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Women in History

GOSHEN COUNTY – Earlier this month, we learned just how important the women of Wyoming history really are when we saw Wyoming women being the first women ever seated on a jury and Martha Symons …

Last high school representative sworn in

TORRINGTON – Anna Hartman, the Southeast High School representative was sworn into office during the Goshen County School Board meeting held on Tuesday evening.   The meeting was …

Cottonwood listed as top in Wyoming

TORRINGTON – Earlier this month, golfpass.com released the Golfer’s Choice 2024, Top Five Golf Courses in Wyoming results and Cottonwood Golf Course took the cake. “We compile …

Gun-a-month drawing

TORRINGTON – The Torrington Fire Department held the final Gun-a-month Drawing for this season on Monday, March 11.   The drawing was held at Kaufman Glass for a Savage A22 take-down …
Sports

Stokes garners all-state honors

Junior Teryn Stokes, 3A all-state and all-conference honors
Torrington High School junior Teryn Stokes earned 3A all-state honors for a successful basketball season on the Lady Blazers' starting lineup.
Sophomore Anthony Arnusch, 2A all-conference selection
Sixteen athletes from both Southeast High School and Lingle-Fort Laramie High School earned 1A or 2A all-conference accolades.
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Junior Mac Hibben, 3A all-conference selection
Three Torrington High School basketball players snagged 2024 all-conference honors.
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Shrine Bowl roster released

The 51st Shrine Bowl roster contains five athletes from Goshen County.

Lady Blazers rally to clinch state consolation trophy

The Torrington High School Lady Blazers rebounded from a setback at the 3A State Tournament to secure the consolation trophy, defeating both Lyman and Wheatland.

SE duo named Players of the Year

Southeast High School senior Baylie Booth and sophomore T.J. Moats garnered the Wyoming Coaches' Association 1A Conference Player of the Year Awards.

Seven snag 1A/2A All-State honors

Goshen County was well-represented on the 2024 1A/2A All-State honor roster.

Lady Lancers advance in Region IX Tournament

The Eastern Wyoming College Lady Lancers defeated LCCC to advance to the next round of the Region IX Tournament.
Obituaries
Richard Waren Taedter
MITCHELL – Memorial services for Richard Warren Taedter, 89, will be held 10 a.m. Friday March 22, 2024, at the Holy Apostles Episcopal Church in Mitchell, Nebraska, with The Reverend Deacon …
Marian Louise Moss
TORRINGTON – Memorial services for Marian Louise Moss, 63, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 16, 2024, at the Colyer Funeral Home with Reverend Vonne Yardley officiating. Marian died …
Carole McIntosh
FORT LARMAIE – A celebration of life for Carole McIntosh will be held Saturday, March 23, 2024, at 1 p.m. at the Fort Laramie Community Center at 100 E Bliss, Fort Laramie.   We will …
Colyer Funeral Home
Community

Emergency siren test calendar

GOSHEN COUNTY – According to a recent press release the Goshen County Emergency Management Agency will be conducting live testing on county learning sirens beginning the first week of April. …

Trump parade organized

TORRINGTON – Saturday, March 16, the public is invited to join a “Cheer for Trump” parade. Vehicles are encouraged to assemble on Road 47, south of Torrington, by Shasteen …

Spring cleanup dates announced

TORRINGTON – The City of Torrington just released this year’s spring clean up dates for city customers, May 4-11. “City customers can utilize the baler facility for dumbing of …

Bingo event to benefit LFL National Honor Society

LINGLE – Get your bingo markers ready, the Lingle-Fort Laramie National Honor Society will be hosting and adults only bingo event Sunday, March 17. The event will be held at the Lingle …
Records

Emergency services rolling log

A compendium of Goshen County emergency response and service calls Sunday, February 18 – Tuesday, February 20 00:03 Community contact, officer-initiated activity at Main Street, …

Court fines for March 4 -March 8

A compendium of the Goshen County court fines. March 4 Vialpando, Trevor – Forfeiture: $125 [31-5-301 bvii (2)] for vehicle exceed 70 mph on primary/secondary highway (6+ mph over). …

Wyoming news

Fiscal accountability, personal liberties are priorities in Wyoming senate

CHEYENNE – As the Wyoming Legislature approaches the end of the 67th Budget Session, legislators are working hard to reach a budget agreement. It’s been a tumultuous process. After joint …

Governor Gordon takes action on two bills on Wednesday, March 6

CHEYENNE – Governor Mark Gordon took action on 2 bills on Wednesday, March 6. The Governor signed the following enrolled acts into law today: Enrolled Act # Bill # Bill Title …

Fiscal accountablility, personal liberties are priorities in Wyoming SenateBy Senator Cheri Steinmetz CHEYENNE – As the Wyoming Legislature approaches the end of the 67th Budget Session, legislators are working hard to reach a budget agreement. It’s been

CHEYENNE – As the Wyoming Legislature approaches the end of the 67th Budget Session, legislators are working hard to reach a budget agreement. It’s been a tumultuous process. After joint …

Hageman votes no on bloated government funding “Minbus”

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Harriet Hageman voted against H. Res. 1061, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024. The vote funds six of the twelve FY2024 spending bills.  Rep. …

Opinion
Growing up, I felt my parents taught me all of the things.   Now, I have to leave that statement to “all of the things” as we expect our parents to be the all-knowledgeable …
Eleanor Roosevelt once said, “Great minds discuss ideas; average minds discuss events; small minds discuss people.” There has never been a truer phrase.   Living in a small …
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Local News
TORRINGTON – The Small Business Administration (SBA) and the Wyoming Small Business Development Center (SBDC) will be hosting a training session at the Goshen County Library on March 21 at …
CASPER – Students from the Torrington/Lingle and Southeast FFA Chapters attended the Region V Public Speaking Leadership Development Event held at the Casper College in Casper, last week. …

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.

Rotary Gala this Friday

TORRINGTON – The Torrington Rotary Club is holding their 2024 Gala this weekend at the Goshen County Rendezvous Center in Torrington.   Doors open at 5:30 on Friday, March 15 and …

Budget session ends

CHEYENNE – On Friday, the Wyoming Legislature gaveled out of the 67th Budget Session. My focus this session was on Wyoming families, fiscal restraint and ensuring the policy we develop stays …

Casper College President's honor Roll

CASPER – Casper College officials have released the names of the 483 students who made the President’s Honor Roll for the 2023 fall semester. To qualify, a student must take at least 12 …

GID talks tunnels with commissioners

GOSHEN COUNTY – The Goshen County Commissioners met Tuesday, March 5, at 9 a.m. in the commissioner’s chambers. Chairman Michael McNamee called the meeting to order and led the …

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public notices
Public Notice No. 8918
Tuesday March 5, 2024 The Board of County Commissioners of Goshen County, Wyoming met in regular session on the above date at 9:00 am at the Goshen County Courthouse in the Commissioners Chambers
Public Notice No. 8917
Civil Action No. 2024-CV-25 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ) ) JACQUELINE J. TROUT, ) Deceased. )
Public Notice No. 8916
Notice of Application for Renewal of Retail Liquor License
Public Notice No. 8915
The Torrington City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, March 5, 2024 in the City Council Chambers at 436 East 22nd Ave. at 7:00 p.m.
Public Notice No. 8913
CHAPTER 6, SECTION 2 OPERATING PERMIT - Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Air Quality