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Franklin award goes to … — Stulken honored for work with newspaper

Weston County Attorney Michael Stulken has been named the March recipient of the Benjamin Franklin Award for Open Gov

Out with the old — Bridge work to begin on Old Highway 85

Work to replace the Old Highway 85 railroad bridge south of Newcastle is set to begin the week of March 9, according

In Ex-Sess — January, 2026

The News Letter Journal has reviewed the minutes of each of these four governing bodies' meetings since 2024 to deter

Moving Vietnam Wall coming to Newcastle during 2026 Rally

GOP convention set — Local party to meet March

For Weston County Republicans, the county convention is where local discussion becomes party action.

Resolution delayed — Special attorney resolution tabled again

For the second time, the Weston County Board of Commissioners has tabled a resolution seeking to appoint outside coun

Financial concerns — Commissioners question financial sustainability of county fairgrounds

Weston County commissioners raised concerns about the financial sustainability of the county fairgrounds during a rec

Security steps — Hospital expands staff safety efforts

Weston County Health Services has begun formally tracking verbal and physical threats and expanded staff safety train

Looking ahead while looking back — NRD updates management plan at 65 years

While reflecting on more than six decades of conservation work, the Weston County Natural Resource District is also l

Cash climbs — Hospital revenue grows amid operational fixes

The Weston County Hospital District reported a $1.2 million net income in January, exceeding projections after admini

Deadlines missed — Audit letters set April 1 deadline for hospital district, dispatch board

Two Weston County boards face an April 1 deadline to respond after the Wyoming Department of Audit notified commissio

Penny tax pursuit —City council advances sixth-penny plan

The Newcastle City Council voted Feb.

Clerk removal pending — Attorney general files petition to remove Weston County clerk

The Wyoming Attorney General’s Office has formally filed a verified petition in Sixth Judicial District Court seeking

Cash is awaiting pickup — More than $647,000 in unclaimed property tied to Weston County

Weston County residents have more than $647,000 in unclaimed property waiting to be claimed, according to figures pro

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