Continuing the Crook County News Since 1884
Continuing the Crook County News Since 1884
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Lesley Raber has been found not guilty of aggravated homicide by vehicle but guilty of the lesser charges of homicide by vehicle and improperly making a left hand turn. The jury was asked to decide based on the evidence: was Raber driving recklessly while drunk, causing the death of 54-year-old Nancy Robison of Indiana? Or was it a terrible accident, rather than a crime? Deputy County Attorney Linda Black, for the prosecution, argued that Raber’s blood alcohol level (BAC) of 0.2 caused her to act recklessly, directly leading to Robison’s dea...
A semi truck rolled over and descended the verge alongside I-90 on Sunday. According to Lieutenant Tim Boumeester, Highway Patrol, the incident was a single-vehicle crash and the cause has not yet been officially logged. Clean-up efforts were still underway at time of going to press under the supervision of Dad’s Truck and Auto, LLC. According to a spokesman, the truck was hauling bags of preservatives and salt licks for cattle....
Current shareholder Synchron has made an additional share purchase in Rare Element Resources (RER) totaling just over $5 million, according to George Buyers, Consultant. RER believes this represents a high level of confidence in the viability of the proposed rare earth mine in the Bearlodge area while, at the same time, pilot plant testing appears to be returning positive results. “General Atomics Corp., through its Synchron affiliate which is a current shareholder in the Company, has announced that it will exercise its common share purchase o...
The same John Deere equipment sits on the lot and the same smiling faces wait to greet customers, but the sign over the door has changed. The implement dealership that was known as Sundance Equipment for many years has joined the Grossenburg Implement family of stores in South Dakota, Nebraska and now Wyoming. “We’re a family business and we were ready to make an expansion. We did one in 2007 and then in 2012; it’s 2019 so we were ready for an addition and took advantage of this [opportunity],...
Work began this week near Sundance State Bank to fix the drainage and storm drain issue that has been plaguing that spot. According to Public Works Director Mac Erickson, the project was scheduled in for the fall period to hopefully be completed before winter properly sets in....
Alberta Cox, 91 of Moorcroft, WY passed away on October 20, 2019 at Spearfish Regional Hospital. Arrangements are pending with Fidler-Roberts & Isburg Funeral Chapel of Sundance. Online condolences may be written at www.fidler-isburgfuneralchapels.com... Full story
1 Years Ago The Times October 22, 1919 J.J. Belshe in the city Monday stated that mining of coal was begun at his mine that morning, the new machinery having been installed. It is very probable that there will be a steady and urgent demand for the product of the mine for the next several months by this city, which depends principally on that source for the fuel supply and a shortage exists at present. It may be of interest to the people of Wyoming to know that the average yield of wheat in the state of Wyoming is 25.1 bushels and that is the...
Falls are the leading cause of death in older adults. Here are some things you can do to help decrease your chance of falls: 1. Install grab bars for safety. They are not a sign of old age; they are smart safety! 2. Dress safely by putting on your pants while seated. 3. Lack of sleep, or sleep deprivation, is very dangerous. Get your required number of hours each night. Library Programming: TODDLER AND PRESCHOOL STORYTIME on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. October’s themes: “Cowboys/Cowgirls and Their Horses”, “Fossils/Dig Into Reading”, “Firefighters...
The annual Aladdin Homemaker Ice Cream and Pie Social was held October 12 at the Aladdin Community Hall. The Homemakers and friends supplied over 50 pies and two gallons of ice cream. By 4 p.m. all the pies and ice cream had been eaten but the visiting and fellowship carried on....
Oct. 14 – VIN check. Two traffic stops. Deputy assisted stalled motorist. Deputies assisted Wyoming Highway Patrol in looking for possible drunk driver; unable to locate. Detention Deputy did fingerprints x2 for outside employment. Deputy assisted Moorcroft Police Department in looking for runaway that did not return to school; located missing subject in Gillette. Oct. 15 – Five VIN checks. Six traffic stops. Detention Deputy did fingerprints for outside employment. Oct. 16 – Seven VIN checks. Two traffic stops. Animal complaint. Deputy assis...
Speeding – Earnest R. Acuna, Gillette, 78/70, $86; Felicia Tutu, CA, 101/70, $200; Justin M. Stetz, Casper, 85/75, $90; Tanya R. Bastida, CA, 90/80, $90; Sarah L. Engel, Gillette, 85/75, $90; Tammy L. Hess, 29/20, $85; ; Jarrod W. Anderton, TX, 94/70, $165; Andrey F. Velichko, SC, 93/80, $110; Christopher M. Sower, UT, 60/55, $15; Taylan S. Schutz, SD, 110/80, $195; Colin Sherwood, TN, 88/75, $120 Follow Too Closely – Taeha S. Hedlund, Moorcroft, $75 No Seat Belt (driver) – Zachary T. Kahl, SD, $25; (passenger) – Cheyanne K. Brady, Cheyenn...
Oct. 12 – House watch and business checks. Officer investigated possible runaway sighting; not valid. Three bar check. Oct. 13 – House watch and business checks. Three traffic stops. Oct. 14 – House watch and business checks. Two traffic stops. Oct. 15 – House watch and business checks. All officers attended mandatory training. Two traffic stops. Oct. 16 – House watch and business checks. Assisted Life Flight. Three bar checks. Nine traffic stops. Oct. 17 – House watch and business checks. Two VIN inspections. All officers attended mandatory t...
Retirement is a milestone many look forward to but do not want to confront. It is estimated that only 40 percent of working adults have calculated the income they will need for retirement, according to the Employee Benefit Research Institute. This is an alarmingly low number because without a goal, many could be undercutting their monthly savings they need to be secure. Of course, you can’t predict your future, but you can commit to save yourself from retirement financial disaster. For many of us, life is all about working hard and spending t...
Black bear euthanized in Story SHERIDAN (WNE) — An adult male black bear was euthanized by Game and Fish personnel in Story after it broke into a secured shed near a residence. Game and Fish received a report from a Story resident on Oct. 11 that his shed had been broken into and damaged the previous night, with the carcass of his harvested deer drug away. Suspecting a black bear, Game and Fish personnel set a trap for the bear that evening. When personnel later checked the trap, they discovered the bear had an ear tag, identifying it as a b...
CASPER — The sale of two Powder River Basin coal mines owned by bankrupt operator Blackjewel closed Friday, leading the new owner to begin mobilizing furloughed employees after nearly four months of limited communication. The closure of the sale comes after the takeover firm secured surety bonds required to operate the Eagle Butte and Belle Ayr mines, according to a statement released Monday morning by permit holder Contura Energy. The finalization of the sale brings the nation’s fourth- and sixth-largest coal mines one step closer to ret...
Sundance joined more than 500 FCCLA student leaders, members, and advisers at the Ramkota Conference Center in Casper, WY on October 16, 2019 to participate in the annual FCCLA Fall Leadership Conference. The conference provided Sundance students opportunities come together for energizing learning while listening to keynote speaker Magician Stephen Bargatze. Students were able to expand leadership skills, sharpen talents and explore career pathways. The theme of this year’s conference was ...
The conference cross country meet took place on Friday in Hulett. Facing off against four other teams and some tough hills, the Sundance Bulldogs were able to run away with a conference champion and three others placing in the top ten at the varsity level. Hunter Skeens set the pace for the boys’ varsity race and it was a quick one at that. Crossing the finish line at 18:41, Skeens took first place and the conference championship. Not far behind him was fellow teammate Titus Schelling who came i...
The Upton-Sundance Patriots improved their record to 7-1 overall and 5-1 in the conference as they shut out Pine Bluffs 35-0 this past weekend. In true Patriot fashion, the offense continued to put points on the board as the defense shut out the opponent. Jadyn Caylor was the man in the endzone for the Patriots throughout the second and third quarters, running it in for three scores. Wyatt Gillespie was able to pick up a fumbled return and run it back for another Patriot touchdown in the fourth, while Brad Kruger was able to find Kye Taylor on...
It was senior night in Sundance on Saturday as the Lady Bulldogs took on the Wright Panthers for the final home game of the regular season. Energy on the floor was not lacking as the first serve went up for the night. Both teams were looking to maintain their winning streaks. The Bulldogs seemed to have the advantage early in game as they jumped out to a 4-1 lead and continued to hold the Panthers by two throughout most of the match. Senior Bulldog Joleen Pollat and junior Sherry Negaard did the...
Seniors Molly Marie Amann Tyson S. Bjornestad Austin Daniel Bush Laney Kay Dungey Darcy Rae Flahaven Kayla Rose Fowler Tessa Lou Hughes Teddi Madison Marchant Trayton Dean Middleton Joshua Brent Nehl Joleen Grace Pollat Tairyn Michelle Richards Josiah Swede Rudloff Titus Dale Schelling Kate Jennie Sell Madison Rose Speidel Myles Turner Stefanich Kye Chaten Taylor Christian Craig Velder Lance Lyle Weaver Tori Ann Wheeler Logan Todd Wilen Hunter Lawrence Williams Juniors Tristin L. Crowder Peyton Lee Ewing Lane A. Gill Nevada J. Gill Wyatt John...
