Stephen Claire Johnston Aug 5, 2008
He was born Sept. 19, 1924, in Torrington, Wyo. to Elmer F. and Leda Grace (Petty) Johnston. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Wyoming Wrestling Picks Up Another National Recruiting Class Recognition Jul 26, 2008
Add eight state championships to the Cowboys in Jimmy Eggemeyer (125/133) of Kodiak, Alaska, Jared Hatley (141-149) of Torrington, Wyo. Kasey Garnhart (133-141) of Basin, Wyo. (Wyomingathletics.com)
Municipalities brace for higher heating costs Jul 20, 2008
Farthest along are the city of Cheyenne, Teton County, the town of Pinedale and the city of Torrington ... The city of Torrington wants to use the program as a complement to a Community Facilities Grant it received to convert an old school into a multi-use center. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
COWBOY SPORTS NETWORK AFFILIATES Jul 13, 2008
University of Wyoming Official Athletic Site. Cowboy Sports Network/UW Media Outlets. (Wyomingathletics.com)
Farm to make biofuel at field day July 26 (6) Jun 29, 2008
SAREC was formed in 2002 as the result of combining the Archer and Torrington research and extension centers. SAREC comprises 1,522 acres of dry land cropland, 349 acres of irrigated cropland, 1,880 acres of rangeland, 19 acres of irrigated organic cropland, 40 acres of dry land organic cropland, a feedlot and a livestock research laboratory. (Great Falls Prairie Star, MT)
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He said he is currently seeking the president's position at Eastern Wyoming College in Torrington, Wyo. McCann came to Williston State from Tomball College, which is located in a northwest Houston suburb. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
Higher gas prices exhaust incomes in Wyo (684) Jun 16, 2008
The Torrington livestock market specialist worries that as fuel prices increase, and in turn the cost of feed and ultimately cattle inflates, people won't be able to afford the beef. The American people won't starve themselves, he said, "but at what point will they back off on their beef consumption? Their disposable dollar will only go so far.". (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Report: Wyo. locks up large numbers of nonviolent offenders Jun 13, 2008
Bob Mayor, executive director of the St. Joseph's Children's Home in Torrington, said that lack of funding is reflected in Wyoming's poor showing in the Kids Count report. But with so many kids in jail, he said, Wyoming can't afford to "plead poverty.". (Rapid City Journal, SD)
MMA remains unregulated in Wyoming Jun 8, 2008
Alley's last card featured 13 hometown fighters and two more from Torrington, and though all of them avoided significant injuries, stricter safety guidelines rarely hurt anybody. "As a promoter, I see it both ways," Alley said. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Stenders play off the bench sparks Wyoming all stars Jun 8, 2008
In addition to Stender, Cheyenne s Chelsey Lybeck scored 18, Torrington s Mandy Mullock dropped 17 and Lander s Dani White had 16 points ... In addition to Stender, Cheyenne s Chelsey Lybeck scored 18, Torrington s Mandy Mullock dropped 17 and Lander s Dani White had 16 points. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Filing period ends, primary ballots set for August elections Jun 5, 2008
Torrington resident Al Hamburg and Laramie resident Chris Rothfuss have both filed to campaign for Enzi's seat. For Wyoming's lone seat in the U.S. House of Representatives, a four-way battle royal has developed among the Republican candidates. (Green River Star, WY)
A four-lane Highway 59? May 24, 2008
- Torrington to state line: U.S. Highway 26. Had 163 crashes resulting in five deaths. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
100 highlights from 100 years at CHS May 24, 2008
Broncs defeated Torrington 15-7 to win the 1958 state football championship. 26. (Cody Enterprise, WY)
Wyoming Wrestling Recognized With 11th Best Recruiting Class in the Nation May 15, 2008
Add to the Cowboys Jimmy Eggemeyer (125/133) of Kodiak, Alaska, top in-state recruits, Jared Hatley (141-149) of Torrington High, Kasey Garnhart (133-141) of Basin Riverside High and Laramie native Michael Poulos (184) who have combined to win eight state championships and you have a solid recruiting class. "As a whole, these young men have a combination of athleticism, academics, and character," VomBaur continued. (Wyomingathletics.com)
State board has two options on charter school May 8, 2008
Lowham and three other board members -- Jeff Marsh of Torrington, Bill Anthony of Casper, and Dana Mann-Tavegia of Osage -- agreed to serve on a subcommittee to draft the proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law for the full board to vote on at the May 12 meeting. The board members did agree tentatively that the Cheyenne Classical Academy had accepted the format of a contested-case hearing in December last year and did not object in a timely manner. (Casper Star-Tribune)
Click 'n shop Apr 15, 2008
Cynthia Cruse Hudelson of Torrington said she shops online because the selection of merchandise locally is limited. And with Scottsbluff 35 minutes and Cheyenne an hour-and-a-half away, "it just makes sense to shop online.". (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Restoring Lady Liberty's luster (20) Apr 6, 2008
The only other statue in Wyoming, he said, is in Torrington. He said his son, who now works part time in a hot rod shop in Orange County, Calif. (Casper Star-Tribune)
Ranchers outside wolf zone say they'll only target offending animals Apr 1, 2008
Dewd wrote on Mar 27, 2008 10:11 AM:" Let me throw you a curveball here on the costs of " managing" large dog-like predators when they "threaten" livestock. We have a federal agency ( Dept of Ag) that used to be called Animal Damage Control till that got politically insensitive. Now it's called " Wildlife Services" , but from the coyote or wolf's point of view they ain't being served. Wildlife Services budget is public record. So are their takes... they will tell you if asked how many coyotes,... (Casper Star-Tribune)
Wyoming moves inmates to Virginia prisons Apr 1, 2008
Lampert said Wyoming needs space for some of its inmates outside the state until construction of a new state prison in Torrington is completed ... Lampert said that his department believed that sending Wyoming inmates to the Virginia prisons would offer them the best opportunity for state inmates to get a head start on educational and treatment programs that they will continue to receive once they're transferred to the Wyoming prison in Torrington. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Cities question legislature's wisdom Mar 27, 2008
Green River Councilman Pete Rust said those communities are Laramie because of the University of Wyoming, Cheyenne due to the state capitol and Torrington because it's an agricultural community and site of the new prison. Decision makers are not seeing the whole picture, Rust said. (Green River Star, WY)
SourceGas customers testify about billing problems Mar 18, 2008
SourceGas serves customers in Wyoming in communities including Casper, Lander, Riverton, Laramie, Gillette, Torrington, Douglas and Wheatland. The PSC, which regulates public utilities, initially called the Friday meeting to get an update on efforts by SourceGas to address the earlier billing issues. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Class 4A/3A state basketball results/pairings Mar 8, 2008
Torrington 69, Worland 52 ... Championship: Jackson vs. Torrington, 3:30 p.m., EC. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
NJC's brilliant season comes to an end Mar 7, 2008
Men's Basketball ~ Official Athletic Site of the Northeastern Junior College. DeRay Wilson finished with 19 points, 16 of which came in the second half and overtime periods. (Gonjc.com)
Plainsmen in the championship game! Mar 6, 2008
The Plainsmen have defeated Eastern Wyoming twice this season: 75-57 back in November in Torrington, and 64-62 at home on Jan. 15. (Gonjc.com)
NJC men in semis with Western Wyoming Mar 6, 2008
Men's Basketball ~ Official Athletic Site of the Northeastern Junior College. DeRay Wilson has had a fine tournament thus far. (Gonjc.com)
A Look Back in Time: Trouble follows Mar 3, 2008
Commies -- The looming threat of a Communist demonstration in Torrington turned out to be a no-show for the Pinkos, or their sympathizers ... Because of an inbound storm or the presence of the National Guard, there was no parade in Torrington March 4, 1933. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Panel will hear more about SourceGas Feb 29, 2008
People in Casper, Laramie, Torrington, Lander and Gillette will be able to participate via compressed video. For more information, contact reporter Megan Lee at 266-0589 or. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
SourceGas hearing continues today Feb 29, 2008
Torrington: Eastern Wyoming College, Tebbet Classroom Building, Room 252, 3200 West C St. ... The latest: The Commission hearing will continue in Cheyenne, with public video access in Casper, Laramie, Torrington, Lander and Gillette. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Wrestling: Torrington 103-pounder forfeits title match Feb 24, 2008
Torrington's Thomas Carr didn't make weight Saturday morning and was forced to forfeit the Class 3A championship match at the Wyoming State High School Wrestling Championships. Powell's Renn Utter claimed the title. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Wrestling: third-, fifth-place results Feb 24, 2008
125: Houston Falkenburg, Douglas, p. Sergio Cortez, Torrington, 3:59. 130: Matt Cearns, Torrington, p. Trent Gillett, Powell, 5:14 ... 160: Gerald Wilmoth, Torrington, dec. Colter McNare, Douglas, 4-2. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Wrestling: Championship results Feb 24, 2008
103: Renn Utter, Powell, won by default over Thomas Carr, Torrington (Carr didn't make weight) ... 150: Jared Hatley, Torrington, dec. Josh Miller, Jackson, 7-0 (Hatley becomes 11th four-time state champion in tournament history). (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
2 arrested after alleged fugitive provides address for paycheck Feb 21, 2008
According to Brazzale, a judge in Torrington sentenced Livers in 2006 to 3-6 years in prison for buying or receiving stolen property. She said a judge in Gillette sentenced Boyer last year to 2-4 years on a violation of probation for being an accessory to burglary. (Concord Monitor)
Wyoming critical of investigation into inmate's beating Feb 20, 2008
Lindly said it was clear the CCA investigations into inmate violence were not as thorough as the investigations Wyoming's own staff members would conduct and noted the state is building a 700-bed prison in Torrington that will allow the department to house all its inmates in state. "We're comfortable with the process right now," Lindly said. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Plainswomen bounce back in weekend win Feb 6, 2008
Women's Basketball ~ Official Athletic Site of the Northeastern Junior College. Jacqie Neill had a game high four steals against Eastern Wyoming. (Gonjc.com)
Casper briefs Feb 5, 2008
AARP Tax-Aide volunteers will be at several sites in Buffalo, Cheyenne, Cody, Greybull, Guernsey, Laramie, Powell, Riverton, Sheridan, Torrington, Wheatland and Worland. For a list of AARP sites visit or call AARP Wyoming at (866) 663-3290. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Second farmers' market eyes summer start Jan 31, 2008
Jack Worrell, who owns a greenhouse in Torrington, said that with so many vendors in Wyoming willing to come to Casper, a second market venue could be helpful and necessary. He hopes that the new market will be held on a weekday to avoid directly competing with the existing market. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
wyoming briefs (390) Jan 28, 2008
Agenda items include regular business, speakers from the Wyoming Department of Education, Regis University, Attorney General's Office and Torrington Middle School. The PTSB was created by the Wyoming Legislature in 1993. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
The Whole Town's Talking: Man plans hand in own recovery Jan 27, 2008
Torrington resident Peggy Hershley is 10,000 richer, thanks to the luck of the Cornhusker state. The Torrington Telegram reported in its Jan. 23 edition of Hershley's newfound riches, winning a Jan 12 draw of the Nebraska lottery. (Casper Star-Tribune)
Stock show hires Sundance woman Jan 19, 2008
High School and attended Eastern Wyoming College in Torrington, Wyo. Share This Story. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
R.C. Invite: Demons cast away all challengers Dec 9, 2007
The Raiders lone champion came at 145 pounds when Jarrett Jensen out-pointed Jared Hadley of Torrington, 8-3. An early fireman s carry takedown of Hadley allowed some breathing room, said Jensen. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Making sparks fly Dec 8, 2007
As a student at Eastern Wyoming College in Torrington, Pollo continued his involvement in SkillsUSA, a program for vocational students to show off their abilities. "It was a little different," Pollo said of his first competition in Skills. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Wrestling: Twenty-two teams to hit mats in Rapid City Dec 7, 2007
Spearfish, Sturgis, Torrington, Wyo ... - Torrington is another perennial challenger in Wyoming Class 3A. Stevens was runner-up to Sturgis last year in Class A.. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Wyoming Wrestling Inks Four Student-Athletes for 2008-09 Season Dec 5, 2007
Jared Hatley (141 pounds), Torrington, Wyo ... Jared Hatley, 141 pounds, Torrington, Wyo ... Hatley is a three-time state champion and three-time all-region performer at Torrington High School. (Wyomingathletics.com)
A Look Back in Time: Some events endure Nov 19, 2007
Edward Miller was homeless and jobless when he broke into the Torrington Post Office. At his hearing before Federal Judge T. Blake Kennedy, Miller didn't like the six-month jail sentence and asked the judge to be sent to Leavenworth Penitentiary. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Reports: Cubin won't run again (28) Nov 11, 2007
Democrats Gary Trauner of Jackson and perennial candidate Al Hamburg of Torrington have said they also will run for the seat. Trauner lost to Cubin in 2006 by a narrow margin. (Casper Star-Tribune)
Obituaries Nov 9, 2007
TORRINGTON -- Memorial graveside services for Eleanor Quick Brown, 80, will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 12, 2007 at the Valley View Cemetery with Rev. Tom Kittleman officiating ... TORRINGTON -- Memorial services for former Buffalo resident Sharon Rae Williams, 59, will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2007 at the First Wyoming United Presbyterian Church in Torrington with Pastor Bob McHenry of Buffalo officiating. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Betschart scores the game-winner Oct 29, 2007
The pride of Torrington, Wade Betschart, scored the game-winning touchdown during Saturday's 29-24 Wyoming win over UNLV in Laramie. Hear what the big tight end had to say about the game and his big catch in this audio update. (Wyoming Sports -- Rivals.com)
Forage Superbowl Winners Cited at Dairy Expo Oct 13, 2007
Wambolt Cattle Co., Torrington, Wyo. was named grand champion first time entrant with a fourth-cutting commercial hay of 89. (Agri-View, WI)
Cities fight over state funds Oct 11, 2007
Torrington would lose 737,128 a 40 percent drop. In all, 64 of 99 Wyoming cities would lose money under the proposed formula, officials said. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Cyclists push on toward their goal Sep 29, 2007
The Torrington community including banks, radio listeners and high school football fans has raised more than 6,000, led by optometrists Grant and Lynda Jones, who also stayed at the House. The fundraising events have usually been tied in with the cyclists' long-distance training. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Alumni Watch Sep 28, 2007
Albany Democrat-Herald: Community Sports. Last modified Thursday, September 27, 2007 2:02 PM PDT. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Plainswomen 6-0 in Wyo/Braska Shootout Sep 25, 2007
The Northeastern Plainswomen Volleyball team picked up six wins on the weekend, going undefeated in the Wyo/Braska Shootout held in Scottsbluff, NE, and Torrington, WY. ... The Plainswomen will now travel back to Torrington on Tuesday to face the Lancers, followed by a trip to McCook, on Thursday, to match up with McCook and Hastings JV, and continuing on to Hutchinson, KS for the Hutchinson Invitational. (Gonjc.com)
Even with boom, young people still leave Sep 17, 2007
39 wrote on Sep 13, 2007 12:06 AM:" Towns in Wyoming can be successful in diversifying their economies. They just need to identify their strengths and keep playing them for all they are worth. Since I moved to Laramie 20 years ago, the downtown has rebounded from a terrible recession, the University has been expanding, and local businesses have grown steadily. We've managed to attract the headquarters of an insurance company to town, a technology business incubator is fostering more new... (Casper Star-Tribune)
Betschart Cowboy Tough Sep 13, 2007
Doing it the Cowboy way the Torrington native received no initial scholarship offers from division one football programs coming out of high school, instead he decided to walk on his freshmen season in Laramie and earn one, and this is exactly what happened. (To continue reading this article you must be a subscriber. (Wyoming Sports -- Rivals.com)
A Look Back in Time: Fate withholds resolution Sep 10, 2007
On the same day Mrs. Leary said she found hers, Sept. 10, 1932, a 1714 Stradivarius was discovered in the possession of a Torrington man, Howard Flury. The 1714 Stradivarius was authenticated by Casper resident Charles Alexander. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Colleges seek building dollars Aug 30, 2007
Those projects include new residence halls for Sheridan and Gillette colleges and at Western Wyoming Community College in Rock Springs, and new work force training facilities at Eastern Wyoming College in Torrington, Casper College and at Central Wyoming College in Riverton. The commission decided to not recommend the most costly construction proposal from Laramie County Community College. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
TEs at a Glance: Wade Betschart Aug 21, 2007
A Torrington native, Betschart played in all 12 games in 2006 as a starter. He posted 18 receptions for 146 yards and two touchdowns, ranking fifth on the team in total receptions and fourth in receiving yards. (CollegeInsiders.com)
High school cost is hard to estimate Jul 29, 2007
The cost per square foot for Triumph Alternative High School in Cheyenne was 208, Lincoln Elementary in Fremont School District No. 25 came in at 213, Torrington Middle School in Goshen School District No. 1 came in at 166 and Fort Caspar Elementary came in at 238, said Nancy Thomson, deputy of planning and operations for the facilities commission. Mark Antrim, Natrona County's associate superintendent of facilities and technology, said the 220 price is just a starting point and no one can give... (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Spotted fever cases are on the rise Jul 25, 2007
Lloyd has found the American Dog Tick west of Torrington and west of Arlington, and knows of it being found in Big Horn County and Eastern Montana. If you collect specimens, you know they re there, Lloyd said. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Three Cowboy Football Players Selected to the 2007 Preseason All-MWC Team Jul 24, 2007
com : Football :: University of Wyoming : Official Athletic Site. EMAIL@ WyomingAthletics. (Wyomingathletics.com)
Thune: Coal train project will be built Jul 24, 2007
Delbert wrote on Jul 23, 2007 6:26 PM:" Have any of the naysayers been anywhere a railroad is? Go to Torrington, watch for a while you will see 50MPH coal trains, 50MPH container cars, and you will see small trains stop at the co-op, drop cars on a siding, this takes 10-20 minutes. The cars haul product for the ag industry. After the harvest the railroad brings in an 80-100 empty cars to on the siding, leaves it for a week and comes back and picks it up, these cars haul the small grain out of... (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Farm to make biofuel at field day July 26 Jul 20, 2007
SAREC was formed in 2002 as the result of combining the Archer and Torrington research and extension centers. SAREC comprises 1,522 acres of dry land cropland, 349 acres of irrigated cropland, 1,880 acres of rangeland, 19 acres of irrigated organic cropland, 40 acres of dry land organic cropland, a feedlot and a livestock research laboratory. (Great Falls Prairie Star, MT)
the impact of Thomas's legacy Jun 17, 2007
Bruce Brown, who ran unsuccessfully in the 2006 primary for state auditor, remembered when he was in college and tended bar at Thomas's King's Inn in Torrington. Thomas would come in to chat with him the same way 30 years ago as when he was Wyoming's senior senator, Brown said. (Casper Star-Tribune)
New program will help homeowners remodel Jun 14, 2007
Though this is a fairly new program, it has already helped residents in several Wyoming communities throughout the state, including Buffalo, Lusk, Thermopolis, Goshen County and Torrington. "We've already got some pretty good interest here in Casper," said Neuerburg in an interview. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Simpson, Thomas grew up together in Cody Jun 7, 2007
e also ran a motel in Torrington for a time. ut he'd come to visit the Legislature on behalf of the Farm Bureau and REA, he added. (Cody Enterprise, WY)
