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Death-related DUI case moves to district court

TORRINGTON – The Goshen County Circuit Court met in session Tuesday afternoon promptly at 2:30 p.m. for the preliminary hearing of Torrington woman, Brianna Green (19). Green was being …

THS teacher introduces real ‘pay it forward’ project

TORRINGTON – More than some of us are perhaps familiar with the concept of paying something back. Oftentimes the right thing seemingly to do when someone goes out of their way to help would be …

Student council donates back

Justice for a victim

TORRINGTON – As Torrington resident, Kenneth Fink (68), exited the Goshen County Courthouse Tuesday morning to begin a sentence of no less than 10 years and no more than 18, a ripple effect of …
Sports
Sophomore Molly Hasbargen hands the baton off to senior Sasha Haines in the 4x100-meter relay. The team placed seventh overall.
The Southeast High School outdoor track team posted solid performances this afternoon at the Bayard Invitational.
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Sophomore Sullivan Wilson, center, steadily moves up to the front of the pack in the 1600-meters. Wilson garnered gold in the event.
Both the Lingle-Fort Laramie boys' and girls' outdoor track teams snagged fourth place out of 13 teams at the Bayard CD Invitational this afternoon.
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The Lady Blazers dominated the finals in the 100-meters at the Binfield Invite, snagging the top five spots in the race, led by sophomore Brooklyn Asmus and senior Alyssa Wondercheck with state-qualifying times.  Pictured, from left, are sophomore Natalie Hawes, junior Jaycee Hurley, Asmus, Wondercheck and sophomore Trishell Pontarolo.

Lady Blazers second, Blazers third at Binfield

The Torrington High School Lady Blazers and Blazers stepped up to the challenge at the season-opener in Scottsbluff on March 22.

Lady Doggers third, Doggers fifth at Binfield

The Lady Doggers and Doggers posted solid performances at the season-opener in Scottsbluff on March 22.

SE tracksters post solid performances

Both the Southeast Lady Cyclones and Cyclones made a statement at the first outdoor track meet of the season in Morrill on March 23.

Lancer golfers open spring season with double wins

The Eastern Wyoming College Lancers won both the Battle of the Dance and the Lamar-Otero College tournaments.

EWC hosts successful Lancer Rodeo

Eastern Wyoming College hosted the annual Lancer Rodeo over the weekend, with a cowboy and a cowgirl advancing to the short go on Sunday.
Obituaries
Joyce Arlene Pyle
TORRINGTON – Graveside services for Joyce Arlene (Kissack) Pyle, 89, will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at the Valley View Cemetery with Pastor Matt Parker officiating. Joyce …
Joseph Armando Peña
TORRINGTON – Joseph Armando Peña, of Torrington passed away unexpectedly on March 21, 2024 at the age of 50. Joseph is survived by his wife , Paula Peña , his daughter Satasha …
Carole Jean Simonsen Coxbill
TORRINGTON – Private family services will be held at a later date for Carole Jean Simonsen Coxbill, 78, who passed away on March 23, 2024 at the Goshen Healthcare Community. Cremation has taken …
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Community

Task force to host 5K

TORRINGTON – Get ready to participate in the 5K Fun Run taking place on April 27, 2024, in Torrington. The run is sponsored by various businesses across the county to raise funds and awareness …

Flood surveying in Torrington

TORRINGTON – On Monday, March 25, the City of Torrington issued a press release notifying the community of Torrington of flood surveying which will be taking place because of the 2022 Federal …

Community Calendar

APRIL GLEANERS UNION – If you like to dance, come dance with us. Saturday April 13th at 8:00 p.m. Dance Lessons at 7:00 p.m. Gleaners Union Community Club 4342 Buttermilk Rd Torrington, WY …

Wyoming libraries offer blood pressure cuffs

TORRINGTON – “Information is power, the more information a patient and their doctor have, the better the treatment plan,” Kara Beech, project coordinator for Wyoming Center on Aging …
Records

Emergency services rolling log

A compendium of Goshen County emergency response and service calls Thursday, February 22 – Sunday, February 25 01:08 Suspicious vehicle, officer-initiated activity at E 25th Ave., …

EWC Foundation accepting nominations for two awards

TORRINGTON – The Eastern Wyoming College (EWC) Foundation will be accepting nominations for two distinguished awards; the Distinguished Alumni Award and the Albert C. Conger Award. The …

Wyoming news

Food insecurity in older adults across Wyoming

WYOMING – Food insecurity is a significant concern for many older adults in Wyoming. In 2020, one out of every 15 adults over the age of 60 experienced food insecurity. This number is too high …

Measles on the rise

CHEYENNE – There has been an increase in measles cases and outbreaks in 2024, both domestically and worldwide. Because of this, the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) and the Centers for …

UW Extension to offer cattle AI workshop and breeding days in Campbell, Fremond Counties

GILLETTE and LANDER –   For youth interested in breeding their cattle, the University of Wyoming Extension will offer artificial insemination (AI) workshops in Campbell and Fremont …

Governor Gordon signs four bills supporting the second amendment

CHEYENNE – Governor Mark Gordon signed four bills today that strengthen Wyoming’s status as a Second-Amendment friendly state. The Governor signed SF0073 - Concealed firearms-permit …

Opinion
Psstt...Hey! Hey you! Guess what a little birdy told me?! That’s always how it begins.   Hey, did you hear Bob is moving?   Bob is our 75-year-old neighbor. Yeah, …
Ladies and gentlemen, as of March 19 the time has finally come! After what always seemed like an eternity, spring has officially arrived. Knock on wood obviously. Any lifelong Wyoming resident …
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Local News
YODER – There is no doubt about it, when there is a problem, Jay Clapper, Southeast Agricultural Education Instructor and FFA Chapter Advisor, is there.  Pigs won’t gain weight. …
TORRINGTON – Although winter flu and cold season is still upon us, the weather has shown signs of turning warm in recent weeks. As with any change in the season, old challenges begin to subside …

EWC announces Fall Honor Roll

Eastern oming College named 122 students on the college’s Fall 2023 President’s Honor Roll and the Dean’s List. The President’s Honor Roll recognizes full time students (12 or more credit hours) who achieved a 4.0 grade point average. To qualify for the Dean’s Honor Roll, students must be full time and achieve a grade point average of 3.5, but less than 4.0.

Southeast Booster Club holds dinner

TORRINGTON – The Southeast Booster Club will be hosting the “Big Blue Blowout,” a dinner and auction event on March 23 at the Goshen County Fairgrounds Rendezvous Center in …

Severe weather spotter classes to be held

GOSHEN COUNTY – The National Weather Service of Cheyenne is offering community-wide severe weather training for Goshen County and the surrounding comminutes. Scottsbluff Classes kick …

FFA chapter hog raffle

YODER – The Southeast FFA Chapter will be raffling off ½ a hog on April 15. Proceeds of the raffle benefit the Southeast FFA Chapter and tickets will be $5 each or 20 tickets for $20. …

Area youth excel in FFA events

TORRINGTON – In a series of FFA events held in Torrington on March 19, area FFA chapters advance to the final round of career development events at the Wyoming FFA Convention. “Ms. …

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Not having job flexibility or security can leave workers feeling depressed, anxious and hopeless
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For centuries, owls were considered to bring bad luck in many cultures as well as in the US, but the outpouring of grief in New York over Flaco shows how times have changed
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public notices
Public Notice No. 8935
The Torrington City Council will hold a Budget Work Session on Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Public Notice No. 8934
The Torrington City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 in the City Council Chambers at 436 East 22nd Ave. at 7:00 p.m.
Public Notice No. 8933
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS of GOSHEN COUNTY, WYOMING Tuesday March 19, 2024 The Board of County Commissioners of Goshen County, Wyoming met in regular session on the above date at 9:00 am at the Goshen County Courthouse in the Commissioners’ Chambers
Public Notice No. 8932
The Wyoming Public Service Commission (Commission) approved the Application of Black Hills Wyoming Gas, LLC d/b/a Black Hills Energy (BHWG) for authority to increase the Revenue Adjustment Mechanism (RAM) rate by $0.0019 per therm, effective December 1, 2023.
Public Notice No. 8930
The Planning and Zoning Commission of Goshen County, Wyoming has placed the Final Draft of the Goshen County Solar Citing Regulations out for public comment.