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Episode 41 — Wild, Wild Weston

Bob and Alexis are joined by local historian Lucas Keeler, who takes us off the page to explore some of the more exci

Motorcycle fatalities — Two wrecks claim three lives

Two motorcycle wrecks in the region claimed the lives of three people last week, including a Newcastle resident. 

Continued support — Commissioners table rescinding resolution that created constitutional legislative vacancies

In another victory for those fighting to secure county representation in the state legislature, the Board of Weston C

Budget wearies — Harshbarger, Ballard seek input from hospital’s former interim CFO

Certain Weston County Health Services trustees are at an impasse with hospital administrators over the upcoming fisca

Fireworks for all — County dropping drought status as a result of spring moisture

Fireworks will be allowed everywhere but Upton for the 4th of July this year after the Weston County Fire District bo

Legal desert — District court facing myriad challenges

From a public defender crisis to money concerns, the 6th Judicial District Court in Weston County is facing struggles

Teen vaping — About 10% of Weston County students vape, facing ‘laughable’ fine

Since fall 2021 students who enter bathrooms at Newcastle High School to try to covertly vape risk getting caught whe

Episode 40 — Not So Fast

Governor Mark Gordon's decision to deny an appeal from Weston County residents that would have allowed citizens to ex

The cost behind the ballot counting — A look at election costs across the state

Growing the cash stash — Investment styles vary between government entities in Weston County

Hall-of-Famer — Sewell to be inducted into Wyoming Cowboy Hall of Fame

Samuel “Sammy” Everett Sewell will be Weston County’s most recent contribution to the Wyoming Cowboy Hall of Fame, fo

Beyond the ballot — Weston County’s political parties focus on community involvement

Michael Alexander

NLJ Reporter

Seats for all — Plan would give every county representation

Weston County’s efforts to get the Wyoming Legislature to abide by the state’s Constitution when it comes to legislat

In Ex-Sess — April, 2025

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

Episode 39 — Governor Gaslight Floods the Zone

We take you off the page to discuss Governor Mark Gordon's motives in cutting Weston County Clerk Becky Hadlock loose

Volunteer success — Upton’s ambulance service thriving

Alexis Barker

NLJ News Editor

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