Council approves budget amendment to fund essential pool repairs

Staff efforts yield $1.4 million grant for water infrastructure

Legislative session dates and contacts announced

Fire chief reports dive team recovery and high-wind grass fires

Public safety officials urge residents to report controlled burns

Commissioners approve $1.6 million budget amendment

Road and Bridge allocated over $500,000 for gravel pit expenses

IT department receives funding for grants and omitted expenses

Sheriff's Office secures $74,000 for unanticipated camera costs

County allocates funds for health insurance and wage increases

Detention Center fills full-time nursing vacancy

Council approves budget amendment to fund essential pool repairs

TORRINGTON, Wyo. — The Torrington City Council unanimously approved a budget amendment Tuesday allocating $64,900 for immediate replacement of the municipal swimming pool's boiler. City Clerk-Treasurer Lynette Strecker reported that the 21-year-old boiler is failing and parts are no longer available, necessitating replacement before the facility opens in May. The council agreed to utilize funds from the Wyoming Community Gas distribution and pool reserves to cover the cost, with Mayor Herb Doby and Councilman Wayne Deahl emphasizing that the pool is an "essential service" for local youth during the summer months.

Staff efforts yield $1.4 million grant for water infrastructure

TORRINGTON, Wyo. — The city has successfully secured a $1.4 million Community Development Block Grant, City Clerk-Treasurer Lynette Strecker announced. The funds will be used to purchase generators for the water treatment plant and a booster station to ensure water availability during power outages. Strecker credited the success of the application to a collaborative effort between City Hall staff and the Water Department, who went door-to-door to collect required survey data from residents to qualify for the federal funding.

Legislative session dates and contacts announced

TORRINGTON, Wyo. — Mayor Herb Doby reminded residents that the Wyoming Legislature's 20-day budget session will convene Monday, Feb. 9, 2026. He encouraged citizens to contact their local representatives regarding state issues, providing contact information for Sen. Cheri Steinmetz, Rep. Scott Smith and Rep. J.D. Williams. The mayor noted that local officials are eager to hear constituent feedback as they prepare for the upcoming session in Cheyenne.

Fire chief reports dive team recovery and high-wind grass fires

TORRINGTON, Wyo. — Fire Chief Luis Correa reported that the Torrington Dive Team recently deployed two divers and sonar equipment to Wheatland to assist Platte County Sheriff's Office in recovering a vehicle and a deceased individual from Wheatland Reservoir No. 1. Correa also detailed a busy start to the year for the department, including a rapid response to a grass fire near the state line Tuesday amid high winds. He noted that quick containment of the fire prevented significant spread.

Public safety officials urge residents to report controlled burns

TORRINGTON, Wyo. — Both Fire Chief Luis Correa and Police Chief Matthew Johnson issued a strong plea to residents to report controlled burns to the dispatch center at 532-7001 before lighting them. Correa noted that the department recently responded to multiple "fire investigations" that turned out to be unreported controlled burns. Johnson emphasized that unnecessary responses strain resources, pulling volunteer firefighters away from their jobs and families and burdening the dispatch center.

Commissioners approve $1.6 million budget amendment

GOSHEN COUNTY, Wyo. — The Goshen County Board of County Commissioners approved a budget amendment totaling $1,610,587 during the Tuesday, Jan. 7, meeting. County Clerk Mary B. Feagler presented the amendment, which addresses unanticipated expenses and grant allocations across almost every county department, ranging from infrastructure to general administration.

Road and Bridge allocated over $500,000 for gravel pit expenses

GOSHEN COUNTY, Wyo. — As part of the newly passed budget amendment, the Road and Bridge Department received $503,000 specifically for unanticipated gravel pit expenses. The department also secured $185,278 in grant funding and $65,000 for County Road Fund expenses, marking a significant financial injection for county infrastructure maintenance.

IT department receives funding for grants and omitted expenses

GOSHEN COUNTY, Wyo. — The commission approved substantial funding for the Information Technology Department, authorizing $377,812 related to a State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program award. Additionally, the board approved $159,725 to cover expenses related to a new IT supervisor and system changeover that had been omitted from the previous budget, ensuring the department remains fully funded through the fiscal year.

Sheriff's Office secures $74,000 for unanticipated camera costs

GOSHEN COUNTY, Wyo. — The Sheriff's Office was granted $74,000 in the budget amendment to cover the cost of unanticipated cameras. This capital outlay was part of a broader safety and technology update that also included $20,000 for Beacon software in the County Assessor's office.

County allocates funds for health insurance and wage increases

GOSHEN COUNTY, Wyo. — The board approved an allocation of $168,926 affecting all county departments to address unanticipated increases in health insurance costs and wages. This financial adjustment aims to cover rising personnel costs across the county workforce.

Detention Center fills full-time nursing vacancy

GOSHEN COUNTY, Wyo. — Undersheriff Herb Irons announced that Christy Schick has filled the full-time nurse position at the Detention Center. The hiring was successfully completed after the commissioners previously agreed to raise the salary for the role to attract qualified candidates.

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