Weston County

Officer Peg Miles and Deputy Sheriff Clarine Knighten listen as Franzen gives her presentation to law enforcement about human trafficking.
 
Photo by Walter Sprague
The first step to confronting the evil of human trafficking is to be aware of it, and know some of the signs that it may be happening in your community. That was the takeway from a pair of programs held in Newcastle last week that were designed to help the community create a culture that makes it...
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Cody Stith is one of several students who participated in Special Olympics at Terry Peak Ski Area last
month. Additionally teachers and students volunteered at the event.
Newcastle High School volunteers from multiple organizations — the Student Council, Future Business Leaders of America, Future Farmers of America, Sources of Strength, and National Honor Society — have lent their services to the school’s Special Olympics program.    The students volunteered to help...
The chief executive officer is crucial in any organization or business, and finding the right person to fill the role can be key to running a successful operation. When it comes to the community’s hospital, the people elected to represent the community on the board and help ensure the organization’...
The sale of First State Bank is complete, and Newcastle now officially has the newest branch of Wyoming’s oldest bank, First Northern Bank of Wyoming, and in addition to welcoming a new owner and name this week, customers are adjusting to  new debit cards and routing numbers. They will eventually...
The Weston County commissioners involved in the secret ballot vote to replace former Rep. Hans Hunt in 2021 will be deposed in the coming days, according to information provided by the plaintiffs’ attorney Bruce Moats. The depositions are the next step in an amended lawsuit challenging the legality...
The Weston County Attorney’s Office will temporarily oversee human resource issues in the county as the Weston County commissioners proceed with plans to create an HR position after one of the newest members of the board raised red flags over the county’s current HR practices.    On March 21 during...
On March 5, the Weston County Historical Society hosted an oral history presented by Rhonda Sedgwick Stearns. The event took place at the Weston County Public Library and was open to the public. Stearns was asked to present her account of growing up in rural Weston County.  During the hour-and-a-...
The votes are in and post season awards have been handed out. Our Lady Dogies and one Dogie were recipients of All-Conference and All-State honors as the 2022-2023 hoops season came to a close. Three Lady Dogies were named to the 3A East All-Conference team while two more received Honorable...
Photo courtesy of Sally Hoover
From left, Dave Christiansen, Cole Wehri, Savannah Carr, Yestin Davis and Dylan McFarlin are hard at work hauling in a load as Newcastle High School student-athletes help the Newcastle Police Department relocate to their new offices Friday.
Three Dogie sports teams took the phrase teamwork makes the dream work to a whole new level last Friday as boys and girls soccer, track and Dogie Football got together to help the Newcastle Police Department move from their previous location to their new digs just up the street.   Head football...
Photo courtesy of Jill Pischke
FFA Saddle and Sirloin Chapter President JJ Lipp reads to elementary students at Newcastle Elementary
School during FFA Week. Lipp and other FFA members who read to the youngsters enjoyed the activity so
much they would like to make it a regular event.
When the 27 members of the Saddle and Sirloin chapter of FFA started planning events for FFA Week, the Newcastle students knew they wanted to do something different — they wanted to engage the community, show appreciation in a lasting way for Newcastle High School staff, and recognize the...

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