=
Top Stories

THS Homecoming parade blazes through downtown

omecoming activities were in full force this week as Torrington High’s annual parade hit the streets of downtown yesterday. The procession took place on a crisp Thursday morning as the calendar changed from September to October, the day before the Blazers’ big volleyball and football matchups which cap off Homecoming Week

City asks state to approve electric rate increase over transmission costs

The City of Torrington has asked the Wyoming Public Service Commission to approve a temporary electric rate increase starting Nov. 1 to cover a steep jump in transmission costs that city officials still cannot fully explain. The city filed an Application for Interim Power Cost Adjustment with the commission Sept. 30. If approved by the City Council and the commission, the request would raise the power cost adjustment on customer bills from about 0.76 cents to about 2.49 cents per kilowatt-hour — an increase of about 1.73 cents per kilowatt-hour, both inside and outside city limits.
A “Lady Lancer Volleyball” poster with the players’ photos decorates a table at the Eastern Wyoming College tailgate before the volleyball home opener Friday, Sept. 25.

Lancer fans tailgate before volleyball home opener

Eastern Wyoming College fans gathered for a free tailgate party before the Lancers’ volleyball home opener on Friday, Sept. 25. The tailgate began at 5 p.m. in the lobby outside the gym, an hour before the first serve. Fans ate hot dogs, baked beans, chips, cookies and brownies, and the school asked everyone to wear white for a “white out” in the stands.

School board hopefuls make their case at Old Moose

With a little more than a month until Election Day, four of the candidates for the Goshen County School District No. 1 Board of Trustees spent Wednesday evening making their case to voters face to face. Sitting trustee Kate Steinbock hosted the candidate meet-and-greet Sept. 30 at the Old Moose, the coffee shop and event space at 134 E. 21st Ave. in downtown Torrington. Candidates Sarah Chaires, Jeremy Closs, Travis Grosz and Steve Zimmerman spoke from the front of the room and fielded questions from a crowd of about two dozen people.
Sports
EWC freshman Tristyn Green, pictured at the home tournament in August, placed third at the McCook Community College tournament on Friday, September 25 at 73 strokes.

EWC golf continues winning streak

The EWC golf teams punched in their fourth consecutive wins for the season at a tournament hosted by McCook Community College.

Senior Charlotte Speckner goes up for a kill during the fourth set against Mitchell at the cross-border rivalry game in Lingle on Thursday, September 25. Speckner was a dominating force for the Lady Doggers on offense. Also pictured, far right, is senior Addi Wilkins.
The LFL Lady Doggers turned the tables with a big win against Mitchell at home on Thursday.
Freshman Maddox Sorensen celebrates a touchdown during the September 25 Homecoming game against the Upton Bobcats. Sorensen caught four passes for 62 yards and two touchdowns. Also pictured is senior Connor Coxbill, left.
The Southeast Cyclones fought hard against the Upton Bobcats for Homecoming Week on Friday.
Sophomore Lola Hughes, left, sets the ball up for fellow sophomore Allison Botters, center, and freshman Giulia Ribeiro, right, during the home opener against LCCC on Friday, September 25. Hughes delivered 19 assists for the Lady Lancers during three sets versus the Lady Thunderbirds.
The EWC Lady Lancers opened conference play with a sweep of LCCC at the home-opener on Friday.
Senior Aftyn Hager prepares to volley a serve by her opponent at the 2026 tennis state championships in Gillette from September 24-26. Hager represented Torrington High School in the girls' No. 1 singles.
The Torrington High School tennis team wrapped the 2026 season with solid performances at state in Gillette.

Blazers trounce Newcastle Dogies

Sophomore Asher Mattis leaps up to intercept an attempted pass by Newcastle during the September 25 away game.

The THS Blazers returned to the "win" category with a decisive conference victory against Newcastle.

THS goes undefeated on weekend

Junior Kaynie Hackbarth, left, and sophomore Atana Walter, center, defend the net against Buffalo during the September 25 away game. Walter collected six blocks for the Lady Blazers versus Buffalo and Hackbarth one. Also pictured is senior Macauley McIntosh, far right.

The THS Lady Blazers punched in an undefeated weekend against 3A rivals from the Northeast.

Harriers hit marks in Glenrock

Freshman Seriah Boggess, front, and junior Cate Kinberg, back, run up a hill at the Glenrock cross-country meet on Friday, September 25. Kinberg finished 18th in the girls

The Torrington High School cross-country athletes continued to hit their marks at the Glenrock XC Invite on Friday.

EWC rodeo competes at Sheridan

EWC junior Trey Shadlock, pictured at the UW rodeo in last spring, placed fourth in the short-go and average in saddle bronc riding at the Sheridan rodeo from September 25-27.

The EWC rodeo team posted solid performances at the Sheridan rodeo over the weekend.

Doggers continue to battle adversity

Junior DeAngelo Gann, left and photographed at the home game against Upton, was the primary ball carrier for LFL during the second half of the away game against Pine Bluffs on September 24. Also pictured is junior Dutch Ogburn making a block and senior Nathan Lira in back.

The LFL Doggers continue to battle adversity as the regular football season progresses.

Obituaries
Marilyn Louise Punke
Marilyn Louise Punke June 25, 1941 - September 19, 2026 Marilyn Louise Punke, born Marilyn Hoecker, died 19 September 2026 (age 85) after fighting a brave battle against cancer. Marilyn lived a …
Evon Rene Law (Dicken)
Evon Rene Law (Dicken) April 19, 1962 – September 11, 2026 Evon Rene Law (Dicken) passed on September 11, 2026. The daughter of Lyle and Judy Walker, she graduated from Torrington High …
Patrick J. Dooley
Patrick J. Dooley April 15, 1954 - August 22, 2026 Patrick J. Dooley passed away at the Monument Health Rapid City Hospital in Rapid City, South Dakota, on August 22, 2026, after battling …
Colyer Funeral Home
Community

Torrington to host aerobatic competition over Memorial Day weekend

TORRINGTON   – Pilots from across the country will converge on Torrington Municipal Airport this Memorial Day weekend for the second annual Torrington Tailslide AcroRodeo, a sanctioned …

Board approves county-wide wrestling combination

TORRINGTON   – The Goshen County School District Board of Trustees approved combining all high school wrestling programs into a single county-wide team Tuesday night, capping a lengthy public …

Canvas data breach affects GCSD students, staff

TORRINGTON   – Goshen County School District No. 1 is alerting students and staff to two data security breaches involving Canvas, the district’s online learning platform, after its parent …

Community theater, EWC to host youth theatre workshop

TORRINGTON   – Goshen Community Theater and Eastern Wyoming College Community Education are teaming up to offer a youth theatre workshop this summer, culminating in a performance timed to the …
Records

Court fines

September 20

Torrington Police Department logs

September 21 – September 27

Sponsored Content

Flowers on the Farm brings late-summer color to Ellis’ Harvest Home

Sunflowers fill the field at Ellis’ Harvest Home during the farm’s third year of Flowers on the Farm. The event offers a more laid-back experience than the farm’s busy pumpkin season.
LINGLE – Rows of sunflowers, zinnias, dahlias and other colorful blooms are welcoming visitors back to Ellis’ Harvest Home as the farm begins its third year of Flowers on the Farm.
Wyoming news

State, federal funding secured for collapsed Wyoming irrigation tunnel repair

GOSHEN COUNTY   – Construction crews are actively rebuilding the Fort Laramie Canal tunnels nearly seven years after a catastrophic collapse disrupted water delivery to thousands of acres of …

Wyoming National Guard 1st history book launch ceremony set for May 21

The Wyoming National Guard Historical Society will hold a formal launch ceremony for Cowboy Soldiers: The History of the Wyoming National Guard, Volume 1, 1870-1945, at 11 a.m. , May 21, 2026, at the Blue Community Events Center, Blue World Headquarters, 2401 E. Pershing Blvd., Cheyenne. Maj. Gen. Greg Porter will host the event, with Gov. Mark Gordon attending as the honored guest. The ceremony will include remarks, and an overview of the book by author Dr. Mark W. Johnson in Cheyenne, Wyoming. (Wyoming National Guard Historical Society photo)

CHEYENNE   – The Wyoming National Guard Historical Society will hold a formal launch ceremony for Cowboy Soldiers: The History of the Wyoming National Guard, Volume 1, 1870-1945, at 11 a.m., …

Wyoming Veterans Commission seeks applicants for five commissioner vacancies

CHEYENNE – The Wyoming Veterans Commission announced it will have five commissioner vacancies effective June 30, across multiple judicial districts throughout the state. Openings are …

Fraudulent court notice circulating in Wyoming, police warn

A fraudulent “court enforcement” notice circulating across Wyoming claims recipients face immediate legal consequences for outstanding traffic violations. The Cheyenne Police Department has confirmed the document is not an official notice from any Wyoming court or law enforcement agency.

TORRINGTON – A fraudulent “court enforcement” notice designed to pressure recipients into making payments or surrendering personal information is circulating across Wyoming, prompting warnings …

Special Sections
public notices
Public Notice No. 9801
PUBLIC NOTICE INVITATION FOR BIDS SALE OF SURPLUS VEHICLE The South Torrington Water and Sewer District is accepting sealed, written bids for the sale of the following surplus vehicle: • Vehicle: 2001 Ford F250 super duty, ¾ ton, 2-wheel drive
Public Notice No. 9800
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS of GOSHEN COUNTY, WYOMING Tuesday, September 15, 2026 The Board of County Commissioners of Goshen County, Wyoming, met in regular session on the above date at 9:00 a.m. at the Goshen County Courthouse in the Commissioners’ Chambers with the following members present: Chairman Michael McNamee, Commissioner Justin Burkart, Commissioner Aaron Walsh, and Mary Feagler, County Clerk & Clerk of the Board. The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. Commissioner Burkart moved to approve today’s revised agenda & the minutes from the September 1st meeting. Chairman McNamee congratulated Jayden Hall as the new Miss Rodeo Wyoming. He also reminded everyone that the next three Commissioner meetings will be held in the Emergency Operations Center (EOC).
Public Notice No. 9797
PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE DISTRICT COURT EIGHTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATE NO. 2026-CV-0000080 STATE OF WYOMING ) ) ss. COUNTY OF GOSHEN ) IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ) ) RALPH EDWARD BORCHERS ) ) Deceased. ) NOTICE OF AFFIDAVIT AND APPLICATION FOR DECREE OF DISTRIBUTION
Public Notice No. 9796
PUBLIC NOTICE City of Torrington ) County of Goshen ) State of Wyoming ) The Torrington City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, September 15, 2026 in the City Council Chambers at 436 East 22nd Ave. at 5:30 p.m. Present: Mayor Doby, Council Members Deahl, Kelly, Viktorin and Warren. Also Present: Clerk/Treasurer Strecker, Attorney Eddington, Director of Public Works Harkins, Chief of Police Johnson, Buildings & Grounds Superintendent Estes and Deputy City Clerk Servantez. Mayor Doby called the meeting to order.
Public Notice No. 9792
PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given for the application of Glen Shirley as provided under Section, 17, for the City of Torrington. Applicant is applying for a Variance to the allowable square footage of the lot for the addition of an unattached garage. From the allowable 700 Sq. Ft. to 912 Sq. Ft. Street Address is: 2818 East B Street Zone District currently is R-3 Legal Description Tract 23 North Torrington Subdivision
Opinion
A “big story” happened in Torrington before I ever stepped foot in Goshen County for the first time the second week of June of this year. I had read about it the day I applied for the job as …
Dear Ryan Dickey of The Torrington Telegram,   I am writing to provide a factual account regarding the two dogs shot adjacent to Pioneer Park. The community has heard only one narrative, …
Find us on Facebook
Local News
City of Torrington Press Released dated September 30, 2026  The recent drastic increase in transmission costs for our electricity has been a frustrating event for the City of …
Southeast High School filled homecoming week with dress-up days, class competitions, a bonfire and a dance, capped by the crowning of the 2026 homecoming royalty.

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.

Re-zone of land ahead of rumored data center passed by initial committee

PLATTE COUNTY – The Platte County Planning & Zoning board held a public hearing last week to make a decision regarding the rezoning of over 5,000 acres of private land currently zoned for RAM …

Shepherd joins American Angus Association

VETERAN – Brittney Shepherd of Veteran has become a new member of the American Angus Association, according to CEO Mark McCully of the national breed organization headquartered in Saint Joseph, Mo. …

Local man killed in head-on collision

TORRINGTON – A local father and husband was killed in a head-on collision Sunday, leaving his wife and three children to face an uncertain future without their primary provider. Andrew …

City switches online bill payment system

TORRINGTON – The City of Torrington is transitioning from Payment Service Network to Caselle for its online bill payment system, officials announced Monday. The current PSN system will be …

WEB EXTRAS
Rediscover the lost secrets of history, one mystery at a time
(BPT) - Where is Alexander the Great really buried? What led to the disappearance of the dodo? And how much do we truly know about the Neolithic cultures that shaped the earliest chapters of human …
5 Meaningful Holiday Gifts That Give Back All Year
(BPT) - The holidays are approaching, which means it's time to start thinking about what you'll give your loved ones. This year, go beyond traditional presents and give your friends and family a …
How to stay healthier this year: Schedule your flu shot
(BPT) - It's that time of year again: Temperatures are dropping, kids are heading back to school — and cold and flu season isn't far behind. To help you and your family stay healthier this fall …
5 Insurance Company Tactics That Could Shrink Your Injury Claim
5 Insurance Company Tactics That Could Shrink Your Injury Claim
(NewsUSA) - After a car crash, dealing with injuries, medical appointments and vehicle repairs can be overwhelming enough. Then comes another challenge: dealing with insurance companies.While …
Running a small business means making sacrifices. Are they permanent?
Rocket Lawyer reports that small business owners often sacrifice time and income for flexibility and control, but these sacrifices can become permanent if not reassessed.