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Wheatland High School’s thespian troupe 605, received a standing ovation from the audience at its last performance of “Arabian Nights” by Gay Monteverde. Pictured are (from the balcony, l-r): Jesus Ortiz, Ronan Bertoch, Salvador Fuentes, Shakira Hershey, Taylen Fincher; (sitting on the balcony, l-r): Gigi Fuentes, Ivy Bertoch, Katriel Krotz, Milisa Murray, Amber Tracy, Maeve Bertoch; (on the floor, l-r): Leah Eaton, Aury Bertoch, Enrique Rafael (guard in the back), Monica Tracy, Damion Bohndorf, Rosalind Winter, Lillian Fuentes, Sage Nelson, Mina Fuentes, Maria Skager, Bernie Douglas and Zailey Krotz. Bohndorf and Winter (center stage) played the fabled ancient Persian King Sharayar and Queen Scheherazade.

Local high school theatre group performs famous play

“The audience only sees what happens onstage, but what happens off the stage is equally as magical.” – Kalyn Krotz, director, Thespian Troup 605 on the recent …

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Locally owned grocery store celebrates 96 years of community

To celebrate the community and past employees of the small-town, locally-owned grocery store in Wheatland, Thrifty Foods hosted a 96 th birthday party on April 13. They served cake, had cake walks, …
Student council representatives shared with the school board their successful fundraising efforts for Make-A-Wish Foundation earlier this year. They raised $11,275, which exceeded their goals.

School board votes to include indoor track in athletics program

  After a failed motion to postpone the vote until after the fiscal year, Platte County School District No. 1 board of trustees voted last Monday, 4-1, to approve the addition of …

Board approves four-day week for Glendo school

  After consideration of comments made by 22 attendees of a public meeting in Glendo, in addition to an initial public meeting and board workshop in early April, the board of Platte …

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Elementary students prepare to learn about Buffalo Bill Cody during class last week at Prairie View Community School. They are also working on a class project in which they will write an instructional book on how to take care of chicks. Pictured are Olivia Hensley (l-r), Paxton Herbert, Paisley Lovett, Mrs. Alisha Rafael (teacher), Alexandria Dennis, Lyza Cushman, Aengus Fox, Julia Ashby, Juan Nix, Mr. Bryce Cushman, Wrigley Jones, Serenity Roberts, and Remy Westerman.
Ingenuity, creativity, problem-solving, the Scientific Method, applying knowledge and learning from mistakes – all based on the solid foundation of direct instruction of core academic …
Youth paddle colorful kayaks on Gray Rocks Reservoir, east of Wheatland.
Thanks to clever marketing campaigns and the availability of using social media algorithms to personalize itineraries, more and more tourists are coming to Platte County to sight-see, hike, boat, …
 Long time Platte County Weed & Pest employee Caitlyn Harris decided to put her name in the hat to fill a vacant but unexpired term on the Platte County Weed & Pest Board. When asked why …
  Following the successful launch of the RIDE education pilot program last fall, Wyoming’s Future of Learning Collaborative is excited to announce the addition of six more school …

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Obituaries
Kerri Ann Davis Hitt
A memorial service for Kerri Ann Davis Hitt will be held Saturday, April 27 th , 11 a.m. at the Wheatland Bible Church.
Richard ‘Dick’ Alva Woodard
TORRINGTON – Richard “Dick” Alva Woodard, 86, of Torrington, passed away on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at the Torrington Community Hospital.    A memorial service …
James Lee (Jim) McDaniel
WHEATLAND – A funeral service for James Lee “Jim” McDaniel, 64, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, February 24, 2024 at the First Christian Church in Wheatland with Pastor Casey Schroder officiating.
William Joseph Trujillo
William Joseph Trujillo, 65, passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2024 after a short illness in Wheatland.
Josephine (Josie) V. Apodaca
Funeral Mass for Josephine (Josie) V. Apodaca, 90, of Guernsey will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 24, 2024 at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Casper, officiated by Rev. Clark Lenz.

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Helping take down malaria by building up Africa’s healthcare network, bringing families Closer to Care

(BPT) - On a mission to help build up Africa’s healthcare network to aid in the fight against malaria, SC Johnson, makers of Raid®, in partnership with the Society for Family Health Rwanda …

Sports
Desirae Iacovetto, Laynie Goertz, Maggie Hicks and Lily Nichols pose with Coach Matt Hazen after their record-breaking run.
Wheatland

WHS girls track breaks third school record of the season
Mackenzie Lockman high-fives the team for the crack of the bat earning her RBI's and three runners to home.
Wheatland

Lady Dawgs split with Thunder Basin 'bolts in double-header
Senior Lily Nichols (No. 22) drives past her Buffalo opponent earlier in the season.
WHEATLAND

Nichols named Southeast Wyoming outstanding senior athlete of the year

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Opinion
Malcolm Ervin, Platte County Clerk

Be Involved in Our Republic

According to Wyoming law, the County Clerk serves as the chief election officer of the county. I have served in that role since 2019 and am proud to continue a long tradition of fair and honest …

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Columns
Lisa Phelps: Sunset Reflections
Roses. Flowers. Chocolate and cute little red hearts and notes of affection. You know what I’m talking about because it has become such a tradition in our world every February 14 to share something sweet (whether poetic prose, a gesture, or actual goodies) with a “sweetheart.” (See what I did there?)
Sunset Reflections
Well, we finally hit the point where winter came near to feeling like winter. Some years it hits early, sometimes late, but it always seems to come some time. When I stepped out this morning to see the amazing variety of colors sweeping across the landscape and weaving through the interesting array of cloud formations, I was in awe
Ready for the Holidays? Make the most of the season
The holiday season is in full swing, snow is falling, and the radio stations play all of our favorite holiday tunes. I absolutely love the holiday season, and all the memories it brings.

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Legal Notices
Public Notice No. 11647.
PUBLIC NOTICE Pursuant to the Wyoming Administrative Procedure Act and the Wyoming Public Service Commission’s (Commission) Rules, the Commission hereby gives notice of the Application of …
Public Notice No. 11646.
PUBLIC NOTICE Unapproved Record – The Board of County Commissioners, Platte County, Wyoming, met on the 16th day of April 2024 in the county seat of Wheatland. Those present for the …
Public Notice No. 11645.
PUBLIC NOTICE Community Action of Laramie County Inc. will hold a Public Hearing on May 7th, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. regarding the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Community Action …
Public Notice No. 11643
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PROBATE TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED: You are hereby notified that on April 5, 2024, the Last Will and Testament of Bridget Foley Wilson, deceased, was admitted to …
Public Notice No. 11643
PUBLIC NOTICE Jacob Joseph Grudle HEREBY GIVE NOTICE that she/he has filed a Petition in the District Court of Platte County requesting that his/her name be changed to Jacob Joseph Easthouse. …

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