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County's population decreasing
Goshen County has experienced a 0.3 percent decrease in population since 2000, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's July 2006-2007 figures.
Snakes are slithering into town
On Monday morning, a four-foot bull snake was discovered and captured by animal control around West C Street.
Gas drive-offs steady as prices rise
In recent months many media outlets have been reporting a rise in people filling up at their local gas station and driving off without paying.
Torrington residence burglarized
The Fourth of July weekend turned sad for a Torrington couple when they returned Friday from a vacation and found their house had been burglarized.
2007 sees fewer crash fatalities
Forty-six fewer people were killed in automobile accidents in the state of Wyoming in last year than in 2006, according to the recently released 2007 Comprehensive Report on Traffic Crashes.
Goshen County approves partial fire ban
The Goshen County Commissioners have approved initiating a partial fire ban due to the hot, dry conditions.
School District to evaluate math dept.
Students attending Goshen County schools could experience new teaching strategies to help improve test scores in the upcoming school year, according to Goshen County School District Assistant Superintendent ...
Commissioners briefed on construction projects
By Jerry Abbott Staff Writer At their meeting Tuesday, the Goshen County Commissioners heard updates on the renovation of the south entrance to the county courthouse building as well as the street project on ...
Commissioners updated on Geographic Information System
At their meeting Tuesday the Goshen County Commissioners heard the status of the county Geographic Information System from Eric Boyer, GIS coordinator.
Five candidates vie for local seats
Although the race for the presidency of the United States has taken up much of the focus this election year, it is important to remember the elections for local government that happen right alongside.
Wyoming Meth Project launches statewide campaign
A program that has been effective in four other states in fighting first-time if methamphetamine use is now active in Wyoming.
Overpass construction pushed back to 2013
Poor government contributions and inflation are the cause of setbacks on local road repairs, according to Wyoming Department of Transportation District II Engineer Jack Bell.
Code Red is coming to Torrington
Torrington and Goshen County residents, along with school district parents and Eastern Wyoming College students, may soon have updates on school closures, emergencies and other situations coming to them in a ...
Council approves 2009 city budget
At their regular Tuesday meeting, the Torrington City Council approved the $44,675,927 in revenue and expenses that make up the fiscal year 2009 budget.
TMS says goodbye to teacher and coach
More than one era came to an end on May 22 following Torrington Middle School's final day of classes.
Sunday storm causes blackout in northeast Torrington
Lighting strikes from a storm system moving through Goshen County on Sunday night blew several fuses along two city electric circuits, leaving buildings in northeast Torrington without power.
School board sticks with district cooks
Over 50 people gathered in the Torrington High School auditorium last evening to hear the Goshen County School District board of trustees' decision on the possible outsourcing of the district's food services ...
4-H intern eager to teach and learn
It's rare to find a California native attending the University of Wyoming. It's even more uncommon to find a California native take an internship in Torrington.
Photo/Jerry Abbott A groundbreaking ceremony took place Tuesday at the future site of a new 28-bed Alzheimer's Care Unit in Torrington.
WYDOT briefs commissioners on road projects
At their monthly meeting yesterday, Wyoming Department of Transportation District No.