. Crews surveyed eight different sections in Green River and counted a total of 105 deer, according to a press release. This is an increase of 15 compared to last year's count. Green River Chief of Police Tom Jarvie said the city tries to be consistent in the timing of the...
Green River Police Department reports for Jan. 25 At 7:06 p.m., officers were dispatched to a barking dog complaint on Greasewood Street. Officers made contact with the reporting party who reported the barking as an ongoing issue. Upon arrival, officers heard dogs barking and observed them at the residence. Officers attempted to make contact at the residence, posted a notice, and completed a report of the incident then forwarded the case to Animal Control. Jan. 26 At 10:33 a.m., officers responded to the GRPD at 375 W Flaming Gorge Way to meet...
Green River Police Department reports for Jan. 22 At 9:29 p.m., officers were in the area of Cumorah Way, attempting to serve a summons, when officers detected a strong odor of burnt or burning marijuana coming from somewhere inside the apartment complex. Officers located an individual who stated they had been smoking marijuana and would surrender the marijuana to officers. Officers confiscated approximately 20.74 grams of suspected marijuana, gathered information and completed a report of the incident. Jan. 23 At 1:28 a.m., officers, along...
A recent survey conducted by Sweetwater County School District No. 2 reveals there are aspects of the district that residents are pleased with, though it could improve in others. As part of his state of the district presentation to the district’s board of trustees earlier this month, Superintendent Craig Barringer said the survey gave the district a good look at how different stakeholders viewed topics about the district’s schools. School safety was the highest rated issue for the dis...
At approximately 1:30 a.m. Monday morning, January 23, the Green River Fire Department, along with Castle Rock Ambulance and Green River Police Department, was called out for a report of a single-story structure fire. Upon arrival, GRFD co-chief Bill Robinson along with Captain JP Apostolope and Captain Clint Kendall met with GRPD and were able to determine that a double-wide home was on fire underneath the structure, according to a press release. Firefighters worked hard to find the fire under...
Snowflakes fly and frosty temperatures blanket Wyoming, but in the midst of it all, the pristine Green River creates a dream-like atmosphere within the City. Join us for the 2023 Frostbite 5K, 10K and 1 Mile Family Fun Run. Green River's Expedition Island, home to the historic Powell Expedition and a National Historic Landmark, will be the starting and finish location of our run on Saturday, February 18, 2023. The Pavilion will be open for the entire event, providing a place to snag a snack and...
Green River Police Department reports for Jan. 12 At 6:37 p.m., officers initiated a traffic stop in the area of Uinta Drive and Shoshone Avenue and issued the driver, Kacie Austin, 20, of Green River, a citation for an alleged when headlights required violation. At 11:17 p.m., officers initiated a traffic stop in the area of E Teton Boulevard for a speed offense. Officers met with the driver and detected the odor of an alcoholic beverage. Officers discovered the driver to be under the legal drinking age, but the driver was not over the legal...
Green River is angling for a potential microbrewery or winery, as well as funds from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The Green River City Council approved a resolution creating a fee schedule to allow the city the ability to charge for a permit allowing microbreweries and wineries to operate in the city. Prior to this act, the city did not have a classification for those businesses. According to city documents, the permit fee will be $500. The proposal passed unanimously. Mayor Pete Rust...
Citizens are being asked to check out the updated master plan for the Greenbelt. The master plan is available for review on the City website at www.cityofgreenriver.org. It is on the front page, about halfway down. Comments will be accepted through Feb. 17th and then will be presented for approval at the Feb. 21st Green River City Council meeting. The plan was facilitated by a grant from the National Parks Service Rivers, Trails, Conservation assistance program. Over 760 residents completed a survey commenting on the needs of Green River’s G...
Green River Police Department reports for Jan. 9 At 10:29 a.m., officers responded to Evans Street for a report of a weapons offense. Officers met with an individual who reported they were having issues with their neighbors and felt they were being harassed. Officers confirmed no weapons were involved, gathered information, offered assistance, and completed a report of the incident. At 3:42 p.m., officers conducted a traffic stop and issued the driver Jessica Hodges, 34, of Green River, citations for alleged expired temporary license,...
With the group’s first meeting of the new year, the Sweetwater County School District No. 2 Board of Trustees discussed a number of topics Tuesday night, including a revised public documents policy and a funding decline the district will see in the next school year. The trustees approved a revised policy for people seeking public documents from the school district, which includes a revised fee schedule. Wyoming’s public records laws allow for local governmental agencies to charge for the tim...
Green River Police Department reports for Jan. 3 At 8:26 a.m., officers responded along with EMS personnel for a report of an individual who was unresponsive. Officers attempted life saving measures but the individual was pronounced deceased. Officers contacted the coroner and detectives, gathered information, and completed a report of the incident, which is still under investigation. At 12:25 p.m., officers responded to a report of domestic violence. Officers met with individuals who reported an assault, gathered information, made contact...
