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A beautiful bunch of characters stop for a “CHEESE!” during Wheatland’s Trunk-or-Treat event last Saturday morning.

Halloween trunk-or-treat on the street

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Seniors built “license plate boxes” last week for their craft, bringing in their oldest Platte County plates and using barn wood and rope to complete the craft.

Witches, ghouls and historic figures enjoy Senior Activities monster mash

WHEATLAND – Services for Seniors Activities coordinator Carrie Kafka continues to shine as she develops field trips, parties, and educational seminars for Platte County seniors. While there is …

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CHUGWATER –   In a headline in the Oct. 28 issue referencing a legal challenge to a zoning issue in Chugwater; the zoning portion (of the headline only) is incorrect. It is true that a legal …

Chugwater now livestreams meetings

CHUGWATER – The Chugwater town council met to conduct regular business on Oct. 13. A recent feature of Chugwater’s public meetings is the live stream on their Facebook page for interested …

Polls closed: Platte County's election results

The final unofficial election results following tabulation on Tuesday night (Nov. 3) from Platte County are as follows: STATE OFFICES Note: The state race winners (*) printed below reflect …

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PLATTE COUNTY, WYOMING 2026 GENERAL ELECTION RESULTS Winners and Vote Totals Election Date: November 3, 2026 Status: Unofficial Results Precincts Reporting: 8 of 8 …
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 …

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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
Brook Mickelsen (No. 8) is ready for a wayward ball if it gets past blockers Autumn Henthorn (No. 3) and Peyton Teten (No. 5) during regional action in Newcastle last week.

Lady Bulldogs handle business at regionals, secure state volleyball appearance
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

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When the fog rolls out: Cherishing the precious moments

Caregiving is often a storm—chaotic, exhausting, and unpredictable. There are days when confusion reigns, when my loved one is lost in a world I can’t quite reach. But then, there are these …

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Legal Notices
Public Notice #12199
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Platte County Planning & Zoning Department is proposing a Resolution to change the Platte County Planning & Zoning Fee Schedule.   Public hearings for …
Public Notice #12198
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Juvo Wheatland, LLC   has filed an application for the following:   Rezone from Ranching, Agricultural and Mining (RAM) land classification to Industrial …
Public Notice #12197
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING SAC Wireless, on behalf of Union Wireless, has filed an application for the following: Special Use Permit for a Wireless Communication Tower in a Ranching, …
Public Notice #12196
NOTICE TO APPROPRIATORS OF GROUND WATER   IN THE PLATTE COUNTY   CONTROL AREA The following application was received by the State Engineer’s Office. Upon conclusion of …
Public Notice #12195
2025 Chevrolet Tahoe Police Vehicle The Town of Wheatland is soliciting sealed bids for the purchase of one new 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe police vehicle, white in color, equipped with four-wheel …

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