Utilities pursuing Wyo. wind power to bid on lines Jun 24, 2008
The project's first phase will be a 345-kilovolt line from a coal-fired power plant in the Wheatland area to a substation in Colorado. Information from: Star-Tribune, http://www. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Convicted fire chief moved to Johnson County Jun 14, 2008
The ex-fire chief was to be transferred from the Platte County jail in Wheatland, where he had been for several months awaiting sentencing on federal charges. Scott, 54, was sentenced June 6 to more than 24 years in federal prison. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Body of missing boater recovered at Glendo Reservoir Jun 12, 2008
The body was taken to Wheatland for an autopsy. The parks department said Glendo was at 112 percent of capacity on Wednesday, and many shoreline areas were under water. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
GEORGE H. McCULLOUGH Jun 6, 2008
McCullough was born Feb. 12, 1925 in Wheatland, Wy. to Floyd and Hazel (Parker) McCullough. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Storms saturate Wyoming; Lander records wettest May ever May 28, 2008
Amy Johnston, who grows hay and food crops and raises cattle outside of Wheatland, said the recent rains might not have lifted the region out of drought, but it's still been a boon for her operation. Some areas west of Wheatland got about 7 inches of rain recently, and her place southeast of town received about 4 to 4. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Qwest reports long-distance telephone service outage May 25, 2008
The affected cities also include Wheatland, Sheridan, Riverton, Lander, Cody and Jackson. Article Rating. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Qwest restores long-distance service May 25, 2008
The long-distance outage affected northern and central Wyoming, including Wheatland, Gillette, Sheridan, Riverton, Lander, Cody and Jackson. Article Rating. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Ann Marie Webb May 20, 2008
with Pastor Skip Perry of the Wheatland United Methodist Church officiating ... She died peacefully Thursday, May 15, 2008, at the Platte County Memorial Nursing Home in Wheatland ... In 2001, she moved to Country Club Living in Wheatland for five years, moving to the Platte County Nursing Home in January 2007. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Veterans tell their tales in documentary May 4, 2008
Lee Alley, a Wyoming native now living in Wheatland, is excited that the film will give Vietnam veterans the voice they deserve. "When we came back (from the Vietnam War), we were treated very poorly. Consequently, a lot of the Vietnam stories have never been told," Alley said. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Business Council approves grants Mar 30, 2008
The board okayed 250,000 bridge loan participation with First State Bank of Wheatland on a loan to Brent, LLC, to expand operations of the Brown and Co. to Riverton. Also approved was 105,350 bridge loan participation with First State Bank of Wheatland on a loan to Drube Supply, Inc. of Wheatland. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
SourceGas customers testify about billing problems Mar 18, 2008
SourceGas serves customers in Wyoming in communities including Casper, Lander, Riverton, Laramie, Gillette, Torrington, Douglas and Wheatland. The PSC, which regulates public utilities, initially called the Friday meeting to get an update on efforts by SourceGas to address the earlier billing issues. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
What does it take to build a power plant? Mar 9, 2008
Dry Fork is not even the biggest plant in Wyoming Laramie River Station in Wheatland is several times bigger. But it s a big project really big and the numbers surrounding the first six to nine months of construction will give you a good idea of just how big big is. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Scott is back in Wheatland jail Mar 8, 2008
Published: Friday, March 7, 2008 1:33 PM MST Former Campbell County fire chief Gary Scott has been transferred back to the Platte County Jail in Wheatland, according the U.S. Marshals Service office in Cheyenne ... He was released into the custody of U.S. Marshals on Thursday morning and taken to Wheatland. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Wyo. author, Vietnam veteran exorcises his demons with talks Mar 8, 2008
During a lunch hosted by the Campbell County Chamber of Commerce and Basin Electric Power Corp. on Tuesday, the 61-year-old from Wheatland told a packed room in the Clarion about the ordeal he went through after the war had ended and he came home. Alley s message is simple: War changes people. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Class 4A/3A state basketball results/pairings Mar 8, 2008
Lander 58, Wheatland 55 (OT) ... Third Place: Wheatland vs. Buffalo, 1:30 p.m., EC. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Wrestling: third-, fifth-place results Feb 24, 2008
145: Dustin Finnerty, Wheatland, dec. Steven Stevenson, Douglas, 5-3. 152: Chase Tyson, Wheatland, p. Pierre Etchemendy, Douglas, 3:21 ... 103: Joel Dappen, Wheatland, def. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Wrestling: Championship results Feb 24, 2008
112: Chance Brooks, Mountain View, p. Cade Schindler, Wheatland, 3:44 ... 130: Trevor Donarski, Powell, p. Seth Dappen, Wheatland, 3:34 ... 215: Kurtis Wilson, Wheatland, dec. Bryant Lopez, Mountain View, 5-1. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Basketball roundup: Foote nets 27 points as Wildcats knock off Patriots Feb 23, 2008
Newcastle 80, Wheatland 58 ... Newcastle picked up a big win over Wheatland 80-58 on Friday night in a Wyoming high school boys game ... Eric Heatherly scored 18 and Taylor Shepard netted 16 for Wheatland 16-5 on the season. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Scoreboard: Friday, February 22, 2008 Feb 23, 2008
Newcastle 80, Wheatland 58 ... Newcastle 56, Wheatland 36 ... Newcastle 80, Wheatland 58. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Thursday scoreboard Feb 8, 2008
Olin 75, Calamus-Wheatland 72. At Winfield. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Casper briefs Feb 5, 2008
AARP Tax-Aide volunteers will be at several sites in Buffalo, Cheyenne, Cody, Greybull, Guernsey, Laramie, Powell, Riverton, Sheridan, Torrington, Wheatland and Worland. For a list of AARP sites visit or call AARP Wyoming at (866) 663-3290. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Fleeing murder suspect arrested near Wheatland Feb 1, 2008
A Texas woman wanted for fatally stabbing her boyfriend was arrested Thursday along I-25 south of Wheatland. Shari Renae Eggum, 33, of Arlington, Texas, was taken into custody without incident after the vehicle she was driving was stopped at 7:39 a.m. about seven miles south of Wheatland ... Eggum was transported to Platte County Jail in Wheatland and is awaiting extradition back to Texas. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Rodeo: Bareback gets SandHills off to rocking start Jan 5, 2008
Second Performance Saturday's competitors At Ector County Coliseum BAREBACK RIDING J.R. Chino, Mescalero, NM; Clay Geronimo, Mescalero; Dennis Foyil, Guthrie, OK; Buck Lunak, Cut Bank, MT; Silas Richards, North Zulch; Cody DeMers, Kimberly, ID; Joe Gunderson, Agar, SD; Josh Luger, Fort Yates, ND; Joe Wilson, Kyle, SD; Zane Forster, Dickinson, ND; Beau Le Doux Kaycee, WY STEER WRESTLING Kyle Whitaker, Chambers, NE; Clay Schaack, Wall, SD; Colby Price, Loraine; Clayton Morrison, Wellington, CO;... (Odessa American, TX)
Wyoming GOP disappointed in candidate no-shows Jan 5, 2008
Romney sent two of his five sons, while Hunter sent his wife, Lynne, who spent part of her early childhood in Wheatland. Josh Romney, 32, was campaigning Friday in Thermopolis and planned to visit Riverton and Laramie before heading to Cheyenne for convention day. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Will Anyone Notice Wyoming Caucuses? -AP Jan 3, 2008
His wife spent part of her childhood in Wheatland, in southeast Wyoming. Whether anyone has an advantage is unknown. (Guardian Unlimited)
A Look Back in Time: Years change Dec 31, 2007
Leap of madness: A man being taken to serve a 20-year sentence in prison burst free from the railroad smoking car as the train rolled along near Wheatland, according to the Jan. 1, 1908, Natrona County Tribune. Joe Mulkey, labeled as a "dope fiend murderer" by the Tribune, was sitting in a funk, his ankles shackled together, handcuffs securing him to his seat. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Oregon's Circle V Maines-Moving into the Future with Maine-Anjou Dec 27, 2007
Their first Maine-Anjou herd sire and some of their first bred heifers were purchased from Pat Patterson of Fort Collins, CO, while Angus heifers came from the Von Ferells in Wheatland, WY. "These cattle became the foundation from which we built our present herd," Roy explains. Their registered Maine dams are from Maine-Anjou sires such as Bullseye, Cunia, Executive, Pistol Pete and others. (Klamath Falls Cascade Magazines, OR)
Landowners look for wind profits Dec 16, 2007
Over the weekend, association members were expected to review proposals for developing wind energy on 28,000 acres between Chugwater and Wheatland. "Some of the best wind in the world for wind energy development," proclaimed Grant Stumbough, southeastern Resource Conservation and Development coordinator. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Putting gas in the ground (51) Dec 16, 2007
Wheatland wrote on Nov 30, 2007 3:00 PM:" flounder, No matter what anyone proposes it will be wrong won't it? So brilliant one, what is your plan that won't ruin the economy or the environment? Back to caves hippie boy? Back to the dunce chair for you loud and ignorant one. " ... George M. wrote on Dec 5, 2007 10:51 AM:" Marion Loomis articulates the position of the Wyoming Mining Association very well and has been an effective advocate of the WMA for many years. Sometimes the interests of the... (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Highway Patrol reports four fatal wrecks (1268) Dec 4, 2007
Some areas of the state saw erratic conditions, with Bordeaux between Chugwater and Wheatland witnessing gusts up to 71 mph then dropping to 7 mph within a couple of hours on Sunday, House said. Elsewhere, and especially in Casper, winds will blow at a sustained 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph, Meunier said. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Scoreboard: Friday, November 30, 2007 Dec 4, 2007
Wheatland 72, Jackson Hole 48. East/West Tournament. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
business briefs Dec 3, 2007
2 million contract for bridge rehabilitation work on several structures in the Casper, Douglas and Wheatland areas, most of them on I-25. Reiman s low bid of 639,000 won the contract to replace a bridge on Fremont Lake Road near its intersection with U.S. 191 at the eastern edge of Pinedale. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Carbon Dioxide Emissions From Power Plants Rated Worldwide Nov 16, 2007
58 LARAMIE RIVER Wheatland Wyoming 10,100,000. 59 KINGSTON Harriman Tennessee 10,100,000. (Science Daily)
Wintry wind whips Wyoming (1203) Nov 16, 2007
An 86 mph gust was reported south of Wheatland at 4 a.m., according to the NWS office in Cheyenne. An observation site west of Buffalo recorded gusts up to 91 mph. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Obituaries Nov 9, 2007
WHEATLAND -- A memorial service for Guernsey resident, Bernice Martha Pulver, 79, will be conducted at 10 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 10, 2007, at the Covenant Lutheran Church in Wheatland with Pastor David Wood officiating ... WHEATLAND -- A memorial service for Joseph Earold Joe Holcomb, 84, will be conducted at 1 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 10, 2007, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah s Witness in Wheatland with Dennis Isenhart officiating ... WHEATLAND -- A memorial service for Guernsey resident, Bernice... (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Mouse population's future split between Colorado, Wyoming Nov 2, 2007
Members: Not Registered. for free extra services. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Forage Superbowl Winners Cited at Dairy Expo Oct 13, 2007
Second through fifth, in commercial hay, were, in order: Hardrock Farms, Wheatland, Wyo. Kellie Hinman, Wheatland, Wyo. (Agri-View, WI)
Convicted Punter Mitch Cozad To Learn Sentence Tuesday Oct 2, 2007
Weydert has moved in with Cozad's mother, Suzanne Cozad, in Wheatland, Wyo. "We, as a family, have built a support system because there are good days and then there are down days," Suzanne Cozad said. (Kpmariners.com)
Zone football leaders Oct 1, 2007
The Rapid City Journal. Search the Rapid City Journal. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Dinner draws presidential hopefuls Sep 29, 2007
Hunter called the dinner as his wife Lynne, a former Wheatland resident, was giving a speech in his absence. She described him as a "buy American Republican," who won't wear clothes that aren't made in the United States. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Protesters show up in force near Cheney home Sep 17, 2007
Yes, I do hear that Burger King in Wheatland is looking to hire. Is that the kind of great job you're talking about. (Casper Star-Tribune)
College Football: Sorry tale a knife-wielding punter Aug 21, 2007
Mendoza, a junior last season from Thornton, Colorado, beat out Cozad, a walk-on transfer from Wheatland, Wyoming, for the position of starting punter at the University of Northern Colorado. Teammates and others said Cozad was distressed by the result and determined to reverse it. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Jury in punter case questions judge about 'intent' Aug 9, 2007
Gavaldon argued Cozad was a gentle and laid-back student from Wheatland, Wyo. who wouldn't resort to a knife attack. (ESPN -- College Football News)
Punter considered rooming with accused attacker Aug 3, 2007
Cozad, of Wheatland, Wyo. is on trial on charges of attempted first-degree murder and second-degree assault. (ESPN -- College Football News)
Jury chosen, opening statements heard in punter's trial Aug 1, 2007
Cozad, of Wheatland, Wyo. is charged with attempted first-degree murder and second-degree assault and could face up to 48 years in prison if convicted. (USA Today -- Sports)
Prosecutors: Backup punter had motive to stab rival Aug 1, 2007
Cozad, of Wheatland, Wyo. is accused of ambushing Mendoza on Sept. 11 in a dimly lit parking lot outside Mendoza's apartment in Evans, a small town next to Greeley. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Children’s program focuses on nature’s role for pollinators Jul 19, 2007
Hunters interested in obtaining a special permit to hunt sandhill cranes in the Sweet Grass and Wheatland counties portion of the Central Flyway, as well as in three areas of western Montana must apply by Aug. 1 ... -- Sweet Grass/Wheatland counties-586-01-50 permits proposed. (Helena Independent Record)
Buffalo hunt to support soldier scholarships Jul 4, 2007
Army Lt. Col. Charles Munier, Wheatland, Afghanistan, June 12, 2006, ROTC University of Wyoming. Army Pfc. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Former Cowboy QB Casey Bramlet Leads Hamburg to NFL Europa's World Bowl XV Championship Jun 27, 2007
com : Football :: University of Wyoming : Official Athletic Site. EMAIL@ WyomingAthletics. (Wyomingathletics.com)
Not ready for last go-round -- yet Jun 24, 2007
But the 42-year-old Wheatland man simply decided to buck up and get well ... Born in Wheatland and raised on a family ranch in Buffalo, Barton grew up with rodeo and competed in team roping, calf roping and steer wrestling ... Now in Wheatland, Barton is the voice of KYCN, an AM country station. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Candidates show unique qualities Jun 20, 2007
- Shortest: Ray Hunkins of Wheatland sent in only a one-page, two-paragraph letter notifying the party that he was interested in the job. - Most blank space: Nate Stratton, who neglected to even include the city where he lives, did not submit a cover letter and wrote just 30 words and a question mark on the party s official application. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Gov. will choose among "deep talent" Jun 20, 2007
Former gubernatorial candidate and attorney Ray Hunkins of Wheatland did not attend because he was in a trial in Gillette, but his wife, Debby, played an audio tape during the two-minute introductory speeches. The entire event unfolded in the shadow of Thomas' death. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Candidates rip through the issues Jun 18, 2007
Wheatland lawyer and 2006 gubernatorial candidate Ray Hunkins said he would support laws to enhance medical savings accounts and better Medicare and Medicaid reimbursements to rural health care providers. On immigration reform, the candidates favored strengthening the U.S.-Mexico border, but were reluctant to advocate punishment for employers who hired illegal immigrants. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
candidate bios Jun 17, 2007
Who's in the running. Increase Font Size What's New. (Casper Star-Tribune)
GOP scoops up 31 flavors Jun 16, 2007
David Edwards of Douglas, former Libertarian U.S. House candidate Thom Rankin of Casper, Laramie attorney John Holtz, rancher Randy Stevenson of Wheatland, Rock Springs attorney Clark Stith, and Paul Kruse of Niobrara County. Case, a 49-year-old Lander economist and businessman who previously ran for the U.S. House, said he would bring to the job of U.S. senator the qualities that made him an effective legislator. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Senate seat list grows Jun 15, 2007
- Ray Hunkins is an attorney from Wheatland who ran for governor last year, losing to Democratic incumbent Dave Freudenthal ... - Ray Hunkins, a Wheatland attorney ... - Randall Stevenson, a Wheatland feedlot owner. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Senate field nears 20 Jun 15, 2007
David Edwards of Douglas, John Holtz of Laramie, Randy Stevenson of Wheatland, Clark Stith of Rock Springs and Thom Rankin of Casper. Rankin was a Libertarian candidate for the U.S. House in 2006, but has apparently changed his affiliation to Republican. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
State defends energy plant emissions Jun 4, 2007
WHEATLAND - Jean Short concedes that she was wrong 35 years ago to speak out against building the huge coal-fired power plant that now sits a few miles outside of town ... "It's a good thing I didn't win," said Short, a Wheatland resident since 1968 ... The Laramie River Station, its three 605-foot tall stacks dominating the prairie landscape around Wheatland for as far as the eye can see, has provided good jobs and economic wealth to the local economy without polluting the skies and drying up... (Billings Gazette)
From Wyo to Iraq May 30, 2007
While other training centers are limited by their proximity to cities and town, Camp Guernsey, on the North Platte River between Wheatland and Torrington, is relatively isolated ... Growth at Camp Guernsey I'm sure will impact the entire county, said Jan Kahler, interim director of the Wheatland Area Development Corp. ... The military is working closely with the nearby towns of Wheatland and Guernsey to avoid growing pains and to help businesses capitalize on the growth. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
UNC Punter Accused Of Stabbing Teammate In Court May 17, 2007
The Wheatland, Wyoming resident is accused of leaving a three- to five-inch deep wound in Mendoza's leg in the attack. Police have said they believe Cozad stabbed Mendoza to try to get his starting job. (CBS 4, CO)
Greece, Naples, York Budgets Fail to Pass May 16, 2007
The following district budgets passed: Attica, Avon, Batavia City, Bloomfield, Brighton, Brockport, Byron-Bergen, Cal-Mum, Canandaigua, Churchville-Chili, Clyde-Savannah, Dansville, East Irondequoit, East Rochester, Elba, Fairport, Gananda, Gates-Chili, Geneseo, Geneva, Hilton, Holley, Honeoye, Honeoye Falls-Lima, Kendall, Keshequa, Letchworth, Livonia, Lyons, Manchester-Shortsville, Marcus-Whitman, Marion, Medina, Mount Morris, Newark, North Rose-Wolcott, Palmyra-Macedon, Pavilion, Pembroke,... (WOKR13 Rochester)
Platte commission: Attorney resigned May 14, 2007
WHEATLAND -- The Platte County Commission voted unanimously on Thursday to accept County Attorney Mary Eikenberry's resignation, which she sought to withdraw earlier in the week ... I DROVE BY THE CO OFC wrote on May 11, 2007 11:24 AM:" THEIR WAS A WHEATLAND POLICE SEDAN AND A SHERIFFS SUV?? I ASSUME THEY ARE HELPING MARY CLEAN OUT HER DESK AND L.E.A.V.E!!! ". (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Platte officials lock out attorney May 12, 2007
WHEATLAND -- With the elected county attorney sitting quietly but defiantly just a few feet away, the attorney hired by the Platte County Commission to temporarily take over the county attorney's duties began her work Friday. Mary Eikenberry, who was elected to the job last fall, left about five minutes later as Tillie Routh met with local law enforcement to discuss various pending cases. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Showdown in Platte County May 11, 2007
WHEATLAND -- Will she stay, or will she go. The Platte County Commission voted unanimously on Thursday to accept County Attorney Mary Eikenberry's resignation, submitted last week. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Platte attorney seeks to rescind resignation May 9, 2007
WHEATLAND -- Platte County Attorney Mary Eikenberry is seeking to rescind her resignation, telling county commissioners in a letter Monday that she is withdrawing last week's letter of resignation and plans to do the work that she was elected to do ... According to Detective Lisa Smith of the Wheatland Police Department, after Eikenberry did not go to the office on Friday or attend court proceedings, her staff became concerned and asked the Platte County Sheriff s Office to check on her at her... (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
