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Hats in the ring — Local primary races begin to take shape for 2026 election

Candidate filing is underway for the 2026 election cycle, with several local races already drawing candidates ahead o

In Ex-Sess — April, 2026

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

Hospital billing changes — WCHS revises patient payment approach

Weston County Health Services is expanding digital payment options and revising billing practices as hospital leaders

Special election results — Voters decide hospital, museum district board races in official results

Editor's note: This story was updated to correct that the results were the official results, not unofficial.

Penny tax moves ahead — Commissioners approve next step for sixth-penny tax measure

The Weston County commissioners voted on April 21 to place a proposed sixth-penny specific-purpose tax on the general

Harshbarger retires — Ryan returns as interim CEO

Weston County Health Services CEO Cathy Harshbarger retired this week just days after returning from medical leave, p

Commissioners fail to appoint clerk

Suspended sentence — Newcastle man sentenced to probation in strangulation case

A Newcastle man will serve a suspended prison sentence and be placed on probation after pleading guilty to strangling

Springer sentenced — Judge hands down probation for drug charge

A Newcastle woman will serve probation after pleading guilty to felony drug charges stemming from an incident at the

Drug sentence — Newcastle man receives probation in felony drug case

A Newcastle man was sentenced to probation after pleading guilty to felony drug possession in Weston County District

Salaries unchanged — Commissioners hold line on elected officials’ pay amid revenue concerns

The Weston County commissioners voted to keep elected officials’ salaries unchanged for the next four-year term, citi

Priorities identified — Interim focus set as Legislature turns to summer studies

With the Wyoming Legislature out of session, lawmakers are shifting their attention to interim work, identifying key

Seasonal paving begins May 11

Maintenance crews with the Wyoming Department of Transportation’s District 4 will begin seasonal paving operations in

Housing funds delayed

As housing costs rise and available homes remain limited in Newcastle, a recent delay in state funding added uncertai

Costs climb — County insurance costs surge as commissioners absorb latest hike

Weston County’s health insurance costs have more than tripled since 2010, climbing from about $400,000 to more than $

Election results — Voters decide hospital, museum district board races in unofficial results

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