Continuing the Crook County News Since 1884
Continuing the Crook County News Since 1884
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The week began with heavy storms across the region, strong enough to cause power outages throughout northeast Wyoming. On Sunday afternoon, severe thunderstorms hit Crook, Campbell and Weston Counties, causing around 4100 members of the Powder River Energy (PRECorp) cooperative to lose power. According to the National Weather Service, thunderstorms developed in this area and moved across western South Dakota, with several locations reporting damaging hail and winds. The largest hail reported was 2.25 inches in Piedmont, SD, and the strongest...
With the blessing of the state, family members will once again be able to visit their loved ones at the long term care facility within Crook County Memorial Hospital. However, those who would like to spend time with a resident should be aware that guidelines have been put in place to continue protecting the health and safety of some of the county’s most vulnerable people. “We understand how difficult it is to have these restrictions,” says Jamason Schmidt, nursing home director. “With our pop...
Whether CARES Act funding can be used to fund a new hospital and clinic in Crook County has been thrown into question. According to representatives from Crook County Medical Services District, it is now believed that the $1.25 billion directed to Wyoming cannot be used for capital construction – which means it cannot be applied to the cost of two new buildings. “We found out that the COVID-19 CARES fund will not help with any costs so we have cut back on some expenses we had originally included,” reported Judy Hutchinson, chairman of the hospit...
An outdoor promenade...
A Sioux Falls man previously convicted of a fourth count of driving while under the influence in Crook County led local law enforcement on a high speed chase on Friday. According to an incident report from Crook County Sheriff’s Office, a deputy was patrolling in Pine Haven when he heard a member of the Moorcroft Police Department on the radio attempting to execute a traffic stop on a minivan matching the description of a vehicle Wyoming Highway Patrol was attempting to locate. The officer advices that the vehicle did not stop and drove off a...
Sacrison Paving lays pavement over newly installed water line on Main Street, which has been extended towards Old Stoney to meet fire regulations for the building. The rejuvenation project at Old Stoney depends on this increased water flow to secure permission from the state fire marshal’s office to open the building for occupancy....
Thirty years ago, in July 1990, the Beulah Schoolhouse was given new life with a fresh coat of paint, in anticipation of the Centennial Celebration on August 5, 1990. On Saturday June 6, the Beulah community gathered to begin to bring the Beulah Schoolhouse back to new life once again. Originally used as a one room schoolhouse for grades 1-8, recent decades saw the schoolhouse used as for meetings for the Beulah Beavers 4H Club, as a voting polling place, Birthday Club lunches and holiday...
The process of easing the restrictions aimed at curbing the spread of COVID-19 in Wyoming has come to a temporary halt as the coronavirus shows signs of more rapid spread. Governor Mark Gordon announced on Monday that the health orders currently in place will be extended until July 15. “It is clear from the recent increase in cases statewide that the dual threat of COVID-19 to both the health of our citizens and the health of our economy is not going away,” Gordon said in a press release. “No one wants to see the progress we have made vanis...
In the light of budget difficulties at all government levels in Wyoming, Trustee Sandy Neiman last week questioned whether it’s a good idea to pursue a 3% wage increase this year for employees of Crook County Medical Services District (CCMSD). It was the general consensus of the board and management, however, that keeping wages competitive is vital to ensure the ongoing health of the district. Neiman opened the conversation by pointing to pending budget cuts at the city, county and state levels. When it comes to CCMSD, she said, “Yes, the finan...
After researching the issue, Kara Ellsbury, attorney for the board of trustees, announced on Thursday that it does appear to be legally possible for the City of Sundance to hand over its three ambulances to Crook County Medical Services District as a donation. “The city can donate the ambulances to the hospital district because we are both political subdivisions,” Ellsbury told the board, asking for comments as to whether the district would like to receive those ambulances. “Why not? Yes,” was the ultimate response from Chairman Mark Erickson....
Now Crook County Medical Services District (CCMSD) no longer employs the services of a management company, certain tasks will need to be performed internally. Among these are the duties of a chief financial officer CFO, a position that financial controller Alayna Marten is now stepping into. Interim CEO Micki Lyons, herself taking on a role that was made vacant by the departure of Health Management Services, has asked the board of trustees for a little help for Marten as she navigates the new responsibilities of CFO. Lyons asked the board to...
Gage Vauthier of Gillette and Carylynn Henderson of Newcastle face possession of a controlled substance charges after meth and marijuana were allegedly found when they crashed on the highway in Crook County. On May 4, a Wyoming Highway Patrol trooper was notified by dispatch at around 5:30 p.m. that a subject was walking east on U.S. Hwy 16 and a single vehicle crash had taken place near milepost 210. The trooper arrived at the scene and observed Henderson on foot, traveling west. She allegedly appeared to be attempting to hitchhike. Henderson...
June 22 – VIN check. Suspicious circumstances investigated. Assisted motorist. Assisted Port of Entry and Sundance Police. Courtesy ride. Fingerprints for outside employment. Welfare check. Three subjects booked into jail. House watch. Five EMS pages. Four fire pages. June 23 – Two VIN checks. Paper service. Four traffic stops. K-9 sniff. Three sets of fingerprints. Subject transferred from other detention facility. Booked in subject. EMS page. Two fire pages. June 24 – Four VIN checks. Paper service. Traffic stop. Civil assist. Public relat...
Speeding – Gust J. Almquist, MT, 87/75, $105; Everett C. Casper, TX, 89/80, $88; Adriane K. Foster, AR, 85/80, $15; Katelyn R. Lamb, IL, 40/30, $125; Christopher E. Headley, $105; Nicole M. Klarich, IL, 85/70, $120; Jessica M. Odonnell, Gillette, $165; Michael W. Orr, Evansville, 89/80, $88; Colton L. Vonheeder, MT, 70/50, $145; Alexis J. Rizzolo, FL, 90/75, $120; Charrese L. Edwards, OR, 91/80, $100; Abi J. Dysart, Upton, 94/70, $165; Jimmy J. Morsett, Gillette, 79/65, $115; Jesyah J. White, TN, 85/80, $15; Rahid B. Khan, Sheridan, 92/80, $105...
Speeding – Michael Balboa, OH, 84/55; Merlyn Klaus, NE, 45/30; Tonya Triewasser, SD, 40/306...
CASPER — Gillette police have cited Michael Pearce with assault and battery after the Albany County Republican Party chair allegedly instigated a fight with Carbon County Republican Party Chairman Joey Correnti that resulted in Pearce being hospitalized. Pearce told the Star-Tribune this weekend that he and Correnti had been involved in a fight during the Wyoming Republican Convention in Gillette that left Pearce with a broken ankle, dislocated shoulder and injured neck. Correnti has not responded to requests for comment. A Gillette Police Depa...
SHERIDAN — Legislators recently discussed issues of transparency and fidelity within school funding models around the state, with testimony from a county superintendent setting the stage for how legislative decisions impact individual school districts. During the 2020 budget session, the Wyoming Legislature passed House Bill 40, “School finance-model recalibration,” which created a select committee on school finance to study and reevaluate the education resource block grant model. According to the Wyoming Department of Education, guaranteed fun...
Armed man arrested after crashing into sheriff’s vehicle EVANSTON (WNE) — A tense and dangerous situation was resolved by Uinta County law enforcement without serious injury on Sunday, June 28, when an alleged intoxicated driver ran head-on into the vehicle of a Uinta County Sheriff’s Office deputy. According to a press release from the sheriff’s office, at about 10:30 p.m. on Sunday night, dispatch received a report of a wrong-way driver on I-80 at about milepost 35, traveling west in the eastbound lane. The press release states that a deput...
I don’t necessarily want to hear movie stars sing me a song of solidarity in times of trouble, or take life advice from pop idols who have long since lost touch with reality, but I do believe fame provides a platform. And if they are happy to reap the rewards of stardom, I’d like to think there’s a moral imperative for these famous folk to return that favor to the people who put them on their pedestals. That goes as much for the stars who got where they are through talent as it does for the ones...
The Crook County Library Foundation sponsors the Mary Hadley Memorial Young Author’s Contest annually, in memory of local author Mary Hadley. Born and raised in San Diego, California, Mary grew up on the beach but always wanted to be a cowboy. That dream came true when she married Bob Hadley in 1949. They spent their life together running ranches in Nevada, Oregon and Wyoming and raising seven children. Later in life, Mary found enough time to capture some of her experiences in stories and a...
The library doors are open. We will still be doing curbside delivery if you would prefer not to come into the library. Maximum of five (non-staff) people in the library at one time. Maximum length of stay limited to 30 minutes. Children under 13 MUST be accompanied by an adult. Two computers are available for adults. Teen and Children’s computers are not available. Unfortunately, due to budget cut-backs, we are no longer able to offer free InterLibrary Loan requests. Starting July 1, there will be a $3 fee to request a book from a library o...
Faith Anderson has received notice that she is the winner of the northwestern division – Class IV American Legion Auxiliary Americanism Essay Contest at the national level. Anderson competed locally, at the state level and finally at the national level. As the winner, Anderson will receive $50 plus $50 will be donated in her name to the American Legion Auxiliary’s Children of Warriors National President’s Scholarship fund. Faith is the daughter of Gary and Zeta Anderson. Following is an excer...
Crook County Rodeo Royalty has extended applications for the Queen position for one week. Entries must be postmarked by 5 p.m. on July 3 to be eligible. Girls interested must be 18-22 as of Jan 1, 2020 and must also have at least one parent living in Crook County. Information is available on Crook County Rodeo Royalty Assn. on Facebook. Contact information is also available on that web page. Any questions, please call Lenora Dampman, Amber Burch, Sandy Neiman, Judy Bettemann or Charlene Huckins. Also any current reigning royalty could help. A...
A State of Wyoming veterans service officer from the Wyoming Veterans Commission will conduct community outreach services around Wyoming cities throughout July. Clifford Knesel is available to meet with veterans and their families to discuss state and federal veterans’ benefits, Department of Veterans Affairs claims or VA healthcare. Mr. Knesel can also help veterans and their families apply for benefits, file claims, or request healthcare. His office is located at the 551 Running W Dr., in Gillette, and he will be available at the following l...
1 Years Ago June 30, 1920 Mr. and Mrs. Will Vines went to Spearfish Sunday to attend the funeral of little Harry Sleep, aged six years, who was almost instantly killed Thursday. The boy ran too close to a bunch of horses in the pasture, when one kicked up playfully and struck him in the stomach. In digging a well on this place south of Gillette John W. Moore says he went through a vein of coal 55 feet thick. One of his neighbors drilled a well 225 feet deep and the last 65 feet went into a vein of coal and he is not through it yet as the...
