Continuing the Crook County News Since 1884
Continuing the Crook County News Since 1884
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Another group of young adults heads out into the wide world, graduation caps and diplomas in hand, to tackle the opportunities life throws their way....
Dan and Tori Cocharo of Crook County are the proud parents of a baby girl born at 8:44 p.m. on May 9, 2024, weighing 6 pounds 10 ounces and 18 inches long. This is the couple's first child. She has been named Abigail Susanna Cocharo. Paternal grandparents are Laurie and Dee Zimmerschied of Crook County. Maternal grandparents are Bill and Natalie Wheeler of West Point, MS. She also joins uncle, Scott Cocharo and cousin, Brandon Cocharo of Englewood, Colorado and great grandparents, Rick and...
A retirement celebration was held last Wednesday for Donna Zoller at Wyoming Assisted Living (formerly Sundance Assisted Care) where she has worked for the last 15½ years. Prior to this, she dedicated many years working for the hospital in housekeeping, dietary and long term care....
Our Thanks The Aladdin Homemakers' Club would like to thank the Crook County Sheriff's Department, especially Deputies Royal Mitchell and Alex Jessen. They conducted a firearm safety class and then a subsequent shooting class for the members of our club. The classes were very informative and helpful. We appreciate their time and commitment to the community. Our Thanks Crook County Library, Miss Bonnie and Carrie, What an honor that you would be willing to showcase our art. We really enjoyed the... Full story
Sheriff Jeff Hodge was the speaker at this month's veterans' breakfast held at the Sundance Senior Center last Friday. Hodge presented an informative update on Crook County law enforcement activities....
The 2024 HiSET high school equivalency graduation for the Sundance College and Career Readiness Center, Eastern Wyoming College, was held on May 20. EWC adult ed programming is free of charge to participants. Pictured left to right: Callie Allred, Director of the College and Career Readiness Center, Eastern Wyoming College, Torrington; Logan Dirks, Hulett; Bryce Olson, Aladdin; Brad Hoyer, Sundance; Travis Hawley; Maryjane Swearingen, Upton; Warren Black, Hulett; Ayme Ahrens, Sheridan, Eastern...
Branson Bankenbush is the 2024 recipient of the Brenda Maynard Walters Stand Tall Award. He received the award and cash stipend during the high school awards ceremony on Tuesday. The annual award is chosen each year by Brenda's former classmates, in memory of Brenda who graduated in 1985....
This weekend marked the end of a remarkable track season for the Sundance Bulldogs, who showcased exceptional talent at the state track meet. School records were broken in three events as the athletes' hard work throughout the season paid off. Halyn Cooney set a new school record in the 800M race with a time of 2:27.07; Maddison Neiman, Jaylin Mills, Rylie Marchant and Halyn Cooney beat the girl's medley relay record with a time of 4:27.43; and the boy's medley relay, composed of Holden Ayer,...
The Wyoming State Legislature granted a fourth judge to the Sixth Judicial District earlier this year and their identity will be known in the next few weeks. Wyoming Supreme Court Chief Justice Kate M. Fox, chairman of the Judicial Nominating Commission, announced last week that the commission has completed its consideration of everyone who expressed an interest in the position. Three nominees have been submitted to Governor Mark Gordon for his consideration: Alison Ochs Gee of Lubnau Law in Gillette, who has practiced law in Wyoming since...
Filing is now open for this year’s elections. Whether you are thinking of running for a city, county, state or national seat, you have until the end of the month to submit your name. “At the Secretary of State’s Office, we are very excited about the beginning of the 2024 Election Cycle and the Candidate Filing period. Running for office is a pivotal part of our Constitutional republic, and is also a tremendously rewarding experience,” Secretary of State Chuck stated as filing opened. “We encourage candidates to consult our 2024 Campaign...
The case of the defaced herd is moving up to District Court following a preliminary hearing last week, at which the prosecution argued that restoring the cows to their previous condition cost the alleged victim thousands of dollars. Two ranchers are accused of using bleach to paint markings, including drawings of penises, on a total of 189 cows and six bulls belonging to their neighbor. Father-son duo Patrick Sean and Tucker Carroll claimed their actions were intended to bring their neighbor’s attention to the problem of broken fences that w...
American Legion Post #45 invites the community to commemorate veterans this weekend. In honor of Memorial Day, the post will be teaming up with volunteers to ensure five local cemeteries are in good condition and will place flags on the graves of veterans who are buried there, says Post Commander Welchie Patterson. It has recently been discovered, he says, that one of the cemeteries even contains the graves of two cavalry soldiers who fought in the Civil War. The post is also looking for information about any veterans who have recently been...
Powder River Energy (PRECorp) is gearing up to construct a new substation and replace a power line in the Inyan Kara area. The work, along with a second project that’s in the beginning stages right now, is intended to support Oneok Pipelines as they increase capacity on the two pipelines that run through the county. Inyan Kara Substation The upcoming project, known as the Inyan Kara Substation, is with the Wyoming Public Service Commission (PSC) for a decision on issuing a certificate of public convenience and necessity, which will allow c...
Judy M. Meisner, 77 of Sundance, Wyoming, passed away Saturday, May 18, 2024, in Spearfish, South Dakota. Funeral Services will be at 10 a.m., Thursday, May 23, 2024, at Fidler-Roberts & Isburg Funeral Chapel in Sundance, a reception will follow at the Sundance United Methodist Church. Burial will take place at Black Hills National Cemetery. Arrangements are under the care of Fidler-Roberts & Isburg Funeral Chapel of Sundance. Online condolences may be written at www.fidler-isburgfuneralchapels.com... Full story
Robert A. Schnaible, age 86, of Belle Fourche, South Dakota, died Sunday, May 19, 2024 at the Crook County Long Term Care Center in Sundance, Wyoming. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 24, 2024 at the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Belle Fourche. Visitation will be held 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Leverington Funeral Home of the Northern Hills in Belle Fourche. Interment will take place at Black Hills National Cemetery, with Military Honors provided by the... Full story
1 Years Ago May 22, 1924 The dense smoke screen that settled over this region last week was caused by numerous forest fires in Montana, Thursday a new blaze swept the Cabinet forest against efforts of 80 fighters, while sixteen fires burned in the Kootenai with hundreds trying to get them under control. Miss Flora Folden motored to Lead Thursday and concluded negotiations for a new Studebaker coupe. 75 Years Ago May 16, 1949 The Warren’s Peak lookout station was officially reopened Monday according to the announcement of George Gorsuch, r...
Have you heard about the Libby app? With your library card you can unlock a wide range of ebooks, audiobooks and magazines right to your smart devices. Just download the app and sign in to enjoy all your favorites. LIBRARY HAPPENINGS: MEETINGS: Crook County Library Board meeting Thur., Jun 6 at 1 p.m. in Sundance. Crook County Library Foundation meeting Wed., Jul. 17 at 1 p.m. in Moorcroft. Sundance Friends of the Library meeting on break until the fall. PROGRAMMING: The Fly Boys of Bomber Mountain by Sylvia Bruner Fri., Jun. 7 at 7 p.m. in...
May 6 – Four VIN checks. Abandoned vehicle. Animal complaint. Assisted another agency. Assisted Wyoming Highway Patrol. Business checks. Citizen assist. Two EMS calls. Fire page. Information. Motorist assist. Suspicious person. Welfare check. Three traffic stops. May 7 – Two VIN checks. Traffic crash. Three alarms. Fire alarm. Motorist assist. Traffic hazard. May 8 – Three VIN checks. Animal complaint. EMS call. Mental health call. Four traffic stops. May 9 – Nine VIN checks. Six paper service. Two traffic stops. Business checks. Lost propert...
Speeding – Jason Duren, Minot, ND, 85/80, $15; Kenneth Burrows, Lead, SD, 83/70, $125; Michael Ray Hooper, Sundance, WY, 75/65, $140; Tracy Nickisch, Gillette, WY, 78/65, $181; Adriel Dubray, Rapid City, SD, 66/45, $267; Alvaro Uriarte Salgado, Olympia, WA, 50/45, $65; Taylor E. Cleverdon, Newcastle, WY, 80/75, $15; Sarah Allen, Rapid City, SD, 80/75, $15; Joshua Brenner, Eagle Lake, MN, 80/75, $15; Adnan Khan, WA, 94/80, $130; Martin Steffes, Wisconsin Dells, WI, 80/75, $15 No Seat Belt (passenger) – Scott Lee Casler, Hulett, WY, $10 Exp...
Snakes are out and about now that the weather is warming up. The sentiment “the only good snake is a dead snake” is one that is repeated frequently. This article is not written by a snake lover; it comes more from a place of fear and loathing. However, I do understand snakes possess qualities that make them an important part of the ecosystem. Snakes help maintain balance in the food web. Snakes can be both predator and prey. When a large prey population attracts and sustains a large snake population, those snakes become prey for birds, mam...
Raspberries have been calling me as I peruse the fruit section of the market. A raspberry tart is a versatile dessert with a buttery pastry crust, creamy filling and fresh raspberries. Unlike a pie, the sides of tarts are commonly shallow, and they are never made with a layer of pastry on top. Tarts can come in many sizes, from large, shareable options to petite, individual servings. A fluted tart pan with a removable bottom makes releasing and filling this tart a much easier process. The fluted edges look elegant, while the removable bottom...
The annual kids’ fishing derby sponsored by the Sundance Rod and Gun Club is scheduled for Sat., June 1 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Sundance Pond. Registration will start at noon. The derby is open for all kids age 13 and under. There will be door prizes for all fishing kids and hot dogs and soda provided for all. For more information, please contact Douglas Ramsey at 307-290-2901....
Following in the steps of Crook County, the Bureau of Land Management has now lifted the fire restrictions that were previously in place for BLM-administered public lands in Crook, Niobrara and Weston counties. In a statement from the Newcastle Field Office, the BLM said that it will “join county partners in rescinding restrictions following recent and expected precipitation that has reduced fire danger in northeastern Wyoming”. However, even at this time of reduced risk, the BLM warns that it is still important to be aware of the con...
With new reports of fake calls wrongly seeking money, Wyoming Medicaid is alerting clients and their family members to be cautious of potential Medicaid coverage scams. Wyoming Medicaid is part of the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH). A handful of clients recently received calls asking for their credit card information to process payments to renew Medicaid coverage. The calls may have come from numbers that appeared to be used by previous contractors for the Wyoming Medicaid program. Wyoming Medicaid and the related Kid Care CHIP program...
Grizzly attack in Grand Teton was ‘surprise encounter’ JACKSON (WNE) — A grizzly bear attacked and injured a man visiting Grand Teton National Park on Sunday. The 35-year-old Massachusetts man is in stable condition and expected to fully recover. Park officials have not released the victim’s name. The Jackson Hole Daily’s attempts to contact him were unsuccessful by press time Monday. Meanwhile, Grand Teton biologists and law enforcement rangers are investigating the incident, which occurred near Signal Mountain Lodge. While few details a...
