Platte County Record Times
Wheatland, Wyoming, United StatesEnglishServing as the primary source of local news for Wheatland and the surrounding Platte County region, this publication chronicles community events, government proceedings, and regional agricultural developments. With roots extending back over a century, the newspaper remains a vital platform for documenting the history and civic life of rural Wyoming.
MEDIA LANDSCAPE IN WYOMING
Characterized by a strong reliance on community weeklies and a handful of regional dailies, this rural print network reflects the historic challenge of serving a widely dispersed population. The Lee Enterprises-owned Casper Star Tribune operates as the primary statewide daily, while the Wyoming Tribune Eagle serves the capital region under Adams Publishing Group. Several historic local publications maintain significant community influence, including the Laramie Boomerang, established in 1881 by humorist Edgar Wilson Nye, and the Cody Enterprise, famously founded by William F. Cody in 1899. Independent regional papers like the Jackson Hole News and Guide deliver specialized coverage for western resort districts. Paperboy indexes 28 Wyoming newspapers — browse the full directory below.
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