Continuing the Crook County News Since 1884
Continuing the Crook County News Since 1884
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Josh Kammerer now has all the signatures he needs from the Sundance City Council to proceed with his starter home subdivision on the southern end of town. Under the name Mountain View Adventures, the subdivision is planned for the intersection of Black Buttes Road and 21st Street and will host nine lots in two different sizes, each one bearing a "starter home". The first approval Kammerer needed at Tuesday's meeting was on an agreement for a cost-share deal to install the necessary...
With the clock ticking on the deadline to spend American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, the City of Sundance is moving ahead with its project to fix a water leak on 3rd Street despite not having all the necessary funding. Clerk-Treasurer Theresa Curren informed the council that the city received $1.5 million in ARPA funds for the project, which is intended to repair a major water leak through which the city estimates it is losing 50,000 gallons of water per day, and to relocate service taps...
Members of the Sundance High School graduating class of 1974 gathered in front of Old Stoney for a reunion on Saturday, September 7. The group toured Old Stoney then held a reception at the library meeting room. Member of the class in attendance included: Peggy (Shoun) Moeller, Steve Hartl, Tina (Sprague) Farrell, Melody (Rathbun) Hamm, Kelly Proctor, Peggy (Talley) Livingston, Sylvia (Brunson) Sharp, Suson (Wilson) Frasier, Marjorie (Taylor) Harper, Kenny Denzin, Doug Livingston, Jerry...
The Sundance golf team was busy on the greens this past week as they competed in Wright and Newcastle. Savannah Peterson continued her exceptional form as the top finisher in both invitationals, chipping in a 90 at each course. As a team, the Lady Bulldogs finished in first place at Wright, edging out their nearest rivals by only three strokes. At the Newcastle Invite, all Lady Bulldog golfers finished in the top ten. The Bulldog boys also had a solid performance last week as Catch Downey set a...
The Sundance cross county team traveled to Spearfish this past week to compete in one of their more challenging meets of the season. "The team rose to the occasion and ran hard against bigger, stronger schools. Team members approached the meet with confidence and positive attitudes, which I believe earned them four personal records," coach Ann Marie Mickle stated. Four Bulldog runners had breakthrough performances as they each set a new personal record (PR). Leading the charge was senior Angel...
A federal judge has upheld the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's plans for managing black-footed ferrets in Wyoming, the state where the once-presumed-extinct species was rediscovered some four decades ago. The dispute over how the federal government managed the endangered weasel-like animal traces back nearly a decade to when federal wildlife managers officially designated the Wyoming population as "nonessential, experimental." That classification allows for more regulatory flexibility than...
1 Years Ago September 11, 1924 Miss Ilone Williamson, teacher at the Ilsley school, suffered severe injuries last week when her horse threw her. She is making a very good recovery at present. Paul Yeoman of Lightning Flat passed through Sundance enroute to the Hills where he was going after merchandise and staple goods for his new store at Lightning Flat. A new telephone was installed in the high school building this week making a great convenience to the school. 75 Years Ago September 8, 1949...
Our Thanks In April, the Bearlodge Sundance FFA Horse Judging Team competed at the State FFA Convention. They made an impressive showing and came away with the State Championship. That effort earned them a trip to the National FFA Convention held in Indianapolis, IN to compete on October 23-24, 2024. As has been their habit, they decided to make their best effort to win at that level. Since that state event, they have been working with various individuals and groups to hone their skills. From... Full story
Over the next six years, Crook County can expect to see three bridges replaced or repaired and plenty of maintenance on the highways and interstate. At around this time each year, representatives from WYDOT’s northeast district visit the towns and counties to lay out their plans for the next period. The “STIP”, which stands for State Transportation Improvement Program, is developed to meet federal expectations, but is also intended to ensure transparency and encourage public engagement. According to District Engineer Scott Taylor, plann...
Crook County now hosts two new improvement districts, one for the Beulah area and one for a subdivision located north of Hulett. Votes for both districts during the recent primary election were the final steps in forming the districts. Yellowstone I&S Late last year, developer Yellowstone L&R Ranch, a South Carolina limited liability company, filed a petition to form a district for the 46 parcels that make up one of the county’s newer large-acre subdivisions. The purpose of the district is to repair and maintain the roads within the subdivision...
The City of Sundance is preparing to commission a new rate study – a document that not only guides the council in determining whether rates need to be raised each year, but can also be a component in the process of securing grant funding. A rate study analyses the operating costs of a city’s water and sewer systems and makes recommendations on the rates that are necessary to ensure these enterprise accounts meet their mandate of being self-sufficient, both now and over the next few years. The last time that Sundance completed a rate study was 1...
With September settling in again and bringing cooler evenings, Carlile Fire Zone 16 is hosting their annual open house Saturday, September 21, starting at 6 p.m. and everyone’s invited. The hosts will be providing buns, chips and drinks while the burgers and brats are supplied by Pinnacle Bank; guests are asked to bring a side dish or dessert. Live music will be played by the group, Bob, Pat and Doug. This yearly event is a great opportunity to show appreciation for Carlile’s first responders and enjoy the first days of fall in the Black Hil...
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has officially withdrawn from the ballot in Wyoming. Kennedy will no longer appear as an independent candidate for President of the United States at the general election in November. Kennedy announced the suspension of his campaign on August 23 in an address from Phoenix, Arizona. He said that he would remain on the ballot in most states for which he qualified, “But in about 10 battleground states where my presence would be a spoiler, I will remove my name and urge voters not to vote for me.” Kennedy blamed “ce...
Speeding – Jacquelyn Kyle, Long Lake, MN, 84/80, $10; David Catlett, Sheridan, WY, 85/80, $15; Christopher Duke, Pullman, WA, 85/80, $15; Brian Grady, Sundance, WY, 49/45, $63; Roger Torgerson, Rock Springs, WY, 49/45, $63; Trisha Menon, Fremont, CA, 86/80, $97; Sidiki Fofana, Federal Way, WA, 82/75, $99; Jara Soost, Gillette, WY, 90/80, $105; Melissa Brogdon, West Richland, WA, 85/75, $105; Miranda L. Erisman, Colorado Springs, CO, 85/75, $105; Raymond D. Stoeckel, Zimmerman, MN, 80/70, $105; Keaton Ohlsen, Milliken, CO, 87/75, $120; B...
Aug. 26 – Eight VIN checks. Two traffic stops. Two business checks. Traffic hazard. Theft. Fingerprints. Fire page. Three EMS pages. Aug. 27 – Four VIN checks. Three traffic stops. Motorist assist. Fire ban violation. Animal bite. Fingerprints. Abandoned vehicle. Other. Fire page. Aug. 28 – Five traffic stops. Three motorist assists. Assault. Accident. Information. Other. Livestock. Prisoner transport. Fire page. Three EMS pages. Aug. 29 – Nine VIN checks. Two traffic stops. Two suspicious circumstances. Two business checks. Paper service...
The Sundance Volunteer Fire Department is looking to replace an old engine with a rescue truck. Fire Chief Gari Gill told the Sundance City Council last week that the engine is old and barely usable and would not be worth the cost of repairing back up to standard. The engine, Gill said, did not pass a flow test a couple of years ago. In order for it to do so, the department would be looking at a cost of around $18,000. The engine also has no heaters, he continued. Consequently, the department did not dare even remove it from the garage during...
Facing “unprecedented wildfire losses”, Wyoming has requested that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) declare a statewide disaster designation. “The total number of fires so far in Wyoming this year is 632, and they have burned 629,682 acres across Wyoming,” wrote Governor Mark Gordon in a letter to Tom Vilsack, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture. “…A disproportionate amount of the area burned so far has occurred on private lands, with almost all of those lands being used for some type of agricultural production.” The total damage of this yea...
Two of the county’s improvement districts are expanding their range after receiving the blessing of the county commissioners. The districts for Kara Circle and Windy Way and for Tower Ridge made similar requests; both wished to add a couple more properties to their roster. At last week’s meeting of the commission, Nancy Brown attended on behalf of the first district, explaining that the properties had recently changed hands and the new owners would, “Like to be part of the group”. The district, in return, would like to add them, she said. C...
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 “Memory Care Kits”. These kits are geared towards older adults with the goal of helping with memory and cognitive function. Each kit has some kind of game, a fidget or puzzle, plus more items that will engage the mind. LIBRARY HAPPENINGS: MEETINGS: Crook County Library Board meeting Thur., Oct. 3 at 1 p.m. in Moorcroft. Crook County Library Foundation meeting Wed., Oct. 16 at 1 p.m. in Hulett. Sundance Friends of...
PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AT THE COURTHOUSE IN SUNDANCE, CROOK COUNTY, WYOMING Tuesday, September 3, 2024 8:30 o'clock a.m. Present were Chairman Fred M. Devish, Vice-Chairman Kelly B. Dennis, Member Bob Latham and County Clerk Melissa Jones. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited to the Flag. Bob moved to approve & ratify the minutes from August 5 & 6, 2024. Kelly seconded, all ayes, motion carried. Kelly moved to accept "Disclosure Statement for Investment of Public Funds"... Full story
STATE OF WYOMING COUNTY OF CROOK IN THE DISTRICT COURT SIXTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION OF: JOSIAH SWEDE RUDLOFF, For Change of Name. Docket No. 2024-CV-0009045 NOTICE OF NAME CHANGE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on the 28th day of August, 2024, a petition was filed in the District Court in and for Crook County, State of Wyoming, by Josiah Swede Rudloff, praying for an order of the court changing his name to Josiah Swede Rudloff Jordan. Any person desiring to object to the granting of the petition must file an objection in... Full story
STATE OF WYOMING COUNTY OF CROOK IN THE DISTRICT COURT SIXTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Case No. 2024-CV-0009041 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM J. LINCH, Deceased. NOTICE OF PROBATE TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN SAID PROBATE: You are hereby notified that on the 15th day of August, 2024, the Last Will and Testament of the above-named decedent was admitted to probate by the above-named court, and that Don C. Linch was appointed Personal Representative thereof. Any action to set aside the Will shall be filed in the court within three (3) months... Full story
NOTICE OF SALE OF ABANDONED VEHICLES The following vehicles will be sold at 10:00 a.m. on September 27th, 2024 at 26 Canyon Rd, Sundance, Crook County, Wyoming, to wit: A 1979 Dodge Van VIN# B31BF4X061879, titled in the name of Leland C. Baker. The seller claims $1000 for expense or removal, preservation, custody, storage and sale. A 1979 Dodge B30 Pickup VIN# W24JF9S226374, titled in the name of Richard & Irene Snider. The seller claims $1000 for expense or removal, preservation, custody, storage and sale. A 1967 Dodge D100, VIN# 1967134932.... Full story
STATE OF WYOMING COUNTY OF CROOK IN THE DISTRICT COURT SIXTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Probate No. 2024-CV-0009043 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LOUISE C. LINCH, Deceased. NOTICE OF FILING VERIFIED PETITION TO ESTABLISH RIGHTS UPON DEATH OF OWNER OF ESTATE BY THE ENTIRETIES IN REALTY TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN SAID PROBATE: You are hereby notified that a Verified Petition has been filed with the above Court pursuant to Wy. Stat. Ann. § 2-9-101 to obtain a decree from the Court that an Estate by Entireties vested in Louise C. and William J. Linch... Full story
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE AND FINAL PAYMENT AND SETTLEMENT Notice is hereby given that on the 16th day of October 2024, final settlement will be made by Crook County School District No. 1, for and on account of a contract with Morning Star Elevator, LLC. for the Chair Lift Replacement Project. The above work having been completed and accepted according to the plans and specifications of Schutz- Foss Architects, P.C., and the above date being the 41st day after the first publication of this notice, the said Contractor will be entitled... Full story
