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This past weekend the Green River High School Cheer and Dance teams competed in the Wyoming State Spirit Competition. Both teams saw success, with the Cheer Team coming home with yet another State Championship victory. Cheer Champions The Cheer team placed first in the fiercely contested 4A Game Day Category with a score of 90.45, beating a competitive Cheyenne South team by only 1.3 points. GRHS's Head Cheer Coach Mikayla Smart spoke about the key elements the team had been focusing on in...
A new article on WyoHistory.org, the online platform of the Wyoming Historical Society, tells the story of two men famous (or infamous) in Rock Springs and Sweetwater County history. "The Outlaw and His Lawyer: Butch Cassidy and Douglas Preston," by Dick Blust of the Sweetwater County Historical Museum in Green River, chronicles the interwoven careers of outlaw Robert Leroy Parker - better known by his alias, Butch Cassidy - and his friend, Rock Springs attorney Douglas A. Preston. Though he...
The Young family from Green River traveled to Washington, D.C. this week to attend the inauguration of President Donald Trump. Pictured, from left, are Shelby, Dustin, and Andrea Young. While the inauguration ceremony and parade were moved inside due to cold temperatures, people still gathered outside to observe the proceedings....
The Green River Star was recognized for journalistic excellence during the Wyoming Press Association's 126th convention in Cheyenne last weekend. Editor Hannah Romero received eight Pacemaker Awards and one Photography Award. Six of the Pacemakers were for first place. The article "A lifetime of connections" won the Feature Story category, while "Going the extra mile to help others" won News-Feature Story. A packet of stories address kokanee salmon and wild horse protests won in...
Western Wyoming Community College’s (Western’s) Chili Cook-Off is this week! Starting at 11 a.m. Saturday, January 25, Western invites the community to the Rock Springs campus to enjoy some delicious chili and to support students. During the event, the Student Storehouse will be collecting items and monetary donations, the art club will be selling various works, the ceramic students will have their pottery available for purchase, and more. Chili Cook-Off will be held in Western’s Atrium with over 20 chilies to taste! Those attending will have...
When people think of high school theater, they may not think of 24-hour plays, film festivals, card game nights, or state championships, but those are all part of the many things going on in the Green River High School theater department. "We're always trying something new," Theater Director Bradlee Skinner said with a laugh. From traditional to brand-new activities, the department regularly finds creative ways to have fun while learning and practicing new skills. 24-hour creativity The newest...
This past weekend, the Rock Springs Chamber of Commerce BOOST Leadership Academy kicked off their Bites for Bravery suicide awareness campaign. According to BOOST officials, the motivation behind the project is to "Boost" awareness and understanding about suicide prevention, with a special focus on middle-aged men. Bites for Bravery was able to collect over 2,000 bags of jerky to distribute to 38 workplaces across Sweetwater County to raise awareness. Some of the recipients include local fire...
Expedition Academy recently released their first and second quarter honor rolls for the Fall 2024 semester. To be on the Principal Honor Roll, students had to earn a 4.0 Grade Point Average. To receive Scholastic Honors, students had to have a GPA between 3.5 and 3.99. Students received Achievement Honors for earning a 3.0 to 3.49 GPA. First Quarter Principal Honors: Taylor Bertagnolli, Alyssa Campton Scholastic Honors: Rylyn Davis, Taylor Jenny, Marissa Johnson, Afton Kight, Isabella Laura,...
The Green River Wolves Cheer team and the Wolf Pack Dance team both shared their talent with an appreciative crowd at the Green River High School main gym last Saturday evening during their Spirit Showcase....
Green River Recreation Center Supervisor Katie Blood recently recognized three employees and several community members who acted quickly to help save the life of a patron. During the January 7 Green River City Council meeting, Blood took time to publicly thank thank those who took action when a 75-year-old patron experienced a medical emergency that resulted in the loss of consciousness while in the deep end of the pool. Blood said that Leisure Program Instructor Renae Price and Pool Staff...
Arguing their way to victory, the Green River High School Speech and Debate team has been working hard this season, and seeing their efforts pay off. The team competed in two tough tournaments before Christmas, traveling to Lander on December 13 and 14 and to Cheyenne December 20 and 21. They got back into competition for the new year this past weekend, traveling to Worland and bringing home another win. The Lander-Wyoming Speech and Debate Tournament was hosted by Lander and Rawlins High...
Last weekend, residents let loose at the 11th annual Music for Vets. The event was created by local band Zamtrip and is hosted by Tom Whitmore Post 28 of the American Legion. Post 28 also manages the Veterans Relief Fund, which is where the proceeds go. This event has grown every year since its start. The first Music For Vets happened in 2015, raised about $1,500, and was hosted by the American Legion in Rock Springs. The second, third and fourth years were hosted at Tom Whitmore Post 28 in...
Sweetwater County's first baby of the new year has officially arrived. Baby Huxxton was born bright and early at 6:39 a.m. January 1, 2025, to Brittany Bird and Derek Bird. He came into the world at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County weighing six pounds, one ounce, and measuring 17 inches. Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County Auxiliary welcomed the New Year Baby by donating a basket to the family with a variety of items for the new parents and baby. The donation included $50 Walmart gift...
"January's pace is much slower than the last couple of months and we are ready to regroup and use that time to come up with new ideas and classes to peak all your interests," GHSC Director Marcia Driggs explained. "We do have a few new classes stating this month or old ones that are coming back. Let one of the office staff know if you have an idea or class you would like to see at Golden Hour. We will do our best to make it happen. Please, make your New Year's Resolution to stop in and spend...
Local law enforcement agencies are saying goodbye to some of their own who are retiring from their positions. On Thursday, January 2, the Green River Police Department (GRPD) announced the retirement of Captain Brad Halter. The next day, January 3, GRPD announced another retirement, this time for Detective Sergeant Fischer. The same day, the Sweetwater County Sheriff's Office (SCSO) announced a retirement as well, saying goodbye to Michelle Hall. The respective agencies issued the following stat...
After 24 years of service, Debora Soulé is retiring as director of the Community Fine Arts Center. To celebrate her retirement, the first exhibit of 2025 at the CFAC will feature Soulé's work. "A Time of Change" will be on display until Jan. 31. An opening reception for the exhibit and retirement reception for Soule was hosted last Saturday, Jan. 4. "Being the Community Fine Arts Center director was the best job I could have ever imagined having in our town," Soulé said. "Yes, there was a lo...
A community is nothing without the people it's made up of. From those who lead in positions of authority to those who work behind the scenes, everyone has an impact. From those who share their resources to those who share their time and energy, everyone working together to give what they can is what makes a community strong. In 2024, the people of Green River and Sweetwater County consistently did what they could to step up, have fun together, help those in need, and keep our community moving...
We were excited to celebrate with all the families who welcomed these new little ones into their lives over the past year. Hayden Zumbrennen (1/1/24) Evelynn Palmer Fernandez (1/2/24) Kaizen Foster Stan Robinson (1/4/24) Ezra Skye Rogers (1/10/24) Reagan Kaye Andrew (1/23/24) Gwen Narida Mahoney (1/23/24) Gabriel Dale Ventura (1/26/24) Keaton Charles Mastro (1/28/24) Valeria Gonzalez Raymundo (2/5/24) Kai Leo Van Valkenburg (2/9/24) Porter Isaac Walker (2/10/24) Royce McKay Clark (2/12/24) Lorra...
Congratulations to Roselina Owens for being the Grand Prize Winner of this year's Christmas Art Contest! Owens is a fifth grader at Washington Elementary. The Christmas art contest is judged by an impartial third-party judge, and the grand champion receives a prize of $50. A special thanks goes out to Sweetwater County School District No. 2 schools and to all the students who submitted their artwork....
The Women's Club of Sweetwater County GFWC thanks everyone who attended or donated to or our recent Holiday House Fundraiser. The hostess for this event is given the opportunity to select a charity and the club gives 10% of the raffle sales to that charity. This year our hostess Kolbi Mckenzie selected the Sweetest Foundation, an organization set up to help those who are considering suicide. The club presented her with a check for $241 for this cause. Members Marcia Volner and McKenzie Hadley al...
"Nice house!" The young people smiled as they called out from behind the rolled-down windows of their truck driving by. Robert Bostick chuckled as they drove away, then turned back to contemplating his plans to improve the waterfall made of Christmas lights cascading down from the roof. The waterful is just one of many features in Bostick's elaborate light display, which includes scenery and animals native to Wyoming. In addition to drive-by praise, Bostick regularly receives feedback on his Chr...
Megan and Bret Smith of Rock Springs welcomed their son Theodore Thomas Smith on October 8. Jacelyn Gonzalez and Alexander Sis of Rock Springs welcomed their son Elijah Josue Sis Gonzalez on October 13. Stacy and William Yates of Rock Springs welcomed their son Graham Lee Yates on October 16. Tyler Himebauch and Alexandra Shields of Green River welcomed their son Deklyn Walker Himebauch on October 16. Justin and Shana Smith of Rock Springs welcomed their daughter Xyla-Rene on November 17....
Santa always joins the Wyoming division of the Pony Express to help deliver Christmas cards, but this year he was also joined by Fred Leslie, left, the First Vice President of the National Pony Express Association. The Pony Express's 23rd annual Christmas card ride from Green River to Rock Springs took place last Saturday....
On Saturday, December 14, the participants of the Sweetwater County Treatment Court Program hosted a holiday dinner for family, friends, and supporters. According to program coordinator Kayla Kappers, this event is a unique way for the participants to show their appreciation for everyone in their community who has supported them through their sobriety journey. The participants, alongside some of the program team members, prepared the meal, decorated the tables, and put together raffle prizes....
Several holiday events took place over the weekend, including the Golden Hour Senior Center Holiday Craft Fair and the Mayor's Tree Lighting....
