Continuing the Crook County News Since 1884
Continuing the Crook County News Since 1884
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Joey Kanode announced his resignation on Thursday from the Crook County Medical Services (CCMSD) Board of Trustees and called for his fellow board members to do the same. In his resignation letter, Kanode says, “It is with a heavy heart that I would like to announce my resignation from the Crook County Hospital Board of Trustees. I cannot and will not support the actions of the board.” Kanode goes on to say in his letter that he believes “every board member should resign”. “I believe this is the only way CCMSD has a chance to survive,” his lett...
A strong, low pressure system brought snow and gusty winds to the Black Hills on Monday. Several inches of snow continued to fall through the night and into Tuesday, while the roads became slippery and glazed with ice, all of which made travel tough around the area and led to a temporary closure on Hwy 585. The heaviest snow fell over the Black Hills and their foothills, while the wind gusts were expected to reach up to 45 mph in some parts of northeastern Wyoming. Schools were closed across...
Cindi Baudhuin was among an elite group of sportsmen and women competing at the 2020 Berger Southwest F-Class Nationals, a contest held in Phoenix, Arizona earlier this month. Her performance in the 1000-yard open division netted her the National Rifle League (NRA) Women’s 1000 Yard F-Open National Record and also the NRA’s High Master classification. “I participate in the open category, which allows for a front and rear rest, and the rifle to weigh up to 22 lbs (with optics),” Baudhuin says. ...
Caucus season is upon us and, for the Crook County Republican Party, choosing a candidate for president will be business as usual. For their Democratic counterparts, however, this election season will introduce a whole new system of casting your ballot. Democratic Caucus “Ranked choice voting is done in many different places all across the country,” says Randy Leinen, chairman of the Crook County Democratic Party. “It gives a person the opportunity to cast a meaningful ballot on numerous rounds.” The process begins with mail-in votes, Leinen...
While the number of reported cases of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) continues to grow around the world, the current risk of an outbreak is still low in Wyoming, according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH). Dr. Alexia Harrist, state health officer and state epidemiologist with WDH, says, “We have seen no reported or suspected cases in our state so far and that’s why we are saying the risk to our state’s residents from this virus is still low. However, we also closely tracking COVID-19 and preparing as needed should the risk... Full story
A commercial truck struck a Wyoming Highway Patrol vehicle on Monday, February 24 on US 212 west of Colony, Wyoming. The trooper was injured in the collision. The trooper was stopped on the shoulder of the roadway finishing up with a previous crash. An eastbound commercial vehicle jackknifed, causing the trailer to strike the back of the stopped WHP patrol vehicle. The trooper, who was in the driver’s seat, was knocked unconscious. A passing motorist who witnessed the crash stopped and called for assistance using the trooper’s radio. The WHP...
Some of Wyoming’s finest artists will be recognized during the 2020 Governor’s Capitol Art Exhibition reception in the Wyoming State Capitol Extension Friday, April 24, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., including local artists Robert Vore of Beulah, Mack Brislawn of Moorcroft and Eileen Nistler of Upton. The works of 62 artists representing 17 Wyoming counties are included in this year’s Governor’s Capitol Art Exhibition. The juried exhibition, which is staged every two years, will be on display from February 20 through August 13 in the Capitol Extensi...
Kimberly Anne (Sedlacek) Jones was born in Parkston, South Dakota, on August 22, 1968, to Richard and Karen (Hunhoff) Sedlacek. Kimberly joined one brother, Daniel, and her two sisters Christy and Cindy were born soon after. Kim passed away peacefully in her sleep on February 23, 2020, after being diagnosed with ALS just six months earlier. Kim grew up on a farm and attended elementary school in Tripp, South Dakota. In 1981, her family moved to Custer, South Dakota, where she graduated in 1986.... Full story
There will be an organizational meeting for the Crook County Rodeo Royalty Association at 3 p.m. on Sun., Mar. 22 at Devils Tower View on top of Campstool Hill, Hwy. 24. The meeting will include planning for the upcoming reigning year. All interested persons are welcome to attend. Attendance is requested for current reigning royalty or parents....
1 Years Ago The Times February 25, 1920 County Agent Oldroyd is to occupy the rooms in the court house made vacant by the removal of the land office. The county agent’s office is designed strictly non-political and is so conducted by Mr. Oldroyd, so it may be necessary to give the quarters a thorough fumigation and formaldehydin’ – if such tame treatment will kill the crouching democratic bugs no doubt lurking in the cracks and corners. Picture shows Friday and Saturday at the club hall is thought to be a safe announcement. And they are big,...
The Library will be closed for Spring Cleaning March 23 – 27. Library Programming: TODDLER AND PRESCHOOL STORYTIME on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. February’s themes: “Groundhogs”, “Valentines” and “Leap into Science/Wind”. MAKER FRIDAY AT THE LIBRARY: Friday, February 28, from 1 to 4 p.m. for all ages. ADULT CRAFT NIGHT: stay tuned.UFOs AT THE LIBRARY: the last Monday of each month at 6 p.m. Bring any UnFinished Object to the library and work on it here. We have lots of space, outlets and camaraderie! Call the library for more information. LU...
Operate Motor Vehicle on Suspended Driver’s License – Benjamin Hollin, SC...
Feb. 8 – House watch and business checks. Officer investigated hit and run crash. Three bar checks. Six traffic stops. Feb. 9 – House watch and business checks. Two traffic stops. Feb. 10 – House watch and business checks. Three traffic stops. Feb. 11 – House watch and business checks. VIN inspection. Four traffic stops. Feb. 12 – House watch and business checks. Officer assisted EMS. Three bar checks. Three traffic stops. Feb. 13 – House watch and business checks. Three bar checks. Six traffic stops. Feb. 14 – House watch and business chec...
Feb. 17 – VIN check. Three traffic stops. Business checks. Request for EMS. Feb. 18 – VIN check. Assisted Sundance Police Department. Assisted motorist. Served search warrant. Assisted Moorcroft Police Department. Request for EMS. Feb. 19 – Five vin checks. Six paper services. Fingerprints for outside employment. Assisted motorist. Escort to Campbell County ER. Two requests for EMS. Feb. 20 – Two VIN checks. Two traffic stops. Four paper services. Investigated suspicious vehicle. EMS page. Feb. 21 – Five VIN checks. Three traffic stops. Paper s...
Speeding – Tyler B. Sasse, Moorcroft, 89/80, $88; Billy E. Gebhart, Evanston, 79/70, $88; Taylor J. Erickson, SD, 90/80, $90; Chineh T. Ade, CO, 86/80, $82; Nephi C. Carlisle, UT, 88/80, $86 Fail to Drive Vehicle Within Single Lane – Steven L. Stahla, Sundance, $75 Fail Duty Upon Colliding With Unattended Vehicle or Property – Steven L. Stahla, Sundance, $225 No Valid Certificate of Title, Certificate of Registration or License Plates – Kory D. Twardoski, ND, $125 Violate Legal Weight (4001-6000) – Pedro F. Zacharias, Canada, $170; (8001-100...
Four years ago, it was standing room only in the courthouse when the hospital board discussed its management contract with Rapid City Regional Health (RCRH). It had been a topic of discussion for weeks across the county. There was deep concern about the future of our hospital and long term care. The public felt we’d been seeing progress, that things were more positive than they had been when RCRH arrived. The community came out in force to share their concerns. To this day, we don’t know why RCRH was dismissed. The decision was made in exe...
There’s a new trend in town – and it’s got me thinking that you guys might just be ready for the next level of your libation education. According to your friendly local coffee shop owner, one particular drink is experiencing a surge in popularity. I’m thrilled to report that a significant number of Sundance residents are now starting their day with a London Fog. She’s not sure why she suddenly can’t keep the ingredients in stock, but I maintain that you don’t need a reason to have good taste. U...
Dear Editor, I fully agree with Verda Swenson’s letter to the editor in The Sundance Times Thurs., Feb. 13 edition. The road on Rupe Hill is a nightmare, not the best when road conditions are favorable. Then it becomes much worse with snow and ice on it. I have had a couple – three experiences on it; very scary. I can’t imagine driving it twice a day or more. Yes, it definitely should have guard rails and other precautions to make it as safe as possible, sanding and clearing snow when necessary. I have never talked with another person that...
Greetings House District 1! After a grueling past few days, we’re now entering into the third week of the 2020 Budget Session. The majority of the past week was focused on introduction and debate on a roughly $3 billion budget for the 2021-2022 biennium. This week, members of the House and Senate Appropriations Committee introduced their respective Budgets (House, HB 1, General Government Appropriations-2 and Senate, SF 1, General Government Appropriations) to their chambers. During second r...
For My name shall be great among the nations, says the Lord of hosts (Mal. 1:11). Life is filled with an overflowing amount of information to process and categorize. Out of survival and confusion we often discard what is good with the bad. This uncertainty can elevate things into places in our lives that don’t belong there. The obvious is lost in misunderstanding, simplicity is masked by the ensuing anxiety and that which is needed most is destroyed in pursuit of that which is unnecessary. Things often fill gaps in our lives with the wrong i...
Dear NP, “I have been taking proton pump inhibitors (PPI) for heartburn daily for the last seven years. My healthcare provider has advised me to stop due to possible serious side effects. What are these side effects and are they in fact serious?” M. E. Dear M. E., Heartburn can be painful and difficult to have even once, but to people with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), heartburn can become a daily nightmare. GERD occurs when acid from the stomach works its way into the esophagus and...
JACKSON — The U.S. Secretary of the Interior directly intervened in an aerial goat cull underway in the Tetons last Friday, ordering Grand Teton National Park Acting Superintendent Gopaul Noojibail to “stand down.” David Bernhardt, who presides over the National Park Service’s governmental parent, became involved in Teton Park’s affairs after his office received a sharply worded letter that Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon sent to Noojibail the same day. The governor said he was “profoundly disappointed” that the park was “unilaterally aerially executi...
Man dies after jumping from car SHERIDAN (WNE) — A Texas resident led Wyoming Highway Patrol troopers on a pursuit before jumping from a moving vehicle Feb. 21. The pursuit started near Sheridan on Interstate 90. WHP troopers were notified of a suspected drunk driver near Sheridan. Troopers were able to locate a vehicle matching the description of the alleged drunk driver speeding 97 mph in a 75 mph-posted speed zone. The WHP trooper turned on his emergency lights and sirens to attempt to stop the vehicle. The driver failed to stop for the t...
Devils Tower National Monument is one of several national park units chosen by the National Park Service (NPS) to undergo comprehensive accessibility improvements through the landmark Targeted Accessibility Improvement Program. The program originated under the “NPS All In!” five-year accessibility initiative to ensure that all visitors are afforded access to our nation’s significant sites and the stories within. The Devils Tower project will dramatically improve physical access to the visitor center and trail to the base of the Tower, bring...
GAME AND FISH LICENSE SELLING AGENT NEEDED The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is currently taking applications for an authorized Wyoming Game and Fish License Selling Agent to be located in the town of Sundance. Interested businesses may obtain applications or additional information by contacting the Wyoming Game and Fish Department License Accounting Section at (307) 777-4674. Successful applicant must post a $50 bond, agree to sell licenses through our Electronic Licensing System and attend a mandatory training class. Application deadline...
