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Weston County Fair will stay dry — Commissioners nix alcohol sales at fair, citing youth, liability concerns

The Weston County Commission declined to support alcohol sales during this year’s Weston County Fair after commission

Budget turnaround expected — Hospital projects return to profitability

The Weston County Hospital District board of trustees approved a fiscal year 2027 budget on July 9 that projects $1.6

Road safety questioned — Oil traffic, dust raise safety concerns on Cheyenne River Road

Weston County ranchers are asking county commissioners to help address growing safety concerns along Cheyenne River R

Postal rates increased — New prices took effect July 12

Postal customers across the country, including those in Newcastle and Weston County, began paying more for many maili

Manor staffing addressed — Weston County Health Services responds to complaints

Weston County Manor employees and residents raised concerns July 9 about delayed assistance, missed checks and staff

County help wanted — Osage residents ask county for help amid governance, finance concerns

Frustrated Osage residents asked the Weston County Commission on July 7 to help them address concerns over the govern

National champions — Upton FBLA brings home national title, adviser earns Wall of Fame honor

A chapter of just a few dozen students from a rural Wyoming community returned home from Texas with the highest honor

The eagle has landed —Legion Riders’ eagle raffle celebrates 250th anniversary, benefits local veterans

On May 19, John Sandoval approached members of the American Legion Riders, Post No.

Found funds — Weston County residents reclaim thousands in unclaimed property, more than $682,000 still waiting

Weston County residents recovered thousands of dollars in unclaimed property during the fiscal year that ended June 3

On patrol — Upton police chief focuses on department’s visibility

A year after taking over a police department with no officers on staff, Upton Police Chief Brian Meals is focused on

Search for permanent CEO begins — Hospital board prioritizes deliberate process

The Weston County Hospital District board of trustees is beginning its search for a permanent chief executive officer

Unemployment falls — Weston County unemployment dips to 2.5% in May

Weston County’s unemployment rate continued to improve in May, falling to 2.5% and remaining among the lowest in Wyom

Audit issues linger — Prior records affect 2025 report

Weston County Hospital District trustees unanimously approved the fiscal year 2025 audit report June 29 after auditor

Millar awarded — Upton Town clerk/treasurer receives open government award

UPTON — A long-standing commitment to transparency, public service, and partnership with local media has earned Upton

Compost set to move — City will transfer compost pile to county

The Newcastle City Council has approved closing the city’s compost pile effective July 1, ending more than two decade

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