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Prairie View Community School was recently awarded a Wyoming Perkins Cutting Edge Grant that will support two mobile broiler research units and the equipment students need to conduct a carefully designed comparison of two meat-bird genetics groups under the same care and management conditions.

Hands-on student research

CHUGWATER   — Prairie View Community School has been awarded a Wyoming Perkins Cutting Edge Grant to establish the Prairie View Precision Broiler Research Lab, an innovative student-led …

PCSD No. 1 considers private sale of Old Jr. High

WHEATLAND – According to a Special Brief from PCSD No.1, the destiny of the old Junior High could take a turn. At a special meeting held on Friday at 7 a.m., the school board and superintendent …

Chugwater Energy compliance discussions continue

WHEATLAND – During last week’s regular meeting, commissioners reviewed updates from county planner Laura Bookout related to the Chugwater Energy project. Bookout reported work continues on …
Anita Iacovetto and Pinky Chesser celebrate as they approach the 5k finish line.

Running for a cause

SLATER – Wyoming Pure Beef hosted its first ever 5k Ranch Run on Saturday. With over 80 runners and dozens more in attendance it was a fun morning of community-unity, great food and vendor …

Documentary of Wheatland veteran to be shown locally

WHEATLAND – The public is invited to a hometown showing of “Home from the Vietnam War,” a documentary featuring Wheatland’s own, U.S. Army Lt. Lee Alley, on Sunday, Oct. 25 at the Wheatland …
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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 …
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 …
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 …
Obituaries
Benny Juarez
B enny, a beloved son, father, brother, uncle, companion, and friend, passed away in Valdosta, Georgia on Sept. 26, 2026. He was born in Wheatland on March 15, 1962. Benny was the youngest …
Kent Graves
K ent 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 …
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 …
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Keeping gramma healthy

Flu season has officially arrived, which means the air is full of sniffles, “It’s just allergies,” and people wandering around with a Kleenex box under one arm like they’re starring in a …
Legal Notices
Public Notice #12187
STATE OF WYOMING) IN THE DISTRICT COURT EIGHTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COUNTY OF PLATTE) CASE NO: 2026-CV-0000072 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OFKAREN MORFORD a/k/a KAREN M. MORFORD …
Public Notice #12186
LIQUOR LICENSE PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR RENEWAL OF THE TOWN OF CHUGWATER,   WYOMING LIQUOR LICENSES NOTICE IS HEREBY given that the following …
Public Notice #12185
Comprehensive Summary of Platte County Commissioner Proceedings pursuant W.S. §18-3-516(a) – The Board of County Commissioners, Platte County, Wyoming, met on the 6th day of October 2026 in the …
Public Notice #12181
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”). …
Public Notice #12180
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 …