🌱 How a sudden power cost spike could raise Torrington electric bills

Cheers Torrington! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How a sudden power cost spike could raise Torrington electric bills
• See where Torrington volleyball now ranks in Wyoming's latest poll

Also on today's calendar: Wheatland at Torrington and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Mostly sunny and beautiful, with a high of 72 and low of 47 degrees.
• Friday: Sunny and warmer, temps: high: 82, low: 48.
• Saturday: Sunny; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 80 and low of 42 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• City of Torrington press release regarding electricity transmission costs (torringtontelegram.com) — Torrington officials are warning residents about a sharp, unexplained jump in electricity transmission costs that could soon raise local power bills. The city has filed a dispute and an interim cost adjustment request, and the council will decide on October 6 whether to approve higher rates that would take effect November 1, with public input invited at the meeting.
   

• WyoPreps Volleyball Rankings Shuffle With New Tie and Two Teams Returning (y95country.com) — Torrington High's volleyball team has climbed back into the statewide Class 3A rankings, now sitting at No. 5 in the latest WyoPreps coaches and media poll. The update shows movement across all four Wyoming classifications and highlights how competitive this season has become for teams chasing postseason momentum.
   

📸 Around Torrington

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Torrington

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★ Featured events ★

Monday October 5
• Little Beans Club →
  The Old Moose Coffee & Events, 134 E 21st Ave, Torrington
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Friday October 2
• Wheatland at Torrington →
  2400 West C St, Torrington
  3:00 pm
• Wheatland Bulldogs Volleyball at Torrington →
  Torrington High School, 2400 West C St, Torrington
  6:00 pm
• Big Horn at Torrington →
  Torrington High School, 2400 West C St, Torrington
  6:00 pm
Saturday October 3
• Little Moon Lake →
  Torrington WY
• Big Horn at Torrington →
  2400 West C St, Torrington
Friday October 9
• Glenrock at Torrington →
  Torrington High School, 2400 West C St, Torrington
  6:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday October 1
• Burns Girls JV Volleyball @ Wheatland →
  Wheatland High School, 1207 13th St, Wheatland
  6:00 pm
• Wheatland Bulldogs Volleyball vs Burns →
  Wheatland High School, 1350 Oak St., Wheatland
  6:00 pm
• Burns Broncs at Wheatland →
  Wheatland, 1350 Oak St., Wheatland
  6:00 pm
• Burns at Wheatland →
  1350 Oak St., Wheatland
  6:00 pm
• Burns Girls Varsity Volleyball @ Wheatland →
  Wheatland High School, 1207 13th St, Wheatland
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• NaphCare, Inc. posted a job opening for Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in Torrington. Apply here.
• Vyve Broadband, LLC posted a job opening for Broadband Maintenance Technician in Torrington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Torrington here.

🗞 Nearby News

Guernsey

• Wyoming High School Volleyball Scoreboard for September 29-October 3, 2026 (mycountry955.com)

Wheatland

• Public Notice #12179 - Platte County Record-Times (pcrecordtimes.com)
• Public Notice #12174 (pcrecordtimes.com)
• Adene Marthel Riley (pcrecordtimes.com)

Cheyenne

• Cheyenne Sherard Plant's new $4 million water treatment system operational (capcity.news)
• Cheyenne's First Freeze Date Changes in 2026 (kgab.com)

Ok Torrington! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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