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During a rainy, Monday morning ceremony held at Valley View Cemetery, dozens of community ed the American Legion Travis Snow Post 5 and paid respects to the nearly 2,000 veterans interred … 2f5u1t

American Legion Post 63 placed flags on veteran’s grave markers at Hillcrest Cemetery in Lingle prior to Monday’s ceremony.

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Weather service remains vigilant 2y342

GOSHEN COUNTY – As Memorial Day weekend brought much-needed moisture across Goshen County, residents are now entering the peak of severe weather season. With spring thunderstorms already …

Summer food service program 2025 1v5k71

GOSHEN COUNTY – Goshen County School District #1 announces their participation in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all children ages 18 and under without charge and …
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The LFL girls’ 4x400-meter relay team pulled the Lady Doggers ahead of Cokeville  by the neccessary points to secure the 1A state title as a team. Pictured, from left, are sophomore Addi Wilkins, senior Jada Kaufman, senior Kenzie Wilkins and senior Grace Gibson. The team snagged gold by a 6.7-second margin over Upton with a time of 4:14.71.

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The LFL Lady Doggers battled to their 12th state championship at the 2025 state track meet while the boys snagged second place.

The Torrington Blazers celebrate clinching third place after defeating Lander at the 3A state soccer tournament in Gillette on Saturday, May 24. Pictured in back, from left, is assistant coach Juan-Carlos Stevens, Ben Steinbrecher, DeAngelo Gann, Dutch Ogburn, Braxton Carlson, Jackson Hessler (in back), Anthony Arnusch, Skyler Thomas, Carter Blevins, Kaiden Riggs, Oliver Szabo, Beaux Shimic, Jace Schlagel, Elijah Hatch, head coach Jeshua Arnusch and assistant coach Cody Powell. In front are Ayden Shimic, left, and assistant coach Lauren Shields.

Blazers third at state 2f5t21

The Torrington Blazers soccer team battled back to clinch third at the 3A state tournament.
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Sophomore Haylee Ekwall tosses the shot put during the finals at the 1A state track meet on Thursday, May 22. Ekwall snagged the state title in the event with a mark of 38-11 1/4.

Southeast excels at state meet 54119

Southeast tracksters brought their A-game to the 2025 state track meet in Casper over the weekend.
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Junior Brooklyn Asmus crosses the finish line ahead of the competition in the finals for the 100-meters at the 3A state track meet in Casper on Saturday, May 24. Asmus clinched gold in both the 100- and 200-meters. The junior also clinched the Best of the Best Award in both events for posting the fastest time out of all classifications competing at state.

THS tracksters medal at state 25553

The Torrington High School track team rounded out a successful 2025 season with numerous top eight medals and PRs at the state track meet in Casper.
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EWC golfer Joshua Chapman, pictured above at a home tournament in April, led the Lancers at the NJCAA national tournament in Newton, Kansas. Chapman shot 304 strokes (16 over par) over the course of four rounds to place 49th on the individual leaderboard.

Lancer golfers square off at NJCAA nationals 6d5f2v

The EWC Lancers rounded out the 2024-2025 golf season with solid performances at the NJCAA national tournament in Kansas.
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Tigers ‘C’ open season versus Nebraska rivals 3t7356

Owen Curry slides into third base moments before his WESTCO opponent from Scottbsluff catches the ball during the home-opener double header for the Torrington Tigers ‘C’ Legion team on Wednesday, May 14.

The Torrington Tigers 'C' Legion baseball team kicked off the 2025 summer season with double-headers against Nebraska opponents.

LFL 1A East champs 6c3g4c

Senior Jada Kaufman clears a hurdle in the 100-meter prelims on Friday. Kaufman went on to garner silver in the finals on Saturday in addition to collecting three gold medals in the 300-hurdles and two relays.

The Lingle-Fort Laramie Lady Doggers and Doggers swept the competition at the 1A East regional track meet.

Blazers rout Newcastle u4p5q

Senior Ayden Shimic dribbles the ball in Newcastle’s side of the field during the home game on Friday, May 16. Shimic scored one goal for the Blazers against the Dogies.

The Torrington Blazers soccer team clinched the No. 2 seed going into this weekend's state tournament.

THS tracksters shine at 3A East 5fe6v

Junior Brooklyn Asmus, front, takes the baton from junior Trishell Pontarolo in the 1600-meter sprint medley relay at the 3A East regional track meet. Asmus, Pontarolo and teammates freshman Illyana Ponce and junior Natalie Hawes went on to capture gold in the event at 4:21.86.

The Torrington High School track team raised the bar at the 3A East regional meet in Buffalo.

SE tracksters step up at regionals 596n43

Junior Kaycee Kosmicki kicks it in for the final leg of the 400-meter prelims at the 1A East regional meet on Friday, May 16. Kosmicki went on to snag gold in the finals for the event with a new 1A/2A meet record. Kosmicki also won the 800-meters and 200-meters.

The Southeast High School track teams stepped up to the challenge at the 1A East regional meet.

Obituaries
Bettyanne Matz
CARPENTER, WYOMING – Bettyanne Matz was born May 18, 1946, in Cheyenne. To view the full obituary, please visit www.wrcfuneral.com.
Darren Van Youngs
VETERAN – Darren Van Youngs (56) of Veteran died May 10, 2025. He was with his wife, Tomi and son, Isaac when he ed. Cremation has taken place and will be followed by a private family …
Carol Marie Bingham
TORRINGTON – Please us for a Memorial Service to celebrate the life of Carol Marie Bingham. We will gather together on Saturday, May 24, 2025, at 2 p.m. at Lifeway Church, 1341 East M …
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Firefighters gear up for state convention 343759

TORRINGTON – If you have taken a trip down to Pioneer Park in the last few weeks, you may have noticed the Torrington Fire Department drill field has been busy with local firefighters …

Summer illnesses linked to water can be avoided 56326v

GOSHEN COUNTY – Avoiding certain illnesses linked to water fun and animal activities during summer is possible by following a series common-sense do’s and don’ts, according to the …

Dry summer ahead for area ag producers 2e5b6w

Goshen County – If you look up the word drought in the dictionary you’ll find this definition: a period of dryness especially when prolonged. If you ask a Goshen County ag producer …

Talent shines at theater 1r3371

GOSHEN COUNTY – Thursday and Friday evening, May 22 and 23, An Evening of One Acts was free for the community to attend at the Eastern Wyoming College Auditorium. The productions were put on by …
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Douglas K. Cermak 2s5ug

TORRINGTON – Funeral services for Douglas K. Cermak, 71, will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at the Colyer Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Johnny Wimberly officiating. Burial will …

May 11-16 court fines 51j3g

May 11 Tristan Hurdle, Highlands Ranch, Colorado, vehicle exceed 70 mph on primary/secondary highway (1-5 mph over), $15.   May 12   Tariq A. Safi, Houston, Texas, heavy …

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Lummis statement on federal government dropping criminal charges against Maude family 276x6s

WASHINGTON, D.C . – Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) released the following statement after the federal government dropped criminal charges against Charles and Heath Maude, South Dakota-based …

US and Wyoming flags return to full staff at sunset on April 26 2w4h3b

CHEYENNE –The Vatican has announced that funeral services for His Holiness Pope Francis will be held on Saturday, April 25. In accordance with a Presidential Action, Governor Mark Gordon …

Simpson’s soaring sendoff 306t6z

CHEYENNE – Since former U.S. Sen. Alan Simpson died on March 14 at 93, iration and remembrances have poured in from politicians, dignitaries and prominent figures around the country. …

Funds collected for local trooper's family 5i1246

Donations are currently being collected for the Smith family through the Wyoming Highway Patrol Association

TORRINGTON – The Wyoming Highway Patrol Association recently issued a statement regarding an accident on February 12. The release further indicated Wyoming State Trooper Parker Smith responded …

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Public Notice No. 9342
PUBLIC NOTICE City of Torrington ) County of Goshen ) State of Wyoming ) The Torrington City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 in the City Council Chambers at 436 East 22nd Ave. at 5:30 p.m
Public Notice No. 9341
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Goshen County Board of Commissioners hereby gives notice of its intent to consider approval of the Lippincott Feed Yard for a Confined Feeding Operation permit
Public Notice No. 9339
PUBLIC NOTICE REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL RFP 5-2025-001 1 TON 4 X 4 CREW CAB/DIESEL/ DUALLY TRUCK Eastern Wyoming College (EWC) is accepting proposals to purchase one 1 ton 4 X 4 Crew Cab/Diesel/Dually truck
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PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR RETAIL AND RESTAURANT LIQUOR LICENSE Notice is hereby given that on the 2nd day of May, 2025 the following did file applications for renewal of liquor license in the office of the Clerk of the Town of Lingle, Wyoming of Goshen County
Public Notice No. 9337
PUBLIC NOTICE SEEKING BIDS - GRAVEL CRUSHING Sheridan County Road Department is currently seeking bids for crushing gravel. Equipment needs to be in dependable condition.
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TORRINGTON – The story of Beth Case is an inspirational one.   Although it starts out like millions of others do: normal and fairly uneventful.   She was born Beth Wood in …
TORRINGTON – Mayor Herb Doby called the May 20 meeting of the Torrington Town Council to order at 5:30 p.m. In attendance were council Rick Warren, Shane Viktorin, Dennis Kelly and …

EWC announces Fall Honor Roll 6h1i50

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.

Set mostly in the early ‘90s, Where Heaven Meets Cheyenne tells the based-on-a-true story of four middle-class American families and how their unlikely fates intertwined through the tragedy of terminal cancer between Cheyenne, Albin and Chugwater. 

Chugwater native publishes book nationally

WHEATLAND –  On Saturday, 2008 Wheatland High School graduate Charles MacDuff “Charlie” Westerman will be at The Wanderer on Gilchrist for a sample reading of his new book, …

BLM’s Wheatland Corral improves rating in latest animal welfare program review

WHEATLAND – The Bureau of Land Management Comprehensive Animal Welfare Program (CAWP) team recently released its latest evaluation of the BLM High Plains District’s Wheatland Off-Range …

Lingle fire to host haunted house

Lingle – Wednesday evening, Lingle Town Council held their second bi-monthly meeting for October. The council began their meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by approval of the …

Lingle council pays attention to trees

LINGLE – The Lingle Town Council met at the Community Center at 6 p.m. Wednesday for the mandatory discussion of weekly agenda items. Present at the meeting was mayor Micah Foster along …

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