Continuing the Crook County News Since 1884
Continuing the Crook County News Since 1884
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Site Name Elevation (ft.) Current Snow Depth (in.) Current SWE 30-Year Median (1981-2010) SWE Last Year’s SWE Current Percent on 30-Year Median SWE Bear Lodge Divide 4680 18.9 3.1 1.6 2.6 194 Blind Park Snotel 6870 9.9 8.9 6.4 7 139 Cole Canyon Snotel 5870 41.4 7.9 5 5.3 158 Ditch Creek 6880 28.4 6.6 3.1 5.7 213 Little Bear Run 6240 24 4.6 3.3 4.2 139 Mallo 6420 36.9 8 6 7.1 133 Mount Tom 5560 26.1 5.1 3.7 4.3 138 North Rapid Creek Snotel 6250 36. 7.1 5.9 5.7 120 Reuter Canyon 6280 439 10.1 7.2 7.8 140 Upper Spearfish 6500 41 9.5 4.7 7.8 202 S...
The cottontail rabbit is the most popular small game animal in Wyoming and can be a great first hunt for kids. Rabbit hunting does not require a lot of specialized equipment, it is active and engaging for kids and teaches skills that will be used when pursuing larger and more adventurous quarry. Cottontails are found throughout the state and occupy a variety of habitats including shrub communities, farmlands and urban and suburban areas in low to mid elevations. Favorite hangouts include rocky outcroppings, dilapidated buildings and stream...
House restores funding for UW buildings LARAMIE (WNE) — In its last substantive vote of the week, the Wyoming House voted Friday afternoon to budget $50 million of state funds for construction projects at the University of Wyoming. That vote came as the state’s capital construction bill passed the Senate on Monday and included only $500,000 for UW construction. If the $50 million for UW makes it through three readings in the House, the leaders from the two chambers will need to form a compromise next week before sending the bill to Gov. Mar...
JACKSON — Numbers of wapiti drawn to the National Elk Refuge’s feed lines are up significantly this winter, with 8,095 animals counted during an assessment a week ago. The overall on-feed count is 11% greater than the 10-year average of 7314 elk, and it’s 23% higher than the 2019 tally of 6586 wapiti. Given that it has been an average winter at low elevations, the number and distribution of elk found eating alfalfa pellets on the Feb. 18 survey day are right about what Elk Refuge biologist Eric Cole would expect to see. Overall, this appea...
SHERIDAN — One state legislator from Gillette was a school principal for years, and was always astonished at the amount of food wasted every lunch period. In the years since, schools across Wyoming have tried to reduce waste. Some do lunch time head counts, tallying exactly how many children will eat hot lunch so the kitchen can prepare a reasonable amount; some schools have instituted a “share table” where kids can drop off unwanted, unopened food and drink items to share or donate; and other schools practice “offer versus serve” as a way to...
CHEYENNE - Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon wants education stakeholders to reevaluate what learning should look like across the state. “As resources begin to decline, it is critical that we work together to create one cohesive system that is integrated, aligned and provides pathways and easy transitions from one level of education to the next,” Gordon told the appointed members of the State Board of Education on Friday morning. Gordon said those conversations should start this year, which is when the state will recalibrate its K-12 funding model. “I...
Wondering what those historic markers along the highway are all about? Never have time to stop as you drive by at highway speeds? Wyoming State Parks and Cultural Resources announces a new and searchable Monuments and Markers Interactive Map at https://wyoparks.wyo.gov/index.php/home-mm The GIS-based database contains a profile for each of the 1,000+ monuments and markers, including the name, longitude/latitude and a description of the significance to Wyoming’s history or prehistory. In addition, approximately half of the markers also c...
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...
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Default having occurred and all prerequisites to foreclosure having been met, notice is hereby given that the mortgage given by Amy Joubert, single woman, mortgagor, in favor of Bay Equity, LLC, mortgagee, dated July 28, 2017, recorded July 31, 2017, in Book 577 of Photos at Page 413, in the Office of the Clerk of Crook County, Wyoming, given to secure payment of a note in the original amount of One Hundred Thirty Seven Thousand Four Hundred Sixty Four Dollars and 00/100 ($137,464.00). Said note and mortgage were...
IMPORTANT NOTIFICATION CROOK COUNTY WEIGHT RESTRICTIONS TAKE EFFECT MARCH 2, 2020 The Crook County Board of Commissioners have put into effect Spring Weight Restrictions on the following pavement surface roads. The following roads will be posted, six (6) ton per axle weight limit. • Moskee County Road #207 from Interstate I-90 to the end of pavement (approximately six (6) miles) • Warren Peak County Road #100 from US Hwy. 14 to the Forest Service Boundary • Pine Ridge County Road #205 from Interstate I-90 to end of pavement • Old Sundanc...
This past Saturday ended the 2019-20 wrestling season for the Sundance Bulldogs at the State Meet in Casper. The grappling Bulldogs came away from the state meet with two place-winners. Junior Owen Haiar claimed 5th place at 126 lbs. with a record of 4-2 and Junior Josh Pridgeon took home 6th place at 182 lbs. with a 3-3 record over the weekend. First-year senior Lance Weaver finished one match short of placing going 2-2 at 182 lbs. Four others wrestling for Sundance were 195 lb. freshmen Gavin Mollenbrink and sophomore Leo Lyons and...
SHS Bulldogs The Sundance boys’ basketball team headed to Torrington this past week as the number one seed from the east in the 2A regional tournament. In their first matchup of the weekend, the Bulldogs met the Glenrock Herders. They continued in their winning way, jumping out with a 20-12 lead after one quarter of play. The Bulldogs had a well-balanced scoring attack, with four players in double digits. The second quarter continued to build off the first as Sundance put up 23 more points to the Hereders 10, taking a 21-point lead, 43-22, i...
Black Hills State University has released the Dean’s List for the fall 2019 semester. A total of 722 students maintained a grade point average (GPA) of 3.5 or higher while taking at least 12 credit hours. Local students on the list are: Audra Strong (Elementary Education, 4.0 GPA) of Oshoto; Tessa Garman (English, 4.0 GPA); and SaraAnn Ramos (Graphic Design/Communications) of Sundance. BHSU has also released the part-time Dean’s List for the fall 2019 semester. A total of 134 students maintained a grade point average (GPA) of 3.5 or higher whi...
