Continuing the Crook County News Since 1884
Continuing the Crook County News Since 1884
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A large cottonwood tree in the south portion of Sundance was felled during a storm on Monday afternoon, bringing down a power line in its wake. Powder River Energy was quick to arrive on scene to restore electricity to affected customers in the immediate area....
Crook County Volunteer Fire Department has been gifted a piece of equipment that is expected to prove invaluable to wildland fires of all types and locations. The 2015 Type 6 Wildland Firefighting Engine previously belonged to the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and was stationed in Buffalo. Now, says Fire Warden Charlie Harrison, it will be located at the fire cache as an addition to the fleet. Along with Harrison and Doug Leis, who got the ball rolling on the exchange while he was himself...
Devils Tower National Monument opened back up just a couple of days after a temporary closure caused by hail damage. The storm on the evening of August 19 brought down numerous trees, damaged buildings, campers and vehicles and made many of the trails impassable. Significant damage was also reported at the KOA campground next to the Tower and surrounding businesses. By August 21, all trails were back open and visitors were once again welcome to enjoy the nation's first national monument....
Did you know that milkweed is the only plant that monarch butterflies lay their eggs on? Did you know that ingesting milkweed plants actually makes monarch caterpillars toxic to their predators? Or, did you know that it is estimated that the monarch butterfly population has decreased as much as 90% – as if every person living in the United States, except for those living in Ohio and Florida, disappeared? The relationship between monarch butterflies and milkweed plants is remarkable and b...
The Sundance golf teams continued to showcase their skills this past week with the girls' team placing first and the boys' second, at the Sundance and Upton Invites. Savanah Peterson also claimed two more first place finishes this past week. At the Sundance Invite, Peterson and teammate Avery Marchant tied for the top spot, with an overall score of 92. They then had a one-hole play-off, where Peterson took the title. Teammates Karen Ulmer, Shyla Shoun and Madeline Fleenor also had impressive...
It is with tremendous heartbreak the family announces the passing of Todd Lee McInerney of Sundance, Wyoming. Todd passed away surrounded by loved ones due to complications from a severe traumatic brain injury on Tuesday, August 20, 2024 in Aurora, Colorado. Gerald and Jacquie McInerney welcomed Todd into their lives in Spearfish, South Dakota, on January 1, 1964. He escaped being the New Years Baby by a few hours, but quickly gained the attention back as soon as he was born. Todd spent his... Full story
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Carol Lee Sisson on August 22, 2024, in Sundance, Wyoming, at the Sundance Long Term Care Facility. Carol was 86 years old. Born on July 12, 1938, in Gillette, Wyoming, to John and Marguerite Kummerfeld, Carol graduated from Moorcroft High School in 1956. She married the love of her life, Edwin Sisson, on September 20, 1959, in Worland, Wyoming. Together, they raised three beloved sons: Mark, Dwayne and Leslie Sisson. Carol spent... Full story
LaVerne Sipe left this earth on her own terms August 20, 2024. LaVerne Kay Hamilton was born in Lewistown, Montana, to Harry and Elizabeth "Betty" (Matthews) on July 31, 1961. She was the youngest of seven children and spent her childhood in Montana and northeast Wyoming. LaVerne married Daniel Sipe on July 31, 1981, in Gillette, Wyoming. The couple lived in Gillette and welcomed two daughters, Tashina Lynn and Serena René. The family moved to Moorcroft, Wyoming, in 1992 where they made their... Full story
The primary election results are now official, with no changes necessary from the preliminary numbers that were released on election night itself. In contested seats, John D. Davis beat incumbent Kelly Dennis to the Republican nomination for county commissioner by 999 votes to 741. Harriet Hageman retained the nomination for U.S. Representative and John Barrasso was Crook County’s Republican choice to retain his U.S. Senate seat. “We didn’t have any automatic recounts,” says County Clerk Melissa Jones. “There’s a formula and it has to be a cer...
Filing has now closed for the general election and the roster of candidates for Crook County’s special district positions is official. Four seats are open for Crook County School District, all four-year terms, for a Hulett, Moorcroft and one of two Sundance district trustee positions. Candidates include William (Bill) Motley for the Hulett seat; Thayne Gray (incumbent) and Calvin McCrea for the Moorcroft seat; and Will Ellsbury, Dana Hawk, Peggy Howard and Colton Lenz (incumbent) for the Sundance seat. For Crook County Medical Services D...
A Gillette man has been charged with felony counts of child abuse and domestic battery after allegedly becoming violent with one adult and one juvenile victim at Sand Creek Campground. On June 15 at around 5:20 p.m., a Crook County Sheriff’s Office deputy responded to Sand Creek Campground for a reported domestic dispute involving Michael Andrews threatening to “stab and slit someone’s throat”, according to court reports. The deputy spoke with two alleged victims, one of whom was under 12 years old. The deputy observed lumps and scratch...
As part of a plea deal, a Moorcroft woman has been sentenced on reduced charges following an incident earlier this year in which she allegedly falsely reported that someone was trying to kill her. According to court reports, a Crook County Sheriff’s Office deputy responded to a report of a domestic disturbance on May 16 at around 11:30 a.m. According to the deputy, the victim stated that Sheila Hansen had come out to his shop and accused him of having an affair. She allegedly began hitting him in the back of the head with her hands as he walked...
Kegan Vega of Gillette has been charged with sexual abuse of a minor after allegedly having sex with a 15-year-old during a camping trip. According to a special agent with the Division of Criminal Investigation, the assault took place at Keyhole State Park on July 8, 2023 at around 2 a.m. The agent was assigned to investigate the incident on February 1. An interview was conducted with the alleged victim, who was aged 15 at the time of the incident. The victim alleged that they went on a two-night camping trip that included family members and fr...
A woman who was arrested in 2021 for theft after allegedly holding a citizen’s firearm “hostage” and demanding money in exchange for returning it has had her probation revoked and sentence reimposed. The theft charge resulted from a report of a stolen gun from a Pine Haven homeowner, who said he had met Lisa Ingalls in Arizona and allowed her to stay at his house for a few weeks while she looked for a job in this area. Ingalls allegedly left to return to Arizona to retrieve her last paycheck and, shortly afterwards, the homeowner noticed a fir...
Aug. 19 – Eight VIN checks. Two paper services. Two property damages. Alarm. Business check. Aug. 20 – Four VIN checks. Five traffic stops. Paper service. Assault report. Animal complaint. Fingerprints. Business checks. Citizen assist. Missing person. Two EMS pages. Two fire pages. Aug. 21 – Eight VIN checks. Two animal complaints. Medical. Fire page. Paper service. Traffic stop. Traffic complaint. Fraud. Wanted person. Project Lifesaver. Prisoner transport. EMS pages. Three fire pages. Aug. 22 – Four VIN checks. Two traffic stops. Paper s...
Speeding – Todd Johnson, Powell, WY, 83/80, $5; Tiffany Cowley, Gillette, WY, 84/80, $10; Kelly Murley, Belgrade, MT, 84/80, $10; Caline Olson, Barnesville, MN, 80/75, $15; David Leston Elliott, Moorcroft, WY, 85/80, $15; Andrzej Irla, River Grove, IL, 75/70, $15; Jeremy Jacob Mailloux, Spearfish, SD, 85/80, $15; Jahdiel Sumagang, Zephyrhills, FL, 80/75, $15; Tricia Merriweather, Boise, ID, 80/75, $15; Bonnie Bowser, Topeka, KS, 85/80, $15; Jeffrey Devereaux, Sibley, IA, 80/75, $15; Jose Doreste Baena, Orlando, FL, 49/45, $63; Kyle Vanlant, G...
Two thirds of Crook County has now slipped into a state of severe drought, with the southeastern quarter of the county now listed as experiencing moderate drought. These conditions have triggered wildfire assistance for agricultural producers in this county through the USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA). The FSA began by reviewing the variety of fire assistance it offers and identified the counties authorized for emergency haying and grazing of Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) lands outside of the primary nesting season, for which a county must...
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 “State Park Backpacks”. These backpacks are filled with information and tools for exploring Wyoming State Parks. LIBRARY HAPPENINGS: MEETINGS: Crook County Library Board meeting Thur., Sept. 5 at 1 p.m. in Hulett. Crook County Library Foundation meeting Wed., Oct. 16 at 1 p.m. in Hulett. Sundance Friends of the Library meeting Tue., Sept. 3 at 1:30 p.m. PROGRAMMING: Lunch Bunch Book Club Thur. Sept. 26 at 11:30 a.m...
Social Security touches the lives of nearly every American. Millions count on us — retirees, people no longer able to work due to disability, dependents and survivors. As a member of the Rural Partners Network, we want to continue reaching out to rural communities. We make it easy for you to access our programs and services. Our website offers a convenient way to apply online for benefits. Visit www.ssa.gov/applyonline to learn how to apply for: • Retirement or Spouse’s Benefits – You must be at least 61 years and 9 months and want your be...
Florida man gets 15 years for fatal crash GILLETTE (WNE) — A truck driver from Florida who was found with beer cans in his cab after crashing into and killing another driver north of Gillette has been sentenced to up to 15 years in prison. Nicholas L. Alvarez, 39, on Aug. 15 received an imposed 8.5- to 15-year sentence for aggravated vehicular homicide, according to court documents. Alvarez pleaded guilty to the charge in May. In addition to imposing prison time, District Judge Stuart S. Healy III also ordered Alvarez to pay $11,196.08 in r...
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 JULY 15TH, 2024 IN SUNDANCE, WYOMING. To Whom Paid Purpose of Expenditure Amount General Fund 21 ELECTRIC Repairs $587.60 A & B WELDING SUPPLY CO INC Supplies $891.45 AGILE SPORTS TECHNOLOGIES Subscriptions $1,550.00 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES Supplies/Curriculum $14,117.17 AMERICINN BY WYNDHAM CASPER In State Travel $654.00... Full story
Advertisement for Bids CROOK COUNTY MEDICAL FOUNDATION HULETT, WYOMING RED BLUFF MEDICAL CENTER HELIPORT Sealed bids, subject to the conditions contained herein, for improvements to Red Bluff Medical Center, Hulett, Wyoming, will be received by the Crook County Medical Foundation, 131 Red Devil Drive, Hulett, WY 82720, until 11:30 am local time on September 13, 2024, and then publicly opened and read aloud. The proposed work includes the following bid schedule, and the successful bidder shall have the option of completing this work in the Fall... Full story
Public Notice Ramsey Hill Exploration LLC (RHEX) of River Falls, Wisconsin has applied for a mining permit from the Land Quality Division of the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality to expand from their current Limited Mining Operation. The mining permit area for the mining of silica sand will be located in the North Half and Southeast Quarter of Section 36, Township 54N, Range 61W, the West Half of Section 31, Township 54N, Range 60W, and the Northwest Quarter of Section 6, Township 53N, Range 60W in Crook County. The project is... Full story
WYOMING DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION LEGAL NOTICE INVITATION TO BID The Wyoming Department of Transportation will receive bids uploaded to the Public Purchase website, until 11:00 A.M., Mountain Time on September 18, 2024, at which time they will be publicly opened and read for FURNISHING JANITORIAL MAINTENANCE AT THE UPTON REST AREA. A MANDATORY Pre-Bid Inspection will be held at 10:00 A.M., Mountain Time on Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at the Upton Rest Area located on US 16 approximately ½ mile Southeast of Upton, Wyoming. Only bids received... Full story
STATE OF WYOMING COUNTY OF CROOK IN THE DISTRICT COURT SIXTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT KIMBERLY MCCANN, as Personal Representative of the estate of STANTON T. DODSON, Plaintiff, -vs.- THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES AND LEGATEES OF RAE IRENE ROBISON, and HUGH R. DAVIS, and VERN B. DAVIS, and THOMAS HENRY DAVIS, and, SUSAN TAYLOR, and STANLEY MULLINNIX and THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES AND LEGATEES OF CYNTHIA MCDONALD, and THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES AND LEGATEES OF JOHNY W. MULLINNIX, and THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES AND LEGATEES OF LOIS M. MULLINNIX, and... Full story
