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Laughter, faith and a second opinion: Survivors share what breast cancer taught them

Stacy Buchholz has a suggestion for anyone who keeps putting off a mammogram: Make it a birthday present to yourself. Buchholz, executive director of the Wyoming Breast Cancer Initiative, encourages people to challenge their friends to get screened during their birth month, giving themselves what she calls the gift of good health. "You know your body the best," Buchholz said. "If something feels different or odd, you get it checked and be safe because outcomes are so much better the earlier you can catch breast cancer."

Kari Ann sings and plays keyboard during her set at Old Moose Coffee & Events in Torrington on July 11.

Local Christian artist Kari Ann to perform fundraiser concert Oct. 15

TORRINGTON – Local Christian music artist Kari Ann will perform a fundraising concert Thursday, Oct. 15, in the Torrington High School auditorium. Bliss Ministries is presenting the concert, which will raise money for community events including the annual Daddy-Daughter Dinner & Dance and an upcoming first Couples Dinner & Dance.

Rebuilding the gathering place: How Lingle put the Progress Program to work

When Lingle’s town council closed the old community building, the town was left with three choices, Mayor George Siglin said: leave it standing until it collapsed, tear it down and live with a vacant lot, or build something new. The building was more than 100 years old and had once housed the American Legion and other businesses. “It was basically falling down upon itself,” Siglin said. The foundation was crumbling, and the building no longer met code. The council started discussing what to do around 2016 or 2017, he recalled, and decided it had to act.

School board approves Lingle heating and cooling project

TORRINGTON – The Goshen County School District No. 1 Board of Trustees approved a $2,276,825 contract with Goshen County Construction for heating and cooling improvements at Lingle-Fort Laramie during its October meeting.
Sports
Southeast Schools formally dedicated Bullington-Teeters Legacy Field and unveiled a new sign with members of coach Mark Bullington’s family on October 9. Pictured in back, from left, are Paul Kistler and Travis Gilchriest. Middle row, from left, are Jamie Kistler, Steven Bullington, Christina Bullington, Jordan Bullington, Matt Bullington and Cory Gilchriest. Front row, from left, are Zayden Heil, Roberta Standish, Birkley Kistler, Dawson Kistler, Kerry Bullington (behind Dawson Kistler), Peyton Bullington, Joyce Gilchriest, Dawn Gilchriest and Gaithel Gilchriest.

Bullington-Teeters field dedicated

Southeast Schools formally dedicated Bullington-Teeters Legacy Field before the varsity football game on Friday, October 9.

Senior Braxton Valentine, left, and sophomore Barrett Bruch, right, celebrate Valentine's second-quarter touchdown on a 22-yard pass play during the October 9 home game against Glenrock.
The THS Blazers returned to the win column with a big victory against conference rival Glenrock.
Three athletes represented Goshen County schools at the Wyoming Fall State Special Olympic Games in Casper on October 8. Pictured, from left, are coach Craig Schadwinkel (in back), Xavier Harkins, Anneke Kramer, coach Sage Munoz (in back) and Amelia Winter.
Three athletes medaled at the Wyoming Fall State Special Olympic Games in Casper on Thursday.
Senior Liz Boche serves against Niobrara County at the October 9 home game. Boche tallied one ace, 11 digs and 12 serve receives for the Lady Cyclones through four sets against the Lady Tigers
The Southeast Lady Cyclones remained undefeated in the 2A Southeast Conference with a victory against Niobrara County on Friday.
Southeast sophomore Bryce Booth carries the ball upfield as Lusk defenders give chase during the Cyclones’ game against Niobrara County on Friday, Oct. 9, in Yoder.
The Southeast Cyclones rallied in the second half to put a sizable dent in Lusk's lead during Friday's conference game.

Lancers compete at final fall rodeo

EWC freshman Tayler Johnstone placed third in both the short-go and average at the rodeo sponsored by LCCC on October 11.

The EWC Lancers rodeo team wrapped the fall portion of the season with solid performances in Cheyenne.

EWC drops games to Gillette, Casper

EWC freshman Keira Bassett, pictured at the home game against Central Wyoming College on October 3, collected 15 assists for the Lady Lancers over the course of two away games against Gillette College and Casper College on October 9-10.

The EWC Lady Lancers came up short against Gillette and Casper colleges over the weekend.

Cross-country battles 4A teams

Sophomore Jack Sedman picks up the pace in the boys

The THS cross-country team competed in its final regular-season meet in Cheyenne on Friday.

LFL battles Hornets in four sets

Freshman Lydia Speckner, photographed at a home game against Mitchell in September, tallied eight aces and three kills for the Lady Doggers versus Pine Bluffs on Saturday, October 10.

The LFL Lady Doggers took Pine Bluffs to fours sets in an intense conference game on Saturday.

Lady Blazers compete at Gering tourney

Sophomore Hattie Haeffelin, left, sets the ball up for junior Kaynie Hackbarth, center, and senior Sophia Wilson, right, during a game at the Gering tournament on Saturday, October 10. Haeffelin recorded 11 assists for the Lady Blazers over the course of the tournament.

The Lady Blazers battled Nebraska teams at a tournament hosted by Gering on Saturday.

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 …
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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 …
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Jim Kelly Barn opens doors to Goshen County history

Torrington Mayor Herb Doby and former museum director Sarah Chaires cut the ribbon at the Jim Kelly Barn Monday, Oct. 12. The new addition to the Homesteaders Museum & Visitors Center features exhibits highlighting Goshen County’s homesteading history.
TORRINGTON – Goshen County’s homesteading history has a new home following the opening of the Jim Kelly Barn at the Homesteaders Museum & Visitors Center Monday, Oct. 12.
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 …

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Public Notice No. 9809
PUBLIC NOTICE City of Torrington ) County of Goshen ) State of Wyoming ) The Torrington City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, October 6, 2026 in the City Council Chambers at 436 East 22nd Ave. at 5:30 p.m. Present: Mayor Doby, Council Members Deahl, Kelly and Warren. Councilman Viktorin was absent but excused. Also Present: Clerk/Treasurer Strecker, Attorney Eddington, Director of Public Works Harkins, Chief of Police Johnson, Buildings & Grounds Superintendent Estes, Electrical Supervisor Sides and Deputy City Clerk Servantez.
Public Notice No. 9808
PUBLIC NOTICE In the Matter of the Estate of Michele G Quigley, Deceased. Docket No:2026-CV-0000084 Notice of Application for a Decree of Summary Distribution of Property Interests TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN SAID ESTATE:
Public Notice No. 9806
PUBLIC NOTICE Pursuant to the Wyoming Administrative Procedure Act and the Wyoming Public Service Commission (Commission) Rules and Regulations, notice is hereby given of the Application of Wyrulec Company (Wyrulec or the Cooperative) for authority to revise its Continuity of Service Policy, as more fully described below. 1. Wyrulec is a public utility subject to the Commission’s jurisdiction. Wyo. Stat. §§ 37-1-101(a)(vi)(C) and 37-2-112. Wyrulec provides electric service to commercial, irrigation, and residential members in Goshen, Platte, and Laramie Counties in Wyoming and other service areas in Nebraska.
Public Notice No. 9805
PUBLIC NOTICE Pursuant to the Wyoming Administrative Procedure Act and the Wyoming Public Service Commission’s (Commission) Rules, the Commission hereby gives notice the Application of the City of Torrington (Torrington or the City) for authority to pass on an interim Power Cost Adjustment (PCA) factor of $0.024940 per kilowatt hour (kWh) to customers located outside the City’s corporate limits, effective November 1, 2026, through March 31, 2027, as more fully described below.
Public Notice No. 9798
PUBLIC NOTICE The Yoder Fire Protection District will hold an election on November 3, 2026. Polling will take place at the Yoder Community Center in conjunction with the regular election and by mail in ballot. Request mail in ballots at: 307-575-1276 or 307-575-1868. Pursuant W.S. 22-29-112 the names of qualified candidates appearing on the ballot for the YFPD election are: Joylene Anderson. Vote for (1) Term(s) to be filled from 11-3-2026 to 11-06-2030
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No services are planned at this time for Tammi Lynn Harriger, 67, who passed away peacefully on October 10, 2026 in a Douglas, Wyoming hospital. Cremation has taken place. Tammi was born September 11, 1959 in Scottsbluff, Nebraska to Robert and Bonnie Harden and grew up in the Mitchell, Nebraska area. The Colyer Funeral Home assisted the family with the cremation arrangements and condolences may be sent to www.colyerfuneralhome.com.
My list of Goshen County restaurants I haven’t tried yet is getting short. The Longbranch Steakhouse & Saloon in Hawk Springs was one of the few stops left, and it turned out to be a good one. The Longbranch has been part of Goshen County since 1963. It started small, in a mobile home-style building on what is now the parking lot, and grew from there. A photo of that original building still hangs above the kitchen window.
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TORRINGTON – Behind each red silhouette was a name, a family and a life remembered as community members gathered Friday, Oct. 2, at Eastern Wyoming College for the Wyoming Silent Witness ceremony.
Supporters packed the Goshen County Rendezvous Center on Saturday for the Torrington/Lingle FFA Alumni and Supporters’ 2026 Fry & Cry, a fundraiser for the Torrington/Lingle FFA program. The evening included dinner, live and silent auctions, a Helping Hands auction and games.

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 …

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