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Goshen County begins Christmas celebrations

TORRINGTON – The annual Christmas Parade, designated for 2024 as the “Holiday Sleigh Soiree,” was held last weekend in downtown Torrington. The event was hosted by Go Goshen and …

Hospital introduces a new way to detect colon cancer

TORRINGTON – Computed tomography (CT) virtual colonoscopies are now available at Banner Health’s Torrington Community Hospital. Torrington’s Community Hospital is the only facility …

Local man injured

FORT LARAMIE – For many years, Chuck Brooks, a local resident, has been providing entertainment with his two ponies throughout Goshen and Platte Counties. Brooks is a well-known coachman …

Tidings of Comfort and Joy

TORRINGTON – This Wednesday, Berean Bible Church in Torrington hosted a Christmas concert featuring Kevin and Heidi Cheng. The duo, from Kearney, Nebraska, is involved in music programs at …
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EWC sophomore and rodeo athlete Brenna Herring was honored as the keynote speaker at the Wyoming Office of Tourism’s Salute to Team Wyoming breakfast during the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas on December 6.

EWC cowgirl honored by Wyoming Tourism

EWC sophomore and rodeo athlete Brenna Herring was honored as the keynote speaker for the Wyoming Office of Tourism's Salute Team Wyoming breakfast at the National Finals Rodeo on December 6.

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Freshman Rhia Saggar goes up for a shot against North Platte Community College on December 6.
The EWC Lady Lancers scored a decisive home victory against NPCC on Friday.
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EWC freshman Jaironn Speights, front, maneuvers the ball around his opponent from WNCC in November. Speights led EWC in scoring against NPCC on December 7 with 15 points.
The EWC Lancers came up short in two away games against Nebraska teams.
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The EWC Lady Lancers posted an undefeated weekend against the Wyoming all-stars and Lamar Community College.
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The EWC Lancers came up short in two games against Colorado and Idaho opponents.
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Defining excellence

Torrington senior Andrew Haffner

An exceptional number of Goshen County high school football players snagged postseason awards for 2024.

Doggers earn player of the year awards

LFL senior and defensive end Cooper Smith, center, tackles Big Piney’s runner during the semifinal game on November 8. Smith earned the 1A East defensive player of the year award.

Three Lingle-Fort Laramie seniors captured 1A East player of the year awards, reflecting an epic season.

Perseverance and grit

Southeast senior and Lady Cyclone Brooklyn Leithead, pictured during the regional title game against Upton, captured the 1A Southeast player of the year award from the Wyoming Coaches Association.

Southeast High School senior Brooklyn Leithead captured the 1A Southeast player of the year award.

EWC volleyball ends historic season at nationals

EWC head volleyball coach George Hamilton, right, was honored by his peers at the NJCAA Division I national championships with the district coach of the year award. Also pictured is assistant coach Michelle Hamilton.

The EWC Lady Lancers volleyball team ended their historic season at the national championships in Tennessee.

Lady Lancers defeat NJC

Eastern Wyoming College

The EWC Lady Lancers dispatched Northeastern Junior College in a nail biter that came down to one point.

Obituaries
Patricia Ann Novak
TORRINGTON – Patricia Ann Novak, the daughter of Howard Edward and Maureen Patricia Flitner, was born on Tuesday, April 9, 1935, in Mrs. Highland’s Nursing Home in Greybull, Wyoming. …
Ruth Joan Mayfield
TORRINGTON – Services for Ruth Joan Mayfield, 83, are not planned at this time. Ruth passed away peacefully December 9, 2024, at Torrington Community Hospital and cremation has taken place. …
Steven (Steve) M. Ramsey
TORRINGTON – Graveside services for Steven (Steve) M. Ramsey, 69, will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, December 6, 2024, at the Valley View Cemetery with Pastor Julie Newman officiating. Steve died …
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TVFD Gun-a-month winner

TORRINGTON – The December Gun-a-Month Drawing for the Torrington Fire Department was held Monday the 9th at Points West Bank. The winner of an Insight Precision Arms AR 10.308 Rifle was …

“Firefighter of the Year” named

YODER – Shane Trompke, a firefighter with the Yoder Volunteer Fire Department, has been honored as Firefighter of the Year by Firefighter Ministries.   The recognition is part of an …

Lingle ready for Christmas

LINGLE – The Lingle Town Council held their December meeting on Tuesday the 3rd. The meeting was called to order promptly at 6 p.m. and in attendance were mayor Micah Foster, and councilmembers …

Community band, choir entertain audiences

TORRINGTON – A December music concert featuring the Eastern Wyoming College (EWC) Choir and Band was held at the college on December 8.   The community choir, directed by Aaron …
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LifeWise Academy coming to Goshen County

GOSHEN COUNTY – LifeWise Academy in Lingle, Wyoming, will offer classes this spring to Lingle-Fort Laramie students in kindergarten to fifth grades. Students will travel from Lingle-Fort …

December starts out busy for local fire departments

GOSHEN COUNTY – It has already been an eventful December for area fire departments.   The Yoder Volunteer Fire Department responded to a vehicle fire around 10 p.m. on Monday, …

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Torrington hosts beef symposium

TORRINGTON – The 2024 Southeast Wyoming Beef Symposium and Trade Show was held in Torrington at the Goshen County Fairgrounds on Tuesday, November 19. The all-day event began at 9 a.m. with …

UW shoots down conceal and carry

LARAMIE – On Friday, the University of Wyoming Board of Trustees voted against the concealed carry in certain areas of the campus with a 6-5 vote. WyoFile reports the decision is likely to set …

Lawmakers approve bill to allow Wyoming law enforcement to remove squatters

CHEYENNE – It may soon be easier for Wyoming property owners to obtain local law enforcement’s help removing squatters.  The Legislature’s Joint Judiciary Committee …

Wyoming local news fund releases ecosystem report

CHEYENNE – The Wyoming Local News Fund released the Wyoming Local News and Information Ecosystem report today. This examination of our statewide media ecosystem, including new opportunities, …

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Opinion
When I first moved to the Goshen County area, I was rather resentful. As a child, it was not an easy decision for my young mind to understand when my mom and I pack all of our belongings and left the …
Well, December is here. I can’t say “finally” because it feels like this year has just flown by. Anyone who knows me knows I am cold nearly 24/7 regardless of what season it is, …
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TORRINGTON – Mary Wells and her daughter Sarah Seyfang enjoy Christmas. As a matter of fact, the Guernsey mom and daughter duo begins planning Christmas the day after Christmas. It isn’t …
TORRINGTON – What initially began to showcase the hunting, landscape and people of Goshen County in 1988, by the Economic Development Project, the 2Shot Goose Hunt consists of an entire series …

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. 9189
Warrants approved for payment at the regular meeting of the Board of Trustees, Goshen County School District No. 1, State of Wyoming, held November 12, 2024 and published in accordance with Section 26 (B), Wyoming Code 1969
Public Notice No. 9188
Pursuant to the Wyoming Administrative Procedure Act and the Wyoming Public Service Commission’s (Commission) Rules and Regulations, notice is hereby given of the Application of Black Hills Wyoming Gas, LLC, d/b/a Black Hills Energy (BHWG or the Company) for a Deferred Accounting Order to establish a regulatory asset to record and preserve costs related to increased insurance premiums, effective January 1, 2025, as more fully described below.
Public Notice No. 9187
Please be advised; South Torrington Water and Sewer District’s January meeting has been rescheduled for Thursday, January 9th at 6 pm.
Public Notice No. 9186
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION for Veal Subdivision Name of the subdivider: Cynthia L Milroy Veal General Nature of subdivision is designated for the purpose of “Immediate or future sale” and is designated for “private or residential use”.
Public Notice No. 9184
ORDINANCE NO. 1292 AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF TORRINGTON, WYOMING, REAL PROPERTY TO BE KNOWN AS THE “2024 SOUTHEAST ANNEXATION ADDITION”, A 207.71 ACRE PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED IN THE SW1/4 OF SECTION 14, E1/2, SE1/4 & S1/2NE1/4 OF SECTION 15, & NE1/4NW1/4 OF SECTION 23, ALL IN T24N, R61W OF THE 6TH P.M., GOSHEN COUNTY, WYOMING. Legal description available for viewing at City Hall.