Pettus Pleads No Contest

Torrington, Wyo. (Story by Denise Heilbrun-Ellis) August 30, 2021 — Following a mental evaluation at the Wyoming State Hospital in Evanston, Torrington resident Sean Logan Pettus, who is charged with the murder of Madison Cook in April appeared before Eighth Judicial District Judge Patrick Korell and pleaded to a plea agreement where he pleaded no contest “Nolo Contendere” to the […] Continue Reading

Reclamation Announces Lowering of Guernsey Reservoir

Torrington, Wyo. (RELEASE from Bureau of Reclamation) August 18, 2021 — The Bureau of Reclamation will be lowering the water level in Guernsey Reservoir as the 2021 irrigation season draws to a close. 

EWC Receives Funds for Ellbogen Scholarship

Torrington, Wyo. (RELEASE from EWC) August 8, 2021 — Eastern Wyoming College has been selected by the John P. Ellbogen board of directors to receive $100,000 to support adult learners with the newly created Ellbogen Opportunity Scholarship: All Students Successful.

Fentanyl Seized in Laramie County Bust

Cheyenne, Wyo. (RELEASE from WHP) August 3, 2021 — On July 27, 2021, a simple traffic stop for speed in Laramie County, Wyoming, turned into a significant drug bust.