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Fire threat continues — Recent rain hasn’t erased wildfire danger, fire warden warns

Despite scattered rain showers across Weston County in recent days, wildfire danger remains very high, and officials

Episode 56 — Cameras On, Community Watching

In this episode of Top of Main, Bob Bonnar, Alexis Barker, and News Letter Journal photographer and videogra

County valuation remains steady — Assessed value up slightly, pending state certification

Weston County’s assessed valuation for 2026 is nearly unchanged from last year, according to preliminary figures prov

County reviews election security plan — Officials say plan predates local controversies, may be revisited

Weston County commissioners discussed election security during their June 3 meeting, learning that the county already

Security concerns — Hospital increases security measures amid safety concerns

Weston County Health Services is implementing enhanced security measures across its facilities in response to inciden

Mill levy pursuit — Osage districts explore mill levy to address funding needs

*Editor's note: This story has been updated to correct the amount of funds the mill would raise for the districts. 

In Ex-Sess — May, 2026

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

Upton ballot set for 2026 municipal election

The ballot is set for Upton’s 2026 municipal election following the close of the candidate filing period, with races

Bridger outlines plans — County eyes revenue from pipeline project

Weston County could see new tax revenue, road improvements and long-term infrastructure investment if a proposed crud

Expanded charges for Kaminski — Officer faces multiple felony charges

A former Newcastle police officer has been charged with multiple felony and misdemeanor offenses following an investi

Meet the candidates — GOP schedules candidate forums ahead of primary

Weston County voters will have multiple opportunities this summer to hear directly from candidates seeking local and

Filtration issue — RER’s Upton demonstration plant identifies filtration inefficiency

After identifying a filtration problem during startup, Rare Element Resources announced on June 9 in a press release

County boosts security — Commissioners to address annex security concerns

Security concerns at the Weston County Courthouse Annex prompted county commissioners to approve the installation of

Healing and justice — Agencies work in tandem to support survivors

Fear of facing an offender in court nearly caused one Weston County sexual assault victim to stop participating in a

Battle at Sand Creek — Wildfires challenge crews across Weston County

Firefighters continue to battle the Sand Creek fire up Oil Creek Road in northwest Weston County, where steep, rugged

Vacancy filled — Tooman tapped to lead clerk's office

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