Continuing the Crook County News Since 1884
Continuing the Crook County News Since 1884
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As 2018 wound down, Mother Nature took one more icy shot at the region on Sunday with a strong front that brought heavy snow, brisk winds and frigid temps to the area. Snowfall amounts of up to twelve inches driven by gusty winds closed most roads in the Buffalo and Sheridan areas and made travel throughout all of northeast Wyoming and the Black Hills difficult....
After a successful Christmas season, the Sundance Chamber of Commerce will begin the year with fresh faces and new challenges. Leading the charge into 2019 will be new president Sheryl Klocker. “I’m really glad they asked me, I wasn’t ready to not be involved with what’s going on in town,” smiles Klocker, who chose not to run for reelection this year to the Sundance City Council. “My focus is going to be learning about the chamber and its purpose, because I have not been actively involved. W...
With the federal government frozen in place until a funding deal can be reached, national parks and Forest Service sites across Wyoming have been impacted. A partial federal government shutdown was still in place as this week began, causing closure or limited services at parks, landmarks and other sites. Among those places affected by the shutdown is Devils Tower National Monument. Since December 22, access to the park has remained open, but all services are closed, including buildings and...
What goals have our local governments and entities set for themselves over the coming months? Where might we be when 2019 draws to a close? In this issue, we’ll be taking a look forward to the projects, plans and objectives that our county has in store as the new year unfolds. CITIES Sundance “I’m optimistic, I think there’s a lot of good things that are happening and a little extra money. The town is getting fixed up, we have the park ongoing,” says Mayor Paul Brooks of the future for Sunda...
Julie Ann Burkhart Julie Ann Burkhart, 60, of Gillette, Wyoming, passed away December 25, 2018. She was born October 6, 1958, in Belle Fourche, South Dakota, to Gerald and Patsy Bunney. As a young girl she lived on the family ranch in Aladdin, Wyoming. She attended country school and graduated from Sundance High School in 1977. After graduating high school, she attended the University of Wyoming. During her time in high school, she lettered in volleyball, basketball and track. She was also very...
When I told my husband the other day that I was thinking of renaming the cat “Widow Twankey” because she always seems to be behind me no matter how many times I turn around, I wasn’t expecting quite the confusion I was met with. It seems, even now, there are still some holiday traditions that seem perfectly normal to my people…but might not be so understandable everywhere else. Widow Twankey, you see, is a traditional character from a type of play put on all across the UK over the holiday season: the pantomime. She turns up when the story i...
Thank You I would like to say thank you to whomever, and you know who you are, that backed into my pickup on Friday morning 12-21-18 in Decker’s parking lot. Also thank you for leaving and not telling me. Tom Richards, 290-1533...
If you signed up for the Geri-Fit Fitness Study class, we will begin on January 14, at 10 a.m. Classes will run every Monday and Thursday at 10 a.m. Don’t forget to bring your dumbells (if you have some) and a water bottle! The Fitness Study class is full. However, we are hoping to continue the fitness class beyond the study. So, if you’d like to participate in the regular fitness class starting around the first of April, please call the library to sign up. Library Programming: STORYTIME: Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. January’s themes: “Snowmen”, “D...
During the month of December, the Pantry received approximately 1340 pounds of donated food, and provided assistance to over 174 people. This included 12 new clients, 69 youth under the age of 18 and 47 persons over the age of 60. We also provided 19 boxes of food to seven families in the Christmas Basket program and two other families in need and shared food with the Blessings programs in Moorcroft and Sundance. January 2019 pantry dates and times: Sundance – Fri., Jan. 4 and 18, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Moorcroft – Tues., Jan. 8 and 22, 10:30 a.m...
Dec. 24 – Paper service. Ten traffic stops. Deputy investigated report of littering. Deputy investigated crash. Deputy investigated domestic. Deputy checked welfare of subject. Deputy arrested two subjects. Detention Deputy booked in two subjects. Dec. 25 – Traffic stop. Deputy assisted Sundance Police Department with call. Deputies responded to report of gun shots. Deputy checked welfare of subject. Dec. 26 – Two VIN checks. Detention Deputy fingerprinted two people. Dec. 27 – Five VIN checks. Paper service. Traffic stop. Deputy assiste...
Speeding – Greg W. Jones, SD, 83/75, $86; Jaime Alejo-Alonso, CO, 92/80, $105; Ronald F. Miller, WI, 88/70, $135; Timothy W. Madsen, Laramie, 85/65, $145 Speed Too Fast for Condiditions – Clarence E. Frazier, SD, $75 Text While Driving – Sarah E. Reese, SD, $80 Accessory Before the Fact – Brian A. Delfino, Moorcroft, $235...
NEWCASTLE — The small claims court in Newcastle upheld the public’s right to inspect public documents without charge when the court ruled in favor of Wayne Chittim on Dec. 5. According to attorney William Curley, who represented Chittim, his client was taken to court by the Osage Water District and Osage Improvement and Service District over costs associated with a public records request made by Chittim. In the written request dated Oct. 17, 2016, Chittim specifically asked to inspect the 2015 and 2016 accounting books for the two districts. “I...
CHEYENNE — Companies operating bar games that resemble video slot machines are challenging the Wyoming attorney general’s position that they’re enabling illegal gambling. In a lawsuit filed recently in Natrona County District Court, a group of vendors called Wyoming Skills LLC says special features in their games make winning a question of skill, exempting them from state gambling laws. The games from North Carolina-based Banilla Corp. mimic casino-style slot machines that are illegal in Wyoming. But the vendors say skill comes in when the t...
CASPER — The New York Stock Exchange has warned one of Wyoming’s largest coal producers that it could be delisted, following consistent weak performance of the company’s stock. Gillette-based Cloud Peak Energy’s common stock has been trading below $1 per share at the close of the market for 30 days in a row, prompting a notification on Wednesday that the company had six months to remedy its low stock price or it would be delisted from the NYSE. Cloud Peak operates the Antelope and Cordero Rojo mines in Wyoming and the Spring Creek mine in Mont...
CHEYENNE — Wyoming has consistently ranked as one of the most dangerous states for workers. And in 2017, Wyoming once again more than doubled the national average for workplace fatalities. According to the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services, the state saw a fatality rate of 7.7 workers per 100,000 full-time-equivalent employees in 2017. That’s the third highest in the country and significantly higher than the national rate of 3.5 per 100,000. Only Alaska and North Dakota ranked higher last year. Last year’s numbers weren’t an anomaly...
When I told my husband the other day that I was thinking of renaming the cat “Widow Twankey” because she always seems to be behind me no matter how many times I turn around, I wasn’t expecting quite the confusion I was met with. It seems, even now, there are still some holiday traditions that seem perfectly normal to my people…but might not be so understandable everywhere else. Widow Twankey, you see, is a traditional character from a type of play put on all across the UK over the holiday...
Man sentenced to prison in fatal DUI wreck RIVERTON (WNE) — Winter Hawk Goodman, who killed three people while driving drunk in 2016, was sentenced Friday to 12 years imprisonment. After a four-day federal trial, Goodman was in convicted in federal court of involuntary homicide in October for the deaths of Lyle Black, Sarah Black and William C’Bearing. In a departure from the norm, the federal trial took place in Lander. Typically such trials are conducted either in Casper or Cheyenne. At Goodman’s sentencing, the Blacks’ three daughte...
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is holding public meetings and has opened a comment period to gather public input on Chapter 31, the regulation governing authorized license selling agents. The proposed changes would streamline guidelines and processes for businesses that are authorized to sell Game and Fish licenses. "License selling agents are important partners to Game and Fish," said Greg Phipps, Game and Fish fiscal chief. "About one third of licenses are sold through authorized...
Boys vs. Glenrock - Dec. 21 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Final SHS 9 9 13 30 61 GHS 19 15 15 18 67 Boys vs. Arvada-Clearmont – Dec. 21 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Final SHS 18 7 11 14 50 A-C 2 2 8 15 27 Boys vs. NSI Academy – Dec. 22 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Final SHS 10 14 10 14 48 NSI 12 2 8 0 22 Girls vs. Glenrock – Dec. 21 SHS – 32, GHS – 18 (quarter scores not posted) Girls vs. Arvada-Clearmont SHS – 36, A-C – 32 (quarter scores not posted)...
AAU Sundance Wrestling Club wrestlers participated in the Newcastle Fall Guys Wrestling Tournament on Dec. 22 in Newcastle. Wudzie Zaato earned first place, Trevor Lyons was fourth and Leo Lyons placed second....
In a season packed full of resolutions, you can rest a little easier this year. Now, no matter when you buy a fishing, small game, game bird or furbearers license as well as conservation stamp, it will be valid for 12 months from the purchase date. This gives you a whole year to enjoy recreation and wildlife no matter when you buy your licenses. “This change gives you a longer opportunity to fish and hunt with the same license,” said Jennifer Doering, Wyoming Game and Fish Department license section manager. “For example, if you buy a fishi...
