Week of January 2, 2025
Week of January 2, 2025
Despite valiant efforts from firefighters, a family home just outside Sundance was lost to a chimney fire just before Christmas. Eight members of the city's volunteer fire department, along with their counterparts from around the county and beyond, spent almost 24 hours battling to save the structure, but were thwarted by the elements and the sturdy construction of the roof. "We got the call on December 18 at about 9 a.m. of a chimney fire," says Fire Chief Gari Gill. It had begun in a room...
January The year began with a life-threatening cold snap that saw weather warnings across most of the lower 48 as Arctic air migrated down from Canada. The lowest wind chills were recorded east of Pine Haven at -57 degrees F and Hulett at -56 degrees F. The cold led to issues for the Sundance Volunteer Fire Department during a blaze in the attic of a home. One of the trucks gelled up in the -44 degree temperatures, and a second did the same when volunteers returned the next morning in response...
It was another tournament weekend for the Sundance Girls' basketball team as they hosted the Stateline Shootout with Newcastle, Belle Fourche and Lead-Deadwood. In Thursday afternoon's opener, the Lady Bulldogs faced the Newcastle Dogies in an exhilarating matchup. Newcastle jumped out to the early lead, ending the first quarter 18-11. However, the Lady Bulldogs clawed their way back into the game, entering halftime down by just four points, 26-22. The second half showcased a sensational...
The Sundance wrestling team participated in the Wright Christmas Duals the Saturday before Christmas and had eight boys compete. Lyman Halverson and Wudzie Zaato both delivered strong performances and went 3-1 for the weekend. Kale Harless and Cash Peterson added two wins to their records while Tel Marchant racked up one win on the weekend, Kole Van Horn and Hudson Mitchell also competed but came up short. The Bulldog grapplers will take a break for the holiday season and compete again on...
During the varsity games Dec. 19, the Sundance Elementary's Little Dribblers took center stage, delighting the crowd with their hard work and skills. Sixty-three Kindergarten through second-grade students showcased their dribbling techniques they had been practicing throughout the fall season. At halftime of the boys' varsity game, the spotlight shifted to the second grade Two-Ball Dribblers, a group of talented second graders demonstrating their two-ball handling skills. Two standout awards...
Lance Hofland and Jett Schloredt were honored for their dedication and years of coaching football at the basketball games Thurs., Dec. 19. Hofland has coached football for 32 years, 27 of which were in Sundance, while Schloredt has coached for 21...
JH Boys Basketball First Practice Mon., Jan. 6. JH Girls Wrestling First Practice Tues., Jan. 7. HS Wrestling Tues., Jan. 7, 4 p.m. at Lead Tri Fri.-Sat., Jan. 10-11, 9 a.m. at Hettinger ND HS Basketball Tues., Jan. 7, 4:30 p.m. at Hulett Thurs., Jan. 9, 6 p.m. at Home vs. Newell (JV Boys) Fri.-Sat., Jan. 10-11 at 2A E Challenge, Shoshoni (Girls) Fri.-Sat., Jan. 10-11 at 2A E Challenge, Sundance/Wright...
UW Men’s Basketball UW 66, Nevada 63 Next: Sat., Jan. 4 at Air Force; Tues., Jan. 7, 8 p.m. vs. New Mexico UW Women’s Basketball Next: Sat., Jan. 4, 3 p.m. at Fresno State; Wed., Jan. 8, 7 p.m. at New Mexico BHSU Men’s Basketball Next: Thurs., Jan. 9, 7 p.m. vs. Regis; Sat., Jan. 11, 3 p.m. vs. MSU Denver BHSU Women’s Basketball Next: Thurs., Jan. 9, 5 p.m. vs. Regis; Sat., Jan. 11, 2 p.m. vs. MSU...
Breakfast Jan. 6 – NO SCHOOL Jan. 7 – Cereal, toast, fruit, juice, milk Jan. 8 – Pancake sausage bites, GoGurt, cereal, fruit, milk Jan. 9 – Frosted long john, apple, string cheese, cereal, milk Jan. 10 – Scrambled eggs, toast, turkey sausage, cereal, fruit, milk Lunch Jan. 6 – NO SCHOOL Jan. 7 – Rice bowl, tortilla chips, corn, chocolate chip cookie, fruit, veggie bar, milk Jan. 8 – Oven fried chicken, biscuit, fries, fruit, veggie bar, milk Jan. 9 – Strawberry shortcake waffle, mixed bell peppers, turkey sausage, fruit,...
Wanda Materi, age 95, of Upton, Wyoming, passed peacefully on December 27, 2024, at Weston County Manor. Wanda Mae Canfield was born May 1, 1929, at the ranch on Kara Creek to Willard and Ada Canfield. Along with her twin Wallace, they joined sisters, Leona and Rachael, and brother Kenneth. Wanda attended rural schools and graduated top of her class from Upton High School in 1948. She then attended the University of Wyoming for one year. Wanda married Dean Materi in 1949. To this union, five...
Larry G. Jackson, born October 5, 1942, in Pierre, South Dakota, passed away December 23, 2024, surrounded by loved ones, in Gillette, Wyoming. Larry did well with his life. He was raised in Presho, South Dakota, where after high school he worked as a carpenter to pay for college. At Dakota Wesleyan University he met the love of his life, Susan. They were married on June 19, 1965. Larry spent 59½ years as a devoted husband. Larry worked hard, graduating from Yankton College. With Susan,...
Although temps are returning to more seasonable levels, snowpack in the area remains sparse as 2024 comes to an...
