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Auto Racing: Large crowd turns out at HiWay 92 for holiday-themed night of races
GERING — One of the largest crowds in years was in attendance at HiWay 92 Raceway on Saturday for a night of racing and the fireworks show that followed. The attendance on Saturday was one of the best since the Mike Warren/Lee Schwartzkopf days roughly a decade ago and the energy level was high.
Ranger to lead backcountry tour of Scotts Bluff National Monument
The public is invited to attend a free backcountry tour of the north side of Scotts Bluff National Monument on Tuesday, July 23 at 6 p.m. The tour will leave from the Scotts Bluff National Monument Visitor Center located at 190276 Old Oregon Trail in Gering. Listen now and subscribe:...
Torrington man arrested after threatening with machete, toy firearm
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Laramie County Sheriff’s Office arrested 38-year-old Johnn Thomas Woyak on July 9 for assault with a deadly weapon. Officers responded to an altercation on the 700 block of West Prosser Road, according to police booking sheets. During the incident, Woyak allegedly produced a machete...
Park Ranger Matt Salomon to Lead Backcountry Tour of Scotts Bluff National Monument
The public is invited to attend a FREE backcountry tour of the north side of Scotts Bluff National Monument on Tuesday, July 23rd at 6:00 p.m. The tour will leave from the Scotts Bluff National Monument Visitor Center located at 190276 Old Oregon Trail in Gering, NE. Park Ranger Matt...
Public Notice No. 9068
Notice is hereby given that a public hearing on the proposed levy of one mill for the Goshen County Recreation Board and 1/2 mill for the Eastern Wyoming BOCES, which is being considered by the Board of Trustees of Goshen County School District No. 1, will be held in the District Central Administration Board Room at 626 West 25th Avenue in Torrington, Wyoming on the 17th day of July 2024 at 7:00 P.M,. at which time all persons interested may appear and be heard respecting such levy.
Marilyn Sue Boston
MORRILL – A memorial service for Marilyn Sue Boston, 81, will be held 10:30 a.m. July 20, 2024, at Sovereign Grace Reformed Church in Morrill with Pastor Todd Seay officiating. Marilyn Greene Boston passed away peacefully at her home on July 3, 2024, in Torrington. Burial was held in the Valley View Cemetery. Colyer Funeral Home assisted the family with the arrangements and condolences may be sent to www.colyerfuneralhome.com.
Troopers on Patrol During Oregon Trail Days
JULY 11, 2024 (SCOTTSBLUFF, NEB.) — Scotts Bluff County’s Oregon Trail Days bring thousands of people to celebrate Nebraska’s rich history, tradition, and hometown spirit. Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol will be working to reduce the likelihood of serious crashes around the event. “Many people from...
Old Oregon Trail to become M Street within Gering city limits
The Gering City Council approved the redesignation of Old Oregon Trail Road to M Street within city limits on Monday night. City Engineer Annie Folck said the need for change became apparent when the city began working to add additional addresses to the former Lockwood building, which would help first responders better identify points of entry.
Legion Baseball: Gering PVC beats WESTCO for sweep of summer series
WESTCO and Gering squared off for a senior/junior Legion baseball doubleheader Wednesday, July 3 with each organization getting a win. Dustion Rector threw a one-hitter in the junior game as the WESTCO Express shutout the B&C Steel 8-0 in five innings in the junior matchup. The senior game went the...
Daniel Johnson Dies in Prison
Johnson, Daniel (#18331), a Wyoming inmate, died July 8, 2024, at the Wyoming Medium Correctional Facility in Torrington, WY. Inmate Johnson was convicted of 1st Degree Murder (W.S. 6-2-101a). He was sentenced in Natrona County by Judge Sullins to life imprisonment. Mr. Johnson was born in Sheridan, WY on December...
Summer baseball: Western Nebraska takes two from Denver in weekend series
The Pioneers not only downed the Denver Cougars 11-2 Sunday, July 7, but the team also raised $3,000 for the Festival of Hope through a jersey auction that supported breast cancer awareness. The Pioneers also earned a 2-1 walk-off win over Denver Saturday and moved to 9-13 in Rocky Mountain...
Auto Racing: Jesson wins close finish in Superstocks at HiWay 92 Raceway
There were several close races at the HiWay 92 Raceway June 29 with the main event winners also capturing the trophy dash honors. One of the closest races was in the Super Stock division. Loren Jessen captured the checkered flag by less than a second ahead of Aaron Franco. James Moody was third followed by Steve Kampbell.
Safe Ride OTD to offer safe, free rides Friday, Saturday
SAFE Ride OTD, the volunteer-fueled safety project, is again helping to keep Gering streets safe during Friday and Saturday nights of Oregon Trail Days with its free designated driving service. In a press release, project founder Lisa Betz-Marquez said she is proud of the community’s safety record during the project’s...
Scotts Bluff National Monument to Host Backcountry Tour
Gering, NE (RELEASE) July 8th, 2024 — The public is invited to attend a FREE backcountry tour of the north side of Scotts Bluff National Monument on Tuesday, July 23rd at 6:00 p.m. The tour will leave from the Scotts Bluff National Monument Visitor Center located at 190276 Old Oregon Trail in Gering, NE.
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