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Veteran honored in DC

TORRINGTON – At first glance, Rick Nelson of Veteran seems like another retired local boy enjoying the golden years of his life. When one sits down to talk with Nelson, almost immediately …

Bond set for alleged involuntary manslaughter

TORRINGTON – The Goshen County Circuit Court met Tuesday morning promptly at 11 a.m. for the initial hearing of University of Wyoming (UW) student, Gage Zook (20) on one felony charge of …

EWC board looks to prepare new fiscal budget

TORRINGTON – The Eastern Wyoming College (EWC) Board of Trustees gathered Tuesday evening at 6 p.m. for the mandatory monthly meeting of crucial agenda items. Present at the meeting were …
Sports
Junior Jada Kaufman, pictured at the Bayard Invitational in April, snagged the 2A regional championships in both the 100- and 300-meter hurdles in Sundance on Saturday.

LFL girls 2A regional champs, boys runner-ups

The Lingle-Fort Laramie High School girls' track team garnered the 2A regional title in Sundance with the boys' placing second.

Senior Alyssa Wondercheck comes in for a landing in the long jump at the 3A East regionals in Wheatland on Friday. Wondercheck captured the championship in the event, setting a new Torrington High School record in the process.
The Torrington High School girls' track team captured second place at the 3A regional track meet with the boys placing fifth.
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Junior Kannon Tippetts, running the 4x400-relay at Bayard in April, garnered the regional championship in both the 400- and 800-meters at the 1A East regional meet in Sundance over the weekend.
The Southeast High School boys' and girls' track teams brought their A-game to the 1A regional track meet over the weekend, boosted by relay teams winning six of eight events.
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Blazers snag No. 1 seed for state tournament

The Torrington High School Blazers, in a pregam huddle before the Worland home game on April 12, captured the No. 1 berth for the upcoming state tournament this weekend.

The Torrington High School Blazers concluded the regular season with a bang, soundly defeating Rawlins to secure the No. 1 seed for the upcoming state tournament.

Lady Blazers conclude season

The  Lady Blazers, pictured before a home game against Rawlins on April 4, closed out the 2024 spring season with an away game against the Lady Outlaws on May 10.

The Torrington High School Lady Blazers wrapped up the spring season with a conference game against Rawlins.

Tigers split with ‘AA’ Rangers

The Torrington Tigers squared off against Laramie for the second week of American Legion baseball.

THS softballers wrap up inaugural season

The Torrington Lady Blazers fielders huddle with assistant coach Jade Reinhardt in March. The team concluded its spring season with a double-header against Cheyenne on May 10.

The Torrington High School girls' softball team concluded their first season with a win against Cheyenne Central.

Tracksters gear up for 2024 postseason

Lingle-Fort Laramie senior Izzy Spears winds up the discus at the Best of the West Invite in Scottsbluff in April. Spears prequalified for state in the discus.

The postseason for the 2024 outdoor track season begins this weekend with regional tournaments across the state.

Obituaries
Tana J. Oksendahl (Nee Vaughn)
SCOTTSBLUFF – Tana J. Oksendahl (Nee Vaughn), also known as Sell, 77, of Scottsbluff passed away on Monday, May 13, 2024, at Monument Care and Rehab. Her memorial service will be held at 10:30 …
Brandy Sue Hickman
TORRINGTON – Brandy Sue Hickman, 47, of Onawa, Iowa, passed away Friday, May 10, 2024, at Burgess Health Center, Onawa, Iowa. A family celebration of life will be held at a later date. …
Gary Flock
LINGLE – A memorial service for Gary Flock will be held at 2 p.m. on May 31, 2024, at the Lingle Cemetery. A military service will be held at this time. Gary passed away January 10, 2024. 
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Community

Backpack program renamed

TORRINGTON – The Goshen County School District 1 Board of Trustees met for the regular board meeting on Tuesday, May 14.   Chairman Michael Sussex called the meeting to order at 7 …

Town talks crosswalk options

YODER – The Yoder Town Council held its monthly meeting on Monday, May 13. Mayor Norm Feagler called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance. Present at the meeting were …

Local 'fab five' dancers heading to Broadway

TORRINGTON – When we hear the word Broadway, about a million exciting things come to mind.   We think of bright, beautiful New York City (NYC) lights welcoming an eager audience for …

Lingle council addresses emergency sirens

LINGLE – The Lingle Town Council met at the community center Wednesday evening to discuss mandatory business concerning recent town matters, as well as upcoming plans and developments for …
Records

Court fines for May 5 - May 10

For the telegram May 5 Scott, Gary – Forfeiture: $160 [31-5-301 bvii (2)] vehicle exceed 70 mph on primary/secondary highway (6+ mph over). May 6 Dzhinenko, Emily – …

Emergency services rolling log

A compendium of Goshen County emergency response and service calls Monday, May 6 – Tuesday, May 7   00:37-Medical aid-Occurred on E F St. Female stomach pains arm is turning …

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EWC finished 75 years with spring tribute

Traiden (left) and Laiken (right) Ochsner eagerly wait for ice cream during EWC’s end-of-year parking lot celebration Wednesday evening.
EWC finished 75 years with spring tribute
Wyoming news

POSTAL Act introduced

CHEYENNE – Last month, the United States Postal Service (USPS) made the decision to close the doors on the Casper processing and distribution center, routing mail to Billings and officially …

UW Extension welcomes new director

Mandy Marney, director of UW Extension.

LARAMIE –The University of Wyoming welcomes Mandy Marney as director of UW Extension and associate dean of the College of Agriculture, Life Sciences and Natural Resources. Marney joined UW …

Mayor proclaims Arbor Day

Heidi Wayland, center director at the Torrington Learning Center, and Jessica Rohrer, center director at the Lincoln Infant and Toddler Center spoke to the city council on Tuesday evening.

TORRINGTON – The Town Council for the City of Torrington met on Tuesday, April 16. In attendance were mayor Herb Doby and councilmembers Dr. Richard Patterson, Dennis Kelly, Shane Viktorin, and …

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 …

Opinion
Dear Editor, Our third-grade classes went on a field trip to Waggin Tails Animal Shelter. Kelsea Vaughan with Fay Ranches organized this trip for us. While we were there, we read to the …
Well, I am just going to admit it. I am finally at that age where there is a correct way to put the toilet paper on the roll.   Now, I can’t tell you exactly what age that really is …
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Community gives back Postal carriers deliver food donations. 
TORRINGTON – As a warm sunny morning soon gave way to the cooler sound and drips of yet another spring drizzle, the Eastern Wyoming College (EWC) Auditorium slowly began to fill with hundreds …

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.

Republican women meeting canceled

TORRINGTON – The meeting which was to be held on Thursday, May 16 at noon at the Goshen County Fairgrounds, in the brand room, for the Goshen County Republican Women has been canceled.  

Public meeting reviewing East D improvements

TORRINGTON – In a recent public notice in the Wednesday, May 15 edition of the Torrington Telegram , the City of Torrington, announced there will be a public meeting on May 30 at noon in the …

Historic society hosts handbell choir

TORRINGTON – According to a recent press release, the Goshen County Historical Society will be celebrating their of the year program with the WyoRing Handbell Choir on Tuesday, May 28 at 7 p.m. …

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A jacket, a coin, a letter − relics of Omaha Beach battle tell the story of D-Day 80 years later
Between the villages of Vierville-sur-Mer and Sainte-Honorine-des-Pertes in Normandy, France, is a 5-mile stretch of beach that was once called Côte d’Or, or “golden coast.” …
public notices
Public Notice No. 8992
The Torrington City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 in the City Council Chambers at 436 East 22nd Ave. at 7:00 p.m.
Public Notice No. 8991
Warrants approved for payment at the regular meeting of the Board of Trustees, Goshen County School District No. 1, State of Wyoming, held April 9, 2024 and published in accordance with Section 26 (B), Wyoming Code 1969
Public Notice No. 8989
CHAPTER 6, SECTION 2 CONSRUCTION/MODIFICATION PERMIT - Department of Environmental Quality
Public Notice No. 8988
A public hearing will be held to amend the Goshen County budget for fiscal year 2023-2024. The amendment is necessary to add unanticipated expenses disbursed by the Goshen County Treasurer.
Public Notice No. 8987
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR DECREE OF DISTRIBUTION TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED in the Estate of Betty Jean Smith. You are hereby notified that Todd Kayo Smith and Joanne Lora Zimmerman, Trustees of The Kayo & Betty Smith Family Trust