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Hello Green River! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Green River High School’s big renovation decision was pushed to March
  • Which Green River residents appeared in this week’s Sweetwater arrest log?
  • Can this year’s Wolves finally break Green River’s state tournament drought?

Also on today's calendar: Dancing Lessons and 1 more event.

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Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Thursday: Very windy; clouds and sun, with a high of 57 and low of 34 degrees.
  • Friday: Increasingly windy, temps: high: 52, low: 31.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and breezy, with a high of 52 and low of 27 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Several Highlights Noted in SCSD No. 2 WDE Review (sweetwaternow.com) — Sweetwater County School District No. 2 in Green River earned strong praise from a state review team for its leadership, safety climate, and high graduation rate. Trustees also delayed choosing an architect for Green River High School’s major CTE renovation until March, after February meetings with two firms and updated state funding information, while keeping current board officers and committee roles in place.
   

2. Sweetwater County Arrests: December 9 – December 10, 2025 (wyo4news.com) — Recent Sweetwater County Detention Center bookings include several Green River residents facing charges ranging from public intoxication to drug possession, all still presumed innocent. The daily log, covering arrests through December 10, offers a snapshot of local law enforcement activity that may concern Green River neighbors watching crime trends and court proceedings.
   

3. Depth, Chemistry Fuel State Aspirations for Green River Wolves (sweetwaternow.com) — Green River basketball fans can look forward to a deeper, more experienced Wolves boys team aiming to finally end the program’s state tournament drought. With six seniors, strong chemistry, and a defense-first mindset, Coach Laurie Ivie says rebounding depth and balanced scoring should help Green River navigate a tough early schedule and contend in Class 4A postseason play.
   

4. Governor Appoints New Judge in Lincoln County (sweetwaternow.com) — A judge with deep experience working in Green River’s district court has been tapped for a new role. Gov. Mark Gordon appointed Thomas Deering, longtime staff attorney in Green River and court commissioner in Sweetwater County, as the new Circuit Court Judge for Lincoln County, effective January 27, 2026.
   

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    Friday December 12
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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • ⚠️ Magnitude 3.04 earthquake reported
    Dec 8 at 10:00 PM MST: 3.04 magnitude earthquake occurred near Little America, Wyoming. (Nextdoor )
  • Sweetwater County School District #2 posted a job opening for Substitute Teacher in Green River. Apply here.
  • Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores posted a job opening for Kitchen Team Member in Green River. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Green River here.

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