Continuing the Crook County News Since 1884
Continuing the Crook County News Since 1884
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Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Devils Tower Post #3411 is the recipient of a sizeable donation last week: a third of the proceeds from the delicious treat that has become a hallmark of Burnout Wednesday in Sundance. The Powder River Energy (PRECorp) walking taco booth, as always, was set up on the corner of the courthouse lawn throughout the busiest day of the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally this side of the border. It was staffed by volunteers from the cooperative. The booth raised a total of $3600,...
The littlest spooks in Sundance came out to play at the weekend, touring the candy-based offerings from a parade of Halloween-themed trunks. Halloween itself will bring plenty of opportunities for tricks and treats in Sundance. From 3 to 5 p.m., head over to Sundance Square to pick up your free treat bag and orange glow stick from Range. From there, head over to the Sundance Methodist Church, where there will be no tricks but plenty of God's treats from 4 to 6 p.m. in another trunk or treat...
The Range Rider 4-H club did a reverse trick-or-treat at the Sundance Assisted Living on October 19. At their monthly meeting the day before, the club packed little goodie bags that included candy, cookies and other baked goods. Club members dressed up in their Halloween costumes and dispersed the bags to the residents and employees. Fun was had by everyone. If you're interested in learning more about 4-H, children between the ages 5-18 (and their family) are welcome to attend our next club...
Ellsbury Ranch, Sundance, took home Commercial Producer of the Year honors at the American Hereford Association (AHA) Annual Membership Meeting in Kansas City on Oct. 26. Ellsbury Ranch LLC is a fifth-generation cow-calf and yearling operation in northeastern Wyoming, owned and operated by Colter and Sarah Ellsbury, and Jeff and Whitney Stull. The couples purchased the cattle and equipment in 2017 and enjoy raising their families on the ranch and teaching their children about the ins and outs...
The Sundance volleyball team closed out their regular season with a split in their final conference matchups against the Moorcroft Wolves and the Big Horn Rams. The Bulldogs came out swinging on Tuesday as they hosted the Moorcroft Wolves. Finding momentum from the opening serve, the Bulldogs took set one 25-17. That Bulldog momentum carried over into the second set, where they quickly added another win to their column with a decisive 25-11 victory. The Wolves fought back throughout set number...
In their final game of the season, the Upton-Sundance Patriots faced a tough challenge in the Big Horn Rams. The Rams came out strong, scoring on their opening drive, and not holding back after that. Falling behind, 27-0, in the first quarter, the Patriots had their work cut out for them. The Patriot offense searched for momentum throughout the second and third quarters, but the Rams continued to dominate the scoreboard. It wasn't until the fourth quarter that Eli Gill was able to break through...
Majesta Lee Byrne "Misty", 45, of Saint Onge, South Dakota, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on Sunday, October 20, 2024, at Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City. Misty was born in Denver, Colorado, to James Newell and Rosemary Haswell. She grew up in Platteville, Colorado, before moving to Sundance, Wyoming, with her dad James and other mother Laura Newell. Misty graduated from Sundance High School in 1997. Misty stayed in Sundance after graduating and married Kenny Byrne in 2002,... Full story
Beverly Ondriezek, of Upton, Wyoming, passed away at the Sundance Hospital of a brief illness on October 22, 2024. Beverly Ann Ondriezek was born on January 25, 1937, in Chicago, Illinois, to Helen and Omar Menard. She attended and graduated from Lindhlom High School, Illinois in 1953. Following high school, she worked as a bookkeeper at Northern Trust Bank. On a return bus trip from California, she met her future brother-in-law, Lee Roy Ondriezek. While visiting, Lee gave her his brother Joe's... Full story
Donald Robert Heinzen, well-loved father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, passed away at his home in Spokane Valley, Washington, on Thursday October 17, 2024 at the age of 90. He was born in Minot, North Dakota, on August 31, 1934, to Frank and Kathryn Heinzen. He was the seventh child of seven children and is preceded in death by his parents and beloved siblings, Marie Sullivan, Ray, Howard, twins Jack and Paul, Richard and brother-like cousin, Jerry Yonke. He is... Full story
Daylight Saving Time ends Sun., Nov. 3. Remember to set your clocks BACK one hour before heading to bed Saturday....
The Sundance Chamber of Commerce has issued a warning about a scam in which unknown persons appear to pretend to be associated with the organization. Two versions of the scam are known of at this time. The first is an email enquiring as to whether the recipient would like to purchase the distribution or membership list of the chamber, which it claims includes more than a thousand contacts. It asks the recipient to reply to the email so that a price and further information can be given. The...
A petition is to be filed with the county commission next week to form a new service and improvement district for Warbonnet Canyon Ranch. The 476-acre subdivision is ten miles north of Hulett and next door to the 847-acre Warbonnet Canyon Estates, by the same developers. The ranch consists of ten parcels of around 35 to 40 acres in size, half of which are currently listed as sold. Landowners also have access to the ranch headquarters through homeowners’ association membership, which includes a timeshare-style program for access to the 1560 s...
Almost 30 years ago, the body of a young woman was found near Colony. She had been shot multiple times. We know that she was found on June 25, 1996 in a culvert on Hwy 212, about 75 yards from the border. We know that she had been shot multiple times in the head and once in the mouth, and that she may have been sexually assaulted. We don’t know why she was there or who wanted her dead. The 19-year-old’s death is one of many unsolved mysteries within the new Wyoming cold case database. It’s the only crime so far added to the database that took...
Our Thanks The Beaudoin family wishes to extend a heartfelt thank you to the United Methodist Church’s women’s group and the community for their prayers, support and assistance following the passing of their mother. Thank you all for helping us celebrate the life of Bonnie Beaudoin. May God bless you all.... Full story
1 Years Ago October 30, 1924 John Wesley Sampier, a 19-year-old freshman at the University of Wyoming, came to Laramie from Lightning Flat, in Crook County, 375 miles, on his bicycle, in five days, in order to enter the university on time. This is said to have been the most strenuous trip ever made by a student in the state to reach the university as a classman. The Sundance high school football squad experienced a strenuous trip to Newcastle Thursday for a game, arriving too late so that the...
Homeschooled and private school students will soon be eligible for education savings accounts soon, providing annual funding to support the child’s education. The Wyoming Education Savings Act (ESA) was signed into law earlier this year and the Wyoming Department of Education is currently seeking comments on the proposed rules that will govern the program. ESA funding of $6000 will be available each year for students who are enrolled in private and home schools. To qualify, the child must also be a Wyoming resident, aged four or above (...
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 “Business Kits”. These are items that the business person may only need occasionally, so they do not have to buy them. There are so many to choose from. From a pop up sign holder, popup photo booth, photo backgrounds, to a projector and screen. There is a lot to offer so stop in and check one out today. LIBRARY HAPPENINGS: MEETINGS: Crook County Library Board meeting Thur., Nov. 7 at 1 p.m. in Sundance. Crook Cou...
Speeding – Gretta Henrickson, Billings, MT, 84/80, $10; Sean Stanek, Blaine, MN, 84/80, $10; Jacquilin Fuller, Gillette, WY, 85/80, $15; Rosemary Gerarden, Janesville, WI, 80/75, $15; Thomas Russ, Sturgis, SD, 85/80, $15; Andrew Elwood, Black Hawk, SD, 80/75, $15; Ethan Barley, Crown Point, IN, 78/70, $101; Ryun Olson, New Braunfels, TX, 90/80, $105; Christopher Steven Walter, Hulett, WY, 75/65, $105; Anthony Esh, Denver, PA, 90/80, $105; Erika Cheeseman, Rapid City, SD, 86/75, $115; John Paul, Garden City, ID, 82/70, $120; Dustin Allen E...
Oct. 21 – Three VIN checks. Suspicious circumstance. Two animal complaints. Two thefts. Two motorist assists. Assist to Wyoming Highway Patrol. Business checks. Oct. 22 – Four VIN checks. Paper service. Traffic stop. Business checks. Welfare check. Animal complaint. EMS page. Oct. 23 – Three VIN checks. Paper service. Traffic stop. Residential burglar alarm. Two welfare checks. Citizen dispute. Accident. Trespassing complaint. Business check. House watch. Oct. 24 – Four VIN checks. Three paper services. Two traffic stops. Fingerprints. Suicida...
The Sundance cross country team finished their season this past week as they competed in the state cross country meet in Cheyenne. The Bulldogs had six runners compete and all put forth their best effort. “Times were not quite as fast as we had hoped, but all of the high school athletes ran well and gave 100% at the state meet,” coach Anne Marie Mickle stated. “Maddison Neiman took a little over a minute off her state time from last year, and Rylan Asheim ran his first state race with confidence. A few runners struggled with injuries on and o...
Sundance Elementary fifth and sixth grade students will present “A Salute to Our Veterans” at 2 p.m. on Mon., Nov. 11 in the SES gymnasium. Veterans are invited to stay following the program for refreshments and conversation with the students....
Two Park County residents found dead; carbon monoxide poisoning suspected CODY (WNE) — Two Park County residents, Jeff McKearny, 64, and Steven Werbelow, 66, were found dead in their camper on October 23. The suspected cause of death is accidental carbon monoxide poisoning, according to county coroner Cody Gortmaker. The two men were hunting near Eagle Creek Campground up the North Fork, which is where their bodies were found. Investigations are still ongoing, Gortmaker said. Werbelow, who was a Powell resident, was an accomplished t...
LANDER — Patricia Nelson has been cutting hair at Profiles Hair Salon in Riverton for more than 20 years. Like many small local businesses, she’s the owner-operator; she’s invested in her business by purchasing the building and spends her days cutting and blow-drying right alongside the other hairdressers in the salon. Recently, she came into work and found an unusual piece of mail. It came from the Fremont County assessor’s office, and it said that she had just 15 days to respond. The documents inside listed a registered agent for Billecom LLC...
Public Notice CHAPTER 6, SECTION 2 CONSTRUCTION/MODIFICATION PERMIT - Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Air Quality PUBLIC NOTICE: In accordance with Chapter 6, Section 2(m) of the Wyoming Air Quality Standards and Regulations, notice is hereby given that the State of Wyoming, Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Air Quality, proposes to approve a request by Ramsey Hill Exploration, LLC to construct the Brakes Mine, a 19 acre mine, which will include exposed acreage, truck loading, stockpiling, blasting, and haul... Full story
