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April 12, 2019--The Southeast High School FFA chapter received a $10,000 donation from WESTCO and the Land O’Lakes Foundation. The donation was made possible by the Land O’Lakes Foundation Coop Match Program.

Southeast FFA will use the funds to expand their “Portable Farm Concept” designed by FFA Advisor Jay Clapper. As part of the program, students construct portable units, which offer miniature farm experiences. The program includes Adopt-A-sow, Bottle Calf, Meat Chicken, Corn Planter and Greenhouse.

April 11, 2019--The North Platte water user meeting that was scheduled for April 11th in Torrington has been canceled. They will not reschedule the meeting but the presentation material will be available online after April 11th.

The link for the North Platte Water Users Meeting Power Point will be:  https://www.usbr.gov/gp/wyao/north_platte_water_operations.pdf

April 10, 2019--Torrington High School Football Coach, Mark Lenhardt, has stepped down from his position and has accepted the Head Football Coach position at Rock Springs High School. Lenhardt was the Blazers Head Coach for a total of 8 seasons and had a 47-31 record and 41-10 over the last 5 seasons.

During that time, the blazers were 3A State Runners-Up in 2017 and 2018. Mark was the 4 time EWAC Coach of the Year in 2014, 2015, 2017, and 2018. He was a 2 time Scottsbluff Star Herald Coach of the Year in 2015 and 2017. For being the smallest Class 3A football school during his tenure as Head Coach, the Trailblazers were in the 3A State Football Championships 4 out of the last 5 years. Mark and his family will remain in Torrington through the end of the school year.

April 9, 2019--From Goshen County Sheriff's Office and the US National Weather Service:

-Blizzard Warnings now in effect for the Nebraska Panhandle for Wednesday morning through Thursday afternoon. Periods of whiteout conditions due to heavy snow, blowing snow, and high winds will cause dangerous travel conditions, especially Wednesday afternoon & evening. Snow drifts could reach 1-2'. Avoid travel during the red highlighted time frame.

-Winter Storm Warnings also in effect for much of Southeast Wyoming east of the Laramie Mountain Range. Heavy snow bands will occur with high winds and make travel near impossible at times! Avoid travel during the red highlighted time frame.