Newcastle Volunteer Fire Department
Prell's mugshot provided by the Weston County Sheriff's Office
A longtime volunteer firefighter and coach was arrested last month, and is being charged with sexual assault and multiple counts of first and second-degree sexual abuse of a minor who was under his supervision in 2015 and 2016.
Lovell James “Jim” Prell, 45, of Newcastle, was bound over to the...
Moving into the winter season brings a whole different form of fire season, according to Daniel Tysdal, Weston County’s fire warden, who reported that Weston County fire professionals have responded to various fires already this winter season.
“The Weston County Fire Protection District did...
A video circulating on Facebook features an intense flare at the Wyoming Refining Co. in Newcastle on Sept. 10. The video depicts flares shooting into the sky with a heavy plume of black smoke accompanying the flames.
The video sparked concerns among several people, which were made public through...
The Newcastle Volunteer Fire Department will help the community celebrate Independence Day this year, but their annual display will be on Sunday, July 3 instead of July 4.
There will be plenty of fireworks on Independence Day, however, as they are permitted in both the county and Newcastle on the...
With the memory still fresh of the May 24 Uvalde, Texas massacre in which 19 kids and two teachers were shot to death in their classrooms at Robb Elementary School, plans are underway for a day of active shooter training in Newcastle schools.
“We need to be prepared. We always say it can’t happen...
Photo by Alexis Barker/NLJ
Gov. Mark Gordon shows Gene Diedtrich his commemorative coin, which he presented to the longtime fireman while declaring March 8 Fireman Gene Diedtrich Day.
Alexis Barker
NLJ News Editor
In what is believed to be the first day in Wyoming’s history dedicated to a firefighter, Gov. Mark Gordon has declared March 8 as Fireman Gene Diedtrich Day. Gordon presented the proclamation in a short ceremony at the Newcastle Volunteer Fire Department Fire Hall on...
Newcastle Volunteer Fire Department responded to 236 E. Warwick in Newcastle is completely engulfed in flames as smoke billows out.
(photo by Walter Sprague/NLJ).
On Thursday morning at roughly 5:33 a.m. the Newcastle Volunteer Fire Department responded to a house fire at 236 E. Warwick St. in Newcastle. The cause of the fire that ravaged the home is still under investigation by the state fire marshal, according to NVFD Chief James Curren.
According to Gina...
Robert Munger, nozzle man for Newcastle Volunteer Fire Department, aims for the target during day one of competition at the Wyoming State Firemen's Convention.
Walter Sprague
Art and Culture Reporter
“I feel great!” Robert Munger said after the victory ride around Newcastle for taking first place at the Wyoming State Firemen’s Convention on Saturday. “I owe my department, all the members, for making this happen. And I owe the town for all their support...
During the Double Male/Double Female Trials, while Riverton plug man Matt Lee Turns the water offbreaker Buddy Armstrong works to attach the second hose with the Double Male connectors.
NLJ Staff
The Wyoming State Firemen’s Convention came to an end on Saturday with the Newcastle Volunteer Fire Department a clear winner. Second place went to Riverton, while third place belonged to Afton City. The weather was breezy and quite a bit cooler, bringing relief to the firemen, their...
Alexis Barker
NLJ News Editor
Firefighters from across the state will be flocking to Newcastle for the 88th Wyoming State Fireman’s Association Convention and Competition at the Newcastle Volunteer Fire Department. The event will be held June 16-20.
According to volunteer firefighter and team...
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