GOSHEN COUNTY – The Goshen County Commissioners approved several grant-related resolutions, established property tax levies for the coming fiscal year and welcomed a new information technology director during their Tuesday, Aug. 4 meeting.
TORRINGTON – The 2026 Go Goshen/Torrington Main Street Summer Concert Series came to a close Wednesday, Aug. 5, with an evening of live country music outside the Goshen County Courthouse.
Thomas Garvie, 30, spent his childhood on Weider Street in Lingle before his family moved to a home in the country between Torrington and Lingle when he was about 10. He went to school in Lingle the whole way through, graduating from Lingle-Fort Laramie High School, where he wrestled, played football and baseball, ran track for a year, and competed in FFA.
Dust, noise and nerve filled the Goshen County Fair Grounds Pavilion Thursday afternoon as saddle bronc riders and bull riders took turns out of the chutes for the Platte River Rough Stock Showdown, part of Goshen County Fair week.
The Compound, a 24/7 strength and fitness gym in Torrington, will host the second annual Hometown Hustle on Aug. 8, a morning that blends a 5K run, a car show and a vendor expo at 1302 East M.
TORRINGTON – Teams put their strength, speed and teamwork to the test during the Ninja Warrior Challenge at the Goshen County Fair, taking on a demanding obstacle course inspired by the popular television competition.
One year ago this week, our communities received news that many of us never thought we'd hear. Our hometown newspapers were gone.
TORRINGTON — A Goshen County man is facing a felony property destruction charge after authorities allege he intentionally damaged electrical equipment and removed copper wiring from a rural property east of Torrington.
TORRINGTON – Some of the youngest rodeo competitors at the Goshen County Fair took their turn in the spotlight during the annual Mutton Bustin' competition, hanging on as tightly as they could while sheep raced around the arena before enthusiastic crowds of family and friends.
TORRINGTON – Creativity took center stage during the annual Goshen County Fair Costume Contest as 4-H exhibitors transformed themselves and their livestock into colorful characters, movie icons and imaginative displays.
TORRINGTON – The Goshen County Library has earned national recognition after being named the Best Small Library in America by Library Journal, a distinction Library Director Cristine Braddy says belongs as much to the community as it does to the staff.
The show ring stayed busy from morning into the afternoon Wednesday at the Goshen County Fair, with four events sharing the day's schedule. The Beef Show opened the day with market, showmanship and breeding classes, followed by the Rabbit Show, which covered breeding, market and showmanship competition of its own. The Poultry Show ran its showmanship, breeding and market classes alongside the other events, while the Market Goat Show rounded out the day with market and showmanship competition.
Retired American flags met a dignified end in a burn barrel outside the Rendezvous Center at the Goshen County Fair Grounds Wednesday evening, capping a ceremony the Goshen County Republican Women organized to honor the nation's 250th anniversary.
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TORRINGTON – A new event made its debut at the Goshen County Fair this year as riders of all ages gathered for the fair's first-ever motorcycle rodeo, showcasing precision, balance and a little friendly competition in a variety of timed and novelty events.
TORRINGTON – Some of the youngest fairgoers took center stage Tuesday during the annual Power Wheels Derby at the Goshen County Fair, navigating a miniature course inside the Goshen County Fairgrounds Pavilion in battery-powered cars, trucks and ATVs.
TORRINGTON – Children and teens took to the mud during the eighth annual Kiwanis of Goshen County Pig Wrestling competition at the Goshen County Pavilion during the Goshen County Fair.
Jadyn Hall has spent fair week making up for lost time. The 23-year-old is the 2026 Miss Goshen County Fair and Rodeo Queen, a title that had gone unfilled for years before Hall decided to bring it back.
TORRINGTON – Cats of all colors, breeds and personalities took center stage as youth exhibitors showcased their knowledge, handling skills and feline companions during the Cat Show at the 2026 Goshen County Fair.
TORRINGTON – Speed, short legs and plenty of personality took center stage as dogs of all ages and breeds competed in the annual Wiener Dog Races during the Goshen County Fair.