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GREEN RIVER - The city's new wastewater treatment plant will cost roughly $40 million once final invoices are settled. Construction of the plant alone came in at roughly $52.5 million, not including design and engineering costs. With a $16 million America

Ida "Idee" Chailland, 88, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 31, 2026, in Green River. She was born July 10, 1938, in Holman, New Mexico, Ida grew up with a heart full of warmth and a spirit radiati

Billie entered eternal rest August 17, 2026 after a lengthy battle with her health the last few years. She enjoyed doing arts and crafts, playing cards, camping, fishing and being surrounded by family and loved ones. She will be greatly missed. Although s

SWEETWATER COUNTY - A website is up, but an independent campaign for House District 60 might not happen according to a potential candidate. Green River resident Marshal Cummings was denied his independent campaign petition with the Wyoming Secretary of St

A note from the editor: Death, mental health, addiction, religion and faith, politics, grief, regret, body image-the list of "taboo" topics is a long one. We often avoid these conversations for two simple reasons: they can cause arguments, or they make us

Gregory Charles Hedges, a devoted and loving father, son, and brother, passed away peacefully in his home on August 19, 2026, age 63, following a brave battle with a lengthy illness. He was born March 20, 1963 on Hamilton Air Force Base in Novato, Califor

Helen Virginia Vaughn, cherished wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 31, 2026, at Huntsman Cancer Institute in Salt Lake City. She was born on Leap Day, February 29, 1984, in Casper, to Albert Edward Moerke

Friday: Sunny, with a high near 82. Breezy, with a south wind 8 to 13 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 53. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing

The following individuals have been booked into the Sweetwater County Detention Center ADAMS, MARTIN JOSEPH Age: 37 Address: ROCK SPRINGS, WY Booking Type: SENTENCED Booking Date: 2026-09-03 Arresting Agency: SCSO Charges: BRYANT, TRUMAN Age: 26 Booking T

EVANSTON - Green River and Rock Springs will return to tournament action Friday and Saturday when both Sweetwater County volleyball programs travel to Evanston for Border Wars. The No. 2-ranked Lady Wolves enter the tournament at 4-1 after opening the sea