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Wheatland FFA defends CDE sweepstakes title at state convention

CHEYENNE – The Wheatland FFA had another successful year at the Wyoming FFA State Convention, April 10 through 13. The chapter was a gold emblem chapter based on its Program of Activities …

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Preserving history one sign at a time

GOSHEN COUNTY – There is no doubt about it, Goshen County is full of history. With the Oregon Trail, Cheyenne Deadwood Stage Route, Mormon Trail, Pony Express, and the Texas Trail all winding …

Town gifts trees to students for Arbor Day

WHEATLAND – Local students were challenged on their knowledge of trees and local parks during an Arbor Day assembly on Friday. Though a couple questions “stumped” the fourth …

Wyoming delegation united in opposing new power plant rules

WYOMING – State officials and local energy producer blast Biden-Harris administration following U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s release of final rules to reign in control of fossil …

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WYOMING – In summer 2023, a new noxious weed was identified in two locations in the Big Horn Basin. One in a Washakie County sugar beet field, and another under a bird feeder at the Park County …
Agriscience Fair participants were: Jayden Spring (l-r), Elijah Jackson, Mesa Winger, Triston Nelson, Jayson Spring
CHEYENNE – Ten members of the Chug Creek FFA Chapter attended the State FFA Convention in Cheyenne on April 10th through the 13th. The whole Chapter gained a lot of knowledge from the great …
HARTVILLE — Following a successful rescue and transport from the West Bank, dogs previously in shelters at the beginning of the Palestine-Israel conflict are now digging in the snow and …
PLATTE COUNTY – In a county-wide collaborative effort to give young people the chance to “learn by doing,” 4-H has fostered community involvement, ag and industry education, …

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Obituaries
Hazel “Gladys” Roberts 
Hazel “Gladys” Roberts passed away peacefully in Wheatland at the home she shared with her sister, Carol Zedekar, on Monday, April 8, 2024.   She was born in Hays, Kansas to …
Marilyn G. Russell 
Marilyn G. Russell, 91, passed away into the presence of Jesus on Sunday, April 21, 2024, at the Platte County Memorial Hospital in Wheatland. Marilyn was born on Saturday, October 22, 1932 in …
Kerri Ann Davis Hitt
A memorial service for Kerri Ann Davis Hitt will be held Saturday, April 27 th , 11 a.m. at the Wheatland Bible Church.
Richard ‘Dick’ Alva Woodard
TORRINGTON – Richard “Dick” Alva Woodard, 86, of Torrington, passed away on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at the Torrington Community Hospital.    A memorial service …
James Lee (Jim) McDaniel
WHEATLAND – A funeral service for James Lee “Jim” McDaniel, 64, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, February 24, 2024 at the First Christian Church in Wheatland with Pastor Casey Schroder officiating.

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Sports
Lily Nichols hits pay dirt in a long jump attempt at the Wyoming Track and Field Classic in Casper Friday. Nichols placed second with a leap of 17-05.25.jump at the Wyoming Classic.
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Wheatland represented in Wyoming Track & Field Classic
Matthew Wakkuri shot an 85 in Torrington despite the wind.
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Mario’s American Citizenship Party hosted by The Kiwanis Club of Wheatland

Cutline 1: Mario Ibarra celebrated his American Citizenship with a party at his restaurant in Wheatland. Cutline2: Many people from Wheatland came out to celebrate Mario Ibarra’s becoming a United States citizen. The Kiwanis Club which holds their monthly meetings at the restaurant honored him with a metal American Flag and a Wyoming T-shirt.
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Opinion
Malcolm Ervin, Platte County Clerk

Be Involved in Our Republic

According to Wyoming law, the County Clerk serves as the chief election officer of the county. I have served in that role since 2019 and am proud to continue a long tradition of fair and honest …

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Columns
Lisa Phelps: Sunset Reflections
Roses. Flowers. Chocolate and cute little red hearts and notes of affection. You know what I’m talking about because it has become such a tradition in our world every February 14 to share something sweet (whether poetic prose, a gesture, or actual goodies) with a “sweetheart.” (See what I did there?)
Sunset Reflections
Well, we finally hit the point where winter came near to feeling like winter. Some years it hits early, sometimes late, but it always seems to come some time. When I stepped out this morning to see the amazing variety of colors sweeping across the landscape and weaving through the interesting array of cloud formations, I was in awe
Ready for the Holidays? Make the most of the season
The holiday season is in full swing, snow is falling, and the radio stations play all of our favorite holiday tunes. I absolutely love the holiday season, and all the memories it brings.

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Legal Notices
Public Notice No. 11652
Pursuant to the Wyoming Administrative Procedure Act and the Wyoming Public Service Commission’s (Commission) Rules, the Commission hereby gives notice of the Application of Black Hills Wyoming …
Public Notice No. 11651
Cellco Partnership and its controlled affiliates doing business as Verizon Wireless proposes to add a new waveguide on the existing self-support telecommunications tower. The tower is located at 30 W …
Public Notice No. 11650
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR THE TRANSFER OF A RESTAURANT LIQUOR LICENSE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on the 10th day of April 2024, a liquor license application was received in the office of …
Public Notice No. 11649
NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING FOR PLATTE COUNTY WEED AND   PEST CONTROL Notice is hereby given that a public hearing on the budget for the Platte County Weed and Pest Control District for …
Public Notice No. 11648
NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING FOR PLATTE COUNTY WEED AND   PEST CONTROL Notice is hereby given that a public hearing on the budget for the Platte County Weed and Pest Control District for …

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