GUERNSEY – Construction on Guernsey's waterline project is now in full swing, as announced by Mayor Ed Delgado at last week's council meeting.   Pavement was roto-milled along …

WHEATLAND —  In the upcoming 2024 elections, voters across the United States will head to the polls to cast their ballots for federal and state offices; and in many cases, county or city …

WHEATLAND – It is more than Arts & Crafts on Thursdays at the Services for Seniors Activity Center. It is friendship. It is conversation and encouragement. It is freshly popped popcorn and …

WHEATLAND — Economic wellness in Wheatland is holding steady, according to Platte County Economic Development director Tracy deRyk.   “There has not been much movement this …

GUERNSEY – The Town of Guernsey was notified by the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality in February of a violation in the frequency of water sampling.    The town’s …

WHEATLAND – A high school diploma, then what? Every high school student will answer that question a little differently, so how do you develop a program to meet the needs of all those students? …

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 — 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.

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 …

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.

WHEATLAND — In the name of conservation, climate change, population control, and alternate energy sources, the livelihood and very fabric of ag and ranch communities are at stake, according to Jerry Cundall, lifelong rancher, Platte County resident, and chairman of the Platte County Republican Party.

CASPER — “After a courageous battle with cancer, Bobbi is now at peace and at home with the Lord,” US Senator (R) John Barrasso said in a statement on Thursday, January 25, one day after his wife Bobbi’s passing. Barrasso also added that Bobbi was a leader and fierce advocate for Wyoming.

WHEATLAND — The isolation that becomes an almost unavoidable circumstance in the life of a caregiver can result in feelings of oppression, frustration, and loneliness. Caring for a loved one diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or other types of dementia is a full-time job. The effects on a person with this disease is devastating and progressive.

CASPER – Wheatland High School’s Thespian Troupe 605 brought home awards and accolades from the annual State Thespian Festival held at Casper Community College in December.

WHEATLAND — Did you know that Platte Paratransit, based in Wheatland, offers transportation for medical necessities such as dialysis treatment, chemotherapy, or other medical appointments to residents in Wheatland, Guernsey, and Chugwater? They also provide transit to a residence if the patient was transported to a hospital via ambulance after an injury, illness, or emergency, such as a car accident.

WHEATLAND — For two years the congregants at the Wheatland Church of the Nazarene have been without an in-person, local pastor. The former Nazarene pastor, who filled the pulpit for many years, moved on to Idaho, and members of the Wheatland church began joining those services via live-stream on Sundays. It can be uncomfortable for church members to be without a pastor; and finally, after two years, a man was called to Wheatland from Freetown, Indiana: Dale Braker and his wife June.

WHEATLAND — Members of the Wheatland Middle and High schools’ choirs entertained a full house on Tuesday at the annual Winter Choir Concert, under the direction of music instructor Chris Leathers, and piano accompaniment by Shelley Marker. Middle school choir, Middle School Combined Choir, Concert Choir, Treble Choir, and Entertainers all performed both traditional and non-traditional holiday music.

WHEATLAND — It was standing room only on Thursday night as families and friends filled the WHS auditorium to overflowing for the holiday band concert. The concert featured 5th through 12th grade bands directed by the festively attired Evan Bradley.

WHEATLAND — Amid plenty of activities and holiday fun throughout the community, Bomgaar’s sponsored a holiday pet photo shoot featuring the talents of Justin Herdt (DJ Majik) on Saturday.

WHEATLAND — Dance Wyoming underwent some changes in October as long-time studio owner and instructor Linda Fabian officially retired, passing the baton (and the keys) to new owners Mira Taylor and Summer Whelchel. While Taylor and Whelchel are new owners, they are not new to Dance Wyoming, and have been either teaching or managing for several years.