Platte County News

The Wyoming Livestock Board is now investigating allegations of animal cruelty at a pig farm near Wheatland, which came to light this week when an undercover video was released.

After the release of the Humane Society undercover video of the treatment of piglets and sows at the Wyoming Premium Farms , an expert panel has called the treatment "unacceptable and indefensible." The Denver Post reported that The Platte County, Wyo., Sheriff's Office has asked the state's livestock board to investigate.

A Wyoming sheriff says investigating allegations of mistreatment of pigs at a commercial farm is a top priority.

A Columbus woman who admitted she was drunk during two court hearings on a drunken driven case is going to prison.

The Humane Society says sows were lined up in crates at Wyoming Premium Farms in Wheatland, Wyo.