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EWC finished 75 years with spring tribute

EWC finished 75 years with spring tribute

Arrest warrant issued in accidental shooting

GOSHEN COUNTY – A warrant for the arrest of a 20-year-old man, Gaige Zook, was issued on April 8 in the Cricut Court for the Eighth Judicial District in and for Goshen County. The warrant …

Torrington woman pleads not guilty

TORRINGTON – The Goshen County District Court met in session at 11:30 a.m. Monday morning for an arraignment hearing of Torrington woman, Kiesean Gunhammer. Gunhammer was being charged …

School district gathers input on new calendar

TORRINGTON – Goshen County School District held a special public comment meeting Monday night at the central administration building. The meeting provided an opportunity for district educators, …
Sports
Junior Louden Bremer files over the hurdles at the Mitchell Invitational on April 4. Bremer won the 110-meter hurdles at the Cheyenne Invite on April 29.

LFL tracksters scoop up hardware at Cheyenne

The Lingle-Fort Laramie track team filled its bag with hardware at the Cheyenne Invitational on Monday.

Senior Wyatt Gladson sprints the 200-meters at Bayard in March. Gladson and his teammates in the 4x400-meters placed fourth at Kelly Walsh.
The Southeast High School track team once again rose to the challenge against much larger schools at the Kelly Walsh Invitational.
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Senior Adam Bartlett maneuvers the ball away from a Newcastle defender.
The Torrington High School Blazers netted a big 8-1 victory against Newcastle.
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Lady Blazers win second half against Newcastle

Sophomores Allie Martinez and Kynzi Thomas congratulate sophomore Kennedi Blevins on scoring a big goal for Torrington in the second half.

The Lady Blazers continued to demonstrate improvement during this afternoon's conference game against Newcastle.

Tracksters shine at Track and Field Classic

Sophomore Brooklyn Asmus, center, smiles as she crosses the finish line ahead of the competition in the 100-meters at the Wyoming Track and Field Classic in Casper on April 26. Asmus bagged gold in the 100-meters and snagged second in the 200-meters.

Goshen County athletes stepped up and represented their respective high schools at the annual Wyoming Track and Field Classic in Casper.

EWC golfers clinch district championship

EWC freshman Joshua Chapman garnered the NJCAA district golf championship in Pueblo.

The EWC Lancer men's golf team captured the district championship and advance to the nationals in May.

Southeast girls second, boys sixth at NCHS meet

Sophomore Molly Hasbargen kicks off the third leg of the 4x100-meter relay at NCHS. Hasbargen and her teammates garnered gold in the event.

The Southeast High School track team braved the elements to post strong performances at the Niobrara County High School track invitational.

THS golfers host home tournament

Junior Kaleigh Waymire calculates her shot on the green at Cottonwood Country Club in Torrington during the home golf tournament on Friday. Waymire led the Lady Blazers with a sixth-place finish.

THS golfers battled wind, cold temperatures and tough opponents at the home tournament on Friday.

Obituaries
Connie E. Rainbolt
TORRINGTON – Connie E. Rainbolt (Lindley), 73, of Torrington passed April 24, 2024, after a short illness.   Colyer Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements and friends may send …
Judy Ann Lundgreen
FAIRMONT, MINNESOTA – Judy Ann (Backer) Lundgreen, age 84 of Fairmont, Minnesota, suddenly passed away April 10, 2024, at St. Joseph, Missouri.   Judy was born to Alex Backer and …
Donna J. (Johnson) Rathbun
SCOTTSBLUFF – Donna J. (Johnson) Rathbun, 85, of Westminster, Colorado passed away on December 26, 2023, in Lafayette, Colorado. Per her wishes she has been cremated, a Celebration of Life will …
Colyer Funeral Home
Community

Booth signs to judge livestock at Butler Community College

TORRINGTON – Torrington High School senior Connor Booth launched his livestock judging career at the ripe old age of eight. “I live on a ranch and I’m around livestock every …

Govenor to speak at EWC graduation

TORRINGTON – Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon will be the keynote speaker at Eastern Wyoming College’s 75th   Anniversary graduation ceremonies on Friday, May 10. The ceremonies will be …

WMCI hosts Concert for Hope

For the Telegram CHEYENNE – The Wyoming Medium Correctional Institution (WMCI), located in Torrington, hosted Eric Genius and held a Concert for Hope on April 11, 2024. Born in …
Third grade Lingle/Ft. Laramie students played “Boomwhackers” to the tune of “GFEDC 1”, “GFEDC 2”, “Lightly Row”, “Ode to Joy”, and “Sleepy Black Bear” during their music program on Thursday evening.

Lingle/Fort Laramie 3rd-5th grade music program

Lingle/Fort Laramie 3rd-5th grade music program
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Court fines for April 21 - April 26

April 21 Smirnov, Dmitry – Forfeiture: $160 [31-5-301 bvii (2)] vehicle exceed 70 mph on primary/secondary highway (6+ mph over). April 23 Kleinsasser, Matthew – …

Emergency services rolling log

A compendium of Goshen County emergency response and service calls Thursday, April 25th – Friday, April 26th   02:25-Reddi-Occurred on West C Street. North bound white Toyota …

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Wyo Dance Force spring showcase

In the pre-dance mix, Ariah Lopez, Bexleigh Hatley, Charlee Hanzlik, Clara Gladson, Ivey Hatley, Jazlynn Brown, Lyanna Andrews, Lynley Lewis, Reagan Keller, and Ryleigh Jolly performed to “Won’t You be my Best Friend,” which was choreographed by Leann Mattis.
Wyo Dance Force spring showcase
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UW Extension welcomes new director

Mandy Marney, director of UW Extension.

LARAMIE –The University of Wyoming welcomes Mandy Marney as director of UW Extension and associate dean of the College of Agriculture, Life Sciences and Natural Resources. Marney joined UW …

Mayor proclaims Arbor Day

Heidi Wayland, center director at the Torrington Learning Center, and Jessica Rohrer, center director at the Lincoln Infant and Toddler Center spoke to the city council on Tuesday evening.

TORRINGTON – The Town Council for the City of Torrington met on Tuesday, April 16. In attendance were mayor Herb Doby and councilmembers Dr. Richard Patterson, Dennis Kelly, Shane Viktorin, and …

Gordon vetoes proof of residency

CHEYENNE – In a recent press release, Wyoming Secretary of State, Chuck Gray, announced his disapproval of the actions of Wyoming State Governor, Mark Gordon. In the release, Gray criticizes …

Governor Gordon criticizes oil and gas rule that raises cost to producers

CHEYENNE – Governor Mark Gordon is criticizing an announcement from the Department of Interior last week that will increase the costs to oil and gas companies seeking to drill on …

Opinion
For about a million reasons far too complicated to go into, this seems to be absolutely one of the hardest things a human being can do. Even going way back to when a sibling or friend broke our …
Today’s edition of The Telegram is arriving unexpectedly in the mailboxes of all postal customers in Torrington, Lingle, Fort Laramie, Veteran, Huntley, Yoder, Hawk Spring and LaGrange. We are …
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Breakdancing will debut as an Olympic sport at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics. Stacker examines the new sports and events to look for.
TORRINGTON – Dozens of runners and an equal number of volunteers braved the chilly April weather to attend the 5K Fun Run. The run, a fundraiser for the Goshen County Task Force on Domestic …

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.

The Goshen County School Board of Trustees met on Tuesday, April 30, for a short special meeting.

Board approves fishing trip

TORRINGTON – The Goshen County School Board met on Tuesday, April 30 at 6:30 p.m. in the board room for a special board meeting for consideration of the 2024 – 2025 salary and benefits …

Lincoln spring program

Lincoln spring program pictures

Tree experts visit Lingle

LINGLE – The community of Lingle gathered Wednesday, April 24 at 5:30 p.m. in celebration of Arbor Day, which was to be held at Lira Park however a few thunderstorms in and around the area …

EWC plans 75 year celebration

TORRINGTON – Easter Wyoming College invites everyone to the 75th Anniversary Bands on Campus/Car Show Wednesday, May 1 from 5-8 p.m. at the main campus in Torrington. There will be live music, …

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public notices
Public Notice No. 8972
Goshen County by and through the Goshen County Commission is accepting letters of interest for the following board positions:
Public Notice No. 8971
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ALOIS JOY BREUER, AKA ALOIS JOY CARLSON, AKA ALOIS JOY STEINER, AKA ALOIS JOY REYNOLDS, DECEASED.
Public Notice No. 8967
TOWN OF LINGLE MUNICIPAL ELECTION ELECTION DATE: MAY 14, 2024
Public Notice No. 8970
The Purchasing Agent of the City of Torrington, acting as agent for the Mayor and Council of the City of Torrington, Wyoming, has accepted all work as complete according to the Contract Documents set forth in the written Agreement between Insituform Technologies, LLC and the Mayor and Council of the City of Torrington,
Public Notice No. 8969
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the regular board meeting of the West Highway Water & Sewer District