Continuing the Crook County News Since 1884
Continuing the Crook County News Since 1884
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Members of American Legion Post #45 gathered in front of the war memorial on Monday to receive a donation from Powder River Energy's Community Involvement Committee. Post Commander Welchie Patterson gratefully took possession of the $500 donation, saying that the post already has ideas to put it to good use. "We're going to be putting in our coffers for Post programs and for Girls' State and Boys' State," he said. The American Legion Boys State and American Legion Auxiliary Girls State are...
Are you a friendly skeleton or a fun-loving ghost? Your help is needed as the smallest spooks in the community prepare to celebrate Halloween at the annual Trunk or Treat. This year's candy extravaganza is scheduled for October 26 and will take place, as usual, in the Sundance High School parking lot. The trunk-or-treating will begin at 4:30 p.m. and last for an hour. To participate, simply decorate the trunk of your vehicle, get dressed up for the season and invest in some delicious candy to...
The Sundance cross country runners stayed close to home this week as they participated in the Wolves Invite, held in Pine Haven. "The weather was perfect for running – cool but not cold," coach Ann Marie Mickle commented. "Congratulations to the following team members for PRs: Maddison Neiman (second week in a row), Trinity Finn (third time this season), Nolan Gaskin, Tyce Erickson, Mason Moeller, Kyten Johnson, Holden Ayer, and Rylan Ashiem. Congratulations to Remmi Johnson, Eva Stark and Taylo...
After 33 years as a Wyoming Game & Fish employee, Newcastle Wildlife Biologist Joe Sandrini has decided to retire. Sandrini has been an integral part of wildlife management in northeastern Wyoming. Sandrini attended the University of California, Davis, where he was an All-American track and field athlete and graduated with a bachelor's degree before receiving his masters from the University of Colorado. He began his Game and Fish career as a game warden trainee in Casper in 1992 before being rea...
The C/2023 A3 Tsuchinshan-ATLAS comet is shown burning in the sky above Heart Mountain in this photo taken Sunday night near the Heart Mountain Interpretive Center. The comet, discovered in 2023, only comes to our part of the galaxy once every 80,000 years. It can be viewed for the next ten days in the early evening. Watch for where the sun sets and then look up about 15 degrees from the horizon about 45 minutes after the sun dips below the horizon....
CASPER - Wyoming's attorney general, through a settlement with a French multinational pharmaceutical and healthcare company, has guaranteed that Wyoming residents not enrolled in government healthcare programs can buy insulin products for $35 each month for the next five years. The settlement announced by Attorney General Bridget Hill on Friday morning with Sanofi-Aventis U.S. will be put into effect within 90 days of Sept. 27. The cost of insulin has soared over the last decade and the...
The final countdown has begun for this year’s presidential election, which means that absentee voting is now open. The absentee voting period starts 28 days before the November 5 general election, which means it became available on October 8. If you opt to vote absentee, be aware that your ballot must be returned to the county clerk’s office prior to 7 p.m. on election day. Any voter registered in Wyoming can request an absentee ballot for the general by providing the county clerk with your full name, date of birth, current residence and mailin...
Lella Lee Smith, 94, of Rapid City, South Dakota, and formerly of Belle Fourche, South Dakota, died October 7, 2024 at the Good Samaritan St. Martin Village in Rapid City. Lella was born September 29, 1930 in Belle Fourche to Louis and Etta (Richardson) Shelden. She spent her entire childhood growing up on a ranch near Hulett, Wyoming, with her parents, two sisters and two brothers. She taught rural schools for two years in Wyoming before moving to Belle Fourche in 1960. Lella married Richard... Full story
The Crook County Republican Party announced on Monday that it will be sending a total of $30,000 to statewide candidates in tight races and to the WY Freedom PAC. The money being used for these donations mainly comes from a previous $25,000 donation to the WY Freedom PAC during the primaries, which was later returned over concerns over its legality. According to the party, the donations are all about the Republican Party’s platform and the desire to see people elected who intend to uphold it. The political action committee to whom part of t...
County schools performing above state average By Sarah Pridgeon Crook County’s schools performed better than the state average this year in 17 of 19 tested areas, which include English Language Arts, math and science across grades three through ten. “The schools all did well,” says Superintendent Mark Broderson. “Both Sundance schools are exceeding expectations, Moorcroft Elementary is meeting expectations and Moorcroft Secondary and Hulett are partially meeting. We will continue to work on areas of concern, but I feel like the buildings are go...
Laura Jean (Holmes) Moller, 68, of Spearfish, South Dakota, passed away peacefully at home after a courageous five-year battle with cancer on October 12, 2024. Laura was born June 15, 1956, in Valentine, Nebraska, to Verl and Gwendolyn Holmes of Mission, South Dakota. She was the only child and grew up on the Holmes' ranch near Mission, graduating from Todd County High School in Mission. During her early years, she loved living the country life and especially enjoyed horseback riding, making... Full story
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Judith Ann Wood (Wadsworth), a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend, who departed from this world on October 4, 2024 at the age of 84. Judy was born in Deadwood, South Dakota, to Ruth (Mehlberg) and Walter Wadsworth. Her early years were spent in Lead, South Dakota. Her father was stationed with the U.S. Cavalry at Ft Meade. After her parents' divorce, her mother married Eric Nyberg. The family then moved to San Diego area where... Full story
Joseph Kieth Niemeyer left this earth to be with the Lord on October 5, 2024. Joseph was born July 29, 1976 in Colorado Springs, Colorado to his parents George Woodrow Niemeyer Jr., and Dianne Lee Niemeyer. Joseph Is survived by his two daughters, Arianna and Jessica; his grandson, Colter; his mother, Dianne; his brother, Jon; his Grandma, Shirley Cross; his Grandpa, Johnny Apricio; his best friends, Gerald and Jason; seven aunts and uncles; 14 first cousins; and hundreds of friends and... Full story
All veterans are invited to the “We’ve Got Your Six” event on November 9, otherwise known as the Northern Hills Veterans Appreciation Fair. The fair will be held at the Sturgis Community Center between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. and you are asked to bring your DD214, NGB-22 or other proof that you are a veteran. Veterans Service Officers from Butte, Lawrence and Meade counties and from the state will be in attendance, along with a VA flu clinic and representatives from or for support groups, veterans’ organizations, service dogs, employment, housing...
1 Years Ago October 16, 1924 If you didn't get your deer by last night, it is too late now for the season closed the 15th. But you can hunt grouse for the next 30 days, bag limit four and not more than four in the skillet any time. The (Hulett) blacksmith shop belonging to Red Tate burned with all the Smithy tools Wednesday, with great effort the Mercantile store was saved from the flame. Charley Hauber was badly hurt in a car accident, Frank Mankie was with him at the time of the accident....
Our Thanks Friends and Neighbors, You have made the way to accepting the disease of cancer so much easier. Your kindness, prayers, meals, cards and calls have made a difference. Treatment is working for Gerald. Thank you for your concerns and kindness. We love you all. Gerald and Jacquie McInerney and Family... Full story
SHERIDAN — This fall, Wyoming voters will decide whether to amend the state constitution to create a class of residential property to be taxed independently from commercial property in an ongoing discussion on property tax reform. If passed, Constitutional Amendment A would be a first step: lawmakers would have the option to create a fourth residential tier in the state’s property tax structure, which could be assessed at a different rate than commercial properties. Currently, commercial and residential properties are in the same category for...
Speeding – Donald Hosse, Brentwood, TN, 84/80, $10; Jordan Ringsmuth, Manitowish Waters, WI, 84/80, $10; Michelle L. Young, Gillette, WY, 84/80, $10; Shawn L. Baysinger, Casper, WY, 79/75, $10; Alexander Gonzales, Gillette, WY, 80/75, $15; Fany Murica Hernandez, Gillette, WY, 86/80, $97; Domenic Ferraro, Chepachet, RI, 83/75, $101; Donald H. Cool, Gillette, WY, 85/75, $105; Troy J. Allen, Newcastle, WY, 80/70, $105; Dustin Miller, Bozeman, MT, 80/70, $105; Luz Dotson, Hot Springs N Garland, AR, 85/75, $108; Brian Robertson, Greeley, CO, 8...
A Sundance woman has been charged with aggravated assault after allegedly pulling a gun on a male party during an argument. On September 28 at around 5:40 p.m., a Crook County Sheriff’s Office deputy responded to a report of a female involved in a domestic who was pointing a firearm at another person. When the deputy arrived at the residence, he spoke with Annie Groves, who explained that she had been arguing with a male and some items got broken. However, she allegedly said nothing physical happened between them. According to court reports, G...
Preston James Castor of Sundance has been sentenced in federal court on charges of intent to distribute methamphetamine. Castor was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Kelly H. Rankin on October 4 in Cheyenne. His sentence was 46 months of imprisonment with three years of supervised release. According to court documents, Castor was pulled over by the Riverton Police Department on February 15 for crossing over the fog line with the passenger side of the vehicle. Dispatch advised law enforcement that there was an active fugitive warrant for...
Amber Nehmer has been given a split sentence on a reduced charge of theft after allegedly taking money from the safe and a cash jar of a local bar. As part of a plea agreement, Nehmer pled guilty to a misdemeanor count of theft and the original felony counts of burglary and conspiracy to commit burglary were dismissed. According to court reports, Amber Nehmer entered the Dime Horseshoe bar at around 7:55 a.m. on January 22. She allegedly took the key to the office from behind the bar and then entered the back room, where she emptied the safe,...
A Washington man has been given a suspended sentence for a felony charge of possession of methamphetamine after he was pulled over on I-90 because his vehicle’s validation sticker was covered in tape. On March 25 at around 4:10 p.m., a Wyoming Highway Patrol trooper observed a vehicle traveling west on I-90 near milepost 152 with an obscured validation sticker. The trooper caught up with the vehicle and was still unable to read the year tab sticker as it seemed to be covered with something. The trooper stopped the vehicle and observed a p...
If you receive Social Security, you can help to make sure we pay you the right benefit each month. You can do that by telling us about relationship or other life changes that could affect your eligibility for retirement, survivors, or disability benefits – or the benefit amount. You and your family may miss out on additional payments you may be due if you don’t report changes to us in a timely manner. Or you may be overpaid benefits and have to pay us back. What you need to tell us To make sure you are paid correctly and receive the pay...
Average gasoline prices dip slightly in Wyoming in the last week CHEYENNE (WNE) — Average gasoline prices in Wyoming have fallen 0.4 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.18 per gallon on Monday, according to GasBuddy.com’s survey of 494 stations in Wyoming. Prices in Wyoming are 5.5 cents per gallon lower than a month ago, and stand 53.1 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. According to GasBuddy price reports, the lowest price in the state Sunday was $2.79 per gallon, while the highest was $4.29, a difference of $1.50 per gal...
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 “Kitchen Kits”. These are for anyone wanting to give baking a try. From cookie cutters to decorating cakes, there is a kit for you. Stop by and check one out. LIBRARY HAPPENINGS: MEETINGS: Crook County Library Board meeting Thur., Nov. 7 at 1 p.m. in Sundance. Crook County Library Foundation meeting Wed., Jan. 22 at 1 p.m. in Sundance. Sundance Friends of the Library meeting Tue., Nov. 5 at 1:30 p.m. PRO...
