On October 28, 2025, the Goshen and Gering-Fort Laramie Irrigation Districts will break ground on the permanent reconstruction of the Fort Laramie Tunnel system. This milestone represents more than a …
Transparency by definition means operating in a way that makes it easy for others to see what actions are performed. It’s about openness, clarity, and accountability – allowing light to …
To the citizens of Torrington and whomever this matter may concern. First, I want to personally thank Jess Oaks for accurate and unbiased reporting of the City of Torrington City Council …
Torrington residents, your voice matters! The City of Torrington’s Planning Commission lacks enough members for a quorum, stalling critical zoning and policy decisions. As a concerned citizen, …
One week after my 25th birthday in 2008, I watched my mother take her final breath. Stage four colon cancer had ravaged her body for 18 months – a full year longer than doctors predicted …
As National Newspaper Week arrives once again, it’s worth pausing to consider what local journalism means to our community here in Goshen County. The recent near-closure of the Telegram …
Just a few weeks ago, the Telegram nearly went dark forever. Readers lost a trusted source of news. Advertisers lost their voice. Communities lost their record-keeper. Today, we are back – …
When citizens cast their ballots, they extend trust to another person. They believe this individual will represent their interests, listen to their concerns and make decisions with the …
If Torrington Doesn’t Invest in Youth, It Will Age Out of Existence Torrington is quietly sliding toward irrelevance. Our population isn’t growing. The schools are shrinking. …
Attending Torrington Rotary Club meetings has become one of my favorite community activities, and Monday’s gathering reminded me exactly why. The speakers who grace the podium at the Cottonwood …
The assassination of Charlie Kirk has revealed something uncomfortable about our national soul. In the hours since his murder, I’ve watched people struggle with a basic human response: grief …
There are many meetings this time of year. Some of these meetings are legislative committee meetings. Legislative committee meetings can be viewed in real time or at your convenience on …
Economic development should strengthen communities, create lasting prosperity, and secure our future. But in Wyoming today, we must ask: are we truly building economic development—or are we …
September arrives not with fanfare but with whispers. The morning air carries a different quality now – crisp and clean in a way summer never quite manages. Step outside before dawn and …
Three weeks ago, the lights nearly went out on a tradition that has tied Wyoming communities together for generations. With the sudden closure of nine local, community newspapers, readers were left …
An urgent call for safer streets before tragedy strikes our community Something dangerous is happening on our streets, and it’s time we faced it head-on. As parents across Torrington …
On Tuesday, August 19, 2025, the Torrington City Council met in regular session and voted unanimously to approve awarding a bid to construct an almost $1.2 million dollar airport terminal at the …
Over the last few days, the outpouring of support from my community has been tremendous. I can’t even put into words how the cards of gratitude and support brightened our dimly lit newsroom. …
Those of you who have not read the excellent article featured recently in the Torrington Telegram , titled “Wyoming Highway Patrol formalizes immigration enforcement agreement with …
Dear editor, I would like your readers to condor the following: The Torrington VA mobile clinic is in danger of closing (because of the closing of the Torrington VFW). This clinic now …