Continuing the Crook County News Since 1884
Continuing the Crook County News Since 1884
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Carolyn Jean Hook, age 80, of Alva, Wyoming, passed away peacefully, to be with our Lord and surrounded by her family at the Crook County Nursing Home on October 15, 2024. Carolyn was born on July 23, 1944, in Spearfish, South Dakota to Hulett (Bill) and Evelyn (Emmy) (Howard) Wood. She was an only child, but considered her first cousins, Sharon and Charlotte her sisters, as they fought, like all siblings do with each other. She started school in Sundance, but then finished her schooling in... Full story
The city has officially broken ground on the Ryan St. waterline replacement project, which will update the only block on the street that still has old waterlines and reconnect three existing water service lines. The project is being funded through an American Rescue Plan Act grant and the work will be completed by contractors DRM Inc. of Gillette....
Two veterans were recently honored with Quilts of Valor®, handmade works of art that are offered in thanks for service, sacrifice and valor. The Quilts of Valor Foundation places its focus on comfort and healing, lovingly creating each civilian award to offer three messages: that the veteran is honored for their service, that the foundation and its members know that freedom is not free and, finally, to offer comfort. The first of the veterans was Richard Tebo of Sundance, who served in the U...
Rare Element Resources (RER) has the final confirmation needed from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to begin operations at its demo plant in Upton. The only thing left before the production phase can begin is an operations approval from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). Spokesperson Roger Connett confirmed a few weeks ago that the plant had passed th inspection, and the paperwork is anticipated “in the coming weeks”, according to a recent press release. RER is still hoping to commence its year-long test of operations at the dem...
For three decades, a local program has worked to ensure that every family has food on the table and gifts under the tree during the holidays. The Sundance Community Christmas Basket program will again be seeking donations from the community this year to help provide warm clothing for kids, gifts for Christmas, food for the season and necessities for local seniors. If you would like to support the program, you can drop off monetary donations to Sundance State Bank made out to “Sundance Community Christmas Baskets”. A boot tree will also be ava...
The Sundance Economic Development Task Force will again be running a promotion this holiday season to bring awareness to the importance of “shopping small” within your community. From the beginning of November, watch out for the special $2 bills that will begin circulating within the community – a rare currency that stands out in a stack of bills. Sundance State Bank has ordered these bills to be distributed and members of the community are encouraged to shop and spend them at local businesses in and around Sundance. The idea is that shopp...
Dorothy M. Clarkson Teague took leave of her residence at Edgewood Vista in Spearfish, South Dakota, on October 16, 2024, at the age of 102. Dotty was born in Berthoud, Colorado, on May 18, 1922, to Vernet and Lenore (Woods) Marsh. She joined two brothers, Kenny and Stan, and together they had many adventures there with family and friends – adventures that would continue for the next 100+ years. At 14, the family moved to Laramie, Wyoming, where she graduated from Laramie High School. While i... Full story
Sundance State Bank has officially started construction on its new full-service branch in Spearfish's Village at Creekside development, which will offer the full range of banking services. "At Sundance State Bank, our focus is on providing exceptional, personalized customer service by fostering and strengthening relationships with all our customers, employees, and stakeholders," said Jerome Greger, vice president of the Spearfish loan production office. Sundance State Bank has been serving...
Operation Christmas Child is gearing up for the year as Samaritan's Purse prepares to send gift-filled shoeboxes to children around the world who are suffering from war, poverty, disease and disaster. The goal this year is to reach 12 million children with Christmas wishes and the hope of Jesus. "Children need hope, and they need to know that they are not alone and God loves them," said Franklin Graham, president of Samaritan's Purse. "Gift-filled shoeboxes open the door for us to share the hope...
1 Years Ago October 23, 1924 Isley School and Vicinity: Waters, Talbots, Thompsons, Ealys, Meglemres, Isleys, Grubb and Mrs. Olsen shipped three carloads of cattle via Aladdin last Friday. Mr. Ealy went to Omaha with them. Ilsley and Belshe received a small band of sheep from Gillette last Wednesday. New Haven: The county superintendent, accompanied by Miss Mae Krebs, nurse, spent Thursday afternoon at the school measuring, weighing and examining the pupils, very few defects being found. 75 Years Ago October 20, 1949 Sundance may be...
Oct. 7 – Two VIN checks. Three fingerprints. Business check. Motorist assist. Traffic stop. Citizen assist. Oct. 8 – Four VIN checks. Three paper services. Traffic stop. Suspicious circumstance. Property damage. Information. Motorist assist. Business check. Oct. 9 – Five VIN checks. Two paper services. Traffic stop. Fraud. Motorist assist. Citizen assist. Accident. Suspicious circumstance. Information. EMS page. Oct. 10 – Four VIN checks. Five traffic stops. Three traffic complaints. Three fire ban violations. Animal bite. Fall. Fingerp...
Speeding – Ahmed Makkawy, Sunnyvale, CA, 79/75, $10; Sjerp Ysselstein, Makawao, HI, 80/75, $15; Trevor Bender, Buffalo, WY, 80/75, $15; Hadi Kishbach, Carver, MA, 75/70, $15; Hector Soto Gracia, Minot, ND, 80/75, $15; Mitchel O’Brien, Gillette, WY, 80/75, $15; Jason Warren, Pleasant Grove, UT, 85/80, $15; Carson David Rosenlund, Gillette, WY, 85/80, $15; Sinead Boston, Moorcroft, WY, 70/65, $15; Samantha Beckley, Gillette, WY, 84/80, $20; Jeff Orr, Twin Falls, ID, 86/80, $97; Elizabeth Morales, Gillette, WY, 79/70, $103; Raymond S. Custer, Gil...
At Social Security we strive to make our services more accessible while maintaining your privacy. We installed new kiosks in most of our local offices to make it easier for you to check in and conduct business with us. The kiosks are private, easy to use without assistance and provide consistent service to our customers. Modifications to earlier screens have improved the check-in process, especially for our customers who are blind or have low vision. Each kiosk is compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and includes the...
As the calendar turns to October, the air will start to cool, pumpkin food and beverages will be featured, it’ll get darker earlier and autumn plans will fill the calendar! Pumpkins, it seems, are everywhere this time of year. What can you do with a pumpkin? There are endless possibilities! All pumpkins are squash, but not all squash are pumpkins, and not all pumpkins are created equally! The big jack-o’-lantern orange pumpkins you typically see on everyone’s porches in the fall aren’t the best variety for baking or eating. They are stringy...
Numerous agencies are urging the public to be cautious of fire danger this fall. The Black Hills National Forest (BHNF), Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and Wyoming Game & Fish (WGF) are all concerned about conditions in this area even after the traditional end of fire season. Fall fires, said Ray Bredehoft, WGF habitat and access branch chief, can be even more damaging than at other times of year. “Fall wildfires have much different implications than a controlled springtime fire,” he said. In the dry conditions of fall, a wildfire can sco...
Lead exposure, especially for young children, can sometimes lead to lasting, serious health damages, according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH). “We may not all realize how toxic lead can be, especially for young children,” said Forrest Sharp, Blood Lead Prevention Program manager and epidemiologist with WDH. “If a young child breathes in or swallows lead, it can cause delayed growth and development, lower IQ and learning issues. Lead can damage the brain and nervous system, which may result in hearing, speech and behavior probl...
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 kits 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...
Juvenile shot on Hamilton Way; Police located suspect CASPER (WNE) — A minor was shot in the early hours of Saturday morning on the 3200 block of Hamilton Way, just north of its intersection with Sun Drive, in Casper. Officers were called to the incident due to a traumatic injury report and found “a chaotic scene with multiple juveniles and young adults,” according to a press release issued by Casper Police Department on Monday. The victim, who was not identified in the release, sustained “an apparent life-threatening gunshot wound.” First res...
BALLOT Official Special District Election Ballot ALADDIN WATER DISTRICT In the County of Crook and State of Wyoming for ELECTION OF BOARD MEMBER TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2024 INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTER: 1. To vote you must place a check mark next to the name of the candidate for whom you wish to vote. 2. To write in a name, you must place a check mark next to the line provided, and write the complete name on the space provided for that purpose. Vote for not more than two (1) person to serve as a member of the Aladdin Water District’s Board of D... Full story
BEFORE THE OIL AND GAS CONSERVATION COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF WYOMING The Wyoming Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (WOGCC) will meet beginning, at 9:00 A.M. on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, as will the WOGCC Examiners, including subsequent days between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., to consider the following matters at the office of the State Oil and Gas Supervisor, 2211 King Boulevard, Casper, Wyoming. DOCKET NO. / APPLICANT / MATTER / S-T-R / FORMATION / COUNTY 521-2022 / WOGCC / Show Cause; Pine Haven Resources; Failure to Timely... Full story
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Meeting The Crook County Medical Services District (CCMSD) Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on October 31, 2024, at 11:00 a.m., at the Sundance State Bank conference room. You are invited to attend in-person or via Teams webinar. https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/e9614c8b-45f4-4e06-909d-3bd4570ce8a8@f1f73db4-4d69-4e07-8652-10c57c1f3e50 Publish: October 24, 2024... Full story
NOTICE OF SALE OF ABANDONED VEHICLES The following vehicles will be sold at 8 a.m. on November 11, 2024 at 3 Limestone Pit Rd., Sundance, Crook County, Wyoming, to wit: A 2007 Toyota Rav 4, VIN# JTMBD31V875083022, titled in the name of Turcios Odalis. The seller claims $8840.00 for expense of removal, preservation, custody, storage and sale. A 2006 Toyota Rav 4, VIN# JTMBD33V365026125, titled in the name of Brian Arnold. The seller claims $9140.00 for expense of removal, preservation, custody, storage and sale. A 1970 International Airstream,... Full story
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE SIXTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT WITHIN AND FOR CROOK COUNTY, STATE OF WYOMING IN THE MATTER OF THE CHANGE OF NAME OF: ZACHARY JONATHAN FINKEL Petitioner Civil Action No. 2024-CV-0009052 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION (CHANGE OF NAME) You are hereby notified a Petition for Change of Name, Civil Action No. 2024-CV-0009052 has been filed on behalf of Zachary Jonathan Finkel in the Wyoming District Court for the Sixth Judicial District, whose address is 309 Cleveland St., Sundance, WY 82729, the object and prayer of which is to change... Full story
IN THE DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SIXTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT STATE OF WYOMING, COUNTY OF CROOK IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Beverly K. Watts, Deceased. 2024-CV-0009049 NOTICE OF PROBATE TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN SAID ESTATE: You are hereby notified that on the 26th day of September, 2024, the estate of the above-named decedent was admitted to probate by the above-named Court, and that Rene Watts was appointed as Personal Representative thereof. Notice is further given that all persons indebted to the decedent or to her estate are requested to... Full story
