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Professor Todd the science guy

Lincoln Elementary para-educator, Brock Kochera (right), along with nearly a dozen kindergarten, first and second graders enjoy a Friday morning of science experiments courteously demonstrated by EWC …

Joshua Camp of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration addresses dozens of local CDL students, drivers, and business owners Wednesday evening at EWC’s program seminar.

College CDL program teams with FMCSA and highway patrol

TORRINGTON – The Eastern Wyoming College (EWC) Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Program within a short period of time has already proven it is here to stay and doesn’t plan on …

Torrington man sentenced for unlawful touching

TORRINGTON – The Goshen County Circuit Court met Thursday morning at 11 a.m. for the sentencing of Torrington man, Harold Flores, for the unlawful touching of a young local woman. District …

County fire deparments respond to Wednesday barn fire

LINGLE – The Lingle Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched at 10 a.m. Wednesday morning on, April 10, in response to a barn fire located just south of Lingle off of roads 68 and 32. …
Sports
Sophomore Brooklyn Asmus explodes from the starting blocks in the 200-meter dash at Burns. Asmus broke the Torrington High School records in two events as well as garnering gold.

THS tracksters dominate Burns

The Torrington High School girls' and boys' track teams pulled out all the stops at the Burns Invite.

Junior Ayden Shimic tosses the ball back onto the field while defending Torrington’s goal on April 12.
The Torrington High School Blazers defeated top-ranked Worland in an epic game on Friday.
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Senior Kylee Llewellyn runs the final leg of the 1600-meter sprint medley relay at Burns.
The Southeast High School track teams posted new personal records and collected plenty of hardware at the Burns Invite.
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THS golfers play at Cheyenne

The spring golf season continued for Torrington High School at the Cheyenne Tournament on April 12.

Lancer rodeo team competes at Casper

Five EWC rodeo athletes advanced to the short-go at Casper College.

Lady Blazers demonstrate improvement

Sophomore goalie Kristin Prado launches the ball back into play against Worland on April 12.

The Torrington High School Lady Blazers exhibited marked improvement over the course of two days against conference rivals Worland and Buffalo.

LFL track teams place well at Burns

Freshman Addi Wilkins comes in for a landing in the triple jump at Burns. Wilkins placed seventh in the event.

The Lingle-Fort Laramie track teams posted solid performances at the Burns Invitational despite a reduced roster.

Lancer golfers win home tourney, posting a new team record

EWC freshman Joshua Chapman hits the ball onto the putting green during the first round of the home tournament at Cottonwood Country Club on April 12. Chapman tied for second place at the tournament.

The Eastern Wyoming College golf team dominated the spring home tournament.

Obituaries
Leland Hull
TORRINGTON – Graveside services April 20 at 10:30 a.m. for Leland Hull.   Service for Leland who passed away September 11, 2023, will be held at 10: 30 a.m. April 20 at Valley View …
Richard 'Dick' Block
CASPER – Richard “Dick” Block passed on March 29, 2024, at home surrounded by family. He was born in Mitchell, Nebraska, September 4, 1931, to Grace and Harold Block. He was …
Anna Lea Miller
LINGLE – Funeral services for Anna Lea Miller, 90, will be held 2 p.m. April 15, 2024, at the Lingle Community Presbyterian Church with Rick Carroll officiating. Burial will follow in the …
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Community

Hit and run causes Lingle property damage

LINGLE – On Friday afternoon at approximately 4 p.m., Lingle Police Chief, Endra Andrews, received a call from a Lingle homeowner reporting a vehicle had run through and left significant damage …

Torrington hospital offers robotic arm assisted joint replacements

TORRINGTON – Banner Health Torrington Community Hospital is the first hospital in a 60-mile radius to offer the Stryker Mako SmartRobotics system. This advancement in joint replacement surgery …

Town approves car show

FORT LARAMIE – The Fort Laramie Town Council met on Wednesday, April 10 at 7 p.m. The meeting quickly began with the Pledge of Allegiance.   The first item on the agenda was the …

Sand remains an issue for Yoder

YODER – The Yoder Town Council was called to order at 7 p.m. on Monday, April 8 at the Yoder Community Building, in Yoder. Mayor Norm Feagler called the meeting to order, and members of …
Records

Court fines for March 31 - April 6

A compendium of the Goshen County court fines. March 31 Cassell, Cole – Forfeiture: $25 [31-5-1402 a (1)] seat belt: driver.   Cassell, Cole – Forfeiture: $150 …

Emergency services rolling log

A compendium of Goshen County emergency response and service calls Wednesday, April 3rd – Thursday, April 4th 00:26-Suspicious Circumstances-Occurred on Converse St. Three people …

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Wyoming news

Gordon vetoes proof of residency

CHEYENNE – In a recent press release, Wyoming Secretary of State, Chuck Gray, announced his disapproval of the actions of Wyoming State Governor, Mark Gordon. In the release, Gray criticizes …

Governor Gordon criticizes oil and gas rule that raises cost to producers

CHEYENNE – Governor Mark Gordon is criticizing an announcement from the Department of Interior last week that will increase the costs to oil and gas companies seeking to drill on …

UW wool judging team celebrates a successful 2024 season

The 2024 UW Wool Judging team, L-R: Dylan Laverell (coach), Mary Thomas, Cameron Herrick, Elisabeth Dooley, Allie Van Why, Whit Stewart (team coordinator). Missing: Sydney Camp.

LARAMIE – The University of Wyoming’s small but mighty collegiate wool judging team competed in three regional contests this year, beginning with a strong performance at the 7220 Wool …

Big changes to Wyoming voters

If you’re planning on hitting the poles during the primary election, Goshen County Clerk, Mary Feagler and election deputy, Jess Palomo, want you to be aware of the new changes affecting Wyoming voters.

GOSHEN COUNTY – Although the Goshen County Primary Election isn’t until August 20, a new law may have area voters thinking ahead, but only if they are aware of the big changes coming to …

Opinion
If there is something to be learned from covering what now seems like hundreds of court cases over the past year, one can sincerely say from a stranger’s viewpoint being an attorney or a judge …
This perhaps is something everyone can relate to, and it falls under all sorts of categories. It’s in our nature to continue to try over, and over again until we finally succeed. Or at …
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Title I family math night Elks Lodge donated bikes to six lucky kids who attended
TORRINGTON – The Eastern Wyoming College (EWC) board of trustees met for the monthly discussion of college topics, plans, and crucial agenda items. College president Dr. Jeffry Hawes was …

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.

State FFA convention results

By Jess Oaks joaks@torringtontelegram.com CHEYENNE – A collaboration of the Wyoming State FFA Convention held on April 10-13 in Cheyenne results. Torrington/Lingle FFA Chapter …

THS names new administrator

TORRINGTON – The Goshen County School Board meeting was off to a rocky start on Tuesday, April 9 as the board meeting battled some technology issues. The meeting was called to order around 7:20 …

Donkey basketball coming to Lingle

LINGLE – The Lingle-Fort Laramie Student Council is sponsoring the Dairyland Donkey Basketball Show on Friday, April 19 at the Lingle-Fort Laramie High School at 7:30 p.m. in the high school …

LaGrange fire hosts feed

LAGRANGE – On Saturday, April 27 at 5:30 p.m. the LaGrange Volunteer Fire Department will be hosting a pancake supper and silent auction.   “We take the evening to serve our …

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public notices
Public Notice No. 8954
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS of GOSHEN COUNTY, WYOMING Tuesday April 2, 2024 The Board of County Commissioners of Goshen County, Wyoming met in regular session on the above date at 9:00 am
Public Notice No. 8953
The Torrington Municipal Airport hereby announces the Airport’s Revised Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goal of 2.0% for FAA funded contracts/agreements.
Public Notice No. 8952
Notice is hereby given that the Goshen County School District No.1 Board of Trustees will conduct a special board meeting on Thursday, April 18, 2024
Public Notice No. 8951
The Torrington City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 in the City Council Chambers at 436 East 22nd Ave. at 7:00 p.m.
Public Notice No. 8950
Warrants approved for payment at the regular meeting of the Board of Trustees, Goshen County School District No. 1, State of Wyoming, held March 12, 2024 and published in accordance with Section 26 (B), Wyoming Code 1969