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BLM approves herbicide to fight invasive cheatgrass

PLATTE COUNTY – The Bureau of Land Management gave the okay on July 8 for the use of seven herbicides to be used on federal lands to control noxious weeds and invasive species, including …

Record set straight on gravel operation

WHEATLAND – In response to questions brought before the commissioners at their July 9 budget meeting, the owners of Peak Gravel want to clarify the DEQ gravel pit expansion in question. At the …

Electronic voting system vulnerabilities highlighted

WHEATLAND – Safe and secure elections, both now and in the future, should be a priority for citizens in our county, state, and the nation, according to the Platte County Republican Party. This …

County discusses future road projects

WHEATLAND – Platte County Commissioners met with representatives from the Wyoming Department of Transportation to touch base with projects in the county and across the state. Mark Ayen, …
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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 …
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. …
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Obituaries
Glen Franklin Warner
A celebration of life for Glen Franklin Warner, 80, will be held on Saturday, July 6, 2024, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the J.J. Webb American Legion #95. Glen Warner passed away peacefully at home in …
Ronald "Ron" Eugene Bristow
Ronald “Ron or Ronnie” Eugene Bristow, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 30, 2023 at Platte County Legacy Home in Wheatland at the age of 85. Graveside services will be Friday, …
John H. Rebillet, Sr.
John H. Rebillet, Sr., 79, passed away Monday, May 6, 2024, at Box Butte General Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born May 5, 1945, in Torrington to Charles and Gladys (Neal) Rebillet. …
Josephine (Josie) V. Apodaca
Funeral Mass for Josephine (Josie) V. Apodaca, 90, of Guernsey will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 24, 2024 at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Casper, officiated by Rev. Clark Lenz.
Dolores “Dee” Neifert
Dolores “Dee” Neifert, 90, passed away on Thursday, January 11, 2024, at Davis Hospice in Cheyenne, surrounded by her family.

3 Gringos Mexican Restaurant open for business

Saturday marked the grand opening of Guernsey’s newest restaurant located in the back half of the building housing Kelly’s Bar. Platte County Chamber of Commerce Director Shawna Reichert, (l-r) and Guernsey City Councilman Kellie Augustyn, welcomed  Nate Cook, Stacey Cook, Tommi Miller and Jimmy Miller to Guernsey. The owners will be working to get the business up and running.

GUERNSEY—With new owners and a remodeled interior, Three Gringos Mexican Restaurant officially opened for business last Saturday. With a separate exterior entrance, the restaurant is attached …

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Publisher sets boundaries on politics, elections and getting the word out

The 2024 election cycle is in full swing and with its return, you can be sure that many other things will follow. Arguments at the dinner table, irate messages on Facebook and a general increase in …
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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 …
Legal Notices
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 …
Public Notice No. 2066
May 07, 2024 Town of Guernsey Regular Meeting Platte County, Wyoming PRESENT: Mayor Delgado, CM Harris, CW Wells, CM Augustyn, CM Michaels STAFF: H. Dawson, Chief Harrison, Officer Chavez, …