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Former Green River city official sentenced for stealing over $77k
GREEN RIVER (WNE) — A former Green River city official will do jail time for supporting her gambling habits and online shopping sprees with city funds. The city of Green River’s former Main Street/ Urban Renewal Agency (URA) manager, Jennifer “Jen” Melvin, changed her plea from not guilty to guilty on two counts of theft over $1,000.
Riverside Memorial Park Improvements to Begin with Playground Replacement
GREEN RIVER — The playground replacement project at Riverside Memorial Park will begin soon, following the Green River City Council’s unanimous acceptance of a bid Tuesday night. The city received seven bids for the project, and based on scoring and lowest bids, Colorado company Star Playgrounds was selected...
Kum & Gone: Local Convenience Store Closes May 13
ROCK SPRINGS – One local convenience store is set to close and another will open later this month. A sign taped to the front of the Kum & Go location at 2004 Dewar Drive announces the store will close on May 13. According to Maverik’s website, the new Maverik at 1100 Foothill Boulevard will open May 16, one of 23 new Maverik stores opening within the next two months. It’s also the only Wyoming location with a grand opening scheduled on the website.
The ‘Amazing Race’ Around Town
GREEN RIVER – Fifth graders from Harrison and Monroe Elementary Schools raced through Downtown Green River Tuesday morning in Sweetwater County School District No. 2’s version of “The Amazing Race.”. At the start of the school year, students were challenged to learn the 50 states, their capitals...
Three Local Students Receive Sweetwater County Commissioners Scholarships
SWEETWATER COUNTY — The Sweetwater County commissioners selected three students to receive the Sweetwater County Commissioners Scholarship Award during their meeting Tuesday. After going into the executive session to discuss the applicants, they chose three recipients as well as three alternates. Chairman Keaton West said that it’s always difficult...
Help Support Xtreme Music Bingo Fundraiser to support the Rock Springs Chapter of the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)
Join Johnny Macs Good Time Tavern for a fun and exciting Xtreme Music Bingo fundraiser to support the Rock Springs Chapter of the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA). All proceeds from the event will be donated to the Rock Springs Chapter. Help us make this fundraiser a success by...
Soccer Recap: Green River picks up third straight win at home
On Tuesday, Green River faced Lander Valley in a battle between two of the state's top teams. While the 3-3 score might suggest a draw, it was the Green River Wolves who were credited with the win. The Green River Wolves got it done in the shootout by posting four goals to the Lander Valley Tigers' three. The victory was familiar territory for Green River who now have five in a row.
Rock Springs Resident Named Outstanding Graduate at Western
ROCK SPRINGS – A student from Rock Springs was the recipient of one of two Western Wyoming Community College Outstanding Graduate awards for the 2023-2024 academic year. Kisa Monzon and Lehi, Utah resident Emma Granthem received the honors during the Student Government Awards banquet April 23. In all four...
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