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Fire restrictions — Drought continues, fire danger elevates

Stage 1 fire restrictions will go into effect April 17 in the Black Hills National Forest in Wyoming, as officials re

Case closed — Resignation halts civil case for Hadlock’s removal from office

The civil case seeking the removal of former Weston County Clerk Becky Hadlock has been closed, and the jury trial th

In Ex-Sess — March, 2026

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

‘Night at the Museum’ — UMS to host student showcase

The community is invited to the first Upton Middle School “Night at the Museum,” a student-led showcase highlighting

​​Endorsement declined — Party official warns of legal issues in endorsement plan

The Weston County Board of Commissioners opted not to move forward with a proposed letter of support for a candidate

Hand count — Ertman proposes single-precinct hand count pilot

A proposal by Commissioner Marty Ertman to test hand-counting ballots in a single Weston County precinct is prompting

Dissolution delayed — Extension granted as officials seek clarity on hospital district dissolution

Weston County commissioners delayed moving forward with dissolution of the Weston County  Hospital District (Weston C

In Ex-Sess — February, 2026

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

Clerk resigns — Resignation comes one day after arrest

Editor's note: This story has been updated and may continue to be. 

Newcastle housing market tightens — Prices rise and inventory shrinks

As housing prices rise and available homes remain rather scarce, many Newcastle residents are finding it increasingly

Updated guidelines — More families may qualify under new WIC guidelines

The Wyoming Department of Health has updated income eligibility guidelines for the Women, Infants and Children progra

Rate proposal — Public Service Commission review begins on electric bill increase

Weston County residents could see their monthly electric bills rise by about $33 under a proposal now under review by

Pipeline meeting set — BLM to host Newcastle meeting on pipeline project

The Bureau of Land Management will host a public meeting in Newcastle later this month to provide information and gat

Audit flags failures — Hospital finances questioned amid gains

For months, leaders at Weston County Health Services said they lacked confidence in the hospital’s own financial repo

Clerk arrested

The two new charges stem from Hadlock’s conduct surrounding the 2024 general election. 

County road contracts awarded

The Wyoming Transportation Commission recently awarded contracts for two highway projects that include work in Weston

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