Torrington, Wyo. (Story by Denise Heilbrun-Ellis) July 19, 2021 — The business industry in Torrington has been declining the past few years.With the closing of the ethanol plant in 2015, Western Sugar stopping operations in 2019 and with the hardship for farmers with the collapse of a major irrigation canal also in 2019, it seems like Torrington and the surrounding […] Continue Reading
Governor Gordon Invites NRA to Relocate to Wyoming
Cheyenne, Wyo. (RELEASE from Governor Gordon) June 30, 2021 — Governor Mark Gordon and Secretary of State Ed Buchanan have sent a letter to the National Rifle Association (NRA) inviting the NRA to explore relocation of its Virginia operation to Wyoming.
Partial Fire Ban Effective July 5th
Torrington, Wyo. (RELEASE from Goshen County Fire Warden) June 30, 2021 — As discussed during the June meeting with the Goshen County commissioners Fire Warden Bill Law to request waiting till after July 4th to initiate a Partial Fire Ban in Goshen County.
EWC Cybersecurity Attack Update
Torrington, Wyo. (RELEASE from EWC) June 30, 2021 — Eastern Wyoming College is in the process of responding to a security incident involving the targeting of our information technology systems by an unknown third party.
Crystal Scoleri Arraigned in District Court
Torrington, Wyo. (Story by Denise Heilbrun-Ellis) June 23, 2021 — On May 24 in Eighth Judicial District Court in Torrington, Crystal Scoleri, was arraigned with four felony counts before Judge Patrick Korell.
EWC Victim of Cybersecurity Attack
Torrington, Wyo. (RELEASE from EWC) June 23, 2021 — Officials at Eastern Wyoming College have announced that a cybersecurity attack received early this morning has currently disabled the College’s computer, phone and email systems.
Pettus Gets Mental Evaluation
Torrington, Wyo. (Story by Denise Heilbrun-Ellis) June 23, 2021 — On papers filed June 2 in Eighth Judicial District, by Judge Patrick Korell ordered Sean Pettus to be evaluated by the Wyoming State Hospital Criminal Justice Service from the Wyoming State Hospital in Evanston on an outpatient basis at the discretion of the staff at the hospital.
Soldiers Volunteer at Jay Em Ranch
Jay Em, Wyo. (RELEASE from WYARNG) May 18, 2021 — It was an overcast and drizzly day on Saturday for Staff Sgt. Felicia Holbrook and her soldier Pfc. Brandon Miller.
4H Foundation Awards More Than $60,000 in Scholarships
Torrington, Wyo. (RELEASE from UW Ext.) May 18, 2021 — Over $60,000 in scholarships was awarded by the 4-H Foundation/State 4-H Office scholarship committee to 4-H youths attending the University of Wyoming or a Wyoming community college this coming school year.
Dancing Through COVID
Torrington, Wyo. (Story by Denise Heilbrun-Ellis) May 12, 2021 –A dark studio with no music playing, no dancers watching their technique in the mirrors, no instructors shouting counts of eight over the music, no laughter and visiting of children as classes changed every hour – that was what Covid-19 brought to 28th Avenue Dance Studio March 2020.
