Newcastle News Letter Journal

The News Letter Journal is a weekly publication based in Newcastle, Wyoming. It has been dedicated to the community of Weston County since its establishment in 1890.

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‘Not just child care’ - Children’s Center struggles with funding challenges, including lack of state dollars

3 days ago | newslj.com | Mary Stroka

By Mary Stroka, NLJ Reporter Wyoming is one of five states that do not provide state funding for preschool, according to a national report, and Francie Gregory, the executive director of Weston County Children’s Center/Region III Developmental Services, told the News Letter Journal that the lack of state funding presents numerous challenges.
Fireworks for all - County dropping drought status as a result of spring moisture

1 week ago | newslj.com | Alexis Barker

By Alexis Barker, NLJ News Editor Fireworks will be allowed everywhere but Upton for the 4th of July this year after the Weston County Fire District board decided not to ask for the implementation of open burning restrictions until July 7, according to Daniel Tysdal, Weston County’s fire warden.
Crowd control - Hageman to hold town hall

1 week ago | newslj.com | Alexis Barker

By Alexis Barker, NLJ News Editor Anyone who would like to attend Wyoming Rep. Harriet Hageman’s town hall in Newcastle on Friday is required to register before the event, according to an email from Kari Drost, Weston County Republican Party chair. “If you would like to attend, please register at the following link: hageman.house.gov/services/town-hall-rsvp,” the email states.
The intangible benefits of truly local shopping

1 week ago | newslj.com | John Newby

By John Newby W. Edwards Deming once said, “It is not necessary to change, survival isn’t mandatory.” Change has never been more necessary than now. With the ongoing economic challenges, it is mandatory if a community is to survive and thrive. While we often discuss the solid financial reasons for spending our personal and local government dollars locally, what gets lost in these conversations are the intangible benefits coming from supporting locally owned businesses.
Episode 40 - Not So Fast

1 week ago | newslj.com | Bob Bonnar |Alexis Barker

By Bob Bonnar and Alexis Barker Governor Mark Gordon's decision to deny an appeal from Weston County residents that would have allowed citizens to examine Weston County Clerk Becky Hadlock's mishandling of the 2024 election and take action to remove her from office does not put the matter completely to bed.
The Loyalty Revolution: Why Your Main Street Needs a Membership Makeover

1 week ago | newslj.com | John Newby

By John Newby Remember when loyalty meant nothing more than a punch card for your tenth coffee free? Those days are as outdated as dial-up internet. Today's consumers are playing a completely different game, and the stakes couldn't be higher for local businesses and communities. Here's the wake-up call: 94% of premium loyalty members shop with their chosen retailer at least once a month.
Council votes to continue budget billing program

2 weeks ago | newslj.com | Alexis Barker

By Alexis Barker, NLJ News Editor The Newcastle City Council voted to continue the budget billing program for city utilities, despite tepid participation in the initial six-month trial period. On June 2, Stacy Haggerty, Newcastle’s clerk-treasurer, referenced the program, noting it was time for the six-month review and consideration of continuing the program. She told the council that the program only has four current customers after beginning with six.
Fireworks funded - City of Newcastle will cover majority of cost for the 2025 display

3 weeks ago | newslj.com | Alexis Barker

By Alexis Barker, NLJ News Editor Newcastle skies will explode in colors for the Fourth of July, thanks to an $8,000 investment from the city of Newcastle. On May 19, the council unanimously voted to use $4,000 in surplus funds from the budgets of both the Newcastle Police Department and Newcastle Volunteer Fire Department to fund a fireworks show for July 5. Ginny Wisnewski, the vice president of the Newcastle Area Chamber of Commerce, asked the council for help.
Hall-of-Famer - Sewell to be inducted into Wyoming Cowboy Hall of Fame

3 weeks 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.
50-year-old US 16 bypass getting an upgrade

3 weeks 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.