Week of January 16, 2025
Week of January 16, 2025
As appointments were made for the new year, Gari Gill officially stepped down as Fire Chief for the City of Sundance, pinning the badge of office to the shirt of his successor, Curt Williamson. Gill has served as a firefighter for the city and county in various capacities for more than half a...
The county commission is moving forward with its plan to get rid of burn permits during periods when fire restrictions are in place. The reasoning behind the move is that the fire warden is already authorized to temporarily lift burn re-strictions when conditions improve, and seldom approves permits during a full ban. Combined, the commission feels these facts negate the need for individual permission. The commissioners discussed the possibility of retaining the permits during stage one...
Kid Prints, Inc. has announced a $10,000 grant awarded from the Wyoming Community Foundation to help fund general operating costs and maintenance. Kid Prints, Inc. is a nonprofit organization serving Sundance and the surrounding areas with childcare and preschool services. Kid Prints, Inc. has worked to provide quality care and a positive experience for children from six weeks to ten years old and believes funds received will strengthen the work being done. President of the Board, Naomi...
100 Years Ago January 15, 1925 W. R. Collins left Tuesday for his home at Mona, after spending ten days here on county affairs. He left with his car to go by way of Belle Fourche but hardly expects to get clear home with it. Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Belshe left Saturday for Cheyenne, where for the next forty days Jack will represent Crook County in the State assembly. A. W. Storm, the other Crook County representative, left Hulett Sunday via Moorcroft. Fire of undetermined origin destroyed the main...
The Sundance Bulldogs returned to the hardwood after the holiday break, kicking off the new year with a matchup against the Hulett Red Devils before hosting the 2A East Smackdown. Opening play on Tuesday, the Bulldogs set the tone early against the Devils, jumping out to a 19-13 lead in the first quarter. With aggressive defense and quick transition buckets, the Bulldogs extended their lead, 37-24, by halftime. Balanced scoring powered the Bulldog's 63-47 victory over the Devils, as Kade Mills...
The Sundance wrestlers faced some stiff competition as they participated in the Hettinger Classic over the weekend. Shyla Shoun held her own as she took a 5th place finish in the 136 pound weight class. In her final match, Shoun delivered an impressive performance, pinning her competition in 2:22. On the boys’ side, Kale Harless faced a challenging field in his weight class but managed to battle his way to a 7th place finish as he recorded a win by fall in just 48 seconds. Tel Marchant, Lyman Halverson, Keaton Mayberry and Wudzie Zaato also...
The Sundance Lady Bulldogs returned from winter break with renewed energy, adding four wins to their record. The Sundance team wasted no time as they took a 57-8 victory over the Hulett Lady Red Devils to open the new year. The Bulldog’s offense was firing on all cylinders as ten players found their way into the scoring column throughout the game. Jaylin Mills led the charge with 15 points, while Jude Crago added 11. On the defensive end, Sundance held the Lady Devils to single digit scoring throughout the game. The Lady Bulldogs were on...
HS Basketball Thurs., Jan. 16, 5 p.m. at Harding County Sat., Jan. 18, 10:30 a.m. at Home vs. Hill City Fri., Jan. 24, 4:30 p.m. at Wright Sat., Jan. 25, 11 a.m. at Home vs. Big Horn HS Wrestling Fri., Jan. 17, 9 a.m. at Newcastle Fri.-Sat., Jan. 24-25, 7 a.m. at Moorcroft JH Boys Basketball Fri., Jan. 17, 10 a.m. at Tongue River Mon., Jan. 20, 4:30 p.m. at Home vs. Moorcroft JH Girls Wrestling Fri., Jan. 17, 10 a.m. at...
UW Men’s Basketball UW 53, New Mexico 61 Next: Sat., Jan. 18, 2 p.m. vs. Colorado State; Tues., Jan. 21, 9 p.m. at UNLV; Sat., Jan. 25, 4:30 p.m. at San Jose State UW Women’s Basketball UW 67, New Mexico 73 UW 78, San Diego State 71 Next: Sat., Jan. 19, 2 p.m. at UNLV, Wed, Jan. 22, 4 p.m. at Air Force; Sat., Jan. 25, 2 p.m. vs. Colorado State BHSU Men’s Basketball BHSU 90, Regis 73 BHSU 77, MSU Denver 84 Next: Thurs., Jan. 16, 7 p.m. at NM Highlands; Sat., Jan. 18, 3 p.m. at Ft. Lewis; Thurs, Jan. 23, 7 p.m. vs. Colorado Mesa; Sat.,...
In 2020, our state and nation witnessed an explosion in government the likes of which few living Americans have ever before seen. Here in Wyoming, unelected state employees – who most of us never knew existed – exercised power we never knew we gave them. The Governor, through his appointed State Health Officer, shut the doors of small businesses, locked kids out of schools and left our loved ones and friends to suffer alone in hospital rooms and nursing homes. For many of us, including...
