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Local Poet Published

Jan 21 2022

Award-winning Upton poet Nicholas Trandahl was recently accepted for publication in the 2022 issue of the yearly literary and outdoors journal Deep Wild: Writing from the Backcountry. His poem “Drinking Tea on Black Elk Peak” was accepted for publication in that upcoming issue of the journal. Trandahl’s poem touches upon...

School Board Approves Faculty Resignations

Jan 21 2022

By Assistant Publisher/Editor Nicholas Trandahl On the heels of Upton High School Principal Linda Crawford’s announcement of her retirement effective at the end of the current school year, the Board of Trustees for Weston County School District No. 7 received a handful more resig- nations to approve at their...

Want Wyoming Road Conditions? Ask Alexa.

Jan 21 2022

Through a partnership between the Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) and Trihydro, an environmental engineering and consulting firm out of Laramie, the public can now use the Traveler Information Skill through any Alexa-enabled technology such as the Echo and Echo Dot. This new capability is possible because Trihydro and WYDOT’s...

Gateway to the Black Hills
Innovative Education in Action
Friendly Business Ecosystem
Outside of the Classroom
Lending a Helping Hand
Quality of Life

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Meet Upton, WY:

The Gateway to the Black Hills

As the “Gateway to the Black Hills”, you’ll find Upton at the transition point from the Thunder Basin National Grassland to the beautiful Black Hills. The greater Upton area is rich in regional culture. With Historic Deadwood, the Sturgis Rally and many national parks and landmarks in our backyard, Upton is the perfect spot for families, businesses and visitors to be!

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Meet Upton, WY:

Innovative Education in Action

Upton’s education system is founded on the continued mission to be learner-centered and future focused, constantly adapting our learning experience to be innovative and diverse. Through the personalization of a student's learning experience, the student takes on project-based learning, to prepare them for real-world experiences. They become better equipped to take on their future, while making a difference in Upton, today.

Meet Upton, WY:

Friendly Business Ecosystem

Upton’s business ecosystem boasts a wide variety of opportunities for business development. Business owners in Upton enjoy a low tax burden, financing and incentives, and numerous workforce resources, helping you to spend less and earn more.

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Meet Upton, WY:

Outside of the Classroom

Beyond academics and career development, WCSD #7 offers many extra-curricular activities for students. Residents cheered on the Girls Basketball Team to their first state championship in 2023, Boys Basketball Team and the Girls Golf Team to back-to-back state championships in 2021 and 2022. WCSD #7 is truly the center of the community!

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Meet Upton, WY:

Lending a Helping Hand

Volunteers shape Upton’s culture and community. From events and local amenities to infrastructure and emergency services. Upton’s volunteers improve, maintain, and manage virtually all aspects of community development. Volunteerism remains the forefront of our mission to keep Upton the Best Town on Earth.

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Meet Upton, WY:

Quality of Life

Residents in Upton are dedicated to creating an Upton, Wyoming as a sustainable and vibrant community. Through local initiatives, such as the Think Upton First Campaign started in 2016 to promote a “support local” mindset, citizens remain committed to the quality of life for all.