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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

Funding goals — Hospital administrators propose doubling outpatient revenue

At the May 22 Weston County Hospital District board meeting, Tish Miller, the hospital’s chief financial officer, pre

No consequence for Clerk

Growth — Weston County population increases from 2023 to 2024

No one envisioned Newcastle being in the top half of population growth over the past year for Wyoming cities and town

Hero — Edwin Henry Japp’s grand-niece reflects on how the family, community honored him

Editor's note: This story has been modified to correct a name. 

Cash stash — Weston County Commissioners review county’s $12.4M in investments

Alexis Barker

NLJ News Editor

Final concert is Monday

The fourth and final concert in Weston County Concert Association’s 2024-25 season is Monday, May 19, at 7 p.m.

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