By Sarah Pridgeon The Crook County Commissioners appointed a new Fair Board at a special meeting this week, selecting five candidates from a total of seven applicants. The new board will consist of Lee Jay, Ted Rosencranz, Judy Hutchinson, Amanda Connally and Peggy Boardman. Before the interviews began, Commissioner Kelly Dennis read a brief...
By Sarah Pridgeon This year’s Sundance city budget is healthier than it has been in the two years since cutbacks were made on a state level, says Clerk-Treasurer Kathy Lenz. The additional funds collected from sales and use tax, gas tax and state distributions will be used to boost quality of life in the...
SPECIAL GRADUATION SECTION Stolen property seized in Sundance Zoning map made official at city council meeting VBJ announces dedication Assessor’s office inspecting property Subdivision proposed near New Haven cemetery RER has significant public backing, says survey County addresses landline problems Commissioner pushes to protect water quality PICK UP A COPY OF THIS WEEK’S SUNDANCE...
By Sarah Pridgeon High winds caused a 300-acre prescribed fire at Devils Tower to escape control on Wednesday, expanding a further 56 acres across the monument. A spot fire in the southwest corner was pushed up a steep hillside by the winds and torched woody plants outside of the burn area. The fire was...
By Sarah Pridgeon The County Commissioners made a surprise decision last week to replace the entire Crook County Fair Board. In response to complaints, perceived problems and the recent resignation of two board members, the commissioners opted to “remove the board and just start over,” said Commissioner Jim Hadley. Treasurer Lee Jay and Board...
