Continuing the Crook County News Since 1884
Continuing the Crook County News Since 1884
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Our loved one, Carrol Ann (Engle) Ellis, age 80, from Moorcroft, Wyoming, passed away peacefully at her home in Moorcroft on October 30, 2024. She spent her final days surrounded by family and friends that loved her. Carrol Ann Engle was born on November 26, 1943, in New Haven, Wyoming to parents Jay Engle and Martha (Stinson) Engle. She grew up in Upton, Wyoming where she attended all her years of school. She graduated from Upton High School in 1962. After graduation, on June 30, 1962, Carrol... Full story
American Legion Crook County Post #45 and VFW Devils Tower Post #3411 invite the public to a ceremony and gathering to commemorate Veterans’ Day. A program of respect and honor for veterans will take place at 11 a.m. on November 11 at the war memorial in Sundance. This will be followed by a pot luck lunch, to which the public is also welcome. Attendees are encouraged to bring a salad or dessert to share. The lunch will feature a Prisoner of War/Missing in Action table (otherwise known as a Missing Man Table). This table holds symbolic items, s...
The election everyone has been waiting for saw more than 40% of registered Wyoming voters cast their ballots before the week even began, according to the Secretary of State's Office. For Crook County, there were a couple of surprises in unoffical the local vote tallies. State and County Chip Neiman will serve two more years as Crook County's state representative, having run unopposed to retain his seat. A new face will join the Crook County Commission next year, as John D. Davis secures the...
Local officials are concerned that a state land lease has created a dangerous situation near Sundance, where two ranchers now find themselves at loggerheads over grazing rights. When the state purchased a parcel of land in the Moskee area a few years ago, it allowed the grazing lease to pass into new hands. In any other circumstances, this might not have been a problem, but the parcel forms the filling in a sandwich of properties that were previously all owned or leased by the same rancher. For more than 40 years, no fences were necessary....
Randy Kay Pridgeon, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend, passed away peacefully at her home in Sundance on October 31, 2024, at the age of 72. Born in Windom, Minnesota, on March 23, 1952, Randy was the cherished only daughter of W.B. and Leora Porter. She was preceded in death by her parents; her little brother, Durand; and her grandparents. Randy spent her formative years in Mankato, Minnesota and Rapid City, South Dakota, before attending Black Hills State College, where she earned... Full story
Khristy Kay (McKenney) Fritz, 62, who was a 1981 graduate of Sundance High School, passed away along with her daughter Amber Marie Fritz, 33, and Amber's three-year-old boy, Asher James Fritz, due to carbon monoxide poisoning at their home in Riverton, Wyoming. Khristy was employed with Riverton schools and helped at Pickerd's Greenhouse in Sundance, Wyoming. Khristy was preceded in death by her husband, Dan; parents, Roy McKenney, Rita (McKenney) Pickerd and stepfather, Albert Pickerd and... Full story
A pair of political activists suddenly appeared in the wake of last week's snowstorm. While the winter visitors waged an impressive campaign along the street, no report of them trying to cast a questionable ballot was received on Tuesday....
On the heels of last week's first significant snowstorm, a herd of pronghorns gathered south of Sundance and started their trek further south, presumably in search of a more suitable winter home....
The staff of the Crook County courthouse continued their Halloween tradition this year with matching costumes throughout the building. This year, the theme was Dr. Seuss....
As any hunter knows, the best time to hunt cat is directly after the first snowfall. Kyle Shamion didn't waste a moment, taking this sizeable cougar on morning two of the first storm of the winter. His success came about purely by accident. Shamion wasn't looking out for felines at the time – he was actually hunting for elk when this fine specimen wandered into his path. Already in possession of a tag and unwilling to waste an opportunity, Shamion called his brother to come join him and the d...
Oct. 21 – Three VIN checks. Suspicious circumstance. Two animal complaints. Two thefts. Two motorist assists. Assist to Wyoming Highway Patrol. Business checks. Oct. 22 – Four VIN checks. Paper service. Traffic stop. Business checks. Welfare check. Animal complaint. EMS page. Oct. 23 – Three VIN checks. Paper service. Traffic stop. Residential burglar alarm. Two welfare checks. Citizen dispute. Accident. Trespassing complaint. Business check. House watch. Oct. 24 – Four VIN checks. Three paper services. Two traffic stops. Fingerprints. Suicidal...
Speeding – Jacob Roth, Bellefontaine, OH, 84/80, $10; Bobbi Robb, Henderson, KY, 85/80, $15; Jo Ann Bachmann, Gillette, WY, 87/80, $99; Kolby Rosser, Summerset, SD, 91/80, $115; Christopher Hall, Rapid City, SD, 93/80, $125; Lee Kravitz, Waltham, MA, 95/80, $135; John Davis, Monroe, OR, 83/65, $150; Cameron R. Wilkinson, Gillette, WY, 93/75, $160 Fail to Report Over $1000 Property Damage or Injury – Tomas K. Hardy, Spearfish, SD, $250 No Auto Insurance – Shellia A. St. George, Sundance, WY, $570 No Camping Permit – Leo Frederick Jo Pavone,...
Family of three found dead from carbon monoxide poisoning RIVERTON (WNE) — A family of two adults and a toddler died after an undetected carbon monoxide leak consumed their home in Riverton. Police were initially called to the 900 block of East Adams Street Thursday morning at around 7:40 a.m. after someone reported smelling fumes in the area. “Fire department personnel found a high concentration of carbon monoxide around [the] home,” the Riverton Police Department (RPD) reported. Police and firefighters forced open the door to the residence an...
Meeting Notice The Crook County Medical Services District Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on November 26, 2024, at 11:00 a.m., at the Sundance State Bank conference room. You are invited to attend in-person or via Teams webinar. https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/e8318dfb-1ad0-4c9b-b422-8181556cb6ef@f1f73db4-4d69-4e07-8652-10c57c1f3e50 Publish: November 7, 2024... Full story
Meeting Crook County Senior Services, Inc. Board meeting on November 26th at 1 p.m. at the Sundance Senior Center. The board will be reviewing changes to the bylaws and voting on them at the December 17th board meeting, which will be in Hulett at 1 p.m. Publish: November 7, 2024... Full story
The Sundance Lady Bulldogs punched their ticket to the 2A State Volleyball Tournament with their two wins this past weekend at the 2A Regional Volleyball Tournament in Pine Bluffs. Opening regional play on Thursday last week, the Bulldogs faced the Wright Panthers. Taking the Panthers in three straight sets, the Bulldogs advanced to the next round to face the hard hitters of Big Horn. The second game put the Bulldogs to the test and, despite their best efforts, they fell in three sets to the Big Horn Rams. Although the match ended in a loss,...
Seventh Grade Addison Caelyn Marie Adams Sierra Lynn Blakeman Cooper Austin Croell Chesney Michael Cundy Gideon Ray DeGracia Ridley Scott Ellsbury Josey Dell Franzen Nolan Michael Gaskin Leanna Jean Hege Jashlynn Rose Idler Evi Rae Jagow Violet Rene King Soraya Ann Larsen Dalton RJ Lohmeyer Autumn Lundstrom Justin Reece McCoy Kaleb Brian Mills Keva Dawn Rasmussen Zoey Sydney Shoun Ceara Charlet Thomason Rose Willow Weaver Ava May Williamson Meah Marie Williamson Eighth Grade Taylor Nicole Asheim Gatlan Warner Ayer Lydia Marie Castelli Audrey...
Autumn is the peak season for crisp, crunchy apples of all kinds. Apples vary greatly in their looks, flavors and textures. Did you know some varieties are better for eating and snacking? There are many different types of apples across the sweet-tart-crisp-crunchy spectrum. I find myself searching for a crunch-tastic apple! The crunch of an apple is a burst of flavor exploding in your mouth. Here are some varieties to try this fall. If you’re looking for an apple to snack on, select harder varieties that maintain their crunch longer. Sink y...
Veterans Day is on Monday, November 11, 2024. We honor all veterans who served our country and risked their lives to protect us. If you know a veteran, please let them know about our Military and Veterans webpage at www.ssa.gov/people/veterans. On that page, we have information about Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits for veterans, including: How SSDI benefits are different from benefits available through the Department of Veterans Affairs and require a separate application. How we expedite the processing of Social Security di...
Public Notice CHAPTER 6, SECTION 2 OPERATING PERMIT - Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Air Quality PUBLIC NOTICE: In accordance with Chapter 6, Section 2(m) of the Wyoming Air Quality Standards and Regulations, notice is hereby given that the State of Wyoming, Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Air Quality, proposes to approve a request by Bentonite Performance Minerals, LLC to for a Chapter 6, Section 2 permit to operate the Maurer Lease 21 located in the SE¼ NW¼ of Section 21, T57N, R65W, approximately seventeen... Full story
CHEYENNE — More than a dozen Wyoming schools had received threats of either an active shooter or a bomb on campus as of Monday afternoon, according to the Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation. Part of a national trend, Wyoming is not unique at this moment, and these threats appear to be “spilling over” from other states, DCI’s Ryan Cox told the Wyoming Tribune Eagle. Based on current information, it appears that threats have been made in other states in the past month. Schools and local police departments are responding to threats...
Crook County Library will be offering its first ever movie screening on November 15 and invites the community to enjoy the tale of a Wyoming man who survived capture by the Germans during World War II. “Dear Sirs” is a tribute to the filmmaker’s grandfather, a trona miner by the name of Silvio Pedri from Rock Springs. After Pedri passed away, his grandson found an archive of photos, documents and letters that described his experience of being captured and marched across Germany as a prisoner of war. His capture occurred during a mission in Fr...
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 “Business Kits”. These kits are for the business person who may need items only occasionally, so they do not have to buy them. There are so many to choose from. From a pop up sign holder, popup photo booth and photo backgrounds, to a projector and screen. There is a lot to offer, so stop in and check one out today. LIBRARY HAPPENINGS: MEETINGS: Crook County Library Board meeting Thur., Dec. 5 at 1 p.m. in Hul...
To the surprise of few but the relief of many, fire restrictions are now being lightened across the county. Shortly after last week’s snowstorm, Fire Warden Charlie Harrison announced that the county burn ban was to be temporarily suspended until November 5, when a more permanent solution would be decided with the approval of the county commissioners. However, a 120-acre fire took place next to Keyhole State Park on the weekend, which Harrison says was caused by an escaped controlled burn on private land. On Tuesday morning, this led the fire w...
1 Years Ago November 6, 1924 New Haven was the scene of a killing on election day when "Scootem" Bill Osgood fatally stabbed Jimmie Storm during a row over property interests. Both men were stockraisers of that vicinity. They had engaged in a fight some time previously, and on Tuesday they met again for the first time since that trouble. Words led to blows, and during the heat of the fight it is alleged that Osgood pulled a knife. Storm died from the effects of a cut across the throat, and...
