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UW Extension Offers recommendations to prevent Palmer Amaranth spread

Laramie — As Palmer amaranth continues to spread across the Intermountain West, the University of Wyoming Extension has released a new publication on how to identify this invasive weed, best …

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The Pleasant Valley Fire

Fences and grazing land were burned or damaged from The Pleasant Valley Fire that burned across 29,000 acres in the Platte and Goshen County area, as depicted in the aftermath of the fire, off state …

Reclamation cautions public as it plans annual lowering of Guernsey Reservoir

MILLS – The Bureau of Reclamation will start lowering the water level at Guernsey Reservoir on Sep. 9 as the irrigation season draws to a close.   “Boaters, recreationists, and …

DVS: Project SAFE, Inc. provides quality services to victims

WHEATLAND – The Wyoming Division of Victim Services (DVS) congratulates Project SAFE, Inc. for successfully completing their recent on-site compliance visit. The program was found to be in …

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Election Results

Platte County 2024 Primary Election Results

Results as of 7:42 p.m.  Includes Absentee and Agriplex votes UNITED STATES SENATOR – REPUBLICAN   John Barrasso 1256 …

Court Report

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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May 14 Osmera, Seth M., Guernsey. Possess Contr Narc Subst. – Schedule 1 or 2 - Amt More Than In Para ci: Remand; Possess Contr Narc Subst. – plant-3oz or less: Remand; Powder or …
Chugwater town council affirmed councilman Steve Kelley (left) as mayor pro-tem at the recommendation of Mayor Carol Ash.
CHUGWATER – An appointment of a new mayor pro-tem was among the actions taken during the May 6 meeting of the Chugwater Town Council. Mayor Carol Ash cited the declining health of current …
WHEATLAND – Opinions and accusations were flying, but the jury is still out on the path that should be taken as the Platte County Commissioners decided whether to abandon or move easements in …
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WHEATLAND – After approval by county commissioners to move the county’s North Tower communications antenna, emergency responders will have better signals than they’ve ever had. …

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Obituaries
Jack Miller
Jack Miller, a beloved husband, brother, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on August 18, 2024 at the age of 77 in Fort Laramie. Born in Cheyenne, Jack lived a life marked by his …
Edmund Douglas “Doug” Hinkle
Funeral service for Edmund Douglas “Doug” Hinkle, 84, will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, September 6, 2024 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Wheatland with Bishop …
Leslee Elna Nilsson
A funeral service for Leslee Elna Nilsson, 39, will be held at 11:00 A.M. at the First Christian Church in Wheatland with Pastor Casey Schroder officiating. Leslee passed away Sunday, July 14, 2024 …
Curtis Elliot Culver
Curtis Elliot Culver passed away on August 21, 2024, at Porter Adventist Hospital in Denver, Colorado surrounded by his wife, daughters, and family. He was born on August 11, 1958, in Portland, Maine …
Tristiny Shannel “Tris” Clausen
Funeral services for Tristiny Shannel “Tris” Clausen, 32, will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at Gorman Funeral Home – Platte Chapel in Wheatland. Tristiny …

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Locals given a bird’s eye view of Wheatland

Eight-year-old Natalie Campos is buckled and ready for her short flight over the Wheatland area. With parental permission, youths were able to take short flights in the small planes with local pilot

WHEATLAND – At the Phifer Field Fly-In at the airport in Wheatland, approximately 20 people were treated to airplane rides around the county (including several youths) to see sights such as …

Sports
Fletcher McKee watches his putt burn the edge at a tournament earlier in the season.

WHS golfers net third win in the Bighorn Basin
Raelyn Goff focuses on the trail during a cross-country meet last week at Little America in Cheyenne.

Cross country team races in Cheyenne
Haylie Nelson and Tate Nichols pose with the championship trophy.

Wheatland Golf Club Championship held

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On July 30, a unit in the Antelope Gap Rural Fire District was on scene just over 20 minutes after first page was sent out for available units to fight the fire that began on Pleasant Valley Road near Guernsey on July 30.

Thanks for help, support of firemen

Now that things have settled down, the smoke has cleared and we have all been able to catch our breaths, I thought it would be a good time to start by thanking the citizens of Platte County. The …

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Columns
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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Legal Notices
Court report
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. …
Court Reports June 15 - June 30
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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