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GRPD Chief prepares for retirement
After three decades serving and protecting the people of Green River, Chief of Police Tom Jarvie is taking off his badge. Jarvie, who has been the chief the past five years, will be retiring within th...
Green River Police Department reports for March 6 - 11
Green River Police Department reports for March 6 At 8:33 a.m., officers conducted a field contact in the area of Logan Street and Barnhart Street. The officers ascertained the individual had an active warrant out of Green River Municipal Court....
Council approves updated Greenbelt master plan
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...
GRFD responds to vehicle fire
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...
Green River Police Department reports for Feb. 28 - March 6
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 l...
Council to seek $10M principal loan increase for treatment facility
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 principa...
City Council urged to consider plumbing certification
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...
Green River Police Department reports for Feb. 18 - 27
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...
Visiting students, discussing the issues
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...
Green River Police Department reports for Feb. 9 - 17
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...
School district becomes 'recapture district'
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...
Green River Police Department reports for Feb. 5 - 9
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 informatio...
School district prepares for projects at high school, middle school
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...
City nets $6.2M grant for wastewater treatment plant
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,...
First responders battle large house fire
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...
Green River's deer count increased over past year
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...
Green River Police Department reports for Jan. 25 - Feb. 5
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,...
Green River Police Department reports for Jan. 22 - 25
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 com...
Survey shows confidence in school safety
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...
GRFD battles fire inside ductwork
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...
Register for upcoming 2023 Frostbite 5K & 10K
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...
Green River Police Department reports for Jan. 12 - 22
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...
Council approves creation of microbrewery permit
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...
Comment period open for updated Greenbelt Master Plan
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...
Green River Police Department reports for Jan. 9 - 12
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...