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This star-spangled bowler makes it look easy!

Tournament benefits veterans

The 4th Annual Boneheads Veterans Benefit Bowling tournament featured three start times for squads to bowl throughout the day with a 50/50 raffle, rifle raffle and silent auction. There was a …

Brockman remembered for years of service

WHEATLAND – Longtime Wheatland resident Bob Brockman was remembered during last week’s commissioner meeting after his recent passing. County Commissioners Steve Shockley, Ian Jolovich and …
Fair to Fork donor and 4-H member Allie Keil  donated 80 pounds of ground pork to Wyoming Hunger Initiative, which was delivered to Services For Seniors, Inc.

Fair to Fork donates pork

WHEATLAND – Wheatland High School sophomore Allie Keil had three market pigs this year. She had already found “places” for two of them, but needed a place for the third. When Allie and her …
The Cottonwood Creek Ranch features a “pond house” (above) equipped with fishing supplies that perches just along the narrow bank of a pretty pond that also beckons visitors to enjoy the paddle boats or just sit and enjoy the splendor.

Historic ranch open house

Cottonwood Creek Ranch opened their doors to the public last weekend to showcase their (to say the least) beautiful event accommodations while continuing to operate the ranch. Owners Pam and Ron Haar …
A long line of area residents queued up outside the new Domino’s pizza on Gilchrist in Wheatland in spite of spitting rain and November wind. Domino’s officially opened its doors for customers Monday, Nov. 2.

New pizza franchise opens

Wheatland Domino’s manager Caleb Culler cuts the ribbon alongside Phil Prellwitz, Joel Manguso and Jay Feavel just before letting in a stream of excited residents for their first taste of …
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PLATTE COUNTY, WYOMING 2026 GENERAL ELECTION RESULTS Winners and Vote Totals Election Date: November 3, 2026 Status: Unofficial Results Precincts Reporting: 8 of 8 …
PLATTE COUNTY – Platte County Board of Commissioners heard a number of updates from various community departments at its recent June 17, meeting, in which the county discussed last minute …
Vernal, Utah and Riverton, Wyoming : Kaidyn Kasun earned Reserve Champion Overall Market Goat at the DinoMite Classic in Vernal, Utah.   She backed that up at the Fremont Springs Spectacular …
Obituaries
Richard Ray “Dick” Marker
A funeral service for Richard Ray “Dick’ Marker, 90, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026 at Memorial Baptist Church in Wheatland with Pastor Chris Furl officiating. Richard …
Robert “Bob” Brockman
Robert “Bob” Brockman, age 76 years old died peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, October 27 in Wheatland. He was a beloved father, grandfather, uncle, brother, and friend. Robert …
Jeanette G. Christiansen
Jeanette G. Christiansen, 88 years old, of Cheyenne passed peacefully in her sleep on Oct. 18, 2026. Jeanette was born on July 4, 1938, Clinton, Iowa to Louis and Viola Goldensoph. Jeanette was a …
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Susan L. Orr
The world became a little quieter with the October 2 passing of Susan L. Orr (Suzy), a woman whose laughter, warmth, and unforgettable stories filled every room she entered. Born on July 1, 1950, in …
Susan L. Orr
A celebration of life for Susan L. Orr (Suzy) will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7 at First Christian Church in Wheatland, with a meal to follow at 1:00 p.m.at the Moose Lodge. Susan passed away …
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Dazzling display

This male wood duck sports his incredible colors on a pond in Arizona; "What does that have to do with Platte County?" you may ask. Our wildlife photographer Randy Bell (Wheatland) is spending time …
Legal Notices
Public Notice #12199
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Platte County Planning & Zoning Department is proposing a Resolution to change the Platte County Planning & Zoning Fee Schedule.   Public hearings for …
Public Notice #12198
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Juvo Wheatland, LLC   has filed an application for the following:   Rezone from Ranching, Agricultural and Mining (RAM) land classification to Industrial …
Public Notice #12197
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING SAC Wireless, on behalf of Union Wireless, has filed an application for the following: Special Use Permit for a Wireless Communication Tower in a Ranching, …
Public Notice #12196
NOTICE TO APPROPRIATORS OF GROUND WATER   IN THE PLATTE COUNTY   CONTROL AREA The following application was received by the State Engineer’s Office. Upon conclusion of …
Public Notice #12195
2025 Chevrolet Tahoe Police Vehicle The Town of Wheatland is soliciting sealed bids for the purchase of one new 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe police vehicle, white in color, equipped with four-wheel …