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Achievement awards...

During last week's third-quarter awards ceremony, these kindergarteners in Mrs. Stacia Cook's class were recognized for improving their reading skills, and sixth graders in Mrs. Daeh Kujak's class …

U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman greets the community of Wheatland before her speech last Thursday. She said she enjoys listening and learning from the people of Wyoming during her town halls.

Wyoming’s lone U.S. House rep holds town hall in Wheatland

WHEATLAND – In her 75th town hall since being elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, Harriet Hageman (R-Wyo.) addressed upwards of 200 people at the Wheatland High School auditorium …

Barrasso visits Wyoming troops in Middle East

JORDAN, MIDDLE EAST – This week, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) visited with members of the Wyoming Army National Guard’s 115th Field Artillery Brigade, including members of the …

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WHEATLAND – Southeast Wyoming is known for its high winds, which typically peak and can be maintained for long periods of time throughout the winter. Often the National Weather Service office …
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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
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 …
Phyllis Etta Higgins
Phyllis Etta (Whittaker) Higgins, 83, passed away on Friday, Dec. 27, 2024, at Banner Wyoming Medical Center in Casper, surrounded by her loved ones. Phyllis Higgins was born on Sunday, June 1, 1941, …

The golden ticket…

During a brief ceremony at a late-February basketball game in Guernsey, the Wyoming High School Athletics Association presented Guernsey’s Vicki Hood with an honorary Lifetime Gold Pass in …

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Dear Editor:

I would like to thank Lisa Phelps for her article (“The snowball”) in last week’s paper. Many things were said at the last council meeting in Guernsey. Some things were said during …
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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 …
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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 …