Continuing the Crook County News Since 1884
Continuing the Crook County News Since 1884
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Although temps are returning to more seasonable levels, snowpack in the area remains sparse as 2024 comes to an end....
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...
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 years....
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...
Families that qualify for the new Wyoming Education Savings Account (ESA) are now able to indicate their interest to the Wyoming Department of Education. Homeschooled and private school students may be eligible for this annual funding to support the child’s education. The first phase of the application went live on January 1, allowing applicants to input basic information. No documentation will be required. Phase two will begin in April, when families that indicated interest will receive instructions via email to continue the process. This s...
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 chi...
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,...
1 Years Ago January 1, 1925 A popular New Year's dance will be given at Grice Hall tonight after the basket game. Arrangements are complete to make it a crowning event of the holiday season. At the high school gym tonight, the Sundance Bears will meet the Normal Yellowjackets. It will be claw and sting for four quarters, both teams in fine form for the game. Aladdin will be here Jan. 10. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Schloredt entertained 14 of their friends on Christmas day at the Zane Hotel. The...
Speeding – Sarah Vanderhoef, Moorcroft, WY, 79/75, $10; Roger Emineth, Dawson, ND, 84/80, $10; Thomas T. Mikkelson, Moorcroft, WY, 85/80, $15; Autumn Mills, Newcastle, WY, 75/70, $15; Coleman Welsh, Rock Springs, WY, 85/80, $15; Preston Crozier, Moorcroft, WY, 85/80, $15; Monty Kemph, Belgrade, MT, 85/80, $15; Zoe Kaplan, Cumberland, RI, 80/75, $15; Kyra Watson, Belle Fourche, SD, 80/75, $15; Seth Weishaar, Belle Fourche, SD, 90/80, $105; Mikayla D. Leibel, Garden City, ID, 86/75, $115; Kelci Aurand, Spearfish, SD, 92/75, $145; Jean Fleurce, F...
Dec. 23 – Six VIN checks. Assist other agency. Traffic stop. Animal bite. Wanted person. Two business checks. Traffic hazard. EMS page. Dec. 24 – Paper service. Two traffic stops. Assist to Wyoming Highway Patrol. Assist to Game and Fish. DUI. Domestic. Fire page. EMS page. Dec. 25 – Four traffic stops. REDDI report. Welfare check. Assist to Moorcroft Police. Two EMS pages. Dec. 26 – Four VIN checks. Two paper services. Traffic stop. Motorist assist. Theft. Livestock. Child abuse. Business check. Two EMS pages. Dec. 27 – Seven VIN checks. D...
Three men face felony charges for Halloween stabbing in hotel parking lot GILLETTE (WNE) — Three men have been charged with felonies for allegedly beating up a 42-year-old man on Halloween night. Justus Pearson, 27, and Rye Sorenson, 27, are being charged with aggravated assault and battery, while Preston Relkin, 24, is being charged with conspiracy to commit aggravated assault and accessory before the fact, as well as battery. On October 31, police responded to a reported aggravated assault at the Best Western Tower West ho-tel. When they a...
Staff for U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis of Wyoming will hold remote office hours in Moorcroft, Hulett and Sundance on Tues., Jan. 14. Field Representative Ally Garner will be available to meet with residents and hear ideas, comments and concerns about what is happening in the U.S. Senate, and to help anyone having trouble working with a federal agency. Of the remote office hours, Sen. Lummis said: “My team and I are working every day to make sure the federal government works for the people of Wyoming. Whether you need help interacting with a fede...
NEWCASTLE — Gov. Mark Gordon has acknowledged receipt of a citizens’ complaint regarding Weston County Clerk Becky Hadlock and issues with the 2024 General Election and is investigating the matter, according to a Dec. 27 press release. Hadlock used three different ballots for the House District 1 race, and the result was that most of the votes for Rep. Chip Neiman, R-Hulett, were not counted. According to Hadlock’s initial reports, Neiman received 166 votes in his uncontested race, with 1,289 undervotes counted. After a recount, it was repor...
NOTICE OF HEARING TO VACATE COUNTY ROAD NO. 197, KNOWN AS THE JENKINS ROAD TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: The Board of County Commissioners of Crook County, Wyoming has resolved in Resolution No. 2024-22 pursuant to Wyoming Statute 24-3-101 et seq. to commence proceedings to vacate County Road No. 197, known as the Jenkins Road as shown on the Map below in this Notice, said road that begins at its intersection with County Road No. 68 known as the D Road then traverses easterly to its end point which...
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE AND FINAL PAYMENT AND SETTLEMENT Notice is hereby given that on the 5th day of February 2025, final settlement will be made by Crook County School District No. 1, for and on account of a contract with Lowe Roofing of Wyoming, LLC. for the Sundance High School Re-roof Project. The above work having been completed and accepted according to the plans and specifications of Schutz Foss Architects, P.C., and the above date being the 41st day after the first publication of this notice, the said Contractor will be...
NOTICE OF SUBDIVISION HEARING FOR APPLICATION OF SUBDIVISION PERMIT Be advised that Schloredt Land, LLC, P.O. Box 1064, Sundance, WY 82729, is hereby giving notice of an application for a subdivision permit for a Minor Subdivision. The proposed Schloredt No. 1 Minor Subdivision lies in the NW1/4NE1/4 of Section 24, T51N, R62W, of the Sixth Principal Meridian, Crook County, Wyoming. The Crook County Land Use Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a hearing to review the application and plat of the Schloredt No. 1 Minor Subdivision on Monday,...
LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC BUDGET HEARING YELLOWSTONE L & R RANCH IMPROVEMENT & SERVICE DISTRICT A public hearing will be held at 400 South Gillette Avenue, Suite 106, Gillette (Office of Cathey Consulting – entrance is on 4th Street across from Arrow Printing) on Monday, January 13, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. (Mountain Standard Time) for the purpose of reviewing the 7/1/24-6/30/25 budget, followed by the regular meeting to adopt the budget and conduct regular business. Budget summary: Revenue: $18,000.00 (Assessment of $400 per lot) Costs: A...
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE SIXTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT WITHIN AND FOR CROOK COUNTY, WYOMING HOLLY CRONIN, Plaintiff, vs. JASON CRONIN, Defendant. Civil No. 2024-DR-0000066 NOTICE OF SERVICE BY PUBLICATION TO: Jason Cronin Last Known Address: Unknown PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Plaintiff, Holly Cronin, has filed a Complaint for Divorce (the “Complaint”) in the District Court of the Sixth Judicial District Within and For Crook County, Wyoming the object and prayer of which is to obtain a divorce from you. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that, pursuant to...
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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, veggie bar, milk...
