Say goodbye to the raptors, game birds, songbirds and bats in the Chugwater Energy Project area. Gone will be Bald and Golden Eagles (national birds), horned and barn owls, burrowing owls, red tail …
An immature Northern Harrier hawk was eating an unknown animal carcass near Wheatland Reservoir No. 1 last week, while snow still blanked portions of the prairie.
Starting this year, the Platte County Record-Times will cost $3 per issue , and our subscription will increase to $15 per month . We know that is a meaningful change. We also believe our readers …
A recent article in the Cowboy State Daily titled “Inside TerraPower’s World-First Nuclear Project Being Built Just Outside Kemmer” describes technology that will soon make wind energy …
A welcome cold front brought much-needed moisture, blanketing the Wheatland Flats (above) and the broader region with snow last week. The snowstorm following an extremely high wind event on Tuesday …
Dear Editor: The $11,866,190 granted from the ISD Phase II for the Chugwater Energy Project (CEP) is NOT money from the company. These funds are sales taxes collected during the timeframe of …
A flock of Canada geese flies over Reservoir 1 last week. The birds’ migration back to Canada typically is in full swing by March. Canada Geese fly both day and night while migrating, and are …
I recently spoke at the hearing for our planning/zoning regulations, among those who asked for a safer 1.25 mile setback between wind turbines and non-participating property lines. Town residents …
Gophers are public menace in Glendo, costing the town $10K...so far GLENDO – The Glendo town council spent a portion of its recent meeting grappling with rising costs tied to a considerable …
A convocation of bald eagles perched in this winter-dormant tree near Grayrocks Reservoir earlier in January. Countless of the species were spotted alternately flying and perching in the area at the …
This brown creeper goes into camouflage mode, blending its feathers and posture with the tree. A small, long-tailed bird, brown creepers tend to like the biggest trees, probing crevices and picking …
An intense bundle of energy at your feeder, Red-breasted Nuthatches are tiny, active birds of north woods and western mountan, according to allaboutbirds.com. These long-billed, short-tailed …
As 2025 comes to a close, it’s hard to put into words just how much this year has meant for the Guernsey Gazette and for our community. There was a moment this year when the …
These bald eagles were seen flying over Platte County’s prairie, and perched in a dormant tree. An apex predator of the skies in Wyoming, the bald eagle is the second largest bird of prey in North …
These trumpeter swans were spotted at Wheatland Reservoir No. 1 while high-speed gales were clocked over the Wheatland flats earlier in December. “While trumpeter swans are not very common in …
I think one of the greatest lies we can believe is, “It’s too late!” At some point in our lives, we all feel like we’ve missed our chance or messed up an important opportunity. We can even be …
Sparkles and glitter, colorful lights and a cozy fireplace – maybe some marshmallows floating in hot chocolate or some mulled spiced apple cider after a fun outing of playing in the crisp, …
I read with great interest [the] article on Charles Hoskinson in the Nov. 5 edition of the Record-Times . While the Hoskinson Government and Policy Center sounds like a super and noble idea, I …
As the first quarter of the school year comes to a close, Prairie View Charter School is celebrating an exciting season of growth and progress. Over the summer, PVCS officially earned accreditation …
As we approach Veterans Day, we are often reminded to “thank a veteran for their service.” While this gesture is deeply appreciated by many of us who have served, I have come to realize …