Week of October 17, 2024
Week of October 17, 2024
Members of American Legion Post #45 gathered in front of the war memorial on Monday to receive a donation from Powder River Energy's Community Involvement Committee. Post Commander Welchie Patterson gratefully took possession of the $500 donation, saying that the post already has ideas to put it to good use. "We're going to be putting in our coffers for Post programs and for Girls' State and Boys' State," he said. The American Legion Boys State and American Legion Auxiliary Girls State are...
Are you a friendly skeleton or a fun-loving ghost? Your help is needed as the smallest spooks in the community prepare to celebrate Halloween at the annual Trunk or Treat. This year's candy extravaganza is scheduled for October 26 and will take place, as usual, in the Sundance High School parking lot. The trunk-or-treating will begin at 4:30 p.m. and last for an hour. To participate, simply decorate the trunk of your vehicle, get dressed up for the season and invest in some delicious candy to...
The C/2023 A3 Tsuchinshan-ATLAS comet is shown burning in the sky above Heart Mountain in this photo taken Sunday night near the Heart Mountain Interpretive Center. The comet, discovered in 2023, only comes to our part of the galaxy once every 80,000 years. It can be viewed for the next ten days in the early evening. Watch for where the sun sets and then look up about 15 degrees from the horizon about 45 minutes after the sun dips below the...
CASPER - Wyoming's attorney general, through a settlement with a French multinational pharmaceutical and healthcare company, has guaranteed that Wyoming residents not enrolled in government healthcare programs can buy insulin products for $35 each month for the next five years. The settlement announced by Attorney General Bridget Hill on Friday morning with Sanofi-Aventis U.S. will be put into effect within 90 days of Sept. 27. The cost of insulin has soared over the last decade and the...
The Sundance cross country runners stayed close to home this week as they participated in the Wolves Invite, held in Pine Haven. "The weather was perfect for running – cool but not cold," coach Ann Marie Mickle commented. "Congratulations to the following team members for PRs: Maddison Neiman (second week in a row), Trinity Finn (third time this season), Nolan Gaskin, Tyce Erickson, Mason Moeller, Kyten Johnson, Holden Ayer, and Rylan Ashiem. Congratulations to Remmi Johnson, Eva Stark and...
The Bulldogs volleyball team had a lighter schedule this week as they looked to improve their conference record facing off against the Tongue River Eagles. The Bulldogs brought the intensity, pushing the matchup to a five-set showdown. The night began on a high note for the Bulldogs, who narrowly took the opening set 26-24, setting the tone early. Sets two and three, however, saw the Bulldogs struggle to maintain their early momentum, as the Eagles surged ahead to take both sets. Refusing to go down without a fight, the Bulldogs rallied in...
The Upton-Sundance Patriots were up against the Burns Broncs this past week, hoping to notch another win to their record. Unfortunately for the Patriots, a sluggish start left the team playing catch-up most of the game, as the Broncs took advantage early and never looked back. The Broncs were first to the endzone, putting up seven points within the first quarter, taking the early lead, while the Patriots struggled to find their footing both offensively and defensively. The Broncs kept pressure on the Patriots through the second and third...
UW Football UW – 24, San Diego State – 27 Next: Sat., Oct. 19, 2 p.m. at San Jose State; Sat., Oct. 26, 5 p.m. vs. Utah State UW Volleyball UW – 1, Colorado State – 3 (25-23, 17-25, 20-25, 21-25) UW – 3, Boise State – 2 (25-21, 22-25, 11-25, 25-23, 15-12) Next: Thurs., Oct. 17, 7:30 p.m. at UNLV; Sat., Oct. 19, 1 p.m. at San Diego State; Thurs., Oct. 24, 6 p.m. at Air Force; Sat., Oct. 26, noon vs. New Mexico BHSU Football BHSU – 14, Western Colorado – 35 Next: Sat., Oct. 19, 1 p.m. at CSU Pueblo; Sat., Oct. 26, 4 p.m. vs....
HS Football Fri., Oct. 18, 6 p.m. vs. Glenrock at Upton Fri., Oct. 25, 6 p.m. vs. Big Horn at Sundance HS Volleyball Sat., Oct. 19, 1 p.m. at Home vs. Wright Tues., Oct. 22, 4:30 p.m. at Home vs. Moorcroft Fri., Oct. 25, 2 p.m. at Home vs. Big Horn Cross Country Fri., Oct. 18, 10 a.m. at Conference in Hulett JH Volleyball Sat., Oct. 19, 10 a.m. at Districts in Upton JH Girls Basketball First Practice Mon., Oct. 21, 2:45 p.m. Parent Meeting Mon., Oct. 21, 5:30 p.m. JH Wrestling First Practice Mon., Oct. 21, 2:45 p.m. Parent Meeting Mon., Oct....
Lella Lee Smith, 94, of Rapid City, South Dakota, and formerly of Belle Fourche, South Dakota, died October 7, 2024 at the Good Samaritan St. Martin Village in Rapid City. Lella was born September 29, 1930 in Belle Fourche to Louis and Etta (Richardson) Shelden. She spent her entire childhood growing up on a ranch near Hulett, Wyoming, with her parents, two sisters and two brothers. She taught rural schools for two years in Wyoming before moving to Belle Fourche in 1960. Lella married Richard...
Laura Jean (Holmes) Moller, 68, of Spearfish, South Dakota, passed away peacefully at home after a courageous five-year battle with cancer on October 12, 2024. Laura was born June 15, 1956, in Valentine, Nebraska, to Verl and Gwendolyn Holmes of Mission, South Dakota. She was the only child and grew up on the Holmes' ranch near Mission, graduating from Todd County High School in Mission. During her early years, she loved living the country life and especially enjoyed horseback riding, making...
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Judith Ann Wood (Wadsworth), a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend, who departed from this world on October 4, 2024 at the age of 84. Judy was born in Deadwood, South Dakota, to Ruth (Mehlberg) and Walter Wadsworth. Her early years were spent in Lead, South Dakota. Her father was stationed with the U.S. Cavalry at Ft Meade. After her parents' divorce, her mother married Eric Nyberg. The family then moved to San Diego area where...
Joseph Kieth Niemeyer left this earth to be with the Lord on October 5, 2024. Joseph was born July 29, 1976 in Colorado Springs, Colorado to his parents George Woodrow Niemeyer Jr., and Dianne Lee Niemeyer. Joseph Is survived by his two daughters, Arianna and Jessica; his grandson, Colter; his mother, Dianne; his brother, Jon; his Grandma, Shirley Cross; his Grandpa, Johnny Apricio; his best friends, Gerald and Jason; seven aunts and uncles; 14 first cousins; and hundreds of friends and...
After 33 years as a Wyoming Game & Fish employee, Newcastle Wildlife Biologist Joe Sandrini has decided to retire. Sandrini has been an integral part of wildlife management in northeastern Wyoming. Sandrini attended the University of California, Davis, where he was an All-American track and field athlete and graduated with a bachelor's degree before receiving his masters from the University of Colorado. He began his Game and Fish career as a game warden trainee in Casper in 1992 before being...
Our Thanks Friends and Neighbors, You have made the way to accepting the disease of cancer so much easier. Your kindness, prayers, meals, cards and calls have made a difference. Treatment is working for Gerald. Thank you for your concerns and kindness. We love you all. Gerald and Jacquie McInerney and...
