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Recruiting realities — RER leadership describes recruitment challenges in Upton

Weston County has its foot in the door as the United States attempts to overcome a long-time deficit in rare earth el

Upton closes landfill — County waste district starts operating transfer station

Upton’s landfill closed on June 28, and on July 2, the Weston County Solid Waste District began operating a transfer

In Ex-Sess — June, 2025

The News Letter Journal reviewed the minutes of each of these four governing bodies' 2024 meetings to determine which

Cultivating a career — Van Meter joins NRCS in Newcastle

Weston County is dominated by vast swaths of rangeland, and a new rangeland management specialist has rolled into tow

Dressing up

The Weston County Fair has really tried to “up its game” in recent years, and Laila Lopez, one of the fair’s many con

Former WHCC employee promoted

Bob Harty, who began his career with the Wyoming Department of Corrections in Newcastle at the Wyoming Honor Conserva

Hospital hires a clinic director

Weston County Health Services has hired a new clinic director, who will start Aug.

RER updates schedule — Demo plant slated to open in early 2026

Rare Element Resources expects to begin operating its demonstration plant in Upton in early 2026, the company announc

Millions missing — County approves $11.8 million budget, $8 million less than last year

The Board of Weston County Commissioners approved a budget on July 15 that totals $11,898,995.73, a $8,282,992.75 dec

Ready, set, ewe!

There’s a girl in town who can not only haul to the nearest jackpot and win big, but also raise and sell her sheep wi

County valuation down

Weston County’s valuation dropped for the third year in a row, falling to $172,438,668, a 11.4% decrease from last ye

Flood rescue — Upton first responders rescue two people and dog

An Upton volunteer firefighter and three emergency medical technicians became heroes after they successfully rescued

Another look — State legislative committee to look into Hadlock’s actions

Investigations into Weston County Clerk Becky Hadlock’s actions during the 2024 General Election will continue after

Board members bail — Down two trustees, board passes hospital budget

Following the defection of two board members, the Weston County Hospital board of trustees approved a $27.9 million b

Mystery personnel issue — Hospital will hire consultant for up to $10,000 for personnel matter

Weston County Health Services trustees voted unanimously in a special meeting on June 26 to authorize CEO Cathy Harsh

Building a better bed — Intern designs, builds, more accessible and cost-effective garden bed

Garden enthusiasts at the senior center are going to do a little less bending and kneeling thanks to a local teenager

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