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Workers from Oftedal Construction are preparing a new laydown yard for construction materials at the corner of Swanson and Red Fox Road. The Platte County commissioners approved the site to store materials for the Town of Wheatland’s “16th Street Project” from Swanson Road to Cedar Street. Construction begins in March along with an informational meeting.

Commissioners greenlight road extension, hear senior services concerns

WHEATLAND – At their Feb. 18 meeting, Platte County Commissioners approved the establishment of an extension of E. Johnson Road, an existing county road north of Wheatland off N. Wheatland …

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PVCS’s Rafael nominated for national LifeChanger of the Year award

CHUGWATER – Prairie View Community School first and second grade teacher Alesha Rafael has been nominated for National Life Group’s 2024-25 LifeChanger of the Year award. Sponsored by the …

Wyomingite brings hardworking dads to light with new book

WYOMING – It’s often been told; the Wyoming way of life is like no other. Wyomingites are full of grit and determination. Most of them work long hours and most of them do whatever it …

Attempt to appoint different representative on tax board fails

GUERNSEY – The current Guernsey representative serving on the Platte County Lodging Tax and Tourism Joint Powers Board addressed the council about grievances during public comments of last …

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Mike Carlson of Wyoming State Parks (top photo, l-r) and Kameron Hass of Camp Guernsey Fire Department give instructions before on-site practice of ice rescue strategies during a sunny day at Glendo Reservoir. Haas also taught how to access conditions of a victim in icy water (left).
GLENDO – With the need for continued training and experience for local emergency responders, Glendo Volunteer Fire and Rescue hosted a multi-agency ice-rescue training Jan. 25 – 26 put on …
Platte County unofficial results as of 8:29, includes Wheatland precints and absentee votes. Further updates will be available as results come in.  US President …
Results as of 7:42 p.m.  Includes Absentee and Agriplex votes UNITED STATES SENATOR – REPUBLICAN   John Barrasso 1256 …
May 28 Infante, Ruby, Greeley, Colorado. Take controlled substance or liquor into jail; fees and fines: remand. Markley, Patricia, Centennial, Colorado. DUI Alcohol = to >.08% - first …

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Obituaries
Barbara Havely
Barbara Havely, 81, of Slater passed away peacefully on Feb. 13, 2025 with family at her side. Barb was born on August 28, 1943, in Gering, Nebraska to Jake and Christine Ross. Barb graduated from …
Charles W. “Charlie” Hechtner
Charles W. “Charlie” Hechtner, 81, entered into the presence of his Savior on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025 in Wheatland, Wyoming. Charlie Hechtner was born on Monday, Nov. 8, 1943, the son of …
Juidth Anne West
Judith Anne (Ellenberger) West of Chugwater passed away on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025 in Torrington. Judy was born on Valentine’s Day, in 1942, in Fort Morgan, Colorado. She was the daughter of …
Timothy Wade Graves
Timothy Wade Graves, 68, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at the Platte County Hospital in Wheatland. Timothy Graves was born on Tuesday, December 4, 1956 in Wheatland the son of Earl T. …
Jaree G. Lewis
Jaree G. Lewis, 82, passed away Sunday, February 2, 2025 at her home in Wheatland surrounded by her family. Jaree Lewis was born on Sunday, April 12, 1942 the daughter of Clayton Calvin and …

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Ag expo resumes after five-year break

Madi McIntosh of Wheatland FFA coaches the roping station.

WHEATLAND – A steady hum of voices interspersed regularly with laughter could be heard at the indoor arena of the Platte County Fairgrounds during the recently-revived ag expo. After a pause …

Sports
Kenny Raser (25) jumps past Gering defense in a game earlier this season.

Bulldogs come home with win against Herders
Maggie Hicks drives a solid screen by Tayen Wakkuri against Burns earlier in the season.

Lady Dawgs take conference win

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The Platte County Chamber of Commerce was on hand at the Kennedy Ranch in Wheatland for a ribbon cutting for the grand opening of The Bell.

The Wyoming Bell officially opened with a Platte County Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting

The Bell has ribbon cutting
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To the editor: Stories connect people in a way that nothing else can. By telling stories about yourself, or things around you, you let people see a piece of who you are. The stories you tell may be …

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Stacy Buchholz 4-H and Youth Develop. Educator
Friend or Foe? It is snake season
PLATTE COUNTY – Over the last weekend, my family and I were traveling some backroads and found that our creepy, crawly friends have come out of hibernation. Many of these backroad snakes were, …
Lisa Phelps
Sunset reflections
U nless you see it, it’s hard to grasp. That’s a bit of an understatement because I’m talking about an amazing double rainbow that spanned the entire county, from north to south I …
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?)

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July 8 Schear, Wade, Gillette. Manufacture or control narcotic substance; fees and fines: Bound over Possess control narcotic substance; fees and fines: Bound over Hildebrandt, Shane, Cheyenne. …
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June 15 Gunther, Karissa, Casper. Vehicle exceeded 80 mph on Interstate (6+ mph over); fees and fines: $103. Rieckers, William, Mills. Follow too closely; fees and fines: $100. Seat belt driver; fees …
Public Notice No. 11704
Request for Bids The Town of Wheatland Police Department will be accepting sealed bids for ONE (1) full size white in color SUV. This unit shall be new with full factory warranty. The unit shall be …
Public Notice No. 11703
PURSUANT TO WYOMING STATE STATUTE §18-3-516(b)(i), all salaries listed herein are actual wages, not including any benefits, paid to all full time Town of Wheatland employees and elected …
Public Notice No. 11702
UNAPPROVED RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS FOR THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE TOWN OF WHEATLAND A regular meeting of the Council for the Town of Wheatland, Platte County, and State of Wyoming was held on July 8, …

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