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2 days ago | 
newslj.com | Alexis Barker
By Alexis Barker, NLJ News Editor Samuel “Sammy” Everett Sewell will be Weston County’s most recent contribution to the Wyoming Cowboy Hall of Fame, following in his family’s footsteps. “I, Debra Sewell, nominated my father, Samuel “Sammy” Everett Sewell for induction into The 2025 Wyoming Cowboy Hall of Fame. Julius “Jules” Bock was inducted into the Wyoming Cowboy Hall of Fame in 2023; he was Sammy’s grandfather,” Debra said in her nomination.
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4 days ago | 
newslj.com | Alexis Barker
By Alexis Barker, NLJ News Editor Bridge closure expected ThursdayThe U.S. Highway 16 Bypass will be closed on Thursday, June 5, according to Laura Dalles, senior public relations specialist for the Wyoming Department of Transportation, District 4, although she noted that the closure depends on weather.
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1 week ago | 
newslj.com | Bob Bonnar |Alexis Barker
By Bob Bonnar and Alexis Barker Audio Your browser does not support the audio element. Episode39_GovernorGaslight.mp3 We take you off the page to discuss Governor Mark Gordon's motives in cutting Weston County Clerk Becky Hadlock loose without any consequences for mishandling the 2024 general election.
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2 weeks ago | 
newslj.com | Alexis Barker
By Alexis Barker, NLJ News Editor Gov. Mark Gordon will not be directing the Wyoming Attorney General to commence any action against Weston County Clerk Becky Hadlock for mishandling of the 2024 general election, according to a press release dated May 23. “Governor Mark Gordon has completed his review of verified complaints against Weston County Clerk Becky Hadlock alleging acts of misconduct or malfeasance and requesting her removal from office,” the release says.
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3 weeks ago | 
newslj.com | Alexis Barker
By Alexis Barker, NLJ News Editor Following a presentation by Newcastle Police Chief Derek Thompson regarding ordinances that raise concerns for him, the City Council directed City Attorney Dublin Hughes to draft language to repeal two ordinances that have been on the books for a long time.
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1 month ago | 
newslj.com | Alexis Barker
By Alexis Barker, NLJ News Editor Weston County will not be forced to assume the cost of a trial for a man arrested for allegedly building and planting an explosive device at an oil field servicing business near Upton, because the accused has now been charged in federal court for the crime.
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1 month ago | 
newslj.com | Bob Bonnar |Alexis Barker
By Bob Bonnar and Alexis Barker We go off the page with a seasoned veteran of Wyoming politics and government to discuss the new political climate that exists in the nation and the world, and how that is being reflected in Weston County and Newcastle. Tracy Hunt served as Weston County Attorney, Weston County Coroner and Weston County Commissioner on the local level, and also had experience in state government as a Game and Fish Commissioner appointed by the governor.
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1 month ago | 
thesheridanpress.com | Alexis Barker
NEWCASTLE —Three bottle bombs discovered Tuesday on a street in Newcastle were deactivated by police officers without incident. After a report of a suspicious circumstance Tuesday morning, the Newcastle Police Department destroyed three devices determined to be what is commonly referred to as a “bottle bomb,” “Draino bomb” or “Works bomb,” according to information provided by Chief Derek Thompson. kA 4=2DDlQAbQmkDA2? 4=2DDlQDaQm%9@>AD@? E@=5 E96 }6HD {6EE6C y@FC?2= :? 2?
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1 month ago | 
newslj.com | Alexis Barker
By Alexis Barker, NLJ News Editor After a report of a suspicious circumstance on Tuesday morning, the Newcastle Police Department destroyed three devices, determined to be what is commonly referred to as a “bottle bomb,” “Draino bomb” or “Works bomb,” according to information provided by Chief Derek Thompson.
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1 month ago | 
newslj.com | Bob Bonnar |Alexis Barker |Sonja Karp
By Bob Bonnar, Alexis Barker and Sonja Karp Audio Your browser does not support the audio element. Episode37_WeatherPermitting.mp3 NLJ Sports Editor Sonja Karp takes us off the page this week to bring us up to speed on the spring sports season in northeast Wyoming — where the weather always seems to be a factor in how and when Dogie student-athletes can perform.
