Continuing the Crook County News Since 1884
Continuing the Crook County News Since 1884
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After last week’s much-needed shot of moisture, Fire Warden Charlie Harrison has temporarily suspended all burn ban restrictions in Crook County. This respite is intended to allow time for residents to burn slash and trash piles as needed while conditions are favorable, but the restrictions will be reinstated should this area enter another dry spell. In a statement, Harrison said, “The conditions will be monitored and adjusted as needed.” To ensure that the smoke from your burn is not misin...
Powder River Energy Corporation (PRECorp) this month is issuing a capital credit retirement or “refund” of about $12 million. This retirement returns a portion of the money members paid for electric usage during select years. Some Powder River Energy members will receive a credit on their bill or a check in the mail. Capital credits are a major benefit of being a member of an electric cooperative and reflect one of the seven cooperative principles: Member Economic Participation. At the close of each fiscal year, all revenue received in excess o...
Seasonal gates and recreation sites that are not open through the winter on the Black Hills National For-est are closed as of Mon., Dec. 16. Gates are closed to provide seasonal refuge for wildlife, protect natural resources, and provide for public safety as some roads are converted to snowmobile trails. Seasonally closed roads and trails are identified on the current Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM). Snowmobile trails are open from Dec. 15 to March 31 annually. Wheeled vehicles are not allowed on the snowmobile trails during that time except for...
The father-son duo who marked their neighbor’s cattle with bleach have been ordered to pay just under $10,000 in restitution – around a tenth of the amount requested by the prosecution. Judge Mike McGrady determined the figure following a restitution hearing last week, after which Patrick Sean Carroll was also given a sentence of suspended jail time and a $750 fine. His father, Tucker Carroll, will be sentenced at a later date. Both parties entered plea agreements in which father Tucker entered an Alford plea (in which the de-fendant maintains...
As has become tradition, fourth graders descended upon the Bearlodge Ranger District last week to help U.S. Forest Service employees get into the Christmas spirit. The kids were each given a wood slice taken from a Black Hills National Forest tree to decorate with stickers and marker pens, which were then hung on the tree in the foyer....
Mary Ann Jundt, 79, went to be with Jesus on Monday, December 9, 2024 with her family by her side at her home in Sundance, Wyoming. Mary Ann was born in Hoven, South Dakota on October 6, 1945 to Louis and Margaret (Simon) Hilsendager. She spent her early childhood years on a farm near Watauga, South Dakota and in Eugene, Oregon. She later returned to Aberdeen, South Dakota where she attended school and worked at the hospital. This is where she met her future husband Dwight "Woody" Jundt. The two... Full story
An organization with a strong and long-lasting presence in Crook County is celebrating its 150th anniversary this month. The Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Wyoming was chartered in Laramie on December 15, 1874. It was followed a few years later by the establishment of Sundance Lodge #9, on December 6, 1887. In honor of the occasion, the Sundance City Council signed a proclamation honoring the anniversary and recognizing members of the lodge for the many years they have...
Dec. 9 – Two VIN checks. Crash. Assisted Wyoming Highway Patrol. Traffic stop. Business checks. Civil standby. Coroner call. Two EMS calls. Dec. 10 – Three VIN checks. Two fingerprints. Four accidents. Assist other agency. Two business checks. Two fire pages. Three EMS pages. Dec. 11 – Five VIN checks. Paper service. Two traffic stops. Four business checks. Two citizen assists. Animal complaint. EMS page. Fire page. Dec. 12 – Five VIN checks. Traffic stop. Two business checks. House watch. Traffic hazard. REDDI report. Fingerprints. Prisone...
Speeding – Ethan Jensen, Belle Fourche, SD, 84/80, $10; Kim Sow, Seattle, WA, 84/80, $10; Delane Waterbury, Lynwood, WA, 85/80, $15; Ciarra Eggers, Sundance, WY, 85/80, $15; John Phillips, Moorcroft, WY, 85/80, $15; Travis J. Raisley, Gillette, WY, 80/75, $15; Aaron Myers, Devils Tower, WY, 75/70, $15; Trevor Ousley, Rapid City, SD, 85/80, $15; Ben Bagniewski, Missoula, MT, 80/75, $15; Jacy Deboard, Spearfish, SD, 85/80, $25; Jacob Boltz, Billings, MT, 80/70, $105; Trent Moore, Gillette, WY, 88/75, $125; Jason Grady, Spearfish, SD, 88/75, $...
A previous resident of the county has been charged with sexual assault of a minor after his alleged victim came forward to report an assault that occurred more than a decade ago. On November 11, 2023, a Crook County Sheriff’s Office deputy received a report that Morgan Anderson had sexually abused a juvenile female over a decade prior. The abuse occurred in Crook County, though neither party now lives locally. The alleged victim, during a forensic interview two days later, claimed that Anderson and his now deceased wife routinely babysat her w...
On November 27, a Crook County Sheriff’s Office deputy conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle that was traveling at 87 mph in a 75 mph zone. The driver, Willie Moorehead, allegedly stated he was trying to get home from his job in Sheridan. When asked for his license, registration and insurance, Moorehead “became nervous” and said his license was in court for traffic violations. Moorehead allegedly admitted he might have warrants from other states, but said none were extraditable. He also stated that he had a “little bit” of marijuana in his ve...
Music was in the air as the Sundance High School choir (pictured below) and bands performed their annual Christmas concert on Monday evening. Above, Audrey Wheeler and Maddison Neiman perform on their clarinets....
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 needing items they only need occasionally and do not have to buy it. There are so many to choose from. From a pop up sign holder, popup photo booth, 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., Jan. 9 at 1 p.m. in Moorcroft. Cro...
The Black Hills National Forest is proposing treatments on National Forest land eight miles northwest of Sundance and eight miles southeast of Hulett through commercial timber harvest, small-tree thinning, mastication, tree planting, watershed improvements and prescribed fire. The Fort project area includes Blacktail Creek, Lytle Creek, Taylor Divide, Hershey Creek and Beaver Creek. The Cook Lake recreation area is within the project boundary but is excluded from activities and analysis. The proposal includes up to 7,500 acres of commercial...
Gasoline prices drop again, average now at $2.87 per gallon in Wyoming CHEYENNE (WNE) — Average gasoline prices in Wyoming have fallen 2.8 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.87 per gallon Monday, according to GasBuddy.com’s survey of 494 stations in Wyoming. Prices in Wyoming are 14.9 cents per gallon lower than a month ago, and stand 4 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. According to GasBuddy price reports, the lowest price in the state Sunday was $2.29 per gallon, while the highest was $3.49, a difference of $1.20 per gal...
City of Sundance December 3, 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 excused absent. CONSENT AGENDA NOVEMBER PAYROLL 2024 PAYROLL 33,814.80 BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF WY HEALTH INSURANCE 12,603.40 CITY OF SUNDANCE FLEX SHARE FLEX SHARE BENEFITS 546.20 EFTPS TAX PAYMENT 10,142.77 GREAT WEST TRUST DEFERED COMPENSATION 350.00 HEALTHSMART... Full story
Crook County School District #1 Notice is hereby given that the Crook County School District #1 Board of Trustees issued warrants for the following bills exceeding $500.00 at the regular meeting of the board held on NOVEMBER 18, 2024 IN MOORCROFT, WYOMING To Whom Paid Purpose of Expenditure Amount A & B WELDING SUPPLY CO INC Ag classroom supplies $1,930.00 ABLE LLC Tuition and vocational expenses $18,400.00 ACKERMAN, BRANDON B Isolation $819.81 ADP LEMCO INCORPORATED Track arm assembly replacement cafeteria tables $1,078.00 AMAZON CAPITAL... Full story
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE SIXTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT WITHIN AND FOR CROOK COUNTY, WYOMING HOLLY CRONIN, Plaintiff, vs. JASON CRONIN, Defendant. Civil No. 2024-DR-0000066 NOTICE OF SERVICE BY PUBLICATION TO: Jason Cronin Last Known Address: Unknown PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Plaintiff, Holly Cronin, has filed a Complaint for Divorce (the “Complaint”) in the District Court of the Sixth Judicial District Within and For Crook County, Wyoming the object and prayer of which is to obtain a divorce from you. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that, pursuant to... Full story
STATE OF WYOMING COUNTY OF CROOK IN THE DISTRICT COURT 6TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Civil Action Case No. 2024-DR-0000075 Plaintiff/Petitioner: Hali Amber Hall vs. Defendant/Respondent: William George Knight NOTICE OF PUBLICATION NOTICE TO William George Knight, DEFENDANT/RESPONDENT DEFANDANT/RESPONDENT’S CURRENT ADDRESS: unknown You are notified that a Complaint for Divorce, Civil Action No. 2024-DR-0000075 has been filed in the Wyoming District Court for the 6th Judicial District, whose address is 309 E. Cleveland Street, P.O. Box 406, Sundance, W... Full story
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF THE ORGANIZATION OF THE WARBONNET CANYON RANCH IMPROVEMENT AND SERVICE DISTRICT BEFORE THE BOARD OF CROOK COUNTY COMMISSIONERS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN in accordance with W.S. §22-29-109 that a hearing is to be held on behalf of those petitioning for a service and improvement district before the County Commissioners as follows: 1. The name of the proposed district shall be the “Warbonnet Canyon Ranch Improvement and Service District.” 2. The proposed district is located within Crook County, Wyoming, and the boun... Full story
The Sundance wrestling team kicked off their 2024-25 season strong at the Lusk Tiger Invitational this past weekend. Five wrestlers placed in their respective weight classes. Wudzie Zaato and Kale Harless both went 2-1 for the weekend with Zaato placing second at the 157 weight class and Harless taking 5th in the 215 weight class. Tel Marchant, Lyman Halverson, and Keaton Mayberry all went 1-2 for the tournament, each placing within their respective classes as well. Cash Peterson and Kole VanHorn also participated, going 1-2 and 0-2,...
SHS Lady Bulldogs The Sundance Lady Bulldogs opened their basketball season competing in the Coal Miner’s Classic in Wright this past weekend. Facing some top-tier competition from across the state, the Lady Bulldogs finished 2-2 in the Classic. The opening game was evenly matched, as the Sundance team faced Rocky Mountain. Trading point for point throughout the first half, the Lady Bulldogs went into the halftime break down by four points, 19-23. Rocky Mountain was within reach as the second half began. The Lady Bulldogs stayed close t...
1 Years Ago December 18 , 1924 The cold snap commencing Monday has aroused question of a fuel shortage in Sundance, and for a time it seemed doubtful if the high school could be kept open. A cave in at the Belshe mine a month ago put that source of supply out of commission, and there is no coal at the schoolhouse unless the mine starts delivery this week, as was anticipated. Many business houses are about out of coal also. Place Names of Crook County (By G. R. Hebard) Houston creek, in 1882, one George Houston met his death at the hands of...
Thank You St. Paul’s Council of Catholic Women thanks everyone who purchased items at our bake sale December 12; we so appreciate your generosity. Our apologies to those businesses we didn’t get to. We ran out of items before all the businesses were visited. Our wishes to all of you for a Blessed Christmas and New Year of Peace and Happiness.... Full story
