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Platte County Hospital introduces DXA scanner

WHEATLAND – Banner Health’s Platte County Hospital recently installed of a new state-of-the-art DXA (Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry) scanner, enhancing the hospital’s diagnostic …

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May 29 In 1890, Wyoming’s first federally recognized National Guard unit formed,  It was Company A, 1st Wyoming Regiment, the Laramie Grays.  The Laramie Grays were a short-lived …

Free fishing day on Saturday

CHEYENNE – Wyoming Game and Fish Department is hosting its annual Kids Free Fishing Day this weekend, June 7, at locations around the state. While kids can enjoy free fishing all day on …

High school education to resume in Glendo

GLENDO – For the first time in three years, the Glendo Eagles will now boast a high school at the small town of just over 200 people. In 2023, the high school portion of Glendo School was …

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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
Donald Q. “Don” Gudahl
A funeral service for Donald Q. “Don” Gudahl, 97, will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 27 at the First Christian Church in Wheatland, with Pastor Casey Schroeder officiating. Don …
Dorothy Mae Rinne
Dorothy Mae Rine, 90, of Wheatland, passed away peacefully in the morning hours of Sunday, May 18, 2025 at the Platte County Hospital in Wheatland, surrounded by her loving family.  Dorothy Rine …
Leonard Nelson Vineyard
Leonard Nelson Vineyard, 90, passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at the Platte County Legacy Home in Wheatland. Leonard Nelson was born to Edgar Nelson and Iona (Cox) Vineyard on Saturday, January …
Barbara Jean Chambers
Graveside for services Barbara Jean Chambers, 64, will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, May 10 at the Horseshoe Cemetery near Glendo. Immediately following the graveside service a funeral service will …
Gary L. Young
Gary L. Young, 76 of Perry, Ohio passed away following a long-fought battle with medical issues. He was born on Aug. 20, 1948 to the late Thomas and Helen (McMinn) Young in Punxsutawney, …

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Peak High School hosts graduation for senior Jennifer Pena

WHEATLAND – Peak High School’s lone senior, Jennifer Pena, was recognized in a brief graduation ceremony during the May 19 Platte County School No. 1 (PCSD No. 1) board meeting. Peak …

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WHS coach, athletes recognized with state honors
Tate Nichols (right) holds his follow through after teeing off at the Wheatland Golf Club during a tornament while teammate Brecken Sandlian seems satisfied with his yardage. Last week, Tate Nichols won the USwing Mojing Junior World Championships Qualifier in Laramie at Jacoby Golf Course. The win punches his ticket to the Junior World Tournament held at Torrey Pines in San Diego, California on July 5th-10th.

Wheatland golfers stand out at junior worlds qualifying tourney

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Platte County library board explained

About libraries, Albert Einstein once said, “The only thing you absolutely have to know, is the location of the library.” Einstein’s poignant remark is a reminder of the importance …

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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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