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Harvesting sugar

To harvest sugar beets, the green leaves of the beets are cut off at the ground with a farm implement referred to as a "topper", then the beets are pulled out of the ground with a "beet puller" and …

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Neighbor to Neighbor:

WYOMING – Every October, we see a flood of Pink across the nation, celebrating survivors, honoring those we have lost, supporting warriors in the fight, and raising awareness for breast cancer. …

October is national 4-H month: Growing the next generation in Platte County

PLATTE COUNTY – October is National 4-H Month, a time to celebrate the opportunities, experiences, and community support that make 4-H such an incredible organization for young people. Here in …
The WHS Marching Band features a color guard and Milisa Murray shown here, waves her colors during the State competition.

Precision, talent, hard work equals excellence

The Bulldogs Marching Band brass members Kaylee Weber (front) and Liam Wagner (behind) get their groove on during the State Marching Band competition where WHS earned an "Excellence" rating.   …

Turtles found in Platte County a part of UW research

LARAMIE – The Wyoming Herpetological Society is hosting its first-ever Wyoming Herpetological Symposium. And it will do so at the University of Wyoming. The symposium will take place at the UW …

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Platte County Record Times - Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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PLATTE COUNTY – Platte County Board of Commissioners heard a number of updates from various community departments at its recent June 17, meeting, in which the county discussed last minute …
The Platte County School District No. 1 school board discussed several policy changes, including the staffing guidelines for extra duty activities and repeal gun-free zones law at its regularly scheduled meeting on June 16. Board member Clay Becker and Doug Weaver discussed their similar beliefs over the gun policy.
Vernal, Utah and Riverton, Wyoming : Kaidyn Kasun earned Reserve Champion Overall Market Goat at the DinoMite Classic in Vernal, Utah.   She backed that up at the Fremont Springs Spectacular …
Mike Carlson of Wyoming State Parks (top photo, l-r) and Kameron Hass of Camp Guernsey Fire Department give instructions before on-site practice of ice rescue strategies during a sunny day at Glendo Reservoir. Haas also taught how to access conditions of a victim in icy water (left).
GLENDO – With the need for continued training and experience for local emergency responders, Glendo Volunteer Fire and Rescue hosted a multi-agency ice-rescue training Jan. 25 – 26 put on …

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Obituaries
Susan L. Orr
A celebration of life for Susan L. Orr (Suzy) will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7 at First Christian Church in Wheatland, with a meal to follow at 1:00 p.m.at the Moose Lodge. Susan passed away …
Herbert Zane Geis
Herbert Zane Geis, 98, passed away on Oct. 10, 2026 in Oberlin, Kansas.   He was born on Nov. 13, 1927 in La Salle, Colorado to Herbert and Delores Flo (Ecker) Geis. He moved with his …
Dr. David Paul “Dave” Schroeder
On October 15, 2026, Dr. David Paul “Dave” Schroeder, 73, passed away at his home in Wheatland. Dave was born on Friday, July 24, 1953, in Britton, South Dakota to Tylas and Alice Schroeder. …
Jeffery Arthur “Jeff” Billing
Jeffery Arthur “Jeff” Billing, 75, passed away suddenly on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026, at his home in Wheatland. Jeff was born on Monday, May 7, 1951, in Wilmington, Delaware, to Donald and …
Benny Juarez
B enny, a beloved son, father, brother, uncle, companion, and friend, passed away in Valdosta, Georgia on Sept. 26, 2026. He was born in Wheatland on March 15, 1962. Benny was the youngest …

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Sports
Savannah Norfleet (No. 4) escorted by her parents Paul & Jessica Norfleet on senior night; Dyllan Pedersen (center) was escorted by her mom Cynthia Pedersen; and Madi Westberg; (right) was escorted by her mom Gena Westberg.

Chugwater volleyball balances wins, losses in second year
Bulldog Halle Mickelsen (No. 8)  powers a hit past her Douglas opponents. 

Lady Dawgs scratched by undefeated Bearcats, rival Blazers
Bulldog Payton Lauk (No. 2) runs the ball against Glenrock earlier in the season

WHS football playoff hopes lost to Newcastle
June Gentle (left photo) surges ahead of her 3A regional opponents at Lewis Park during the cross country race in Wheatland. Gentle finished with a time of 22:16.4; Teddy Sarad (right photo) kept several strides ahead of Glenrock and finished with a time of 22:02.3.

Bulldogs cross country makes the list at regionals

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Edge-of-bounds

This female Cassin's Finch was on the far eastern bounds of what is known to be its North American range when it was captured in this photo at the foothills of the Laramie Mountain range near …

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STATE OF WYOMING IN THE DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF PLATTE 8TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT IN THE MATTER OF THE CHANGE OF NAME OF KAYLA KIM KING CASE NUMBER 2026-CV-77 (current full …
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LEGAL NOTICE Pursuant to W.S. §4-10-507: 1. Joan C. Branscom died on the 30th day of September 2026, a resident of Platte County, Wyoming. 2. The Decedent created the Joan C. Branscom …
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NOTICE OF POLLING PLACE LOCATIONS W.S. §22-12-101(a) Notice is hereby given that Malcolm Ervin, County Clerk, has designated the following polling places to be utilized for the Countywide …
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IN THE DISTRICT COURT EIGHTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COUNTY OF PLATTE) CASE NO: 2026-CV-0000072 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OFKAREN MORFORD a/k/a KAREN M. MORFORD a/k/a KAREN MAE …
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