Torrington Telegram

06/26/2026

YODER – Extensive air quality monitoring conducted by the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality over the past several years has found no evidence that crystalline silica dust from the Western Proppants facility poses a health concern to Yoder residents, according to state officials.

https://www.torringtontelegram.com/stories/deq-monitoring-finds-no-evidence-of-silica-dust-health-risk-in-yoder,145057?

YODER – Extensive air quality monitoring conducted by the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality over the past several years has found no evidence that crystalline silica dust from the Western Proppants facility poses a health concern to Yoder residents, according to state officials.

06/26/2026

Our thunderstorm risk has increased to slight today (2 of 5). Storms are expected to develop during the early afternoon around the I-25 corridor and continue eastwards through the evening hours, with large hail and damaging winds the primary hazards. Most likely corridor for severe weather will be along the Wyoming/Nebraska border through the Nebraska Panhandle.

06/26/2026

FORT LARAMIE — The Fort Laramie Town Council approved the 2027 fiscal year budget on third reading Wednesday, with Mayor Ryon Brown saying the budget changed little from the previous year.

The Fort Laramie Town Council approved the 2027 fiscal year budget on third reading Wednesday, with Mayor Ryon Brown saying the budget changed little from the previous year.

06/26/2026

When Terry Shinost began working in animal control for the City of Torrington in 1989, the facility looked much different from the Waggin’ Tails Animal Shelter residents know today.

https://www.torringtontelegram.com/stories/more-than-three-decades-of-compassion-terry-shinost-reflects-on-the-growth-of-waggin-tails,145058

06/26/2026

Friday, June 26, 2026 Obituaries

Roger Roy Lundberg March 20, 1944 - June 23, 2026 ROGER ROY LUNDBERG, 82, passed away June 23, 2026, in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. At his request cremation has taken place and services will be …

06/26/2026

TORRINGTON — Open Barrel Brewing Co. has been pouring beer and serving food in downtown Torrington for seven years, and owner Clayton Kilgore said the food side of the business often surprises first-time customers.

https://www.torringtontelegram.com/stories/open_barrel_brewing_co_serves_up_beer,145059

06/26/2026

GUERNSEY – State health and environmental officials have issued a Harmful Cyanobacteria Bloom Recreational Use Advisory for a portion of Guernsey Reservoir after water sampling detected potentially harmful levels of cyanobacteria.

GUERNSEY – State health and environmental officials have issued a Harmful Cyanobacteria Bloom Recreational Use Advisory for a portion of Guernsey Reservoir after water sampling detected potentially harmful levels of cyanobacteria.

06/25/2026

Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Cheyenne WY, Laramie WY and Torrington WY until 6:00 PM MDT. This storm will contain wind gusts to 70 MPH! Hail up to penny-size can be expected.

06/24/2026

Fort Laramie Bar and Grill hosted its fourth annual car show and street dance Saturday, drawing car owners and a crowd for a day of judging and a live band.

Owner Doug Swingholm said the event has grown each year since it started four years ago.

https://www.torringtontelegram.com/stories/fort_laramie_bar_and_grill_hosts_annual_car_show,144726

06/24/2026

A Tornado Watch has been issued for most of the area through 11PM MDT. In addition, tonight's storms will be capable of producing large to very large hail, strong winds, and localized heavy rainfall.