Continuing the Crook County News Since 1884
Continuing the Crook County News Since 1884
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The snow has finally arrived, but has that impacted drought conditions in Crook County? A slow start to the season may see things begin to turn around. Like most of the region, this county is still expected to remain in drought for the foreseeable future. According to the National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS), much of the county had less than 50% of its average snow water equivalent until the end of last year. This warm, dry start to the water year, which begins on October 1, led to early snow drought conditions. Snowpack...
A group of 32 fifth graders from Sundance Elementary descended upon the WYDOT shop on Thursday afternoon to visit the snow plows they helped to name. The seven names they came up with – now proudly visible on each plow's name plate – were whittled down from more than 30 suggestions. WYDOT employees explained how they keep Wyoming's roads safe and clear and gave them a tour, including a closer look at the inside of a plow – and, for some, a chance to find out just how many decibels its horn...
Every firefighter in the region knows the name of Gari Gill. In fact, after half a century of service, it's safe to say there isn't a firefighter serving today who hasn't fought by his side at one time or another. Gill retired at the beginning of this year as Fire Chief for the City of Sundance, bringing his total number of years as part of the county's fire response to 52. "It's time," he smiles. It's not the first attempt he's made to step away. Gill was all set to retire in 2015, having alrea...
With two weeks to go, the weather has been cooperating with plans to host the eighth annual Sundance Winter Festival. As the snow continues to pile up, the chances are good that there will be plenty to build the course on Main Street for February 15. The event is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. – unless you are planning to take part in the ski joring, when you can register between 7 and 9 a.m. at City Hall or the night before from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Longhorn Saloon. The ski-joring will be split into five divisions this year: snowboard only, f...
It’s been a busy first two weeks in the Wyoming House of Representatives, which has already sent a slate of bills across to the Senate for its consideration. Many relate to the Freedom Caucus’s “Five and Dime” plan, which focuses on the five top priorities it has outlined for this session: election integrity, immigration accountability, standing for Wyoming’s core in-dustries, ending wokeness in higher education and tax relief. Now enjoying a majority in the House for the first time, the caucus said its goal was to focus on key bills within te...
Sundance, Wyoming resident Collin Hal Amick, PhD, PE, 73, passed away on January 15, 2025, at Billings Clinic Hospital, Billings, Montana. He was born in Douglas, Wyoming on March 7, 1951, to Roy Sr. and Betty (Collins) Amick of Glendo, Wyoming. Hal graduated from Glendo High School and went on to the University of Wyoming, where he majored in civil and architectural engineering, earning a BS degree in 1974. He briefly served as an engineer at EDS Nuclear in San Francisco. After this, he...
Computer basics for Windows 10 and macOS11; email basics will be held at the Hulett Branch Library beginning Mon., Feb. 10 at 1 p.m., the Moorcroft library on Tues., Feb. 11 at 1 p.m. and at the Crook County Library in Sundance on Tues., Feb. 18 at 1 p.m. Bring your own device if you can. Bring the tablet, laptop or other portable device you will be using at home. Contact your library to reserve your spot....
1 Years Ago January 29, 1925 Clifford, the second son of Supt. and Mrs. R. L. Massie, met with a painful accident Thursday when a horse fell with him. The boy was thrown onto a wire fence and was badly cut on the face. Continued drifting has about blockaded the Spearfish road for four miles out-of Sundance, and work was started yesterday in an attempt to open it to connect where it stays open. Three men and eight horses are working with the big grader. Word comes from the state hiway department that Supt. W. D. Keeney of Dist. 6 will...
University of Wyoming board accepts fee increase CASPER (WNE) —The University of Wyoming Board of Trustees approved changes to the fee schedule for next school year. Most of the fee schedule increases are annual increases related to rising costs and inflation. However, there were also increases for student affairs and budget resolutions. Consolidated Student Services pays for the maintenance and upkeep of the union building. However, the fee schedule change request states that the current collected fee amount does not meet the increasing d...
Speeding – Jefferson Broberg, Las Vegas, NV, 84/80, $10; Damion Goff, Gillette, WY, 85/80, $15; Caleb Lloyd, Rapid City, SD, 85/80, $15; Jess Hargrave, Yellowstone National Park, WY, 85/80, $15; (minor), Gillette, WY, 85/80, $15; Max Jensen, Spearfish, SD, 80/75, $15; Jacob Hanson, Missoula, MT, 80/75, $15; Annalisa Copeland, Anchorage, AK, 85/80, $15; Melody Medina, Aladdin, WY, 85/80, $15; Mary Miller, Rapid City, SD, 85/80, $15; Kevin Kalvoda, Mandan, ND, 85/80, $15; Melissa Fisher, Buffalo, WY, 80/75, $15; Griffin Lind, Buffalo, MN, 8...
Jan. 20 – Two VIN checks. Four business checks. Traffic stop. Motorist assist. Breathing issue. EMS page. Jan. 21 – Three VIN checks. Two traffic stops. Two motorist assists. Three fraud reports. Welfare check. Fingerprints. Business check. Assault. Suspicious circumstances. Three EMS pages. Jan. 22 – VIN check. Paper service. Traffic hazard. Accident. Assist to Wyoming Highway Patrol. Two motorist assists. Fire alarm. Fingerprints. Fire page. Jan. 23 – VIN check. Prisoner transport. Project Lifesaver. Accident. Assist other agency. Informa...
After two weeks in Cheyenne, we are already a quarter of the way through the 2025 General Legislative Session. Much has happened since the Wyoming Legislature gaveled in on January 14. This letter is to serve as an update for you, the people of northeast Wyoming, from the horse’s mouth. It is a blessing and an honor to serve as the Speaker of the House. In this role, I am tasked with introducing and referring legislation to committees to be worked and vetted. After communicating with the people...
In Wyoming, we believe in the principles of freedom, independence, and self-reliance. These are more than just ideals; they are the bedrock of our way of life. Chief among them is the sacred right to private property — the ability to own, use and dispose of land as we see fit without unnecessary interference from government, absent security concerns. That’s why I felt compelled to stand up and speak out against a provision in House Bill HB0118, which would limit private property owners’ rights to sell their land to the federal government. At fi...
The library is offering a series of classes this spring. Join us for Taste of Technology as we help you learn your devices. Over the next few months, each month we will host a class starting with Computer Basics in February, Internet Basics in March, and Mobile Devices in April. Sign up at the library today to reserve your spot. Join us for a series of Alzheimer’s Cares Community Classes each week in February and March. Each class will be geared toward different topics that are aimed to help those with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers. Cal...
President Donald Trump’s executive orders will fast-track oil and natural gas development, erase perceived federal regulatory “burdens” for extractive industries, halt electric vehicle incentive programs and wind energy permitting, withdraw the U.S. from the Paris Agreement on climate change and, above all, “are a win for U.S. energy and Wyoming,” according to Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon. Details on exactly how the new administration will achieve these things are not clear, according to some critics. The sweeping climate and energy policy di...
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR HORSE PASTURE The City of Sundance has available four separate parcels of land for pasture lease for the period March 15, 2025 to February 28, 2026. These three parcels will be let to bid by separate parcels. These pastures are for horses only. No cows can be placed in these pastures at any time. The successful bidders cannot sublease these pastures to others and no haying of any of these pastures will be allowed. The Lessee, to the satisfaction of the City, will maintain fences and structures. No other fencing or...
ADVERTISEMENT FOR CMAR The City of Sundance, Wyoming is issuing a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to firms interested in providing pre-construction and construction services under the role of a Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) for the Old Stoney Phase 2 Renovations located at 120 North 4th Street in Sundance, Wyoming. This project scope includes the interior renovation of the upper floor level of the historic building into meeting spaces, a performance stage, and associated support spaces such as a warming kitchen, storage, custodial, and...
Crook County School District #1 Notice is hereby given that the Crook County School District #1 Board of Trustees issued warrants for the following bills exceeding $500.00 at the regular meeting of the board held on JANUARY 20, 2025 IN MOORCROFT, WYOMING To Whom Paid Purpose of Expenditure Amount 21 ELECTRIC Replace LED emergency lights and wall pack lights $1,384.43 A & B WELDING SUPPLY CO INC Ag classroom supplies $1,452.49 ABLE LLC Tuition and vocational expenses $6,000.00 ACKERMAN, BRANDON B Isolation $517.78 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES...
NOTICE OF INTENT TO FORM A STEERING COMMITTEE TO GUIDE THE PREPARATION OF THE CROOK COUNTY LAND USE PLAN UPDATES Be advised that the Crook County Commissioners will be accepting applications for a steering committee to guide the preparation of the updated Land Use Plan. Applications are available upon request from the County Clerk at [email protected]; are located in the Office of the Crook County Clerk in the Courthouse in Sundance, WY or on the County website at the “Public Notice” tab at www.crookcounty.wy.gov Return the com...
Meeting Notice The Crook County Museum District will hold a special meeting to discuss employment and bonding on January 30, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. at the Old Stoney Conference Room. Publish: January 30, 2025...
NOTICE OF SUBDIVISION HEARING FOR APPLICATION OF SUBDIVISION PERMIT Be advised that Dustin S. & Melissa K. Buckmiller, P.O. Box 65, Moorcroft, WY 82721, is hereby giving notice of an application for a subdivision permit for a Minor Subdivision. The proposed Buckmiller No. 4 Minor Subdivision lies in the N1/2NE1/4 of Section 29, T50N, R67W, 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 Buckmiller No. 4 Minor Subdivision...
On January 23, our fifth graders went on a field trip to the local WYDOT building. A few weeks earlier they were challenged to come up with the most creative snow plow names in the state. They successfully proved that not only were they the best but exceptional. As a reward, they got to go see the local plows, and were delighted to find their names on the plows. The names included Snokyo Drift, Vincent Van Snow, Sleetle Juice, Plowboy Joe, Plowed American, Snowbuster and Slim Snowy. The kids got to sit in the plows and made several of their...
Your personal my Social Security account is here for you at every stage of your life. You don’t have to be retired or even close to retirement to take advantage of it. With an account, you can conduct much of your Social Security business online. For example, you can request a replacement Social Security card (in most states and the District of Columbia). If you are not receiving benefits, you can use your personal my Social Security account to: • Get personalized retirement, spouse, or disability benefit estimates. • Get your Social Secur...
Did you know a person's thirst response diminishes by up to 40% in cold weather? Blood is prevented from flowing freely to extremities when blood vessels constrict. Directing that blood flow to the body's core to protect vital organs tricks the body into thinking it's properly hydrated. Therefore, people often drink less water, thus increasing the risk of dehydration. Staying adequately hydrated is important during the winter. As the temperatures begin to drop, we may not feel like we need the...
The Bulldog wrestling team faced strong competition this weekend at the Dylan Humes Memorial Mixer in Moorcroft, which featured many teams from across the region. On the girls' side, Savanah Peterson had a solid weekend, earning a 4th place finish in the 190 weight class. Teammate Shyla Shoun went 1-2 at the mixer. In the boys' division, three Bulldogs placed in the top five of their respective weight classes. Keaton Mayberry went 2-1 for the weekend, taking a hard-earned 2nd place finish,...
