Modified: Friday, Feb 3rd, 2012
Nine contestants took the stage Wednesday night to open the "WyoBraska Idol" contest at the Tote-Away Bar in Torrington.
All of the singers scheduled to appear were from Torrington. They included Brady Reno, Kelly Potter, Corinda Blumer, Jenna Wertz, Shawn Arland, Jose Rodriquez, Kaitlyn Eisenbarth, Christina Thonack and Amber Davison.
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Posted: Friday, Feb 3rd, 2012
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Modified: Friday, Feb 3rd, 2012
A full room of more than 50 growers listened to specialists from the University of Nebraska Panhandle Station discuss the 2011 sugar beet harvest campaign at the Western Sugar Cooperative Grower Meeting on Tuesday in the Gering Civic Center.
Final 2011 figures showed the sugar beet yield in Nebraska and Southeast Wyoming to be 24.67 tons per acre with 17.02 ...more
Posted: Friday, Feb 3rd, 2012
A folk group harkening to the heyday of radio is making its first trip to Wyoming next week.
Cascada de Flores ("Waterfall of Flowers" in English) is an Oakland-based group celebrating the diversity of Mexican and Caribbean folk music of yesteryear. They will perform at Eastern Wyoming College on Feb. 10 beginning at 7 p.m.
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Modified: Friday, Feb 3rd, 2012
Torrington police are investigating a stabbing that took place early Sunday morning at Sage Apartments.
According to a report from the Torrington Police Department, officers were called to a disturbance at Sage Apartments at about 2 a.m. and were informed several people were fighting. Officers found a large amount of blood on the landing of one of the apartments ...more
Posted: Friday, Feb 3rd, 2012
A Torrington man has been sentenced to two-and-a-half to three years in prison for his part in a December shooting.
Marcos Vincent Martinez, 20, pleaded guilty in November to one count of accessory after the fact for aggravated assault and battery and one count of burglary. He was sentenced on both counts in district court on Wednesday.
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Posted: Friday, Feb 3rd, 2012
A Torrington man faces one count of burglary following an incident Sunday night.
Torrington police arrested Tyler Hedgecock, 20, after being dispatched to an East 27th Avenue residence. According to the police, the victims told officers they encountered a man inside their camper on their property, and suspected the man had been in their house. ...more
Posted: Friday, Feb 3rd, 2012
The Elks Club building in Torrington has been tagged.
"Wednesday is the first I noticed it," Elks Club Secretary Clayton Kilgore said of the graffiti painted on the back of the building. "I don't know what it means or what it signifies."
A fellow club member told Kilgore of the vandalism.
"It should have not have been up there very ...more
Posted: Friday, Feb 3rd, 2012
Frank Morgan carefully pulls a hook out of a small fish's lip on the banks of the North Platte River in Pioneer Park Wednesday afternoon. The recent, milder weather drew a handful of fishing enthusiasts to the river. ...more
Posted: Friday, Feb 3rd, 2012
WASHINGTON, D.C., U.S. Senator Mike Enzi, R-Wyo., joined a bipartisan group of senators Tuesday in introducing legislation that would phase out the $1 paper bill and replace it with a $1 coin as a way to save taxpayer's millions of dollars and reduce the federal deficit.
"Change can be difficult, but changing to more change could really result in savings ...more
Posted: Friday, Feb 3rd, 2012
Inmate Jeffrey Davis, 51, died Jan. 31 at the Wyoming Medium Correctional Institution in Torrington after a lengthy illness.
Davis was sentenced Dec. 5, 2011, by District Court Judge Dennis Sanderson in Lincoln County to two to six years for the offense of first-degree sexual abuse of a minor.
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Posted: Friday, Feb 3rd, 2012
The Cheyenne Veterans Affairs Medical Center will make a stop in Torrington this month as part of the Director's Whistle Stop Tour in 2012.
"We like to encourage veterans to come out and talk to us," said Andrew Ruben, Cheyenne VA Medical Center public affairs officer.
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Posted: Friday, Feb 3rd, 2012
CHEYENNE, (AP), Two Wyoming Air National Guard units are being recognized for their work.
The Wyoming Air National Guard's 153rd Logistics Readiness Squadron and 153rd Medical Group in Cheyenne have both received the 2011 Air Force Outstanding Unit Award.
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Posted: Friday, Feb 3rd, 2012
The Nearing grain elevator in Fort Laramie is being torn down and the lumber is being recycled. Project manager Neil Stone said the lumber will be given new life in Fort Laramie, including being used in a new ceiling and storefront. "We're saving as much as we can," he added. Stone said the elevator has been in Fort Laramie since ...more
Posted: Friday, Feb 3rd, 2012
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Modified: Thursday, Feb 2nd, 2012
A two-car crash sent one driver to Banner Health Community Hospital in Torrington at about 8 a.m. Tuesday morning.
According to Torrington Police Officer Eric Sharp, a northbound driver collided with a driver headed west near the intersection of East D Street and 20th Avenue; the names of those involved in the crash have not been released. Sharp said ...more
Posted: Thursday, Feb 2nd, 2012
News Video: Torrington Today on Feb. 2 ...more
Posted: Wednesday, Feb 1st, 2012
Torrington Today
Feb. 1, 2012 ...more
Posted: Wednesday, Feb 1st, 2012
Students in the department of agriculture at Eastern Wyoming College stand in line to be introduced before serving guests at this year's Sagebrush and Roses Gala. The gala is a fundraiser for the agriculture and livestock judging programs at the college. The funds raised go to scholarships, travel and other expenses for the ag programs. This years sold-out event hosted ...more
Posted: Wednesday, Feb 1st, 2012
It's safe to say it's been an unusually dry, warm winter so far for Goshen County.
This could translate to a low to moderate flood potential, according to a report from the National Weather Service (NWS) in Cheyenne released last Thursday.
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Modified: Wednesday, Feb 1st, 2012
The Wyoming Joint Education Committee recently passed a school finance bill that, if passed by the Legislature, will likely be signed by Gov. Matt Mead.
According to the bill, the Hedonic wage index determines the value associated with a community's location.
This model will replace the current system - the Wyoming cost of living index.
"The Wyoming cost ...more
Posted: Wednesday, Feb 1st, 2012
Helping producers develop a farm and ranch succession plan is the goal of a two-day workshop at the University of Wyoming in February.
Sessions for the Farm and Ranch Succession Workshop: Developing the Next Generation of Management are Friday and Saturday, Feb. 24-25, in Laramie. The Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics and University of Wyoming Extension host the sessions.
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Posted: Wednesday, Feb 1st, 2012
Jan Long and more than 20 other supporters participated in a Right to Life Candlelight Vigil on Friday night at the intersection of Main Street and Highway 26 in Torrington. An occasional driver would honk when driving past. Afterwards, all who held up signs or illuminated candles went to Lighthouse Ministries to warm up from the cold night with hot ...more
Posted: Wednesday, Feb 1st, 2012
Alice Williams of Torrington, placed a hairpin on a miniature table in progress at Family Night at the Goshen County Library's Activity Center Monday evening. Eighteen people attended the event, hosted by the Sugar Valley Miniature Society. ...more
Posted: Wednesday, Feb 1st, 2012
Goshen County's unemployment rate edged upward from 5.1 percent to 5.2 percent from November to December, according to the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services.
The number of unemployed in the county increased from 332 to 337. The labor force decreased from 6,586 to 6,464, while employment figures dipped from 6,254 to 6,127.
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Posted: Wednesday, Feb 1st, 2012
A couple at the Sagebrush and Roses Gala viewed artwork on display. Guests also got to vote on their favorite piece of artwork as the "People's Choice" winner. ...more
Posted: Wednesday, Feb 1st, 2012
The weekend of Feb. 4 will be the last to see a movie on film at the Wyoming Theatre.
The Wyoming Theatre and its Nebraska sister, the Nile Theatre of Mitchell, will undergo upgrades to digital projection and Dolby 7.1 sound systems beginning Feb. 6. ...more
Posted: Wednesday, Feb 1st, 2012
JACKSON (AP), Wyoming wildlife officers are trying to capture two 7-month-old cougars that teamed up with their mother to kill several deer on private property in a residential area.
The mother cougar was captured Monday but the kittens have eluded wildlife officers. ...more
Posted: Wednesday, Feb 1st, 2012
The Goshen County Library is hosting two Family Nights this February. The first one is "Just Us Guys" at 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 6.
The Eastern Wyoming College men's basketball team will be coming to the Library Activity Center to "hang out" with guys. They will be reading and telling real life stories about being a basketball player. Make sure ...more
Modified: Wednesday, Feb 1st, 2012
The National Weather Service in Cheyenne has issued a winter storm watch in effect from Thursday evening through late Friday night.
The NWS forecasts about seven to 12 inches of snow along the Interstate Highway 80 corridor between Laramie and Sidney, Neb. and five to eight inches from Alliance, Neb. to the Torrington and Wheatland area.
The storm watch ...more
Modified: Wednesday, Feb 1st, 2012
Roanie, a Pony of the Americas, was born in May 1981 on Ellefson Ranch in Marcus, S.D., and now more than three decades later, still lives the good life.
The ranch belonged to Noana Bell and Dennis Ellefson, the grandmother and uncle of Torrington High School teacher Juel Afdahl. ...more
Posted: Tuesday, Jan 31st, 2012
News Video: Torrington Today on Jan. 31 ...more
Modified: Monday, Jan 30th, 2012
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Posted: Friday, Jan 27th, 2012
Torrington Today for Jan. 27, 2012 ...more
Posted: Friday, Jan 27th, 2012
Out-of-town electric customers may see some smaller numbers on a few upcoming bills.
In response to an order from the Wyoming Public Service Commission (PSC), the city of Torrington submitted a plan to credit upcoming electric bills for out-of-town customers. The PSC issued a final order in late December to refund additional revenue from the 9.8-percent electric rate increase ...more
Posted: Friday, Jan 27th, 2012
In the face of a significant district change proposal, state Sen. Curt Meier (R-LaGrange) is contemplating his next move.
The Joint Corporations, Elections and Political Subdivisions Interim Committee approved a redistricting plan last week that would place Meier's residence into a district represented by state Sen. Wayne Johnson (R-Cheyenne). Communities like Hawk Springs and LaGrange would tie in to ...more
Posted: Friday, Jan 27th, 2012
Young hunters took home more than fallen geese Sunday at the second annual Tom Harpstreith Memorial Youth Hunt in Goshen County.
"They all had a good time," said Ashley Harpstreith. "And they got a lot of birds."
Harpstreith helps run the annual hunt along with her extended family as a memorial for her father-in-law.
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Posted: Friday, Jan 27th, 2012
The driver of a Jeep crashed into the side of a mobile home on East K Street in Torrington on Tuesday night.
According to a report from the Torrington Police Department, officers were dispatched to the 1500 block of East K Street and observed the Jeep, driven by Sarah Badheartbull, embedded into the side of the home.
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Posted: Friday, Jan 27th, 2012
A snow-dusted, cloudy Laramie Peak looms in the background near Fort Laramie Wednesday afternoon. The drier, warmer weather recently meant little snow accumulation for Goshen County. ...more
Posted: Friday, Jan 27th, 2012
Do you have a sweet tooth? Perhaps the means for cuisine? Tired of knowing how to cook only Easy Mac and toast?
Torrington High School teacher Alina Surber has all that covered this quarter.
Surber will host a series of seven classes, entitled "Cooking with Alina," for the Community Education Program at Eastern Wyoming College. One of her specialties ...more
Posted: Friday, Jan 27th, 2012
CHEYENNE (AP), Wyoming's snowpack is improving.
This week's figures put the statewide snowpack at 92 percent of average, up from 78 percent a week ago. The Natural Resources Conservation Service says the snowpack in all of Wyoming's basins improved. The snowpack in the Upper Green Basin rose 31 percent.
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Posted: Friday, Jan 27th, 2012
The Hartville Valentine's Day cancellation stamp will be available at the Hartville Post Office from Feb. 7 through Feb. 21.
The Friends of Hartville has sponsored the valentine's cancellation every year since 1997, in an effort to promote the special holiday and bring more mail into the small post office. With a population of 62, Hartville's post office was established ...more
Posted: Friday, Jan 27th, 2012
TMS top academic students are (left to right) Molly Creagar, Callie Firminhac and Ryan McManamen. ...more
Modified: Thursday, Jan 26th, 2012
Chariot driver Mike Johnson spurs his team, Baily's Boys, on during the Torrington Lions Club Race To See Chariot Races Saturday afternoon. Dozens gathered around the track to watch the races on the track west of Torrington. ...more
Posted: Thursday, Jan 26th, 2012
News Video: Torrington Today on Jan. 26 ...more
Posted: Wednesday, Jan 25th, 2012
Torrington Today
January 25, 2012 ...more
The topic of bullying in schools has been a highly discussed topic of concern within the Goshen County Unified School District #1 during the past several months.
The original survey by the district presented the fact that "bullying in school remains an issue." Now the focus within the district is shifting to combating the problem and helping students.
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Rick Vonburg, Torrington City Council member, has been appointed to the National League of Cities' 2012 Information Technology and Communications Steering Committee.
The committee is responsible for developing policy positions on issues involving telecommunications and information systems, cable TV, phone services, spectrum issues, communications tower siting, universal service, broadcasting and defense of city rights-of-way from degradation caused by installation of communications facilities.
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Posted: Wednesday, Jan 25th, 2012
Beginning Feb. 1, anyone who ever wished for a chance at singing stardom will get that chance.
The Tote-Away Bar and Hicktown Records are putting on "Wyobraska Idol," a vocal talent competition open to residents of Wyoming and Nebraska.
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Modified: Wednesday, Jan 25th, 2012
People who work in agriculture have no shortage of worries.
More than 20 Goshen County residents shared their concerns with Jason Fearneyhough, Wyoming Department of Agriculture director, at a seminar Thursday night in the Eastern Wyoming College Training Center.
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Posted: Wednesday, Jan 25th, 2012
One of three important steps toward revising recreational vehicle law is complete.
About 20 residents attended the third public comment meeting to give the city input in revamping RV regulations last Thursday at the Lincoln Community Complex.
City building official Dennis Estes said the half-hour-long meeting yielded a few new suggestions to add to the draft ordinance.
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Posted: Wednesday, Jan 25th, 2012
Addison Spears prepares to catch an egg during a break in the action at the Race To See Chariot Races Saturday afternoon. The races were held Saturday and Sunday afternoons on a track west of Torrington.
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Modified: Wednesday, Jan 25th, 2012
Natures Composite, a Torrington company that sells decking and fencing products made from wheat and recycled plastics, has entered into a new relationship with Bluelinx Corporation.
"Our relationship with BlueLinx means TerraDeck will be available to builders, remodelers and homeowners who are looking for a green more sustainable option," said Kim Boos, national sales manager for Natures Composites. ...more
Posted: Wednesday, Jan 25th, 2012
Recently, 14 students from Lingle-Fort Laramie and Southeast high schools participated in the National Restaurant Association food safety training for food service managers. The two-day training provides testing and certification recognized in all 50 states.
Lori Zimmerer's high school life skills students learned hazards that threaten food and guidelines for training employees in food safety; the basics of a Hazard ...more
Posted: Wednesday, Jan 25th, 2012
CHEYENNE (AP), Rocky Mountain Power has hired former state Auditor Rita Meyer to serve as the electric utility's vice president for Wyoming.
The utility says Meyer will have responsibility for overseeing Rocky Mountain Power's Wyoming state business plan, directing customer and community relations, and supporting regulatory and legislative activities. She will maintain offices in Casper and Cheyenne. ...more
Posted: Wednesday, Jan 25th, 2012
The Torrington High School Blazers of the month are Grace Fluckiger (left) and Dimitri Nesbitt. Shown with them is Misty Kaufman, vice president of Pinnacle Bank in Torrington. ...more
Modified: Wednesday, Jan 25th, 2012
The top three placers and two honorable mentions in 10 classes in the Torrington Middle School Science Fair chosen Thursday now advance to the regional round on Feb. 2 in Cheyenne. The state meet will be held in March.
Each of the sixth-grade students selected their own question or issue to answer in the classes of Engineering, Physics, Behavioral and ...more
Posted: Wednesday, Jan 25th, 2012
Diane McQueen, far left, Adult Basic Education Program director at Eastern Wyoming College, presents Beatriz Vasquez with the inaugural Student of the Month award for Vasquez's success in the program for January on Thursday at Wyoming Family Literacy in Torrington. Future recipients will be chosen from all six of the counties in which EWC has campuses. These include Goshen, Platte, ...more
Posted: Tuesday, Jan 24th, 2012
Torrington Today on Jan. 24 ...more
Posted: Monday, Jan 23rd, 2012
News Video: Torrington Today on Jan. 23 ...more
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