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A good-sized group of area seniors visited Ellis’ Harvest Home last week to make some fun memories. Dustin Kafka, David Wessel, Jaxon Kafka and Owen Loyd joined the group providing driving and general assistance.

Seniors' field trip prompts youthful laughter

LINGLE – There is (almost) nothing Services for Seniors Activities Coordinator Carrie Kafka enjoys more than making forever memories with her fun group of adventurous seniors.   In …

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Ladies' night to benefit foundation, hospital

Sioux City, Iowa   — Bomgaars is once again bringing its annual Ladies Night event to the community, combining an evening of fall shopping, festive fun and giving back to local organizations. …

PCMH & Legacy Home Foundation Board reports fundraising success

WHEATLAND – Lauren Nordeen, Platte County Memorial Hospital & Legacy Home Foundation Board president, reported   to county commissioners at their Oct. 13 meeting, there has been continued …

County projects making progress

WHEATLAND – The Platte County Commissioners approved routine business, reviewed ongoing courthouse and library repair projects, received updates from county departments and voted to lift the …

Chugwater zoning change disputed

CHUGWATER – Following a regularly scheduled Chugwater Town Council meeting on Oct.13 it came to the Record-Times ’ attention that an email threatening legal action had been sent to Chugwater town …

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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
Jeanette G. Christiansen
Jeanette G. Christiansen, 88 years old, of Cheyenne passed peacefully in her sleep on Oct. 18, 2026. Jeanette was born on July 4, 1938, Clinton, Iowa to Louis and Viola Goldensoph. Jeanette was a …
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Susan L. Orr
The world became a little quieter with the October 2 passing of Susan L. Orr (Suzy), a woman whose laughter, warmth, and unforgettable stories filled every room she entered. Born on July 1, 1950, in …
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. …

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Sports
Libero Maggie Hicks grabs a rogue ball as Ayden Coates (No.9) and Halle Mickelsen (No.8) are prepared for backup against Pine Bluffs.

Lady Bulldogs claim slot at state meet
WHS Bulldogs taking a midfield breather at a game earlier in the season were (l-r) Kane Kuntz (No. 82), Bryson Lopez (No. 6), Marshall Edwards (No. 22), Emilio Jenkins (No. 53), Ben Smialek (No. 56), Reed Redding (No. 69) and Payton Lauck (No. 2, kneeling).

WHS football ends season in Burns finale
Junior Bulldog runner Raelyn Goff finished 31st at the Cross Country State Meet in Cheyenne last Saturday.

Cross country wraps up season at chilly state meet
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

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What Gov. Gordon wrote in his op-ed Oct. 12, 2026 is a mis-statement! The ballot initiative deals with a 50% reduction of the valuation of residential property only, thus a 50% reduction of …

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Legal Notices
Public Notice #12192
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS FOR THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE TOWN OF WHEATLAND   A regular meeting of the Council for the Town of Wheatland, Platte County, and State of Wyoming was held on October …
Public Notice #12191
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 …
Public Notice #12190
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 PUBLIC AUCTION OF         ESTATE PROPERTY TO: All Persons Interested in the Estate of Linda F. Bray NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that tangible personal property of the …
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STATE OF WYOMING) 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 …

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