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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

Staffing push — Manor targets agency labor reliance

Weston County Health Services plans to eliminate agency nursing staff at the Weston County Manor within 90 to 120 day

Eyes on the skies — Residents urged to report suspected tornadoes to 911

A recent severe weather event near Upton has prompted Weston County Emergency Management Coordinator Gilbert Nelson t

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

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