One blustery Labor Day
Posted: Tuesday, Sep 7th, 2010
Linda Carr of Lingle braves the chilly Labor Day weather to walk her dogs, Penny and Chewy. The temperature hovered in the low to mid-60s Monday morning through early afternoon. ...more

Dogger football impresses in opener
Posted: Tuesday, Sep 7th, 2010
The Lingle-Fort Laramie Doggers are 1-0 after defeating Saratoga Friday. The team played well on the heels of a state runner-up finish last season. See details more coverage on page 12. ...more

Bus safety
Posted: Tuesday, Sep 7th, 2010
As about 250 students in the Lingle-Fort Laramie area are going back to school, Goshen County School District Transportation Facility Supervisor Travis Reinhardt cautions motorists throughout the school district to be aware of school bus safety rules.
"People today have so many things going on that take away from watching the road as they drive," Reinhardt said. "So it is ...more

How might oil play impact Goshen County?
Posted: Tuesday, Sep 7th, 2010
Oil has been a big buzzword throughout Goshen County in recent months, and with it comes all the hopes, fears and unknowns of the prospect of striking black gold.
Looking to address some of the "x-factors", environmental, energy and economic experts teamed up with Sublette County officials to discuss the effects of a possible oil boom from the Niobrara ...more

Fire warden discourages area burning
Posted: Tuesday, Sep 7th, 2010
A string of recent hay and grass fires coupled with dry conditions in Goshen County has Fire Warden Bill Law advising people to avoid controlled burns unless necessary.
"All lands in the county are still under a partial fire ban," Law said. "I'd like to see no one doing a fire cleanup unless they absolutely have to."
If property ...more

Fort Laramie Community Church fellowship invite
Posted: Tuesday, Sep 7th, 2010
Pastor Jane Busey and the members of the Fort Laramie Community Church plan a day of worship, fellowship and a picnic on September 19. The celebration will commence with the regular service at 11 a.m. It will be followed by a carry-in picnic. Picnic tables will be set up outside. A grill will be set up for those wishing to ...more

Goshen DUIs near national average
Posted: Tuesday, Sep 7th, 2010
While Wyoming is the leading state in the nation per capita in DUI arrests, Goshen County's per capita arrests are closer to the national average than any other Wyoming county.
Wyoming law enforcement officers made 7,159 DUI arrests last year, according to state circuit court filings. Calculating on a 100,000 per resident basis, the state led the nation with 1,344 ...more

Guernsey Reservoir levels seasonal lowering
Posted: Tuesday, Sep 7th, 2010
The Wyoming Area Office of the Bureau of Reclamation in Mills will be lowering the water level in Guernsey Reservoir as the 2010 irrigation season draws to a close, according to John H. Lawson, Wyoming area manager.
Beginning Sept. 7, 2010, the release of water from Glendo Reservoir will be decreased from approximately 6,300 cubic feet per second (cfs) ...more

Energy industry critical of Wyo. royalty fee hike
Posted: Tuesday, Sep 7th, 2010
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) -- Oil and gas representatives are voicing criticism about the first proposed changes to Wyoming's oil and gas leasing contract in nearly three decades, including a provision increasing royalties paid to the state.
The Office of State Lands and Investments has proposed rewriting almost the entire standard oil and gas leasing contract. The most controversial proposal would ...more

Signs of fall emerge
Posted: Tuesday, Aug 31st, 2010
Lingle-Fort Laramie High School students stop at their lockers in between class periods at the school early Monday morning. Last Wednesday was the first day of school. ...more

Ten file for school board
Posted: Tuesday, Aug 31st, 2010
It's shaping up to be an even more heated general election, as ten candidates are vying for four Goshen County School District Board of Trustees seats.
Incumbents Linda Kessler of LaGrange and Charlie Harshberger of Lingle join a list of eight other hopefuls: Michael Moore of Torrington, Jeff McClun of Veteran, Donna White of Torrington, Dale Heggem of Veteran, ...more

County woman hopes to nurture interest group
Posted: Tuesday, Aug 31st, 2010
A ranch 12 miles north of Fort Laramie isn't exactly where one would expect to find a collection of orchids and other exotic plants.
But a trip to the Holiday ranch entails just that.
Goshen County Library Director Isabel Hoy said flower enthusiasts conceived the Goshen County Library Orchid Interest Group after roughly 15 people attended a presentation ...more

Eastern Wyoming College Community Fair today
Posted: Tuesday, Aug 31st, 2010
College students and community businesses convene for the Eastern Wyoming College Community Fair Tuesday. The purpose is to allow the businesses to inform and offer services to students. The fair runs from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Tebbet Building.
...more

County budget format overhaul
Posted: Tuesday, Aug 31st, 2010
The Goshen County Budget was a hot topic at the debates leading up to the primary election, and it will be available in a much more user-friendly format in time for November's general election.
The recently-approved county budget is being transferred to a new format and will be available within two weeks to the general public upon request at ...more

Cheyenne couple challenges marriage law
Posted: Tuesday, Aug 31st, 2010
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) - A gay couple has filed a federal lawsuit in Cheyenne challenging the Wyoming law that defines marriage as existing only between a man and a woman.
David Shupe-Roderick, 25, and Ryan W. Dupree, 21, -- who are representing themselves in court, although neither is a lawyer -- said the Laramie County Clerk's Office refused to issue ...more

Festival of Hope Foundation 5K run
Posted: Tuesday, Aug 31st, 2010
The Festival of Hope Foundation recently held a 5K run in Mitchell, Neb. The foundation supports cancer victims and their families.
Two local women participated in the run held at the Scotts Bluff County Fairgrounds. Roni Bennett of Torrington placed first in the women's division ages 40-49. Tara Rose of Lingle placed fifth in the women's division ages 20-29. ...more

State immunization rules updated
Posted: Tuesday, Aug 31st, 2010
State rules for required and recommended immunizations have been updated by the Wyoming Department of Health to help protect Wyoming kids from a number of diseases.
"We want to ensure that our state's children have the best possible protection from vaccine-preventable illnesses," said Dr. Brent Sherard, Wyoming Department of Health director and state health officer. "It's been nearly a decade ...more