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Community Action of Laramie County offers grant and support 

WHEATLAND — In 2022, Community Action of Laramie County (CALC) conducted a needs assessment in Platte County. Since that time, the agency has again been contacted to inquire about help with a …

Wyoming must take a measured approach when considering property tax

WYOMING — As the 67th Legislature once again considers Wyoming residential property tax proposals in the 2024 Budget Session; it is my hope that they will take into consideration all the contributing factors of the property tax system and the local services it provides. Any changes in the property tax system must provide immediate and targeted relief with a measured approach.

Feeding feral felines illegal

WHEATLAND — “There is a cat feeding problem in Wheatland,” Chief of Police Doug Willadsen said. “Up until the new ordinance, these animals were not impounded. We don’t …

Cyber safety for seniors in Wyoming

WYOMING — A caring reminder comes from central Wyoming, where an elderly resident unintentionally shared her Social Security Number and/or Medicare number over the phone. This incident occurred late on a Friday afternoon, a time when banks were closed, amplifying concerns about potential risks that could unfold over the weekend.
County News
Kiwanis Club Memorial Scholarship applications due soon 
WHEATLAND – Wheatland Kiwanis Club president, Jim Lockwood, announces applications are now available to those wishing to apply for the Wheatland Kiwanis Club Memorial Scholarship.   …
Kris White, Joey Lewis, and Sam Baker are all smiles after their win at last week’s baking competition. Wyoming’s First Lady Jennie Gordon presented them with their awards at a banquet after the competition in Cheyenne. 
G-S students bring home third place ProStart baking competition 
GUERNSEY – Guernsey-Sunrise culinary students took home honors from a baking competition in Cheyenne. The Wyoming Prostart Competition, sponsored by the Wyoming Hospitality and Travel Coalition …
Suspicion grows around electronic voting methods 
WHEATLAND — Platte County Republican Party representatives came before the commissioners recently with a resolution that would require the attendance of the county commissioners and county …
Two student archaeologists participated in digs at the historic town of Sunrise, Wyoming recently. Their work and more about what’s happening in Sunrise will be the topic of the Platte County Historical Society’s program on Tuesday, February 27th. John Voight will present “What’s New in Sunrise…What’s Old in Sunrise” beginning at 7 p.m. at the Platte County Library.
Digging history in Sunrise
PLATTE COUNTY — The Platte County Historical Society will host a talk by John Voight on Tuesday, February 27th at the Platte County Library. The free program will begin at 7:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome.
Things are taking shape on the boat sculpture designed and created by technology students in Mr. Troy Reichert’s class. Tristan Hohnholt and Aiden Noggle (l-r) were just two members of the crew working on the class project.
Math, trades, and other skills for real-world success
GUERNSEY – When some teachers asked if there was a way to have a program that integrates math with various trades, Guernsey-Sunrise School principal and curriculum director, Liesl Sisson, helped find a way to make it happen.
Sports

Senior Brock Peasley and junior Jacob Hyche hug it out after upsetting the #1 ranked Douglas Bearcats in State Champion semifinal game.

Wheatland Bulldogs wrestling their way to hardware at Regional competition were Cooper Meyer (front l-r) and Alex Kumelos; Jessie Graves (back l-r), Ty Weber, Mauriccio Grimaldo, Waylon Milnes and Kael Gudahl.
TORRINGTON – Wheatland High School wrestlers headed to Torrington for 3A East Regional competition over the weekend and came away with some wins.
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Freshman Tate Nichols (No. 11) gets pushed on a layup while Cole Goertz (No. 40) protects the paint against Douglas Saturday night. 
WHEATLAND - In the only regular season matchup, the Bulldogs hosted the Glenrock Herders at home Friday night. Glenrock came into the game 3-1 in the Northeast Wyoming Conference and 5-7 overall.
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Junior Camryn Mickelsen (No. 11) drives past Douglas defenders as Macy Jones (No. 15) anticipates the pass.
WHEATLAND - The Bulldogs welcomed their conference foe the Glenrock Herders Friday night; minus a couple of key players, the first being head coach Michelle Coplen who welcomed her new little teammate to the world, and the other, senior Kacey Otero, who was benched due to a hard bang on the head during play the week before
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WHEATLAND – The Wheatland Lady Bulldog wrestlers took 2nd Place overall at the Southeast Team Duals this weekend on their home turf.
WHEATLAND – What started out as an evenly matched contest for almost three quarters, the visiting Buffalo Bison seemed unable to miss a shot, while the hoop seamed all but sealed for the Bulldogs.
WHEATLAND - There’s nothing quite like a tooth-and-nail, hard-fought game when the home team comes out victorious.
RIVERTON – The Bulldogs held out for some wins at the Ron Thon Memorial Varsity Wrestling Tournament in Riverton last week.
Obituaries
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.
William Joseph Trujillo
William Joseph Trujillo, 65, passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2024 after a short illness in Wheatland.
Josephine (Josie) V. Apodaca
Funeral Mass for Josephine (Josie) V. Apodaca, 90, of Guernsey will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 24, 2024 at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Casper, officiated by Rev. Clark Lenz.
Dorothy Diane Barthel
Dorothy Diane Barthel, 55, passed away November 23, 2023, in a house fire.
Opinion

Patriots in Platte County still wear the red white and blue

There are many small towns in America that have left their traditions. Some for economic reasons, some for apathetic reasons and some who want to be more politically correct. One of the greatest traditions that really brought us together as a nation and as united communities was the annual Fourth of July parade.

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?)

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Public Notices
Public Notice No. 11616.
PETITION FOR ADOPTON To: Leovani Barries, Mexico Leovijildo Uriostgui, Mexico Homberto, last name unknown, Mexico
Public Notice No. 11615.
Unapproved Record – The Board of County Commissioners, Platte County, Wyoming, met on the 5th day of March 2024 in the county seat of Wheatland.
Public Notice No. 11614.
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 Gas, LLC d/b/a Black Hills Energy (BHWG or the Company), for authority to revise the Fuel, Lost and Unaccounted for Gas Percentages (FL&U) in all of its Divisions, as more fully described below.
Public Notice No. 11613.
TAKE NOTICE that you have been sued in this Court by Barbara Mae Wilson. The object and prayer of the Complaint is to quiet title and to exclude each of you from any right, title, claim or interest in the following described real property:
Public Notice No. 11612.
The Town of Wheatland will be holding a public auction beginning March 13th, 2024, and ending April 3rd, 2024, at 5 p.m. for the following items: