By Sarah Pridgeon Before you settle in to cheer on the teams at the Super Bowl, why not work up an appetite with a four-mile walk in the snow to raise money for the Sundance Emergency Responders Association? This year’s…
Arrest nets stolen vehicle, arms
By Sarah Pridgeon The Sheriff’s Department was instrumental in preventing a potential tragedy this week, arresting an ex-resident of Crook County who returned to the area in a stolen car bearing an arsenal of guns and ammunition. The suspect’s intentions…
State to exchange land with Rare Element Resources
By Sarah Pridgeon Rare Element Resources has initiated a land exchange that, if approved by the Board of Land Commissioners, will allow the company to acquire 640 surface and mineral acres of State Trust Land near Warren Peak, adjacent to…
County Courthouse reveals new elevator
By Sarah Pridgeon Both floors of the Crook County Courthouse are fully accessible whatever your level of mobility, thanks to the now-operational elevator. The project was completed courtesy of the County Commissioners, a grant from Wyoming Business Council and the…
Call before you burn
Crook County Fire Warden Gari Gill is asking anyone who is going to burn slash piles or garbage to please notify the Sheriff’s Office (283-1225) or the County Fire Warden (283-2390) prior to burning. Gill says, “Normally it’s not necessary…
