WHEATLAND — The Services for Seniors activity center is a hub of creativity and laughter — the best medicine around.

CHEYENNE — Wyoming’s top education official announced a policy recommendation intended to address concerns around the state about “graphic, sexually arousing material” that she said “has no place in school.”

CHEYENNE — The Research & Planning Section of the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services reported Friday that from second quarter 2022 to second quarter 2023, total employment in the state rose by 6,814 jobs (2.5%), and total payroll increased by $266.8 million (7.2%).

LARAMIE — A local man is currently in custody and facing charges of felony eluding, theft of a vehicle, three charges of auto burglary, possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine and marijuana), reckless driving and driving on a suspended license, according to a Laramie Police Department news release.

CHEYENNE — The Wyoming Supreme Court ruled Tuesday in favor of a Cheyenne man who pleaded guilty to assault against his father, saying that he was allowed to ask a district court to return his possession after his case concluded.

WHEATLAND — Platte County Memorial Hospital has been a steadfast presence in Wheatland for decades. Although the hospital was located in different buildings prior to the present-day site, the structure on 14th St. (while having undergone many changes in its own right), has been the hub of critical care access in the county and outlying rural area since 1955.

WHEATLAND — Once again the Agriplex was bustling with shoppers, artisans, crafters and holiday cheer at the annual Holiday Bazaar sponsored by the Wheatland Town & Country Garden Club whose members provided free coffee and sold fresh slices of cream and fruit pies. Kiwanis members were on hand serving up sloppy joes, brats, and franks

A cold and blustery Saturday started with a parade of dozens of children dressed up for Halloween in anticipation of the annual Trunk or Treat event downtown.

In spite of a low, gray sky, and icy bits of snow swirling through the air, the Glendo Fall Fun event boasted a great turnout for the Smoked Meat Cookoff, Farmer’s Market, Craft Fair, and Trunk or Treat with outdoor games for kids hosted at the Glendo School.

The Wheatland High School Rodeo Club plans this event several months ahead of time every year. Thanks to the support of many businesses that donated money and individuals that donate time the event can run smoothly. This was the last rodeo of the fall season for Wyoming, events will resume in the spring of 2024.

“Nobody would let me quit,” Vineyard recalls. “The whole town said, ‘You can’t quit this.’”

Via Wyoming News Exchange

Arts & Crafts classes at Services for Seniors are providing a cheerful, creative outlet for seniors in Wheatland thanks to the efforts of the activities coordinator, Carrie Kafka.

Larry Cundall, of Douglas, and recently of Glendo, was inducted into the Wyoming Cowboy Hall of Fame at a ceremony held in Casper on September 16.

Simply Creative owner, Genia Vineyard and her hard-working and talented team hosted an elaborate party complete with swag-bags, door prizes, special VIP discounts at the boutique and more.

WHEATLAND – It’s called a silent art. Unlike a musician, there are no lyrics or music. Unlike an actor, the voice is silent. Unlike a dancer, there is no movement, and yet his art moves us all.

WHEATLAND—Search dogs, sonar and underwater cameras are just a few of the things you’ll hear about when attending a meeting of Platte County Search and Rescue.

WYOMING - July 16 marks one year since our nation transitioned to 988, the easy-to-remember, nationwide mental health crisis helpline. This number connects callers with the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Congress designated 988 in 2020 and as a part of the federal government’s commitment to addressing the mental health crisis in America, unprecedented federal resources have been invested to scale up crisis centers in support of 988.

Platte ParaTransit, wishes to thank Laramie River Station/Basin Electric for the generous donation to help us get off the ground. Platte ParaTransit is the newly formed non-profit organization that is continuing the “Give a Lift” services begun and managed by Marge Scholten, for the past 15 years.

WHEATLAND—Lacy Mansfield has been a practicing midwife for the past 4 years; Last year, she attended 24 births. Her birthing clinic, Sacred Birth, is moving from Guernsey to a new location in Wheatland.