One of the highlights of fair week is the Saturday morning parade. It’s a lively, noisy, candy-chucking tradition that did not disappoint this year. The Antelope Gap Fire Department made sure to …
WHEATLAND — During a special meeting of the Wheatland Town Council on July 27, Mayor Brandon Graves and present council members Jason Evans, Kelly Mixson and Josh Kaufman voted unanimously to …
SUNRISE and TORRINGTON – EWC held its annual International Archaeology Symposium last week which featured geologists, archaeologists, professors, and museum curators not only from Wyoming …
CHEYENNE — As concerns continue to grow about the impact of smartphones, social media and technology on children and teens, Cheyenne Regional Medical Center is inviting parents, caregivers, …
CHUGWATER — The Chugwater Planning & Zoning Board met on July 29 to discuss a special use permit request from resident Paul Lovett to place a mobile home on property at 607 Clay Avenue with a …
WHEATLAND – On Thursday, July 30, at approximately 4 p.m. the Wheatland Volunteer Fire Department responded to 1552 Elliot St. for the report of a structure fire. Upon arrival crews found a fully …
WHEATLAND – In an unexpected announcement last Tuesday, the Services for Seniors Activity Center in Wheatland was informed they had 30 minutes to clear the building and the parking lot as a new …
Steve Harshman, the Republican candidate for the State Superintendent of Public Instruction showed up to support Platte County’s FFA and 4H programs at the stock sale BBQ last Friday night and …
Kate Buffington was this year’s Chopped Challenge winner. This is the second year local cooks have competed in the contest based on the popular television show. Contestants each received a mystery …
Brent Bien visited Wheatland on Sunday and addressed a full room of interested constituents. Bien was born and raised in Wyoming, earning a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from the …
The Blue Raven Realty float featured law enforcement, EMS, fire and medical responders from our community who cheerfully tossed popsicles into the crowd on Saturday.
The 2026 Laramie Peak Cattlewomen’s photo contest winners pictured left to right are: Cathy Jenne, Sharon Utter, Pennelope Ferreyra, Jodi Buffington, Sherry Muchmore, and Elvira Call. Other …
WHEATLAND – In spite of extreme high temps (in the triple digits) and a high UV index over the weekend the Platte County Fair commenced as scheduled. Beverage vendors no doubt experienced brisk …
CHUGWATER – For a minute there, it seemed the dust had settled in Chugwater after it was determined that NextEra would move forward with their Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), wind and solar …
WHEATLAND – The Laramie Peak Museum in Wheatland…wait, didn’t you know Platte County had a museum? The Laramie Peak Museum recently received a financial windfall and they were able …
Platte County seniors have been doing some virtual traveling lately. Activities director Carrie Kafka helped organize arm-chair tours to France and Ireland with KD Kneeburg. Kafka says …
GLENROCK — Following Norway’s lead, PacifiCorp, Oregon State University and other partners have painted 36 turbine blades black to study a theory that a single painted blade on a wind turbine …
GUERNSEY – The Guernsey Town Council met on July 21 with Council member Penny Wells absent. The council approved claims totaling approximately $20,654.06 and recognized Golden Shovel winners Frank …
