Modified: Wednesday, May 16th, 2012
WHEATLAND, Jurors found 27-year-old Jesus A. Gonzalez-Ochoa, aka "Chewy" guilty of first-degree murder Wednesday in Platte County District Court.
The 12-member jury was unanimous in their decision.
Gonzalez-Ochoa was on trial for the shooting death of Christopher C. Walker, 22, outside the Landmark Bar on June 18, 2011.
Gonzalez-Ochoa entered a plea of not guilty to the ...more
Modified: Wednesday, May 9th, 2012
WHEATLAND - The Humane Society of the United States released undercover video footage revealing cruel treatment of animals and inhumane conditions at a Wyoming pig breeding facility owned by a supplier for Tyson Foods. The HSUS has notified local authorities.
The video, shot in April 2012, was taken at Wyoming Premium Farms, a pig factory farm in Wheatland, Wyo., ...more
Posted: Wednesday, May 9th, 2012
WHEATLAND - The Wheatland Arby's was recognized for its involvement in Platte County during the 40th Annual Platte County Chamber Banquet, held on Friday, May 4 at the 4-H Building.
Arby's was named the 2012 Business of the Year for its contributions to numerous events and causes, which include:
• American Cancer Society Relay for Life
• Platte ...more
Posted: Wednesday, May 9th, 2012
WHEATLAND - The Veterans of Platte County would like to invite the public to join in remembering those who served by placing flags at service members' grave markers in Wheatland Cemetery beginning at 8 am on Saturday, May 26.
In addition, on Monday May 28 at 7 am, the Avenue of Flags will be erected at the ...more
Posted: Wednesday, May 9th, 2012
With the closing of the Book Nook May 5th, Wheatland has lost a thriving downtown business. "I hate to give it up. It was making money and paying for itself," said businesswoman Nancy Munier.
However, there's much stress to running a business and Munier's health was at stake. At Dr. Hawley's and Dr. Palmer's warning and "God ...more
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