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Alva Miller, a Wyoming Cowboy Hall of Fame inductee, models hats during his career as a cowboy in southeast Wyoming.

Taking a look back at key moments of 2024

Oct. 2, 2024 Dwyer Fire burns 960 acres DWYER – Approximately 960 acres of grassland burned early on Monday before fire crews were able to contain the fire. Two separate fires were reported …

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PowerSchool data breach includes Guernsey schools

GUERNSEY – Last Wednesday, a live-feed post to parents, students, and staff at Guernsey-Sunrise schools received notification the district was confirmed to have been effected by the nationwide …

Black Mountain water tower construction underway

WHEATLAND – Progress is being made on the rebuilding of the Black Mountain Water Tower in southwest Wheatland which was demolished last August. The ground has been stabilized after years of …

Former Glendo clerk pleads not-guilty

WHEATLAND – Former Glendo town clerk Tristany Hoffman entered a not-guilty plea at an arraignment held in Eighth Judicial District Court last Thursday. Hoffman is being charged with three …

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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 …
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 …

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Obituaries
Marietta Jean Posten
Graveside memorial services for Marietta Jean Posten, 88, will be held at 1pm Thursday, January 16, 2025 at Prairie Rest Cemetery in Guernsey with Pastor Bill Walker officiating. Marietta died …
Margaret “Peggy” Mae Howe
Margaret “Peggy” Mae Howe, born July 8, 1946, in Black Duck, Minnesota, to Morton and Della Butts, passed away on January 10, 2025, after a five-year battle with Progressive Supranuclear …
Gregory Charles “Greg” Markel
A celebration of life for Gregory Charles “Greg” Markel, 59, was held at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at the Platte County Agriplex Building with Pastor Casey Schroeder …
Ida N. Waitman
A funeral liturgy for Ida N. Waitman, 83, was held at 1:00 P.M. Friday, January 3, 2025 at the Saint Patrick’s Catholic Church in Wheatland with Father Hiep Nguyen as the Celebrant. A rosary …
Samuel Rollette “Sam” Clymer
Samuel Rollette “Sam” Clymer, 82, passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 in Wheatland, Wyoming. Sam was born to Arthur and Andrienne (Wilcox) Clymer in Boulder, Colorado on Saturday, …

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First Day hikers brave the cold to enjoy New Year’s Day

Taking in the beauty of the park and the chance to start the new year on the right foot of getting fresh air and exercise, many families and individuals from around the region braved the cold of New Year’s Day for the Wyoming State Park-sponsored First Day Hikes in both Guernsey (pictured above) and Glendo.

GUERNSEY and GLENDO – In its 14th year, the First Day Hike event sponsored by Wyoming State Parks was successful in connecting people with nature, and encouraging enjoyment of the outdoors …

Sports
 Junior wrestler Cooper Meyer changes level to fake an opponent at the Shane Shatto Tournament this weekend. 

Wrestlers place four at Shane Shatto Tournament
WHS senior Ella Keil (4) dribbles around the Big Horn defense at a home game in December.

Lady Bulldogs 2-2 in weekend tourney
Nolan Schaffner (5) sails the ball through the air for some points as teammates Jake Hyche (24), Tate Nichols (11) and Jacob Miller (center) prepare to assist if necessary.

Boys lose two, win one in Cheyenne tournament

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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

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Opinion
The little hand-made sparkle on this tree at the Platte County Library brings something a little extra special to the Christmas display.

The shine of Christmas

By Lisa Phelps lphelps@pcrecordtimes.com Glitter, sparkle, lights and smiles mark the weeks leading up to Christmas, and now the day is finally here. Around the county, businesses have worked …

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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, …
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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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