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Where some see a monster, others see a creature in need of compassion, but do they see a human being who deserves dignity? This is a question explored in "The Elephant Man," the latest play from Actors' Mission. The show tells the story of John Merrick, a man with extreme deformities, and his relationship with Frederick Treves, a doctor who seeks to help him. It is based on the true story of Joseph Merrick. "It is a beautifully-written story about a man with disabilities's fight for self...
GHSC and the Green River High School Theater Department are partnering once again to present a special Murder Mystery Dinner Fundraiser event on Wednesday, May 28. Doors will open at 4:30 p.m. with dinner at 5 p.m. The dinner will be a New Orleans Shrimp Boil with shrimp, sausage, corn and potatoes. King cakes and specialty drinks will be available for purchase, and there will be a 50/50 raffle. Tickets are $30 for seniors and $35 for non-seniors and must be purchased in advance from GHSC.... Full story
Green River students are not only showcasing their skills, but also being recognized as some of the best in the state. Many Green River High School students participated in the annual SkillsUSA Wyoming Championships, which took place in Casper April 14 to 16, while other students from the GRHS Art Department competed in the State Art Symposium in Casper April 30 to May 2. Winning and learning at SkillsUSA Of the 20 students that competed in SkillsUSA, several came away with top-three finishes,...
A large crowd of runners made their way around Expedition Island last Saturday for the YWCA of Sweetwater County's Annual Run with the Badges 5K and 10K. The run brings together local law enforcement and community members each year in recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month.... Full story
When you think of a soccer phenom lighting up the field against European powerhouses like Juventus, AC Milan, and Inter Milan, your first thought probably isn't a teenager from Green River, Wyoming. But Isabel Vasco is redefining what it means to be a small-town athlete with big-league dreams-and she's not just showing up on the global stage; she's dominating it. Vasco recently completed an international soccer trip that included competing in the Torneo Internazionale de Calcio Italia, where... Full story
Green River High School Senior Lily Harris recently attended the National Scholars Conference in Washington, D.C. and received a scholarship from the Horatio Alger Association. Harris was the only national scholar representing Wyoming. She was one of 621 semifinalists in the 2025 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program selected from over 6,000 candidates across the nation. Up to 161 participants are chosen as finalists. "Inclusion in the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program, now in its 61st year, is...
Rock Springs High School Senior Teagan Blatter was amazed when she walked into Taco Bell for one of her regularly scheduled shifts last week. She was met at the door with a commemorative scholarship check from the Taco Bell Foundation Live Mas Scholarship. Blatter applied to the Live Mas Scholarship several months ago and was unaware that she was one of the recipients to be awarded the prize from the Taco Bell Foundation, until she walked into the restaurant. Blatter received $5,000 towards her...
Cade and Hailey Caddy of Green River welcomed their son Cassius Leon Caddy on February 25. Alyssa and Clayton Vasey of Kemmerer welcomed their son Ian James Vasey on March 3. Justin and Jennafer Rickert of Kemmerer welcomed their daughter Aubrey Rose Rickert on March 4. Tyler and KimberLee Young of Green River welcomed their son Rhett Tyler Young on March 4. Brayden Volcic and Abigail Smith of Green River welcomed their daughter Braylynn Rose Volcic on March 11. Olga and Steven Naylor of Green... Full story
Macey Dillard paints flowers on Karlyn Sprecher's face during an Easter event at Lincoln Middle School. The event was hosted by Hilltop Baptist Church last Saturday and featured multiple activities, including a glow in the dark Easter egg hunt, pictures with the Easter Bunny, food trucks, and face painting done by the Green River High School Cheer team.... Full story
Green River High School's FFA program had a successful State Convention this year, which included some major accomplishments. GRHS had 26 members in attendance. Some of the most notable accomplishments included being named a Gold Emblem Chapter of the Year Finalist, along with several top finishes and recognition for individuals and teams. Lillian Allison, Molly Stanton, Sydney Lopez, and Imagin Wilde received the Gold Emblem for Agriscience Fair. Ryleigh Hawkins, Sam Rios, Linsey Meltzer, and...
The Green River Police Department is welcoming a new member, with K9 Salem joining the team. Salem is "a determined and energetic black Labrador retriever with a big heart and an even bigger nose for the job," the GRPD said in a press release. Born on September 5, 2023, in the Czech Republic, Salem recently completed an intensive two-week training program with K9 Working Dogs International, the GRPD explained. Salem earned certifications in both human tracking/trailing and narcotics detection.... Full story
Just as the sun was coming up Tuesday morning, School Bus 174 stopped on its way to Monroe Elementary School so students could wave to the Easter Bunny. The Easter Bunny, in this case, was 86-year-old Verna Trujillo, who has been waving to students nearly every day for the past six months. Miss Verna, as the students call her, loves to dress up in fun and festive costumes to stand out on her porch amidst her large inflatable decorations and wave to the school bus drivers and the students as... Full story
In the early 1990s, Ashton Jasperson would grab his bike, grab a shovel, and make himself a racetrack in the hills around Green River. Now, in Ashton's memory, kids throughout Sweetwater County will have a chance to race BMX. Ashton's family recently came together to donate multiple bikes to the Southwest Wyoming BMX Club to help start what will now be known as the Ashton Jasperson Bike Loaner Program. "That's going to allow us to not charge for bike rentals, so we'll be able to just loan a...
Elizabeth Major gives a "rock on" sign while getting a new tattoo from Dalton Capozza during InkFest. Capozza recently opened Capozza's Custom Ink in Green River, and was one of many tattoo artists at InkFest. The annual event drew large crowds to the Sweetwater Events Complex last weekend.... Full story
After their recent production of the well-known musical "Cabaret," the Western Wyoming Community College Theater program is back with another show connected to 1930s Berlin, but this time with music that may be a little less familiar. People might have heard some of the songs in "Berlin to Broadway with Kurt Weill: A Musical Voyage," such as "Mack the Knife," "Speak Low," and "The Threepenny Opera." However, they may not be as familiar with Kurt Weill himself, the man behind the music. "There's...
On March 29, Harrison Elementary School hosted its debut "Magnetic Minds, Electric Ideas and Materials Science" event, a hands-on experience in STEM education. The event, organized by Julie Burgess, Harrison's STEM teacher, offered students the chance to explore innovative science concepts through interactive activities such as creating paper circuits, constructing foam algae models, and building magnetic accelerators. The event was made possible with the support and sponsorship of Melinda...
The Green River Star and Editor Hannah Romero were recently recognized for journalistic excellence among news outlets in the Rocky Mountain region. Romero won six awards in the annual Top of the Rockies contest, which is a regional, multi-platform contest for reporters and news organizations in the four-state area. The contest, hosted by the Colorado Professional Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists, had its awards ceremony last weekend. There were more than 1,850 entries from... Full story
April is a month full of awareness for important causes, many of which were recognized by the city and county this week with special proclamations. National Library Week, National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month all take place in April. Proclamations recognizing these causes were read at the Sweetwater County Board of County Commissioners meeting and the Green River City Council meeting. National Library Week...
GHSC will be hosting their Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon as a special "thank you" to all who volunteered their time and talent at the senior center over the past year. The luncheon will take place at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 23. The menu will include chicken alfredo, mixed vegetables, garlic bread, tropical fruit, and mini brownies and cupcakes. Those who wish to attend must RSVP. There will also be a special Easter Luncheon at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 17. The menu will include ham... Full story
Mickey and Meagan Smith welcomed their daughter Annistyn Irene-Kay Smith on March 29 at 8:48 p.m. at the Holy Cross Hospital in Layton, Utah. She was six pounds, four ounces and 19 inches long. Her siblings are Tanith, Willow and Lennox.... Full story
A "Donate for Daryn" blood drive took place at Green River High School Tuesday afternoon. The blood drive was one of three, with one at Rock Springs High School and one at the Farson Eden Community Center. Daryn Macy was injured in the I-80 tunnel accident on February 14. The blood drives were organized to support her and others who need blood donations for live-saving care and recovery efforts.... Full story
"To know her is to love her," radiates positivity, kind, loyal and caring - these were all terms used to describe Diana Ogden by her many friends and family during her recent 80th birthday celebration. Ogden, a long-time Green River resident, was honored with a party attended by over 90 family members and friends. Her family, who traveled from various states including Montana and Utah, mingled with her many friends of many different walks of life. Ogden isn't just another "octogenarian," but a...
Two Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County nurses are among five new nurses appointed to the Wyoming Nurses Association Board of Directors. Effective January 2025, Lacy Love, BSN, RN, and Julia Samz, MSN, RN, both of Rock Springs, will bring a wealth of experience and expertise to the WNA. Their diverse backgrounds will be invaluable in guiding the association's mission to advance the profession of nursing and improve healthcare for all Wyoming residents, Jennifer Rasp-Vaughn, president of the... Full story
The Sweetwater County Concert Association is excited to bring two unforgettable musical experiences to the Broadway Theater in April, celebrating the sounds of two American music legends. On April 3, the Broadway Theater will come alive with the sound of surf, sun, and harmony as Sail On performs the music of the Beach Boys. Known for their spot-on recreations of the band's biggest hits-like "Surfin' the USA," "Good Vibrations," and "California Girls"-Sail On also dives into some deeper cuts fro... Full story
Green River Registered Nurse Cornellie Squires, Dentist Bryce Castillon, Dental Assistant Ashley Castillon, and Volunteer Myron Kippen recently completed a medical mission trip in conjunction with the organization Joshua Mission in Negril, Jamaica. The trip, lasting seven days, consisted of four and a half clinic days and a day and a half to set up and tear down. Squires, who was on her third trip with Joshua Mission, primarily assisted with wellness exams to acute injuries. In four days, the... Full story
