CHEYENNE — A fresh start can begin with a good job. A new $2 million grant will help the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services (DWS) connect adults who have been involved in the justice system …

LARAMIE – The Wyoming Community Foundation (WYCF) is pleased to announce that it has awarded over $200,000 in grants from the Wyoming Intertie Community Investment Program (“Community Investment …

WHEATLAND – The Old Wheatland Junior High School, built in 1927 and a very familiar and beloved building on Pine Street in Wheatland is heading toward its 100th birthday and according to a recent …

WHEATLAND – After lightning is suspected to have started a wildfire at around 3:15 p.m. Monday, Sept. 7 between Moonshine and Governor Peaks 17 miles south of Wheatland, things escalated quickly as …

During a solemn 911 remembrance ceremony on Friday, Sept. 11, the WVFD raised the American flag (below) above a newly-installed Welcome Home Veterans memorial bench at Lewis Park in Wheatland. The …

GUERNSEY – Howshar Hardware has been selected as Wyoming’s 2026 Hardware All Star by Hardware + Building Supply Dealer magazine, earning recognition as one of just 50 independent home improvement …

WHEATLAND – On Sept. 8, The Planning & Zoning Commission opened its regular meeting with routine business, approving minutes without corrections and noting no conflicts of interest were …

WHEATLAND – The public is encouraged to attend a special guest presentation on geocaching, one of the hottest treasure hunting trends in the United States. Val Bowen, a born-and-raised …

GUERNSEY – The Platte County Art Guild will be featuring September artist of the month, Beverly Wright, in a display at Dance Wyoming on Gilchrist Street in Wheatland Beverly was born in South …

Chapter AW P.E.O. wishes to thank Platte County for their generous support of our Wyoming Wagon raffle. This year we were able to raise over $4,000 to fund scholarships for Platte County students. …

Platte County 4-H invites alumni, families, friends, and community supporters to join us for the Platte County 4-H Alumni Dinner at the Agriplex on Saturday, Sept. 19. The Alumni Dinner, …

CHUGWATER – At yet another special meeting to review permitting for a mobile home and hookups on private property, the council, with direction from the Chugwater Planning & Zoning board, …

WHEATLAND – On the heels of a public hearing with the Planning & Zoning board two weeks ago to hear rezoning proposals for private RAM-to-industrial land, the county commissioners heard the …

WHEATLAND – It has come to our attention that there was misleading information in a photo caption about Platte County Housing Authority. Please note:   Platte County Housing Authority does not …

CHEYENNE – In a collaborative effort to improve wildlife habitat, reduce wildfire risk and help native plants recover, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department and partners will continue treating …

SOUTHEAST WYOMING – Pronghorn populations are performing well throughout most of the region, with license issuance increasing in most Hunt Areas west of the Laramie Mountains. However, grassland …

WHEATLAND – Last week, local seniors were invited to take a virtual safari and guided tour through Africa with their “tour guide” KD Kneeburg. This presentation was Part I of a series with Part …

BUFFALO — President Donald J. Trump drew an immediate reaction from the cattle industry and sent feeder cattle futures prices downward last week when he announced that he had completed a “deal” …

PLATTE COUNTY – Platte County Sheriff’s Office K9, Max, has received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 …

WHEATLAND – The Wheatland area has seen an increased number of black bears in places they typically avoid. This includes yards, ditches, and folks’ trash bins. Like most of our community, black …