The large wing span of an osprey can be between four and six feet long. In flight, the long wings are held above horizontal, with a distinct bend at wrist.

Colorful raptors…

A pair of osprey were spotted on a unique nest last week.The large raptors have a diet made almost entirely of fish, but may rarely eat small mammals, birds, or reptiles.

Delegation celebrates cutting edge C-130J housing in Wyoming

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), and U.S. Representative Harriet Hageman (R-WY) applauded the announcement by the Trump …

Commissioners support early childhood center

WHEATLAND – Last week the county commissioners approved a request to support the local Wyoming Child and Family Development (early childhood center /head start) program. The commissioners …
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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 …
Platte County unofficial results as of 8:29, includes Wheatland precints and absentee votes. Further updates will be available as results come in.  US President …
Results as of 7:42 p.m.  Includes Absentee and Agriplex votes UNITED STATES SENATOR – REPUBLICAN   John Barrasso 1256 …
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Obituaries
Eve Loretta Carlson
Eve Loretta Carlson, 85, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 27, 2025, in Las Vegas, Nevada, where she had lived since 1990. She was born in Fort Laramie, Wyoming, on Friday, Aug. 18, 1939. She …
Juan Richard Ibarra
Juan Richard Ibarra, 93, of Franktown, Colorado, passed away on Jan. 26, 2025 in Castle Rock, Colorado. Known to all as “Richard” … he was born July 6, 1931, to Jose Manuel Ibarra …
Marietta Jean Posten
Graveside memorial services for Marietta Jean Posten, 88, will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 16 at Prairie Rest Cemetery in Guernsey with Pastor Bill Walker officiating. Marietta died Jan. 11, …
Jack Joecks
A graveside service for Jack Joecks, 85, was held at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 27, 2024, at Prairie Rest Cemetery near Guernsey with Reverend Rex Martin officiating. Jack Joecks passed away on Sunday, …
Antonita "Toni" Earle Briner
Antonita “Toni” Earle Briner, 94, of Guernsey, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024, at Platte County Legacy Home in Wheatland. She was born on June 16, 1930, in Moorcroft, to …

Council shows support for quality of life for children

A Kids Fair was held at the Agriplex in Wheatland the end of March to give families an idea of the variety of resources available to support children both physically, mentally, and emotionally. To learn about resources available to families in and around Guernsey, contact Platte County Community Family Resource Center at 307-881-2423, or email jworthington@plattecountywyoming.com. You can also stop by their office at 1560 Johnston Street, Suite B in Wheatland.

GUERNSEY – During the April 1 meeting of the Guernsey town council, Mayor Ed Delgado and the council showed their support for the community’s children. The mayor read and signed a …

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Life can be interesting. There are always things that happen to change your plans or bring attention to issues that need to be addressed, but if you let it, they can be growing experiences that …
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Stacy Buchholz
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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 …
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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 …