Wyoming defensive back eyes CSU Oct 20, 2008
Green River (WY) defensive back Andrew Meredith has taken visits to Utah, Wyoming, Colorado State and will be in Boulder this weekend. To continue reading this article you must be a member. (Wyoming Sports -- Rivals.com)
BLM approves Pine Mountain survey Oct 18, 2008
com - Rapid City, South Dakota's News Leader. Saturday, October 18, 2008. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Poop ordinance passes 3rd reading (53) Oct 16, 2008
Tuesday night the Green River City Council approved the third and final reading of an updated nuisance-animal ordinance ... Councilman Tom McCullough asked Green River Police Chief John Love when this ordinance would be enforced ... The Green River Parks and Recreation Department will place containers and plastic bags, but not until the spring. (Green River Star, WY)
Shooting suspect charged, wife named accomplice Oct 16, 2008
Before the Foster shooting, the couple went to a shooting range south of Green River to test the Remington ... 2008 Green River Star Send feedback to ... View the Green River Star's. (Green River Star, WY -- Local)
No decision on Upper Green Joint Powers Board member Oct 16, 2008
Published: Wednesday, October 8, 2008 6:06 PM MDT The newest member of the Sweetwater County Board of Commissioners was immediately placed on the hot seat at yesterdays meeting over the decision of who to appoint to the Upper Green River Joint Powers Water Board ... This is an important position and we have to protect our water or were liable to be walking down the Green River, he added ... 2008 Green River Star Send feedback to. (Green River Star, WY -- Local)
State marching bands meet Oct 15, 2008
Schools participating include Star Valley, Torrington, Green River, Buffalo, Cheyenne East, Wheatland, Natrona, Lander, Riverton, Douglas, Gillette, Cody, Kelly Walsh, Worland, Evanston, Laramie and Cheyenne Central. The UW Western Thunder Marching Band, with the largest membership in its history, will also perform. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Attorneys' ratings of judges released Oct 10, 2008
The two local circuit court judges, Daniel Forgey in Rock Springs and Victoria Schofield in Green River, scored close to each other ... 2008 Green River Star Send feedback to ... View the Green River Star's. (Green River Star, WY -- Local)
Officials pin hopes on brucellosis management zones Oct 6, 2008
GREEN RIVER -- Cattle herds in northwest Wyoming are at greater risk for brucellosis as long as the disease remains prevalent in Yellowstone National Park's elk and bison herds. If the risks are greater, then why not create a risk area in the three states surrounding the park that would allow a higher incidence of brucellosis in cattle before the states risk losing their prized brucellosis-free status. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
Wyoming boasts low childhood obesity rates Oct 6, 2008
"I know my boys have PE five times a week and they go to school in Green River," English-Forgey said. Even with low numbers, obesity is still a problem the Natrona County School District deals with, said Katrina Lorenzen, student wellness coordinator for the district. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Statement issued about fire north of RS Oct 5, 2008
In December, 2001, Foster was sentenced in District Court in Green River to a term of five to seven years in the Wyoming State Penitentiary for second degree sexual assault ... 2008 Green River Star Send feedback to ... View the Green River Star's. (Green River Star, WY -- Local)
City deploys cameras to stop vandalism Oct 4, 2008
Walt Bratton, Green River Parks and Recreation director, said vandalism has always been a problem in the parks, but this summer it just increased ... Those parks were Edgewater, FMC, Scotts Bottom Nature Area, Expedition Island, Collier Park and the Green River Skate Park ... The Green River Police Department has to check the Porta Potties for fires. (Green River Star, WY -- Local)
'The War of Special Forces' group plans return to Green River Oct 3, 2008
The War of Special Forces' group plans return to Green River ... Published: Wednesday, September 24, 2008 6:06 PM MDT A teen church group will recruit Green River teenagers to participate in numerous competitions ... The teen evangelical group called The War of Special Forces will come to Green River Oct. 1 - 3. (Green River Star, WY -- Local)
Bucking Horse Energy Inc. to Present at the IPAA OGIS Conference October 7, 2008 Oct 3, 2008
Bucking Horse Energy is an independent oil and gas exploration and production company focused exclusively in the highly prolific Pinedale field, within the Green River Basin of southwestern Wyoming. At year-end 2007, the Company had proved reserves of approximately 101 Bcfe, comprised of 95% gas. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
PEG draws fire from residents (72) Sep 25, 2008
Published: Wednesday, September 17, 2008 6:06 PM MDT More claims against PEG Development surfaced at the Green River City Council meeting Tuesday. During public comments, Green River resident Lacey Mele told the Council she had taken out a $70,000 home equity loan to purchase a lot from PEG Development ... Her lot was going to be at The Ridge, which is located across from the Green River Recreation Center. (Green River Star, WY)
Business postponed due to attendance Sep 25, 2008
Representatives from Rock Springs, Green River and Wamsutter attended but a fourth person was needed to officially conduct board business ... 2008 Green River Star Send feedback to ... View the Green River Star's. (Green River Star, WY -- Local)
New Gillette parks superintendent is ready for the challenge Sep 23, 2008
He was the parks superintendent for Green River for nine years ... - He was the Green River parks superintendent for nine years before working for Juneau, Alaska, as parks superintendent for eight months. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Fire destroys apartment Sep 21, 2008
Smoke billows from the roof of an apartment at 420 Wilkes Sunday afternoon as firefighters from the Green River Fire Department spray streams of water on the blaze ... Published: Wednesday, September 10, 2008 6:07 PM MDT A Green River apartment was completely destroyed in a fire Sunday afternoon ... Chief Mike Kennedy of the Green River Fire Department said a call was received at about 4:22 p.m. reporting an apartment fire at 420 Wilkes Drive, No. 11. (Green River Star, WY -- Local)
Beckermann withdraws from Council race (2) Sep 20, 2008
Published: Wednesday, September 10, 2008 6:07 PM MDT Dealing with family illnesses is the reason Green River City Councilman Dan Beckermann withdrew from the Ward II race Tuesday night. Dan officially informed the Green River City Council of his plans to withdraw at a Council workshop ... It's been hard to find a six-bedroom handicapped-accessible home in Green River. (Green River Star, WY)
Walker picked by judge Sep 19, 2008
Walker currently has a seat on the Green River City Council ... Dellai-Boese said she supported Walker because of his experience on the Green River City Council, saying he is ready to do the job required by a commissioner ... Dellai-Boese also complimented candidate Howard Logan, a retired school teacher and businessman in Green River, noting the hard work hes shown in researching the position. (Green River Star, WY -- Local)
Program offers nutrition, food education Sep 18, 2008
Neilson and the Cent$ible Nutrition program are offering a class at the Green River Recreation Center next Monday ... 2008 Green River Star Send feedback to ... View the Green River Star's. (Green River Star, WY -- Local)
Kodiak Oil & Gas Corp. Provides Operations Update Sep 17, 2008
(Amex: KOG), an oil and gas exploration and production company with assets in the Green River Basin of southwest Wyoming and Colorado and the Williston Basin of North Dakota and Montana, today provided an interim operations update. Drilling activities commenced in late August in the Vermillion Basin to further evaluate the Baxter shale at an approximate depth of 10,000 feet to 13,000 feet. (Canada Newswire)
Children's advocates rally for kids' rights Sep 14, 2008
Casper Star-Tribune Online - Casper. Text Size Share This Story. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Motorcycle crash kills GR man Sep 13, 2008
Green River resident Dean L. Hill, 53, and Kathy L. Sander, 50, of Apple Valley, Minn ... 2008 Green River Star Send feedback to ... View the Green River Star's. (Green River Star, WY -- Local)
Gov. appoints Tyler to bench Sep 13, 2008
Marvin Tyler of Green River says it's an honor to be named to the district court judgeship. Tyler has served as a commissioner for the Third Judicial District since 1983, and was commissioner for the Sweetwater County Court from 1983 to 2001. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Wyoming briefs Sep 12, 2008
GREEN RIVER -- Former municipal judge and longtime district court commissioner Marvin Tyler of Green River has been tabbed by Gov. Dave Freudenthal to be a judge for the Ninth Judicial District Court in southwest Wyoming. Freudenthal said Thursday that Tyler brings decades of knowledge of a broad nature to the position, including civil and criminal cases and mediation. (Casper Star-Tribune)
Hydrocarbons found in Wyo stock well Sep 11, 2008
Linda Baker, community organizer for the Upper Green River Coalition, noted Tuesday that the discovery of pollution in the livestock water well follows the discovery of benzene in more than 80 industrial water supply wells in the area last year. Benzene is a hydrocarbon that can be harmful to human health. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
Development association hires director Sep 11, 2008
Hostetler said she was attracted to the area the evening she and her husband drove to Green River for an interview ... 2008 Green River Star Send feedback to ... View the Green River Star's. (Green River Star, WY -- Local)
Play pays for Green River Sep 9, 2008
GREEN RIVER -- The secret's out. Green River is a great place to play and have fun ... Green River was the only community in Wyoming designated as such, Vietti said in a phone interview from his Washington office Monday. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Taking a stand: GOP Delivers a Conservative Platform Sep 9, 2008
The Green River Basin in Colorado, Utah, and Wyoming offers recoverable shale oil that is ready for development, and most of it is on federal lands. To deliver that energy to American consumers, we will expand our refining capacity. (Human Events Online)
Barrasso speaks at river festival last week Sep 5, 2008
Published: Wednesday, August 27, 2008 6:07 PM MDT One of Wyomings two senators in Washington, D.C., stopped by Green River last week to help unveil U-Haul companys new Super Graphic artwork promoting Green River and Wyoming ... John Wesley Powells two expeditions down the Green River, the subject of U-Hauls Super Graphic art ... After the war, he lead a series of expeditions through the American West, including his famous expedition from Expedition Island down the Green River. (Green River Star, WY -- Local)
Judge to decide on new commissioner Sep 5, 2008
GREEN RIVER And the winner for the open Sweetwater County Commission seat is ... The Democratic candidates included former two-term commissioner John Pallesen of Green River, longtime Green River City Councilman Randy Walker, and retired school teacher Howard Logan, also of Green River. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
3 Dems chosen to fill vacancy Sep 4, 2008
Green River is well represented in the group, with retired school teacher Howard Logan and Green River City Councilman Randy Walker both making the cut ... While giving his speech to county Democrats, Logan said in addition to being a school teacher, he served on the Green River Volunteer Fire Department for 24 years, and serves on Habitat for Humanitys board of directors ... Walker says hes aggressively worked to contribute to the community as a councilman for the Green River City... (Green River Star, WY -- Local)
Council hears update on subdivision Aug 31, 2008
During the Green River City Council meeting Tuesday night, the Council listened to an update from city planner John Dahlgren. This subdivision is located across from the Green River Recreation Center ... 2008 Green River Star Send feedback to. (Green River Star, WY -- Local)
Gov. douses McCain's water remark Aug 30, 2008
Growing alfalfa in the upper Green River Basin don't cut it ... Of course that won;t help the fact that the city of Los Angeles bought absolute water rights from the Green River- Pinedale in 1920 ... Although opening the Compact will be next to, if not impossible, Wyoming still needs to develop and divert Green River water into the Platte, Big Horn and Powder River drainages as insurance against forced acquisition. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
GR Council, commission incumbents move to general election Aug 29, 2008
Published: Wednesday, August 20, 2008 6:09 PM MDT The race for three open seats on the Green River City Council had few surprises ... 2008 Green River Star Send feedback to ... View the Green River Star's. (Green River Star, WY -- Local)
Two fatal crashes last week Aug 28, 2008
The first crash, occurring 30 miles north of Green River on Wyoming Highway 372 killed a man from Montana last Thursday ... 2008 Green River Star Send feedback to ... View the Green River Star's. (Green River Star, WY -- Local)
Board: Low tax receipts not a problem Aug 28, 2008
The board distributes funds for capital projects between Rock Springs, Green River, Superior, Wamsutter, Bairoil and Granger ... "I don't think it's something to be concerned about," Gene Smith, Green River's representative to the board said ... 12, Green River had seven requests adding up to $2,074,033. (Green River Star, WY -- Local)
Citizens for a Civic Auditorium discuss future with city Aug 28, 2008
The Wold trona royalty is 1 percent of the money generated from the production and sale of trona from a field in the Green River Basin. The trona has not yet been mined, according to Citizens President Ken Barbe. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
LETTERS: NCT, Aug. 25, 2008 Aug 26, 2008
Sixty percent of the world's shale oil is in the Green River Formation within Colorado, Utah and Wyoming ... Third, and most important: The Green River Formation is where the major water source for the Southwest is located. (North County Times)
Drilling project draws ire of grouse advocates (25) Aug 24, 2008
GREEN RIVER -- A Canadian energy giant is seeking federal permission to drill 16 exploratory coal-bed methane wells on public lands managed within three federal oil and gas exploration units, according to federal officials. EnCana Oil and Gas Inc. is interested in the Pappy Draw, East Pappy Draw and North Pappy Draw units. (Casper Star-Tribune)
Common ground? (23) Aug 24, 2008
2 million acres of mineral resources in the Upper Green River Valley. The management plan will also influence the development of areas that have already undergone review, including the Pinedale Anticline and Jonah natural gas fields. (Casper Star-Tribune)
Tornado reported near town Aug 23, 2008
Published: Wednesday, August 13, 2008 6:08 PM MDT Rumors of a tornado touching down outside of Green River circulated as fast as the wind blows. According to Paul Skrbac, National Weather Service senior meteorologist, on Sunday at about 4:42 p.m. the Riverton office received reports of a tornado touching down 18 miles northwest of Green River ... Because of all the weird weather taking place around the state, such as super strong winds, heavy rains and hail, the NWS issued a tornado warning for... (Green River Star, WY -- Local)
Why should oil resources be off-limits? Aug 23, 2008
The Green River Basin of Colorado, Utah and Wyoming contains shale oil deposits of 550 billion barrels, and possibly as many as 1 trillion barrels. While no one was paying attention, all the above were placed off limits by actions of Congressional Democrats and the environmental movement. (The Augusta Chronicle)
BLM releases new long-term plan for Pinedale area Aug 23, 2008
Linda Baker, coordinator of the Upper Green River Valley Coalition, said the new BLM was much improved over its earlier version but still raised concerns about energy impacts. One of the main changes in the BLM's plan from an earlier version is an increase in the area that will be off limits to drilling. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Statewide smoking ban? Quest continues Aug 22, 2008
Cheyenne, Laramie, Evanston, Rock Springs and Green River all have their own smoking bans in effect. Similar efforts in Gillette and Casper, however, have failed to gain traction. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Lummis wins GOP primary Aug 20, 2008
Retired Navy officer Bill Winney had 12 percent while Michael Holland, a physician from Green River, had 4 percent. Lummis credited the efforts of volunteers with helping her win. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Lummis beats Gordon in Wyo.'s GOP House primary Aug 20, 2008
Among the other candidates in the GOP primary, retired Navy officer Bill Winney received 12 percent of the vote, while Michael Holland, a physician from Green River, had 4 percent. The matchup between Lummis and Trauner will be one of the key races in the state heading into November. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
12 candidates vie for three U.S. Congressional seats Aug 17, 2008
The Gillette News-Record: Today. Sunday, August 17, 2008. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
'Green' costs, gun ruling, watchdogs Aug 16, 2008
5 trillion barrels of oil equivalent in high quality shales concentrated in the Green River Formation in Colorado, Utah and Wyoming. Depending on technology and economics, as much as 800 billion barrels of oil equivalent could be recoverable from oil shale resources yielding [more than] 25 gallons per ton. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
New director joins Main Street Aug 15, 2008
Published: Wednesday, August 6, 2008 6:07 PM MDT Downtown Green River will see a new helping hand with the citys new Main Street manager ... Greenspoon worked in economic development in Arizona for eight years previous to moving to Green River ... Greenspoon said her main goal is to make the downtown area of Green River an attractive, walkable space with new businesses. (Green River Star, WY -- Local)
Employees receive pay increase Aug 15, 2008
Published: Wednesday, August 6, 2008 6:07 PM MDT Green River part-time and seasonal employees will receive a pay increase. After a lengthy discussion, the Green River City Council approved increasing the seasonal employees starting wage to $11 per hour ... The Green River Police Department will soon have a new addition to the force. (Green River Star, WY -- Local)
County approves search for UDC consultant Aug 14, 2008
It should also bring the code on par with requirements used by both Rock Springs and Green River ... 2008 Green River Star Send feedback to ... View the Green River Star's. (Green River Star, WY -- Local)
Oil Shales and Tar Sands Aug 13, 2008
It will be interesting to revisit this subject in about 5 years and see how the Green River and Bakken oil shale projects are unfolding with the development of horizontal drilling, fracking (fracturing) and natural gas and light sweet oil production ... Extensive and rich deposits of oil shale occur in Wyoming (the Green River formation), Utah and Colorado in the U.S and there have been many efforts to extract oil from them. (Energy Pulse, CO)
As primary nears, Wyo. candidates turn negative Aug 13, 2008
" But Lummis felt differently."I think the ad is inaccurate, and I think that portraying a person who has a lengthy body of work as a public servant in Wyoming as a little girl in a sandbox wearing a wig demeans my public service," Lummis said.The ad said Lummis, while state treasurer in 1999, supported raising taxes to balance the state budget. The ad also said that Lummis voted against tax relief for veterans when she was in the Legislature in 1981.Lummis said both claims are distortions. She... (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Local players declared ineligible for Wyoming Legion tournament Aug 13, 2008
On July 15, the Green River Legion team filed a protest with the Wyoming commission claiming that Rock Springs had ineligible players on its roster. Five days later we receive an e-mail from Eastridge listing five or six reasons why the Rock Springs players were cleared to play and denying the Green River protest, Mueller said ... We were about an hour outside Gillette, Mueller said, when we get a call from Jim Quinlan, a national Legion guy, advising us that Green River has filed another... (Rapid City Journal, SD)
BASEBALL UPDATE: Cheyenne cruises past Sheridan; Torrington knocks out Evanston Aug 10, 2008
Green River also moved on due to a forfeit by Rock Springs ... Cheyenne 15, Green River 1 ... Green River (forfeit over Rock Springs). (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Gillette, Cheyenne teams to meet in state baseball semifinal game Aug 8, 2008
In the other game at state on Thursday, Torrington tagged Green River with a 25-1 win, eliminating the Knights from the tournament. On Friday, action will resume at 9:30 a.m. with Torrington vs. Sheridan, followed by Green River vs. Laramie at 12:30 p.m. The winners of those two games will meet in a loser-out game at 4 p.m., followed by the late-night clash between the two teams favored to win the 2008 title ... Cheyenne 15, Green River 1. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Wyoming State American Legion AA Tournament Aug 7, 2008
Cheyenne 15, Green River 1 ... 9:30 a.m.: Green River forfeit. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Council hears safety concerns Aug 7, 2008
Ryan said he contacted U.P. officials in Green River about the issue, but was told to discuss it with officals from the U.P. headquarters in Omaha, Neb ... 2008 Green River Star Send feedback to ... View the Green River Star's. (Green River Star, WY -- Local)
Wyo. Republican House candidates all for change Aug 7, 2008
Holland, a Green River physician, wants to abolish the Federal Reserve system because it enables a "private cartel of bankers" and not Congress to play a role in fiscal policy. "A group of counterfeiters out of Washington has been allowed to run their operation _ bribe our politicians, bribe people in the military and intelligence services," Holland said. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Republican U.S. House candidates meet for debate Aug 5, 2008
The candidates vying for the GOP nomination are Mark Gordon, a Buffalo-area rancher and businessman; Cynthia Lummis, a former two-term state treasurer; Bill Winney, a retired U.S. Navy officer; and Michael Holland, a Green River physician. The winner of the Aug. 19 primary will face Wilson businessman Gary Trauner, the only Democrat seeking his party's nomination to run for the seat. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Family ties and a gift of life Aug 3, 2008
The Robbins boys found a place to stay with Nathans family in Green River, while Winston staked out the backseat for the rest of the drive down to Denver ... Reagan reportedly was screaming nonstop back in Green River. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Wilderness Society list of threatened areas Aug 3, 2008
Upper Green River Valley, Wyoming. Utah's Red Rock Wilderness. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
WY Governor Moves to Balance Energy With Bird Species Protection Aug 2, 2008
Places such as the Red Desert, the Upper Green River Valley and the Powder River Basin support the sage grouse and numerous other sage-dependent species such as pronghorn, the pygmy rabbit and the long-billed curlew. The energy boom now gripping Wyoming is exerting tremendous pressure on the sage grouse as well as the world-class hunting and recreation opportunities these same lands provide to citizens. (PR Newswire)
'7th' cent tax angers local officials (59) Jul 31, 2008
It would be very difficult to pass with both the fifth-penny and sixth-penny options, according to Barry Cook, Green Rivers city administrator ... 2008 Green River Star Send feedback to ... View the Green River Star's. (Green River Star, WY)
