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Airshow this weekend

TORRINGTON – If you have stepped outside recently, you have heard unmistakable buzz of an airplane, however, this isn’t your normal run-of-the-mill flight for the Torrington Municipal …

District approves soccer program

GOSHEN COUNTY – The Goshen County School Board of Trustees met for their monthly meeting on Tuesday, May 13 at Lincoln Elementary. In attendance were board members Chris Alexander, Wade Phipps, …

Yoder participating in water masterplan study

YODER – The monthly Yoder Town Council meeting was called to order by mayor Norm Feagler a few minutes after 7 p.m. on Monday, May 12. In attendance were town clerk Lillian Green, maintenance …

EWC approves strategic plan

TORRINGTON – The Eastern Wyoming College (EWC) Board of Trustees met on Tuesday, May 13, for its monthly board meeting. Present were chairman Jackie Van Mark and board members Rick Vonburg, …
Sports
Lancer golfer Tytan Birchell, pictured above after breaking the Cottonwood Golf Course record in April, earned 2025 NJCAA Division I PING first team, all-American and West all-district honors for the 2024-2025 season.

EWC golfers clinch all-American, all-district

Two EWC golfers garnered NJCAA Division I all-American honors while four received West all-district accolades for a successful 2024-2025 season.

The Torrington Sports Complex will become the Art Thompson Sports Complex this summer, a culmination of efforts by community members to honor Thompson's dedication to local youth sports.
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Home run! Colby Sandusky, left, hits a big fly into left field for the Tigers ‘A’ Legion team during the first game of the May 13 home double-header against the WESTCO Zephyrs from Scottsbluff.
The Torrington Tigers 'A' Legion team split a double-header with WESTCO on Tuesday.
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EWC’s Boden Liljedahl bumps the ball over the net during a Lady Lancers game in 2024. EWC will host its annual volleyball camp for youth going into sixth through ninth grade from July 28-30.
The EWC Lady Lancers volleyball team is hosting its annual summer volleyball camp in July.
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Senior Louden Bremer, right, and junior Brady Cook, left, race for the finish line in the 110-meter hurdles at the SEWAC meet in Lusk on Saturday, May 10. Bremer went on to win the 110-hurdles and clinch gold in two individual events and two relays. Cook came in second place in the 110-meters.
The LFL Doggers and Lady Doggers dominated the competition at the SEWAC track meet with both teams capturing regional titles.
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THS hosts successful meet

Senior Brayden Hime winds up for the shot put at the Wiseman Invitational on Friday, May 9. Hime captures second in the event.

The THS track teams found plenty of success at the Wiseman Invite it hosted on Friday.

Lady Cyclones second at SEWAC

Senior Taylar Hansen, pictured above starting a relay in Bayard in April, clinched gold in the 100-meter hurdles at SEWAC, posting a time of 17.15 seconds.

The Southeast Lady Cyclones bagged second place at SEWAC with the boys placing fifth.

Lady Blazers play with tenacity

Freshman Rosa Munoz moves the ball into Buffalo territory at the home game on Saturday, May 10. Munoz put the Lady Blazers on the scoreboard with a goal in the second half.

The Torrington Lady Blazers played with grit in a neck-and-neck conference game against Buffalo.

Blazers remain No. 1 in 3A East

Junior Anthony Arnusch dribbles the ball into Buffalo’s territory during the May 10 home game against the Bison.

The Torrington Blazers soccer team maintained their hold on the No. 1 spot in the conference following a split weekend.

Tigers ‘A’ beat Chadron

Senior Ryan Moorehouse prepares to bat against Chadron at the away double-header on Saturday, May 10. Moorehouse collected five hits for the Tigers ‘A’ team over the course of both games for Torrington.

The Torrington Tigers 'A' Legion baseball team scored two victories against Chadron at an away double-header.

Obituaries
Jerry Lee Heil 
CHEYENNE – A celebration of life for Jerry Lee Heil, 81 will be held 11 a.m. May 23, 2025, at East Gate Baptist Church with Pastor Tim Sparks officiating. A reception will follow the services. …
Arthur “Art” William Thompson
TORRINGTON – An open house celebration of life will be held Monday, May 26, 2025, at the Cottonwood Country Club from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Arthur “Art” William Thompson, a beloved …
Joan Marie Anderson
TORRINGTON – Joan Marie Anderson was born on the family farm in the Huntley community on May 17, 1937. She was joined by sisters Judith (Semple), Margaret (Brown), and Susan (Jacobson) over the …
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Community

LFL inducts NHS

The Lingle-Ft. Laramie Honor Society inducted seven new members into the National Honor Society. The new inductees for the 2025-2026 National Honor Society are, in no particular order: Skyla Wunder, …

Southeast seniors sign

YODER – A handful of excited, teary-eyed parents, siblings and family members filled the Southeast gym Tuesday morning as the senior class of 2025 held their signing and awards day. …

School of Music finale on inaugural year

TORRINGTON — Mrs. F’s School of Music held two Spring Concerts this week at Our Savior Lutheran Church. The first concert on Sunday featured groups from the school’s Friday classes …

THS recognizes excellence

TORRINGTON – Torrington High School celebrated the achievements of its students during the annual awards assembly held this past Monday. The event recognized exceptional academic performance, …
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Emergency logs

March 29- April 1 00:20 – Assist other agency – Occurred on E 22nd Ave, Local background check X2. Disposition: completed.   01:06 – 911 call (abandoned, open line, …

May 3-9 court fines

May 3 Darius M. Cope, Severance, Colorado, vehicle exceed 70 mph on primary/secondary hwy ( 6+ mph over), $120. May 4 Tory Rice, Fort Collins, expired temporary license permit/improper …

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28th Avenue Dance Studio nail it

Dancers from 28th Avenue bring the flair and sparkle to Saturday’s spring recital.
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Wyoming news

Lummis statement on federal government dropping criminal charges against Maude family

WASHINGTON, D.C . – Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) released the following statement after the federal government dropped criminal charges against Charles and Heath Maude, South Dakota-based …

US and Wyoming flags return to full staff at sunset on April 26

CHEYENNE –The Vatican has announced that funeral services for His Holiness Pope Francis will be held on Saturday, April 25. In accordance with a Presidential Action, Governor Mark Gordon …

Simpson’s soaring sendoff

CHEYENNE – Since former U.S. Sen. Alan Simpson died on March 14 at 93, admiration and remembrances have poured in from politicians, dignitaries and prominent figures around the country. …

Funds collected for local trooper's family

Donations are currently being collected for the Smith family through the Wyoming Highway Patrol Association

TORRINGTON – The Wyoming Highway Patrol Association recently issued a statement regarding an accident on February 12. The release further indicated Wyoming State Trooper Parker Smith responded …

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When I first joined the newspaper, I never imagined obituaries would become one of my most profound teachers. Many might find this topic unusual, perhaps even morbid. But sitting where I do now, …
Every year we get ambushed by how fast the walleye spawn comes and goes. I swear, when I tucked my new to me, old Lund boat, I promised myself I’d be ready. Was I successful at that, Nope! …
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TORRINGTON – The Torrington Rotary Club held their weekly meeting on Monday afternoon. President Michele Ogburn called the meeting to order shortly after the noon hour.   The meeting …
TORRINGTON – Anyone whose body creaks and groans every morning getting out of bed has probably thought the following a time or two: “I wish I’d learned less about square dancing in …

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.

Set mostly in the early ‘90s, Where Heaven Meets Cheyenne tells the based-on-a-true story of four middle-class American families and how their unlikely fates intertwined through the tragedy of terminal cancer between Cheyenne, Albin and Chugwater. 

Chugwater native publishes book nationally

WHEATLAND –  On Saturday, 2008 Wheatland High School graduate Charles MacDuff “Charlie” Westerman will be at The Wanderer on Gilchrist for a sample reading of his new book, …

BLM’s Wheatland Corral improves rating in latest animal welfare program review

WHEATLAND – The Bureau of Land Management Comprehensive Animal Welfare Program (CAWP) team recently released its latest evaluation of the BLM High Plains District’s Wheatland Off-Range …

Lingle fire to host haunted house

Lingle – Wednesday evening, Lingle Town Council held their second bi-monthly meeting for October. The council began their meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by approval of the …

Lingle council pays attention to trees

LINGLE – The Lingle Town Council met at the Community Center at 6 p.m. Wednesday for the mandatory discussion of weekly agenda items. Present at the meeting was mayor Micah Foster along …

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public notices
Public Notice No. 9325
PUBLIC NOTICE WYOMING DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CHEYENNE, WYOMING NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF AND FINAL SETTLEMENT FOR HIGHWAY WORK Notice is hereby given that the Wyoming Department of Transportation has accepted as completed according to plans, specifications and rules governing the same work performed under that certain contract between the State of Wyoming and McGarvin-Moberly Construction Co., The Contractor, on Highway Project Number N853098 in Goshen County
Public Notice No. 9324
Goshen Irrigation District annual budget meeting will be held May 15, 2025 at the Goshen Irrigation District’s office at 10:00 A.M.
Public Notice No. 9319
The Torrington City Council will hold a Budget Work Session on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. in the Lincoln Community Complex Conestoga Room located at 436 E 22nd Ave, Torrington, WY.
Public Notice No. 9327
Warrants approved for payment at the regular meeting of the Board of Trustees, Goshen County School District No. 1, State of Wyoming, held April 8, 2025 and published in accordance with Section 26 (B), Wyoming Code 1969 Vendor Name; Total
Public Notice No. 9326
Hill Irrigation Annual Budget Meeting Wednesday, May 28th, 2025 at 2:00 p.m.