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Hand counting — Committee presents hand-count proposal for county

Weston County commissioners were presented with a proposal to eliminate voting machines and move to a full hand-count

District elections — May 5 election set for museum, hospital boards

Voters in Weston County will head to the polls May 5 to decide seats on the Weston County Museum District and Weston

Fire break — Recent moisture prompts pause in Weston County fire restrictions

Open burning restrictions in Weston County have been temporarily suspended after a shift in weather conditions, accor

Episode 55— The Wyoming Divide

Election season in Wyoming is already in full swing, and in this episode, Bob and Alexis dive into the races, rivalri

EPA, conservation groups: Wyoming’s ‘impaired’ water protocols run afoul of the Clean Water Act

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Clerk candidates emerge — Party to meet May 2 to select finalists for commissioners

Three candidates have submitted letters of interest for the Weston County clerk position ahead of a special meeting o

Probation revoked — Collett sentenced to prison

A Weston County man will serve a state prison sentence after admitting to violating the terms of his probation.

Final concert next week

Weston County Concert Association’s final concert of the 2025-26 season concludes on Tuesday, April 28, with The Suit

Spotting the signs — Child abuse in small towns

April marks Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month, a time dedicated to recognizing the realities of child abuse,

County dries out — Drought deepens, severe conditions emerge

Drought conditions across Weston County have worsened significantly in recent months, with the entire county now expe

Fire restrictions — Drought continues, fire danger elevates

Stage 1 fire restrictions will go into effect April 17 in the Black Hills National Forest in Wyoming, as officials re

Case closed — Resignation halts civil case for Hadlock’s removal from office

The civil case seeking the removal of former Weston County Clerk Becky Hadlock has been closed, and the jury trial th

In Ex-Sess — March, 2026

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

‘Night at the Museum’ — UMS to host student showcase

The community is invited to the first Upton Middle School “Night at the Museum,” a student-led showcase highlighting

​​Endorsement declined — Party official warns of legal issues in endorsement plan

The Weston County Board of Commissioners opted not to move forward with a proposed letter of support for a candidate

Hand count — Ertman proposes single-precinct hand count pilot

A proposal by Commissioner Marty Ertman to test hand-counting ballots in a single Weston County precinct is prompting

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