Continuing the Crook County News Since 1884
Continuing the Crook County News Since 1884
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The warmth of fall colors is beginning to take over the foliage near Houston Creek....
Known colloquially as the Olympics of dog agility, the week-long North American Dog Agility Council (NADAC) Championships sees teams from around the world come together in Gillette to demonstrate their skills. Six-year-old Shetland sheepdog Keona and her handler, 17-year-old Karen Ulmer, a senior at Sundance High School, have been working towards this competition for years. The duo not only earned enough points this year to qualify for the championships at the end of September, they took a spot...
The suspect in an armed home invasion was shot and killed by a deputy from the Crook County Sheriff’s Office early on Saturday morning in Sundance. At around 5 a.m. on October 5, according to a statement from the sheriff’s office, deputies responded to a call for an armed home invasion involving domestic violence. While responding to the residence, deputies were informed that a shot had been fired in the residence. Upon arrival, they learned from the 911 dispatcher that the victim was unsure whether the suspect was still located within the res...
Post-audit testing has confirmed that concerns about the security of voting machines before this year’s primary were unfounded. County Clerk Melissa Jones told the county commissioners on Wednesday that she was able to report no issues existed with the machines. “At the time that it was requested that I do another practice test, it was too late, so I had agreed to do it at my post audit,” she said. “We did hold our post audit and we did do additional testing as I promised, and we still didn’t have any issues with our machines.” Prior to th...
How can the county enforce safety rules when the people breaking them are not concerned about the consequences? Caleb Peters, Wastewater Specialist with the county’s Planning department, brought such a conundrum before the county commissioners last week. “I’m ran into a standstill,” he said, telling the commission he has not yet been able to solve the situation himself. In a letter, Peters had already outlined the timeline of a problem involving Amish families on Scenic Valley Drive near Hulett installing outhouses and small wastewater systems...
On Oct 7, Welchie Patterson, Commander of American Legion Post #45, presented Past Commander Phil Colozzi with a certificate of achievement. This was awarded to Colozzi by Past National Commander Daniel J. Seehafer, for reaching his goal for recruitment of 100% for 2024. Phil thanked Terry Wilkerson for helping him achieve this goal....
The Vore Buffalo Jump Foundation (VBJF)will hold its annual meeting on October 19 at 10 a.m. at the Vore Buffalo Jump Archaeological Site located on Old Hwy 14 just west of Beulah, Wyoming. Tours will be offered from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. and after the meeting until noon. VBJF board president Jacqueline Wyatt will provide an update on the state of the non-profit foundation. This year, the board will share recent progress toward exhibit development. The Foundation recently received a grant from the...
The family of Joseph Mark Lambert is saddened to announce that their beloved father and grandfather passed away in Sundance, Wyoming, September 30, 2024. Mr. Lambert is descended from Colorado ranching roots that date back to 1862, and has resided and ranched in Crook County, Wyoming since 1987. Plans for a fall Celebration of Life are underway.... Full story
With the cross country season in full swing, the Bulldog runners traveled to Wright to participate in the Wright Invite this past week. In the men's varsity race, Angel Villegas once again earned a third place finish for the Bulldogs, crossing the line with a time of 19:24. Teammates Kyten Johnson and Holden Ayer continued to push each other, finishing with times of 21:19 and 21:58 respectively. Rylan Asheim and Jager McLaughlin rounded out the Bulldog team, finishing with times of 22:58 and 25:...
The Sundance volleyball team had a busy week, taking on three opponents in a series of intense matches. On Thursday, the Bulldogs hosted the out-of-state Spearfish Spartans JV team in an exciting showdown. Opening play, the teams went point-for-point. Sundance took the first game 26-24, but the Spartans regrouped to win the next two sets. The Bulldogs regained momentum throughout the fourth set, but were unable to hold on to the lead as the Spartans edged out the Bulldogs 27-25. Hailey Karol...
With funding now approved for the final stage of Old Stoney’s makeover, the Sundance City Council has turned its attention to the fine details of the Wyoming Business Council grant. City Attorney Mark Hughes reported at last week’s meeting that he has reviewed the paperwork and found no issue with it. However, he pointed out a couple of requirements that the council may not have been aware of, such as the need to submit periodic pay requests. He also noted that the wording of the council suggests that the city could be responsible for a pot...
The City of Sundance will be returning to its usual practices for this year’s deer cull. Last year, Sundance implemented a year-round cull in response to evidence that chronic wasting disease (CWD) was much more prevalent than previously thought in the vicinity of the city. At Tuesday’s meeting, Clerk-Treasurer Theresa Curren reported that she had spoken with Game Warden Nate Holst, who said that CWD appears to be holding steady in this region. Consequently, said Curren, the decision as to whether a cull is needed this year will be left up to...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has confirmed that Campbell County has been granted a primary disaster designation, with contiguous disaster declarations for five counties, including Crook. This designation acknowledges the damages and losses that have been caused by wildfire and opens access to emergency loans to meet recovery needs. “I appreciate USDA’s recognition of the incredible impacts Wyoming agriculture producers are experiencing this year due to wildfire,” Governor Mark Gordon commented in a press release. “Fire season...
Research appears to have confirmed that, despite the concerns of a landowner, little speeding takes place on the road leading up to Sundance West. Mayor Paul Brooks shared the issue with the council last week, explaining that the resident is not pleased with the speeds he is seeing from vehicles on the Canyon Rd, which has a limit of 20 mph. However, he said, he saw little evidence of this when he inspected the road for himself, and law enforcement reached the same conclusion. Sheriff Jeff Hodge confirmed that his deputies have found that...
A speed limit on Crook County’s dirt roads is not a number that can be arbitrarily set. The county commissioners have encountered requests to regulate driver speeds in recent months and so opted to invite a specialist to walk them through the process. Austin Woody of the Wyoming Tech Transfer Center, part of the University of Wyoming College of Engineering and Applied Science, was already familiar to the commission for his work in completing a speed study on Barlow Canyon Rd. Woody provided a detailed description of the process, explaining t...
Black Hills National Forest Supervisor Shawn Cochran has signed a Stage 2 Fire & Smoking Restrictions Special Order for the Black Hills National Forest in South Dakota & Wyoming, effective Friday Oct. 4, 2024, through Dec. 25, 2024, unless rescinded. The purpose is to protect public health, safety and natural resources by preventing wildfires during a period of extreme fire danger. Stage 2 fire restrictions prohibit the ignition of any fire, campfire, charcoal barbecue or grill, unless the device is solely fueled by liquid gas that can be...
1 Years Ago October 9, 1924 Matt Whalen, Ernest Pattinson and Jens Hjede of Aladdin were among those who came to hear Congressman Winter talk on topics of the day. W. M. “Billie” Baird died at his home in Durate, Calif., on Monday, Sept. 29, after an illness of long duration. Mr. Baird was an oldtimer in the Black Hills and Crook and Weston counties. He conducted the famous “21” ranch in Weston County, selling out 15 years ago to move to California. 75 Years Ago October 6, 1949 Sundance is a city without a water commissioner – at least for...
Our Thanks The family of Todd McInerney would like to say Thank You to our wonderful and generous community and surrounding area. We feel fortunate to call you our friends and neighbors. We appreciate all the prayers, hugs, cards, calls, food monetary donations and outstanding benefits to show how you feel for our loss. Thank you again and God bless you all. Teila and Rigan, Gerald and Jacquie and the families of: Christine and Jason Babcock, Mike McInerney, Tim and Terri Raye McInerney, Samantha McInerney (Martin)... Full story
Dear Editor, Our hats are off to all of the Sundance Bulldog student athletes for a job well done so far. From the Championship trophy to the hard fought battles, each and every one of you can walk with your heads held high. The determination and team work that each and every one of you showed was outstanding. Even though some rivalries fell short, it’s the team work and determination never to give up that really counts. We want to wish all of you good luck in your upcoming winter sports and we can’t wait to see all of you keeping up with you...
October 12 is National Savings Day. It serves as an important reminder to plan for your financial future. Social Security is a vital part of any financial plan. We have online tools to help you understand your potential benefits and how they fit into your financial future. Regardless of your age, you should periodically review your Social Security Statement (Statement) using your personal my Social Security account at www.ssa.gov/myaccount. Your Statement is an easy-to-read summary of the estimated benefits you and your family could receive,...
Speeding – Jason Hess, Shelley, ID, 79/75, $10; Saber Garcia, Gillette, WY, 79/75, $10; Michael Brown, Washougal, WA, 80/75, $15; Rocky Bill Comer, Gillette, WY, 80/75, $15; Ronald Schubach, Gillette, WY, 85/80, $15; Jason Harkins, Billings, MT, 85/80, $15; Merline Whiteeagle, West Valley, UT, 85/75, $105; Stephanie Bowker, Wamsutter, WY, 79/70, $113; Wayne Ellis, West Des Moines, IA, 84/70, $130; Edward Bahr, Jackson, AL, 90/75, $135; Sammy P. Jochim, Gillette, WY, 95/80, $145; Roger T. Zacherle, Okanogan, WA, 95/75, $170; Eric Ray Marcus, N...
Sept. 30 – Seven VIN inspections. Three information. Two suspicious circumstances. Citizen assist. EMS page. Oct. 1 – Traffic stop. Three VIN inspections. Two paper services. Citizen assist. Two motorist assists. Animal complaint. EMS page. Oct. 2 – Traffic stop. Three inspections. Two paper services. Three business checks. Animal complaint. Fingerprints. Motorist assist. Fire ban violation. Suspicious circumstances. Oct. 3 – Four VIN inspections. Fingerprints. EMS call. Motorist assist. House watch. Business checks. Citizen assist. Eight E...
Did you know we have a Library of Things collection? You can check out lots of fun kits for a variety of activities. Check out our “Kitchen Kits”. These kits are for anyone wanting to give baking a try. From cookie cutters to decorating cakes there is a kit for you. Stop by and check one out. LIBRARY HAPPENINGS: MEETINGS: Crook County Library Board meeting Thur., Nov. 7 at 1 p.m. in Sundance. Crook County Library Foundation meeting Wed., Oct. 16 at 1 p.m. in Hulett. Sundance Friends of the Library meeting Tue., Nov. 5 at 1:30 p.m. PRO...
Average gasoline prices down again in Wyoming in the past week CHEYENNE (WNE) — Average gasoline prices in Wyoming have fallen 3.3 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.18 per gallon on Monday, according to GasBuddy.com’s survey of 494 stations in Wyoming. Prices in Wyoming are 7 cents per gallon lower than a month ago, and stand 57.2 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. According to GasBuddy price reports, the lowest price in the state Sunday was $2.79, while the highest was $3.99, a difference of $1.20 per gallon. The nat...
City of Sundance October 1, 2024 The Town Council met this day in regular session at 7:00 p.m. in Sundance Council Chambers with Mayor Paul Brooks presiding. Roll call was taken by Mayor Paul Brooks with Council Members, Randy Stevenson, Callie Hilty, Brad Marchant, and Joe Wilson present. CONSENT AGENDA Approve Minutes of the City Council Regular Meeting of September 3, 2024, as published. Approve the October check register. Approve the September payroll check register. SEPTEMBER 2024 PAYROLL PAYROLL 37,183.81 BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF WY... Full story
