PLATTE COUNTY – Many rural parts of this state struggle to obtain quality healthcare – in Platte County we do not share in that struggle. Between medical clinics, a local eye doctor, …

A parliament of owls (the name for a group of the species of bird) has drawn attention at Lewis Park in Wheatland. A mating pair has been raising owlets in a tree near the park’s entrance, and …

Here we are already in April 2025! The board of the Platte County Salvation Army wants to thank the people of Platte County for their donations in 2024. With the community’s help we’ve …

Thank you for the recent article which explained proper care/disposal when flags are damaged and unserviceable.  In addition to the Wheatland Police Dept, unserviceable USA and Wyoming flags may …

Dear Editor: We keep hearing from President Donald Trump and the republican congress and senate members that social security is safe and will not be touched, telling us that we can all quit worrying …

WHEATLAND – The Platte County Extension office’s “Inspire WYou” program is putting its first-ever “Elevate Your Mindset” workshop on April 26, and is inviting …

Last year, the boys’ basketball team managed to earn themselves a berth in the Class 1-A state tournament in Casper. I went to the games and although the kids didn’t come home with a …

To the Editor: Going to IKEA is like stepping into an alternate universe. You might’ve come for a bookshelf or a desk, but in the end, you always look for the door. At what point did furniture …

To the editor: Stories connect people in a way that nothing else can. By telling stories about yourself, or things around you, you let people see a piece of who you are. The stories you tell may be …

By Lisa Phelps lphelps@pcrecordtimes.com Glitter, sparkle, lights and smiles mark the weeks leading up to Christmas, and now the day is finally here. Around the county, businesses have worked …

Letter to the editor Dear Editor: As a representative of student council I wanted to thank the local business who helped Wheatland High School raise money for Make-A-Wish. Across Wyoming, …

WHEATLAND – November has arrived, and along with the colder weather, turkey dinners, and shorter days, it is a time of year to think about giving thanks. What are you thankful for this year? …

WHEATLAND – November has arrived, and along with the colder weather, turkey dinners, and shorter days, it is a time of year to think about giving thanks. What are you thankful for this year? …

This week marks the anniversary of an event in our country that I think we all would be glad to never have experienced. The atrocities of September 11, 2001 have made it a standout day in …

Now that things have settled down, the smoke has cleared and we have all been able to catch our breaths, I thought it would be a good time to start by thanking the citizens of Platte County. The …

It’s been a busy week; really, it’s been a busy summer. There have been so many things happening around each community in Platte County, it can make a person dizzy – but that can be …

Dear Parents and Guardians, Welcome back to the 2024-25 school year! I hope you and your families have had a restful and enjoyable summer. As we get ready for this new academic year, I am excited to …

These were the directions my grandmother gave me when I was very little on how to cross the street. When we came to a crosswalk we would STOP and LOOK both ways to see if there were cars coming …

School has started, sports games are gearing up, and parents, teachers, and students alike are getting into the swing of the school year routine. As students head back to school, the transition from …

Over and over again I hear people saying they “want to get the word out” about this or that cause, situation, or event. Unfortunately, those people are talking among themselves, trying to …