Continuing the Crook County News Since 1884
Continuing the Crook County News Since 1884
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Judge Michael Deegan will not be granting a request from the defense to move the homicide trial of Jessie Johnson to a new venue. Unless it proves impossible to seat a 12-person jury, the trial will take place in Crook County. Defense attorney Don Fuller filed a motion to change the venue at the pre-trial hearing on March 19 through “an abundance of caution”. Fuller expressed concerns over the low population of Crook County and the potentially difficult task of forming a jury “untainted” by involvement in the Marty Smith trial. Judge Deegan...
Like an aftershock of the blizzard that hit five weeks ago, snow and wind once again rolled through Crook County last week – on the same day of the week, bringing a similar deluge of snow and strong winds to keep it moving, and lasting for a similar period of time. This time, though, the storm was preceded by thunder, lightning and several hours of rainfall and its span covered northeast Wyoming and northwest South Dakota. Sundance and its surrounds experienced an estimated 12 inches of snow fal...
Charlie Anderson sent in this photo of a landslide of he noticed on Sunday just off U.S. Hwy. 14 near Carlile....
Enthusiasts flock to witness the glory of the Iditarod each year, a thousand mile race in which man and dog work together to cover hostile territory through whiteout conditions and sub-zero temperatures. Its path honors the serum run in 1925 that saw a relay of sled teams rush to Nome carrying the cure to a community plagued by diphtheria. For local Doug Ramsey, who decided when he retired that it was time to tick an important item off his bucket list, standing witness to the tradition didn't...
No high school state championship embodies more of the spirit of the West than the Wyoming State Youth Hunter Education Challenge. The 12th annual event will be held June 8 at the Upton Gun Club. All Wyoming youth 18 and under, and young hunters from neighboring states, who have passed hunter education are eligible to showcase their hunting skills, while having a lot of fun. Enrollment is open until June 1. “The youth hunter education challenge is an exciting way to display your skills, knowledge and judgement as a hunter,” said George Obe...
Marilyn Jenis Millard, 73, of Sundance, Wyoming, passed away on Monday, April 8, 2019, at her home south of Sundance. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, April 18, 2019, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Sundance. Inurnment will be held at a later date in Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis, South Dakota. Marilyn was born July 10, 1945, in Wendell, Idaho, to Frank Crowther and Marylee Schwaner. The oldest of nine children, Marilyn always had a big... Full story
Darin D. Noyce, 55 of Aladdin, Wyoming, died Monday, April 15, 2019, in Riverton, Wyoming. Arrangements are pending with Fidler-Roberts & Isburg Funeral Chapel of Sundance, Wyoming. Online condolences may be written at www.fidler-isburgfuneralchapels.com... Full story
Donald Dewey Sipe passed away on January 1, 2019, at his home in Spearfish, South Dakota. A Celebration of Life will be held at 4 p.m. on Friday, April 26 at the Spearfish Canyon Golf Course. Interment will be at the Rose Garden at Rose Hill Cemetery. A memorial has been established for the Spearfish Veterans Memorial. Arrangements are under the care of Fidler-Isburg Funeral Chapels and Crematory Service of Spearfish. Online condolences may be written at www.fidler-isburgfuneralchapels.com... Full story
1 Years Ago The Times April 16, 1919 Tony Bissacca was in from Beulah Friday. He is still gaining and feeling quite well after his wounds on the French front and subsequent seven months’ confinement in a hospital, during which time it was questionable whether or not his shrapnel-wounded arm could be saved. Tony was also gassed, and entering the hospital weighing 217 pounds, and losing to 160 pounds speaks something of the siege he had. He was in the veterinary corps, it is understood, and while working with the horses a shell burst among t...
Thank You I just want to say a special thank you to all for my cards and gifts. I had a very special day with my family, friends and neighbors. Clarice Pridgeon Our Thanks We would like to take this opportunity to thank CCMSD for donating the supplies and for letting us host a pancake breakfast fundraiser at the Saturday blood draws in Sundance. We would also like to thank each community member for their donation and continued support as we raise funds for our trip to New York City in 2021. Sundance Band and Choir students...
Sundance resident Amber Nehmer has been charged with multiple felonies after law enforcement was informed she was using and selling drugs while children were present in her home. On April 2 at around 7:20 p.m., a Crook County Sheriff’s Office deputy executed a search warrant at a Sundance residence after receiving information about narcotic use and sales on the premises while minor children were present. On entering the building, the deputy reports he was able to confirm the presence of children and saw a bong on the kitchen table along with s...
According to a press release from the United States Attorney’s Office, Gabriel Rodgers of Sundance, age 19, has been sentenced for possession of stolen firearms and conspiracy to distribute LSD and marijuana. Rodgers was arrested in Casper. He was sentenced by Federal District Court Judge Alan B. Johnson to 44 months of imprisonment followed by 36 months of supervised release and ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $27,115.57. The case was investigated by Gillette Police Department, Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation and the A...
Because of the continued generous support of the people throughout this county, during the month of March the pantry aided more than 138 persons. This included 11 new clients, 45 under the age of 18 and 31 over the age of 60. We shared food with the Blessings programs in Sundance, Moorcroft and Hulett, which collectively serve 150 youth under the age of 18. We also served 34 families at the Mobile Pantry held in Hulett on March 27, made possible by the Wyoming Food Bank of the Rockies. There will be a Mobile Pantry in Sundance from 10 a.m. to...
A five-mile section of I-90 east of Moorcroft is scheduled to be rehabilitated utilizing the Cold-in-Place (CIR) recycling technique, beginning in the next few weeks. Preliminary preparations of the interstate between mile marker 160 and 155 have begun. Once the cross-overs at either end of the job are in place, traffic will be switched to one-lane. Speeds will be reduced to 65 mph through the construction zone and 45 mph at the bridges. CIR recycling is a method of removing and reusing the existing asphalt surface. It involves grinding off...
The Crook County Commissioners came together on Tuesday morning in the hopes of acting quickly to replace Randy Gill as Maintenance Supervisor. “I appreciate everything the county has done for me over the past 11 years,” said Gill in his resignation letter, offering to make himself available to assist his replacement during the transition. Gill handed in his two-week notice on Monday morning and the commissioners moved to accept it at a special meeting on Tuesday morning. Discussion then turned to advertising for Gill’s replacement, with the c...
Chambers of Commerce across the county have teamed up to create a brand new event: the Country Junkin’ Weekend, a countywide opportunity for residents to get rid of the unwanted items turned up during their annual spring clean. Residents who would like to sign up as a vendor will need to submit their applications by March 28. Scheduled for June 7 to 9, the Country Junkin’ Weekend was conceived as an annual occurrence on the second weekend of the month. The chambers hope to attract visitors to the area while also allowing avid collectors to sha...
Speeding – Valerie A. Rand, CO, 83/70, $110; Steven A. Ortiz, TX, 75/55, $145; Randy R. Painter, ID, 91/80, $100; Ricardo Trujillo, NV, 100/80, $145; Hannah Rae Bauernfeind, Hulett, 40/30, $90 Stop, Stand or Park on Highway – Michael J. Davis, Moorcroft, $75 Violate Legal Weight (2001-4000) – Bradley C. Wilkerson, SD, $120; (6001-8000) – Norman D. Glanzer, SD, $195 No Driver’s Record of Duty Status – James R. Mills, ND, $175; Manuel Ochoaconcilion, CA, $175 Operate CMV without CDL – Scott W. Montague, SD, $175...
Apr. 6 – House watch and business checks. Officer investigated vandalism to a vehicle. Two officers assisted school officials with alcohol screening at prom. Five traffic stops. Apr. 7 – House watch and business checks. Officer investigated vehicle crash. Apr. 8 – House watch and business checks. Officer investigated credit card fraud. Officer collected methamphetamine found in parking lot. Traffic stop. Apr. 9 – House watch and business checks. VIN inspection. Traffic stop. Apr. 10 – House watch and business checks. Three bar checks. T...
Apr. 8 – Six VIN checks. Detention Deputy did fingerprints for passport. Detention Deputy booked in subject arrested by Wyoming Highway Patrol. Deputy assisted Wyoming Highway Patrol on traffic stop. Deputy investigated call about runaway. Deputy gave courtesy ride. Deputy assisted motorist. Deputy investigated theft report. Deputy assisted EMS and Coroner. Coroner notification was done. Apr. 9 – Five VIN checks. Traffic stop. Paper service. Deputy investigated suspicious circumstances. Deputy assisted on civil matter. Apr. 10 – VIN check...
The Friends of the Library Open House Luncheon has been postponed. Keep an eye on our Facebook page and our Website for the new date! Library Programming: STORYTIME: Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. April’s themes: “Food Fun”, “Community Helpers with special guests: PAW Patrol!”, “Easter with an Egg hunt”. BLACK HILLS RAPTOR RESCUE will be visiting the library during Storytime on Wednesday, May 15. The public is welcome to come and learn about these fascinating creatures! COWBOY CARNEGIES: WYOMING’S HISTORIC LIBRARIES traveling exhibit throughout the...
The Friends of the Library Open House Luncheon has been postponed. Keep an eye on our Facebook page and our Website for the new date! Library Programming: STORYTIME: Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. April’s themes: “Food Fun”, “Community Helpers with special guests: PAW Patrol!”, “Easter with an Egg hunt”. BLACK HILLS RAPTOR RESCUE will be visiting the library during Storytime on Wednesday, May 15. The public is welcome to come and learn about these fascinating creatures! COWBOY CARNEGIES: WY...
Man pleads not guilty to drug charge from 90-pound pot bust RAWLINS (WNE) — Michael Andrew Young has pleaded not guilty to a mixture of felony and misdemeanor charges resulting from a Feb. 2 bust which discovered more than 90 pounds of marijuana in his car. According to court records, the bust occurred after Wyoming Highway Patrol officer Andy Martinez watched Young’s red SUV blow by at 90 miles an hour. Despite Young’s speedy cross-country travel, suspended license and drugs in tow, he immediately pulled over. During this initial excha...
Taking advantage of the most recent snow storm, Sundance students enjoyed snowshoeing during P.E. class on Friday....
A small rural school of 160 students, K through 12, in Hulett, is the recipient of a new program this year thanks to our local Crook County Cattlewomen. Instead of the highly processed soy-based meat traditionally served for the lunch program, students and staff now enjoy locally grown pure beef. We believe when kids eat better, they learn better. The head cook, Julie Bauman, currently receives far more compliments from both staff and students when they serve the donated beef for lunch. Supersizing, when students go back for seconds, has more...
Cheyenne Civic Center was the venue for the 36th annual Wyoming Congressional Award for Youth Ceremony held April 7. The Wyoming Congressional Delegation, Senator Enzi, Senator Barrasso and Representative Cheney, were in attendance to present 165 youth recipients their medals. This year there were 70 gold, 64 silver and 63 bronze medals presented to youth that met the challenge to establish and reach their individual goals. Senator Enzi gave the opening remarks and asked the audience how many me...
