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This July 2024 aerial shot depicts a load-out silo and the Black Thunder coal mine in the southern Powder River Basin.

Feds on track to finalize coal leasing ban despite Wyoming, industry protests

WYOMING – Federal land managers have rejected protests filed by coal mining interests — including the state of Wyoming and representatives of two of its counties — that tried to …

Communications tower receives upgrade

WHEATLAND – “It’s ‘North Tower Day’ today, and I’m excited,” Tony Krotz, Platte County Emergency Management coordinator, said at last week’s …

Assault case headed to district court

GOSHEN COUNTY – Last week, charges against a Goshen County resident, Andrew Atkinson, were moved to the felony level in district court and additional charges were added. The 26-year-old …

Water restrictions may end this week

GUERNSEY – A much-anticipated ending of water restrictions is finally possible this week – pending results expected today (Tuesday, Oct. 8) on a Bac T test (bacteriological test). If the …
Election Results

Platte County 2024 Primary Election Results

Results as of 7:42 p.m.  Includes Absentee and Agriplex votes UNITED STATES SENATOR – REPUBLICAN   John Barrasso 1256 …

Commissioners hash out easement requests

WHEATLAND – Opinions and accusations were flying, but the jury is still out on the path that should be taken as the Platte County Commissioners decided whether to abandon or move easements in …

County News
WHEATLAND – After approval by county commissioners to move the county’s North Tower communications antenna, emergency responders will have better signals than they’ve ever had. …
PLATTE COUNTY — After over 40 years as a financial industry leader and local community advocate, Kim Withers has officially declared her candidacy for the Wyoming State Senate in District 6. …
WHEATLAND – Three Wheatland students seeking agriculture degrees were awarded scholarships by the Platte County Farm Bureau Federation Board. Laynie Goertz, Cole Goertz, and Savanna Metz meet …
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Obituaries
LeeAnn Marie “Nana” Elmore
It is with profound sadness we share the passing of our beloved LeeAnn Marie “Nana” Elmore, Saturday, June 1, 2024, at the age of 73. LeeAnn passed away at the University of Colorado …
Rosa Lee Green
A funeral liturgy for the Rosa Lee Green, 77, will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024, at the Saint Anthony’s Catholic Church in Guernsey with Father Ray Moss as the Celebrant.  …
Leann Marie "Nana" Elmore
A celebration of life for Leeann Marie “Nana” Elmore, 73, will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, August 17, 2024 at the Lake Guernsey VFW Post 4471 in Guernsey, Wyoming. Nana passed …
Rosa Lee Green
A funeral liturgy for the Rosa Lee Green, 77, will be held at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, August 17, 2024 at the Saint Anthony’s Catholic Church in Guernsey, Wyoming with Father Ray Moss as the …
Carla Lattimer
Carla Lattimer died peacefully on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, in West Haven, Utah. She was born in Sunrise, on August 16, 1947. She was one of ten children born to Walter L. Elmore SR and Helen Pearl …

Raffle winners announced for Friends of Guernsey Lodge

Member Jeff Thomas carries one of 10 gift certificates to a winner at The Friends of Guernsey Lodge Raffle held at the Guernsey VFW Post September 14th. Also shown are: Bob (sitting, l-r) and Sharon Holloway; Disco Harris (standing in the background, l-r), Charlie Walker, Wyatt  and Shane Clevenger.

GUERNSEY—The community of Guernsey and surrounding area are always the biggest winners in a community raffle because they’re usually done by a group that raises the funds to help promote …

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Stay Safe this Halloween

Fall is my favorite time of year. Watching the trees transform into a picture of color, pulling out cozy sweaters, toasty fall drinks, and the thrill of fall holidays and events. October is exciting …
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Stacy Buchholz
4-H and Youth
Develop. Educator
Friend or Foe? It is snake season
PLATTE COUNTY – Over the last weekend, my family and I were traveling some backroads and found that our creepy, crawly friends have come out of hibernation. Many of these backroad snakes were, …
Lisa Phelps
Sunset reflections
U nless you see it, it’s hard to grasp. That’s a bit of an understatement because I’m talking about an amazing double rainbow that spanned the entire county, from north to south I …
Legal Notices
Court Report
The following actions were taken in the Town of Guernsey Municipal Court during the month of June, 2024: David Bell forfeit $100 for Improper Backing. Judge William M Conner Municipal Judge …
Public Notice No. 2072
PLATTE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT #2 GUERNSEY, WYOMING NOTICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS AND AVAILABILITY OF MINUTES July, 2024 Notice is hereby given that the August through June regular …
Public Notice No. 2069
PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE June 4, 2024 Town of Guernsey Regular Meeting Platte County, Wyoming PRESENT: Mayor Delgado, CM Harris, CW Wells, CM Augustyn, CM Michaels STAFF: H. Dawson, …
Public Notice No. 2068
NOTICE OF CALL FOR BID Notice is hereby given that the Town of Guernsey, Wyoming will receive sealed bids for the furnishing of: One (1) Stick Built Public Works Shop As called for in …
Public Notice No. 2067
May 21, 2024 Town of Guernsey Regular Meeting Platte County, Wyoming PRESENT: Mayor Delgado, CM Harris, CW Wells, CM Augustyn, CM Michaels STAFF: H. Dawson, Mike Fronapfel, Officer Chavez, Chuck …