Serving the Platte Valley since 1888
Serving the Platte Valley since 1888
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“American Pickers”, a reality television show that airs on the History Channel, will be visiting Wyoming and is looking for people with antique collections who might be interested in being on the show. The show connects two antique buyers, Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz, with people who have collections of antiques with which they might be willing to part. The hosts travel to sites and inspect the collections. If interested in purchasing the items, they will make offers to the owner. Haggling typically ensues under the eye of the cameras. Oft...
In the southern part of Wyoming, it takes 500 people a week to donate blood to serve the 47 area hospitals in this region. One out of every three people will need blood during their lives but only one in 20 people regularly give blood. Saratoga’s next blood drive with United Blood Services is on Tuesday, July 11 from noon to 6 p.m. at St. Ann’s Parish Hall. The drive is sponsored by the Knights of Columbus and will include a slice of fresh, home-baked pie for all donors. This drive is especially important because it is being held during the sum...
The state level unemployment figures released by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis show Wyoming's unemployment dipped below the national average while income rose, despite retreats in oil and coal prices. The number of jobs in the Mining and Logging industry sector, which includes jobs in the oil and coal industries, increased by 1.600 over the year ending May 2017. These gains were not enough to offset losses or zero growth in 13 other employment categories. Overall, the state had 3,900...
Wyoming Roadtrip Stickers have been around for a couple years. The 17 stickers, representing various towns and counties the Wyoming Visitors Council deem of consequence to tourists, are available at different Wyoming visitor centers. The new Wyoming map titled "That's WY" has four routes highlighted for travelers coming to the state to enjoy points of interest. The "Salt to Stone" journey starts out at the border where the routes U.S. 89 and I-80 meet Wyoming and Utah borders. The course also in...