Continuing the Crook County News Since 1884
Continuing the Crook County News Since 1884
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CASPER — In the first judicial test of Wyoming’s new “stand your ground” law, a Natrona County judge on Friday dismissed a first-degree murder case, but implored prosecutors to appeal to the state’s highest court. Judge Catherine Wilking handed down the ruling following a two-and-a-half-hour hearing, the bulk of which she ruled was required by the new law. Under the law, a person who is attacked at a place where he is legally allowed to be has no obligation to retreat, so long as he is not the initial aggressor or breaking any laws. A person...
Man charged in assault that left woman with brain injury POWELL (WNE) — Authorities allege a Cody man repeatedly hit his girlfriend’s head against a vehicle console and the floor, drug her around and strangled her in an assault that left her with a traumatic brain injury. Brian A. Foss, 42, is facing three charges in connection with the New Year’s Eve incident: felony counts of aggravated assault and strangulation of a household member, plus a misdemeanor count of domestic battery. In a separate case, he also faces a misdemeanor count of prope...
Beloved local teacher Tammy Needham, for whom the community has been raising money to help her through treatment for cancer, will be undergoing more chemotherapy in the near future. Her birthday is coming up soon and her friends believe she would appreciate some cards from her neighbors in the community. Send cards care of Gary Needham, 1852 Packard Rd., Cheyenne, WY 82009 in time for her birthday on February 11....
SHS Boys vs. TR: 55-29 The Sundance girls basketball team defeated the Tongue River Eagles 55-29 on Friday, February 1. With this victory, the Lady Bulldogs improved their overall record to 7-9. Keeping control of the boards, the Bulldogs were able to pull down 35 rebounds as a team. Leading the effort were Madison Gill and Teddi Marchant, pulling down a combined 18 rebounds. Gill also led the team in scoring as she put up 19 points on the night. Outscoring the Eagles 21-12 going into the half, the Bulldogs did not let up. Aftyn Marchant was ab...
The Sundance wrestlers participated in the 24 team Belle Fourche Wrestling Invitational on January 25 and 26. Due to sickness and injuries only 6 of the 10 team members participated. Placing for the Bulldogs was Owen Haiar at 120 lbs. (6th place) going 4-3 on both days. Also placing was Gavin Robinson at 195 lbs. going 3-2 on the two days for 7th place. Others participating but not placing were Myles Stefanich 113 lbs., Ben Tinsley 126 lbs., Oakley Viergets 138 lbs. and Leo Lyons 170 lbs. After a short break, the Bulldog grapplers visited Hill...
Jan. 25 - Terry Peak On January 25, the Crook County Coyote Special Olympics team competed in Area Games at Terry Peak. Results are as follows: Advanced Ski: Slalom, Giant Slalom and Super G – Breanna Ulmer: Gold, Gold and Silver; Spencer Ward: Silver, Silver and Gold Intermediate Ski: Slalom, Giant Slalom and Super G – Bryce Merchen: Silver, Silver and Bronze; Adam Perry: Gold, Gold and Gold; Dalton Byrne: Silver and Silver; Bren Anderson: Gold, Gold and Gold; Weston Allred: Silver, Silver and...
On January 31, the Sundance fifth grade held the fourth annual Paper Football Championships. Students competed head to head in a 35-person, single-elimination bracket, to crown the champion. In front of a capacity crowd, littered with current Hall of Famers, nerves were at an all-time high. Each student was able to practice throughout the month in anticipation for the illustrious event. Games began with a classic game of Rock, Paper, Scissors. The winner chose either the ball, or a desired side...
Three Sundance youth participated in the Rocky Mountain Nationals Wild West Championships in Gillette on February 2. There were 17 states represented with approximately 1200 wrestlers in attendance. Wudzie Zaato, Logan Foster and Justen Foster participated....
The Crook County Medical Services District Board of Trustees invites the community to attend an open house at the hospital in Sundance on March 2. The open house is an opportunity to see the renovations and additions at the county hospital. "This is what you have helped us buy for you," says Trustee Sandy Neiman. The board would like the community to see such upgrades as the new CT scanner, new flooring and the upgraded ER area. Information will also be available about the planned upgrades to...
Pam Jensen recently celebrated her retirement from the bank after 30 years of great service!...
Sundance's vigilant volunteers got some extra training on Monday afternoon when they responded to a call concerned about steam rising from a local business on the west end of town. The fire department responded and it turned out to be a false alarm. In spite of the frigid temps, the sun had warmed the roof just enough to release steam from the melting snow....
President’s Honor Roll The University of Wyoming lists three students from Crook County on the 2018 fall semester President’s Honor Roll. Students are: Bayli Ann Buckmiller of Moorcroft, Savanah A. Richter of Pine Haven and Shelby A. Heaster of Sundance. The President’s Honor Roll consists of regularly enrolled undergraduates who earned a 4.0 (“A”) grade-point average for the semester. To be eligible, students must have been enrolled for a minimum of 12 credit hours taken for letter grades. Dean’s and Dean’s Freshman Honor Rolls The Universit...
The photos appearing with last week’s basketball article were taken by Andrea Wood. They were incorrectly credited.... Full story
Crook County Fair Board PO Box 473 Sundance, WY 82729 Board Meeting – February 4, 2019 Chairman Peggy Boardman called the regular board meeting of the Crook County Fair Board to order at 5:38 pm. The Pledge of Allegiance was said. Board members present: Peggy Boardman, Lonny Bossman, Justin Gerstner, Terri Johnson Employees present: Carolyn Fowler, Jessica Weinand Visitor: Stevie Phillips, Cody Steinbrecher, Britta and Tyler Thiel Lonny moved to approve the agenda, Terri seconded, all ayes, motion carried. Terri moved to approve the minutes f...
