Continuing the Crook County News Since 1884
Continuing the Crook County News Since 1884
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The Sundance City Council addressed its new rules for storage containers, billboards and fence heights at last week’s meeting. Though the ordinance was set to receive its third and final reading, approval was tabled until September because work is still ongoing to complete the wording. Sundance resident Kelly Mathis addressed the council about each of the three provisions under consideration, beginning with the shipping or storage containers. According to the proposed change, shipping containers are still allowed within the industrial zone o...
For the sake of keeping everyone alert to the possibility of danger, Emergency Management Coordinator Ed Robinson said last week that he’s considering the idea of putting an end to the noon siren in Sundance. The issue came up because of recent changes made to the National Weather Service alert system, he told the Sundance City Council. Just as when an Amber Alert goes out, he said, everyone’s cell phones will now activate when a storm of severe enough magnitude is on the way. At the state level, said Robinson, emergency management coo...
With some officials estimating that the 81st Sturgis Motorcycle Rally has the potential to be the largest on record, two-wheeled visitors began arriving in town as the week began to enjoy the fine weather, fun with friends and an oasis from the tribulations of nationwide lockdowns....
Wyoming will not be implementing a mask mandate in the classroom when the next school year begins, Governor Mark Gordon announced last week. The news came as the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) expressed anxiety over the ever-increasing spread of the Delta variant of COVID-19, which is thought to account for most new cases in this state. “After months of relatively stable case numbers we have recently seen a sharp increase in most areas of the state,” said Dr. Alexia Harrist, state health officer, in a press release. “We are deeply concerned...
Franchise fees have officially been instituted with the majority of utility companies that operate within the City of Sundance. A final reading will still be necessary for the city’s agreement with Range Communications, however, after the cooperative questioned wording that speaks to how it may recoup those fees from its members. Chief Government Relations Officer Jason Hendricks visited with the council last week to request a few alterations to the wording of Range’s agreement. As Mayor Paul Brooks stepped away due to conflict of int...
The weather wasn't in the mood to celebrate, but those who attended the free concert performed by Zeona Road and sponsored by Powder River Energy on Friday enjoyed Sundance Square's first major event....
Marlene Cooper, 86 of Sundance, Wyoming, died on November 10, 2020. Memorial services will be at 10 a.m. on Saturday, August 21, 2021, at Fidler-Roberts & Isburg Funeral Chapel in Sundance.... Full story
Michael Flint was presented with a certificate of appreciation on Tuesday by Mayor Paul Brooks and Fire Chief Gari Gill for service to fire department. He was recognized for having provided life-saving assistance to a two-year-old child....
Crook County Library's Young Adult Tails & Tales summer reading challenge winners: Grand prize winner Ted Blakeman received: $50 Sundance Bucks donated by Sundance State Bank, $25 gift certificate donated by Sundance Hardware, $10 gift certificate donated by Wild West Espresso, three bags of candy donated by Vilas Pharmacy, books donated by retired Crook County Sheriff and past Crook County Commissioner Steve Stahla, all in a daypack provided by the library. Second place winner Rhianna Heaster...
1 Years Ago August 18, 1921 Dressed in five rings, two necklaces, miscellaneous other jewelry and a splash of color that could be heard to the Devils Tower, a mother gypsy pleaded with Marshall Bob Russell at Gillette shortly after dinner today to release her two daughters who were languishing in the city jail until they cooled down sufficiently to talk coherently with proper respect to the officers of the law. The value of the coal deposits east of Gillette have been proved beyond doubt,...
Our Thanks The Silver Spurs 4-H Club would like to thank Crook County Fair Board for putting on the 2020 Fair. Your dedication and hard work is greatly appreciated. We would also like to thank fair superintendents, fair volunteers, judges, Sundance State Bank for their continued support during the Jr. Livestock Sale, Crook County Jr. Livestock Committee, the BBQ, all the livestock buyers and donors that donated towards the Crook County Fair and Youth Livestock Sale, Brian Kennah, Hugh Jenkins, Brian Neiman, Wade Crawford, DVM, Mark McNamee and... Full story
A salary matrix that helps place county employees in the correct role at the right pay level is something Crook County’s elected officials have been trying to put in place for years. After stalling on the previous attempt, however, department heads met with the county commissioners last week to figure out how to move forward. “What we need to come up with, in my opinion, is the process,” began County Attorney Joe Baron. Baron was referring to the process of determining the salary that would be appropriate for a specific role. He felt this...
We are still doing curbside and delivery if you would prefer not to come inside. If you are a master gardener, will you please contact the library? We would like to have some gardening programs, and need a master gardener to lead them. Thanks! Thanks to the generosity of Les Fullerton’s family, we now have the Les Fullerton Memorial that is paying for all InterLibrary Loan requests. Displays: If you have a collection you would like to show to Sundance, please let us know! We have two locking cases that we would love to put your collection in fo...
Preserving assets is the name of the game for the Wyoming Department of Transportation. District Engineer Scott Taylor said last week that the department’s ongoing financial situation has worsened considerably, which will impact planned projects for the next few years. “For about ten years or so we’ve been telling our story we’re short about $135 million to preserve our assets,” Taylor said. Now, however, that number has grown to $354 million and the agency is concentrating on preservation. Taylor was visiting the county with other WYDOT off...
Fred Schon, a Sundance man in his eighties, will serve up to 40 years of incarceration for sexual abuse of a minor in the second degree. Schon was originally charged with 52 separate felony counts of the same charge. The incidents allegedly took place over a period of approximately four years, according to court reports. The allegations were investigated by Sundance Police Department with the assistance of the Department of Family Services. According to police statements, Schon ultimately admitted to the allegations. Schon pled guilty to two...
The public is invited to a “The World Needs More Cowboys” celebration of the University of Wyoming in Hulett on August 17 at the Golf Club at Devils Tower. The event is touted as an opportunity for future students to learn more about the university, past students to connect with their alma mater and members of the public to find out more about UW’s presence in their community. The event will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. and will include free appetizers and soft beverages as well as a cash bar. UW President Ed Seidel will speak on the university...
Speeding – Gerardo Chavez Arreola, TX, 90/80, $105; Naveen Cyriac, IL, 90/70, $160; Thomas L. Mills, Moorcroft, 67/45, $170; Ralph L. Kessee, CA, 89/75, $140; Abhinav Parihar, NY, 40/30, $140; Jayden S. Delbridge, SD, 92/75, $145; Martin Osborn, MO, 85/75, $105; Benjamin Grothe, IA, 92/80, $120; Anthony Jurasek, AK, 89/75, $130; Takahiro Yamaguchi, RI, 91/80, $115; Nicholas Lang, WI, 94/80, $130; Sheyanne M. Walker, Newcastle, 100/80, $160; Kevin Cow Killer, SD, 86/75, $115; James Parrish, CA, 90/75, $135; Kohl Gaines, OK, 92/80, $120; W...
PINEDALE — If a hunter posts self-congratulatory photos on Facebook with an elk, moose, wolf, badger or deer taken in a questionable hunt, a wildlife investigator might be calling one day. After a multiyear investigation that spanned western states and Facebook pages, Melanie M. Peterson, of Merna, west of Pinedale, is charged with 19 misdemeanor violations of hunting regulations. Peterson and her husband Kirby own and operate Timberline Lodge and Big Country Outfitters at the edge of the Wyoming Range. The alleged violations resulted from a...
JACKSON — At 73, Jorge Colon had never been to a protest. That changed Thursday, when he and a crowd of more than 20 other people gathered at the corner of Spring Gulch Road and Highway 22 to protest an evening fundraiser for some of the most conservative members of the U.S. House of Representatives. People waved signs that said, “Vote Liz,” “Trump is the Big Liar” and “Stop Funding Hate.” Most of the people who drove past and reacted — usually by honking a horn — gave passersby a thumbs-up. Some flipped protestors the bird. Colon said he rec...
Case of toddler’s murder sent to district court CHEYENNE (WNE) — The case of a man accused of killing a local two-year-old and then putting his body in a dumpster was found to have probable cause Friday morning and will be heard in Laramie County District Court. Wyatt Dean Lamb appeared in Laramie County Circuit Court for a preliminary hearing, with Judge Sean Chambers finding cause to bind the case over to district court, which handles felony criminal cases. During the hearing, Cheyenne Police Detective Jeremy Walker testified as the witness f...
PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AT THE COURTHOUSE IN SUNDANCE, CROOK COUNTY, WYOMING Monday, August 2, 2021 8:30 o’clock a.m. Present were Chairman Kelly B. Dennis, Vice-Chairwoman Jeanne A. Whalen, Member Fred M. Devish and County Clerk Linda Fritz. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited to the Flag. Theresa Curren, County Assessor explained the mill levy to the Board. Jeanne moved to order the following mill levy on all Crook County property as authorized by law as presented by Theresa Curren, County Assessor: PROPERTY TAX L... Full story
Crook County JUNE 2021 Pursuant to Section 18-3-516 (b) (i) Wyoming Statutes Annotated, the following salaries are hereby published. NAME POSITION BASE ANNUAL SALARY OVERTIME Kelly B. Dennis Commissioner, Chairman $25,950.00 Jeanne A. Whalen Commissioner, Vice-Chairwoman $25,950.00 Fred M. Devish Commissioner, Member $25,950.00 Brenda Wagner Preservation Specialist/PT Clerk of Court $21,952.00 Linda Fritz Clerk $65,900.00 Melissa Jones Deputy Clerk $45,297.20 $1,290.47 Meghan Porter Assistant Deputy Clerk $40,105.73 $289.20 Christine Galloway... Full story
City of Sundance, Wyoming August 3, 2021 The Town Council met this day in regular session at 7:00 p.m. with Mayor Paul Brooks presiding. Roll call was taken by Mayor Brooks with Council Members, Brad Marchant, Callie Hilty and Joe Wilson present. Randy Stevenson was absent. Clerk Treasurer Kathy Lenz present by phone. COUNCIL MEMBER MARCHANT MOVED, COUNCIL MEMBER WILSON SECONDED a motion to appoint Arna Montgomery and Cindy Waller to the Green Mountain Estates Board. All Ayes, MOTION CARRIED. COUNCIL MEMBER MARCHANT MOVED, COUNCIL MEMBER... Full story
BID ANNOUNCEMENT Crook County Road & Bridge Department is seeking sealed bids for the manufacture and delivery of unpainted 7’ x 12’ and 7’ x 16’ cattleguard sections. The entire bid package is available at http://www.crookcounty.wy.gov or can be picked up at the Road & Bridge office in the Courthouse. Bids must be received at the Crook County Clerk’s Office at 309 Cleveland Street, Sundance, WY by 11:00 am on September 7, 2021, any bids received after this time will be rejected. Sealed bids will be opened and awarded on September 7, 2021 at 1... Full story
NOTICE OF COMPLETION AND FINAL ACCEPTANCE In accordance with the provisions of paragraph 16-6-116, title 16, Chapter 6, Wyoming Statutes, 1982 Republished Edition, Notice is hereby given that TIMBERLINE SERVICES, INC, PO Box 867, Sundance, WY 82729-0867, as Contractor, has completed the SUNDANCE WEST STORAGE TANK PROJECT in accordance with all plans and specifications. In accordance with the provisions of paragraph 15-1-113 (h) all persons having claims for labor and material furnished the contractor shall present them to the City of Sundance... Full story
