A recently approved shooting range for the Green River Police Department will help cut future costs associated with overtime and travel, according to Police Chief Chris Steffen.

Last week, the Green River City Council voted to approve a $550,000 bid to build the range in the building’s basement. At this time, there isn’t a set date for the range’s completion. Steffen said the city is finalizing the contract with the contractor and guesses the pieces for the range won’t be manufactured until spring.

Steffen said he recognizes the range isn’t a needed tool, though he says the range...