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A colorful tutorial

Allex Lockman, floral designer at Simply Creative in Wheatland, hosted a fall floral arrangement class at the I-25 bar this past Saturday. Participants were able to choose a “pumpkin vase”, to …

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WHEATLAND – The Platte County 4-H Junior Leadership Team is looking for motivated and enthusiastic youth to join its 2026–2027 team. Applications are now open, with interviews scheduled for …

Local habitat perfect for pronghorn

WHEATLAND – This “antelope” or more accurately, pronghorn, was photographed along Palmer Canyon Road recently. Pronghorn are not a “true” antelope, as the African and Asian antelopes …
State senator and GOP governor nominee Eric Barlow was the keynote speaker at Platte County Economic Development’s Annual Meeting and banquet. 

PCED hosts gubernatorial candidate Barlow

WHEATLAND – Platte County Economic Development (PCED) held their annual meeting and banquet last week with encouraging reports of increased revenue. Five new board members were elected and 21 new …

School nurse brings high-level care to local students

WHEATLAND – What’s the first thing you think of when you think “school nurse”? A cot to lie down on behind a curtain? Tylenol after P.E.? A band-aid after recess? All of these scenarios are …

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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 …
The Platte County School District No. 1 school board discussed several policy changes, including the staffing guidelines for extra duty activities and repeal gun-free zones law at its regularly scheduled meeting on June 16. Board member Clay Becker and Doug Weaver discussed their similar beliefs over the gun policy.
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 …
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 …

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Obituaries
Rita Dianne Dickinson (Britton)
Rita Dianne Dickinson (Britton) lived a life worth living. She was a strong leader, a caring friend, loving wife, and nurturing mother. Her laugh was infectious and from the heart; those around her …
Joan Charlotte Branscom
Joan Charlotte Branscom, 87, of Wheatland passed peacefully on September 30 in Laramie, surrounded by her loving family. Joan was born in Newcastle on Dec. 1, 1938, and was the only child to …
Kent Graves
Kent Graves, 66, passed away at his home on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026. Kent was born in Wheatland on Dec. 28, 1959.   Kent graduated from Wheatland High School in 1978. Kent is survived by …
Adene Marthel Riley
A   celebration of life for Adene Marthel Riley, 71, will be held from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026 at the First State Bank Conference Center in Wheatland. The family asks you to …
Norb Olind
A   celebration of life for Norb Olind, 75, will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3 at the Saint Patrick’s Catholic Church in Wheatland, with a reception to follow. Norb Olind passed …

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Sports
The Prairie View Lady Buffaloes volleyball team is pictured left-to-right, Uli Hansen (No.2), Ainsley Weaver (No.14), Tilly Pedersen (No.10), Mady Caster (No. 5), Dyllan Pedersen (No.1), Savannah Norfleet (No. 4), Madi Westerberg (No. 15, Team Captain), Mesa Winger (No. 11, Team Captain).

Chugwater victorious over Casper team
Bulldog runner June Gentle keeps (above, center) pace with her Burns and Douglas opponents during the Wheatland Cross Country Invite.

Four make top 10 at home race
Ayden Coates (No. 9), who recently “joined” the 500-Kill-Club, goes sky high for a hit against Torrington this past weekend. Ready for defense are Halle Mickelsen (No. 8), Sophie Meyer (No. 14), and Bianca Dawson (No. 7).

Lady Dawgs continues to dominate conference play
Hayden Steinsieck (No. 33) hangs on to the ball as he drops to a knee during play earlier in the season.

Glenrock Herders squeak by Wheatland Bulldogs

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Public Notice #12184
CHAPTER 6, SECTION 2 CONSTRUCTION/MODIFICATION PERMIT -   Department of Environmental Quality,   Division of Air Quality PUBLIC NOTICE:   In accordance with Chapter 6, …
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Pursuant To Section 26B Of The Wyoming   Education Code Of 1969 The Following   Warrants Over $500.00 Were Allowed By   The Board Of Trustees Of Platte County   …
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The Platte County Resource District’s (PCRD) proposed Long Range Plan (5-year plan) is available for public comment.   Copies of the document are available at the PCRD office located at 504C …
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FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE WHEREAS, default in the payment of principal and interest has occurred under the terms of a promissory note (“Note”) and real estate mortgage (“Mortgage”). …
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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 advertising and public …

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