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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 …

Back row: Talon Tippets, Remington Hansen, James Sorrick, Hadley Evans, Trevor Jolivich Rein Coulson, Bailey Mehling, KayDee Gladson, Holly Schultz, Daisy Wood, Mr. Clapper Front row: Aiden Moorehouse, Bree Coxbill, Ben Gibbons, Joaquin Ramirez, Lizzy Boche and Brecken Ricker, all freshmen.

Students bid ag teacher farewell

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. …

Discover summer health

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 …
A few members of the Taylor family during branding several years back. Jason (far left) recalled having to brand calves just a few days after the Colorado Marathon and being incredibly sore the whole time. Photo courtesy of Kim Taylor (far right).

Wyoming rancher runs in Boston Marathon

By Terra Ochsner   Editor of the Western Ag Reporter TORRINGTON – On April 15, 2024, thousands of the world’s most elite runners will convene in Boston, Massachusetts, for …
Sports
Sophomore Jordynn Speckner pulls ahead of the competition in the 400-meters at Scottsbluff. Speckner won the event with a state-qualifying time.
The Lady Doggers and Doggers posted solid performances at the season-opener in Scottsbluff on March 22.
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Senior Tylar Stoddard catches air in the triple jump at Morrill. Stoddard garnered gold in the event.
Both the Southeast Lady Cyclones and Cyclones made a statement at the first outdoor track meet of the season in Morrill on March 23.
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EWC freshman Taiki Sugawara takes a swing during the Lamar-Otero College Tournament.

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.

Softball team battles Laramie in home opener

The Torrington High School girls' softball team hosted Laramie for their first home double-header of the season.

Blazers capture second place at Pinnacle Cup

The Torrington High School Blazers made a statement at the annual Pinnacle Cup in Worland, defeating Newcastle and Green River.

Lady Blazers battle at Pinnacle Cup

The Torrington High School Lady Blazers commenced the 2024 spring season at the annual Pinnacle Cup hosted by Worland.
Obituaries
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 …
Jacob Benjamin 'Ben' Zulauf
TORRINGTON – Funeral services for Jacob Benjamin “Ben” Zulauf, 99, will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 21, 2024, at the Torrington United Methodist Church with Reverend Jeff …
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Community

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 …

Student council gives to hunger incentive

LINGLE – The community is invited to attend a series of fundraisers to aid in the Hunger Incentive sponsored by the Lingle-Fort Laramie (LFL) Student Council on Wednesday, March 27. …

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 …
Records

Hole-in-one at Cottonwood

Andy Espinoza soaking up the warm March sunshine at Cottonwood Golf Course, in Torrington. Espinoza landed a hole-in-one on hole nine of the course.

TORRINGTON – Spring has been in the air throughout Goshen County and many community members are enjoying the beautiful sunshine while they participate in a well-loved past time, golf.   …

Emergency services rolling log

A compendium of Goshen County emergency response and service calls Tuesday, February 20 – Wednesday, February 21 00:30 Alarm, occurred on Laramie St. Fire alarm. Disposition complete. …

Wyoming news

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 …

Governor Gordon signs bills that help reduce housing costs, protect critical infrastructure

CHEYENNE –  Governor Mark Gordon signed two bills today, one that helps protect key infrastructure in Wyoming from foreign adversaries, and the other that lowers the cost of constructing …

Fiscal accountability, personal liberties are priorities in Wyoming senate

CHEYENNE – As the Wyoming Legislature approaches the end of the 67th Budget Session, legislators are working hard to reach a budget agreement. It’s been a tumultuous process. After joint …

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
In March, long-time Torrington coach and volleyball official Kathy Hamer-Smith was named a 2024 inductee into the WHSAA’s Wyoming Sports Officials Hall of Fame.
TORRINGTON – The Torrington City Council met for their second March meeting on Tuesday. Mayor Herb Doby, councilmembers Dr. Richard Patterson, Dennis Kelly, and Wayne Deahl were present. The …

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.

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. …

County commissioners ready for spring

TORRINGTON – The Goshen County Commissioners met early Tuesday morning at the courthouse for anticipated discussions of several important local topics. Chairman of the commission, Michael …

EWC welcomes all for spring fun

TORRINGTON – Eastern Wyomin College held an open house in celebration of the college's 75th year anniversery. 

WEB EXTRAS
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The Conversation’s senior politics and democracy editor, Naomi Schalit, spoke with Captain Allan Post, a veteran ship’s officer, about the role a ship pilot plays in bringing a large ship in and out of a harbor. …
Cancer often requires more than one treatment − an oncologist explains why some patients like Kate Middleton receive both chemotherapy and surgery
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The truth behind 5 unconventional self-care rituals that have gone viral on TikTok
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Not having job flexibility or security can leave workers feeling depressed, anxious and hopeless
When employees don’t have control over their work schedules, it’s not just morale that suffers – mental health takes a hit too. That’s what my colleagues and I discovered in a study recently published in the medical journal JAMA Network Open. …
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
There has been an outpouring of grief in New York City ever since the beloved Eurasian eagle-owl Flaco died on Feb. 23, 2024, after striking a building. …
public notices
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.
Public Notice No. 8929
Eastern Wyoming College (EWC) is accepting proposals to purchase up to three (3) passenger vans.
Public Notice No. 8925
WHEREAS, default in the payment of principal and interest has occurred under the terms of a Promissory Note (the "Note") dated May 17, 2019
Public Notice No. 8928
IN THE DISTRICT COURT, EIGHT JUDICIAL DISTRICT COUNTY OF GOSHEN, STATE OF WYOMING In Probate Docket No. PR 2024-CV-21