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Wheatland gets a tech upgrade and major award
WHEATLAND – An award from the U.S. Department of Defense was presented during the “Good Things Happening” portion of Platte County School District No. 1 school board last week. Tyler Schiele, a volunteer with Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), along with former Wheatland band...
Election results show close races in county
PLATTE COUNTY – A total of 2,843 ballots were cast in last week’s primary election, resulting in close wins for some Platte County races; and with no candidates having filed, there was a long list of write-ins for two open Wheatland town council seats. Statewide, a total of 122,693 ballots were cast from all party ballots, as reported by the Wyoming Secretary of State’s office.
PC Housing Authority celebrates 50 years
WHEATLAND – After 50 years, it was time for a celebration at Platte County Housing Authority, who provides access to low-income housing for seniors in the community. Last week, there was a 50th anniversary party open to residents, their families, present and past board members, local officials, and past employees. Everyone was treated to home-made dinner and deserts by Sybille Creek Livestock 4H Club and music by My Buddy Holly.
County chooses to pursue possible EPA grant
WHEATLAND – Last week, the Platte County commissioners chose to pursue the possibility of a grant that would fund a permanent bridge on Palmer Canyon Road where it crosses the Laramie River. In the absence of commissioner Ian Jolovich, at a meeting last Thursday, commissioners Steve Shockley and Kayla...
Swinging successes
After a record-setting debut two weeks ago, the Douglas High School girls team proved that it was no fluke. They returned to the greens Aug. 22-23 and were just as impressive in rolling to the team championship of the Wheatland Invite. It was a great two-day run in Platte County...
Give Kindness And Make A New Friend
The new school year is now here and I would like to take this time to reach out to both students and parents about the importance of making a new friend. When I first moved to Wyoming, I was scared to make new changes in my life. I wanted to know if people would be kind to me or not. Then I discovered how kind and friendly the people in the Platte Valley are.
Turns Out The Cops Were Already Tracking Wyoming Man’s Alleged VW Meth Bug
State authorities were tracking the Volkswagen Bug of the Gillette, Wyoming, man accused of trafficking meth from Colorado to Wyoming, when the bug broke down and prompted a traffic stop and a drug bust, according to court documents. Wade Earl Schear, 41, was returning to Gillette from Colorado on June...
Construction slows traffic across county
PLATTE COUNTY – Wyoming Department of Transportation has a construction project underway on State Highway 320, and travelers are warned to plan for delays up to 20 minutes. The project will re-surface the entire highway from US 26 to Swanson Road in Wheatland. Over the past week, crews have been milling off one inch of the surface to remove old, deteriorated material. That process is estimated to be completed by Monday.
Election forum held in Wheatland
WHEATLAND – Filling over 200 seats at the Wheatland High School auditorium, a candidate forum hosted by Platte County Republican Party was well-attended. Candidates in the races for Wyoming Senate District 6, Wyoming House District 4, and Platte County Commissioners were in attendance. The forum gave candidates 90 seconds...
Chugwater speaks out on de-annexation
CHUGWATER – No decision was made by Chugwater’s town council at a public hearing seeking input from the community for de-annexation of a total of 174 acres of agriculture land within the legal boundaries of the Town of Chugwater, but outside of the platted portion of the town. The parcels are located on the west side of the interstate, which separates them from the town.
Feds arrest Gillette man for Natrona County meth distribution
CASPER, Wyo. — A Gillette man who allegedly distributed methamphetamine in the Casper area was arrested in Platte County in late June, according to a criminal complaint filed in federal court on Friday. Wade Earl Schear, 41, was taken into custody near Chugwater while driving from Colorado on June...
Two separate fires ignite over weekend
PLATTE COUNTY – Sunday night, a lightning strike started a fire on the hills east of Wheatland, a couple miles south of Grayrocks Reservoir off Grayrocks Road. The first page went out to Antelope Gap wildland firefighters at 8:11 p.m. Platte County Sheriff’s Office reported at 10:40 p.m. the...
Blaze keeps firefighters, residents on their toes
GUERNSEY – A call came into Platte County Dispatch Center approximately 2:02 p.m. on Tuesday, July 30, that has upended life in Guernsey and the surrounding area for the foreseeable future. A fire, whose cause is still under investigation, was sighted and reported on Pleasant Valley Road, and fire...
Pleasant Valley Fire Burns More than 28,000 Acres in Wyoming
The Pleasant Valley Fire has burned more than 28,000 acres in Platte and Goshen Counties. No structures have been lost. On Friday, Governor Mark Gordon visited the fire and was briefed by Wyoming State Forestry Division officials on the fire's status and ongoing containment efforts. On Friday night, Hartville residents...
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