Continuing the Crook County News Since 1884
Continuing the Crook County News Since 1884
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At this time, Crook County Medical Services District will not be making use of the state initiative to bring in extra medical staffing to help cope with the pandemic. Though the virus is certainly making itself felt, CEO Micki Lyons credits the dedication of staff with keeping the hospital functioning. “Our staff have been great and have all stepped up to cover open shifts during this difficult time,” Lyons says. However, if the situation continues to worsen, the initiative will be ava...
With Elmer Fudd in hot pursuit, Feathers McClucky misguidedly searches for the number to the Butterball® helpline....
The countdown has begun for the county to make as much use as possible of its available CARES Act funding before the end-of-year buzzer sounds, signifying that the federal relief cash allocated to Wyoming can no longer be spent. Several grants have already been approved by the State Lands and Investments Board (SLIB), but there’s one more opportunity to submit requests coming up. SLIB will be meeting for the final time this year on December 3, and the county has already prepared its last set of grant requests accordingly. Little time remains t...
From one holiday on to the next. Public Works was out on the streets early this week to make sure that the City of Sundance is prepared for Thanksgiving to transition into the Christmas holiday season, with all appropriate cheer....
State health orders tightened up again this week in response to the worsening pandemic – but only when it comes to the size of gatherings. In a press release, Governor Mark Gordon described the new orders as, “part of a series of measures the state and counties are undertaking to respond to the new record levels of COVID-19 hospitalizations and surge in cases.” New Orders The new orders leave most restrictions largely unchanged and will not require business or school closures. However, the size allowed for both indoor and outdoor gathe...
For a quarter of a century, the Sundance community has come together during the holidays to make sure every friend and neighbor can enjoy the merry Christmas they deserve. It’s been a tough year for many people and the need is greater than ever, and so, once again, your assistance is sought to make the season bright through the Sundance Christmas Basket program. Donations from the community will be used to assist families within the community, making sure parents can dress their kids warmly and put food on the table and gifts under the tree. T...
Minta Gray, 85 of Sundance, Wyoming, passed away on November 13, 2020. Minta Eileen (Tate) Gray was born November 24, 1934, to Merrill and Norine Violet (McDougall) Tate in Riverton, Wyoming. Minta was the first daughter in the family, where she joined three brothers, Ronnie, Cecil and Duane, later to be joined by the youngest member, Sharon. The family lived in Chugwater, Wheatland and Riverton, before settling in Newcastle. Here Minta attended school and met the man who become her partner in... Full story
Sherry Lynn Brunson, born September 30, 1957, passed away peacefully November 21, 2020, with her family by her side. Sherry was born in Auburn, Washington. Her family returned to Sundance in 1959 where she grew up and graduated from Sundance High School in 1977. After graduating, Sherry attended York Christian College where she earned her Associates Degree. She lived in York and worked at the college for several years before returning to Sundance. Sherry continued her education, becoming a... Full story
Our heartfelt thanks to our family, friends and neighbors for all your kindness during this difficult time, for your visits, calls, flowers, food and donations to Kaycie, Sutton and Royce. Thank you to Isburg Funeral Home, the pallbearers, Chip Neiman and Trey Wasserburger for the beautiful service for our beloved Ryan Forever in our hearts, Sonnie, Kaycie, Sutton and Royce Kent and Criss and family Casey and Nellie and family...
The county commission is set to put its stamp of approval on a new Natural Resource Management Plan next week. The plan has been developed by Y2 Consultants and is intended as a tool to allow the commission to have a substantive impact on federal decisions, plans, policies and programs. The public comment period for the plan has now ended. According to Bree Burton of Y2 Consultants, a total of 25 comments were considered by the steering committee and commission and were incorporated as appropriate. “There were not any significant changes in r...
The latest Wyoming Economic Indicators report hints that the state is making a slow but sure recovery from the impacts of the pandemic. Prepared by the Economics Analysis Division, the report shows that unemployment is dropping and the overall economic health of the state is rebounding from a deep low earlier this year. The report combines four individual economic indicators to create an index that measures the overall health of Wyoming’s economy. These include the monthly unemployment and total non-farm employment rates and monthly sales a...
A Sundance man will serve up to 45 years in prison for multiple charges related to sexual abuse of a minor. Harry Lee Ballard III allegedly attempted to initiate sexual contact with a juvenile female several times over the course of three years. Ballard was sentenced on one count of attempted sexual abuse of a minor in the second degree (defined as “an act which was a substantial step towards engaging in sexual contact”) and three counts of sexual abuse of a minor in the third degree (defined as taking “immodest, immoral or indecent liber...
A Douglas man has been given a suspended sentence for possession with intent to deliver after allegedly informing a police officer who spotted him walking drunkenly through town that he was taking a bag of marijuana from one friend to another. On January 7 at around 8:30 p.m., a Moorcroft Police Officer observed a man stumbling down the street, later identified as Brock Allen Smith. The officer reports that Smith was on the roadway, despite there being a sidewalk available, and appeared to be intoxicated. According to court reports, Smith made...
Yellowstone sees record visits in October CODY (WNE) — Yellowstone National Park posted another record month in October to close out its 2020 summer season, shattering the previous record for that month with more than 110,000 additional people visiting this year. In total, the Park hosted 360,034 recreation visits during the month, up 110% from October 2019. The previous October record was set in 2015, when 252,013 people came through the gates. It was also the busiest October on record at the East Entrance with 12,182 people visiting. This w...
Dear NP, I am a healthcare worker in a neighboring county, and I read your column regularly. I know there is widespread resistance to wearing facemasks. As a plea from healthcare workers in general, can you emphasize the importance of face masks and discuss their benefits? As we approach flu season, I fear the worst of the pandemic is yet to come. Dear Reader, Thank you for your work – healthcare workers deserve incredible respect and appreciation during this pandemic. Unfortunately, you are quite right about the widespread resistance to f...
A young chap by the name of Harry Styles has found himself in hot water after appearing on the cover of this month’s Vogue in a dress. This, according to some people, is going to destroy the very concept of masculinity. Now, I’m no fashionista, so I don’t really know what it means when someone wears a “periwinkle Gucci gown with slim black blazer,” but it does sound pretty fancy. And I will admit that it doesn’t seem like the sort of get-up that’s going to work up a ladder fixing a roof. But I...
Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise. Be thankful to Him and bless His name. – Psalm 100:4 It is the time of year when we set aside a certain day, time, place to meet, eat and give thanks. These thanks are typically directed for something, someone or a reasonable facsimile. They can be difficult to find and may lack sincerity. It is interesting (although not surprising) that as a society we need a yearly reminder to do this. It might just be that much more g...
Nov. 16 – Two VIN checks. Traffic stop. Gun call; unfounded. Sexual assault investigated. Civil assist. Fingerprints for outside employment. Assist another agency. Assist motorist. EMS page. Nov. 17 – Two VIN checks. Three paper services. Two traffic stops. Fingerprints for outside employment and conceal carry. Assisted Sundance Police. Nov. 18 – Two VIN checks. Paper service. Three traffic stops. Fingerprints for outside employment. Two arrests on warrants. Subjects booked into jail. Assist motorist. Assisted Wyoming Highway Patrol. Remov...
Speeding – Konrad Weibel, MN, 94/80, $130; Chelsea K. Chapin, Moorcroft, 74/45, $205; Juan C. Miranda, CA, 81/70, $100; Manfred Vargas Barrantes, FL, 80/70, $105; Ryan Haefele, Wright, 91/80, $115; Seth Green, MT, 80/70, $105; Brianna Sizer, Mt, 88/80, $101; Edward M. Terry, UT, 95/75, $170; Jordan P. Scruggs, Hulett, 65/45, $160; Ryan Murphy, RI, 89/75, $130; Nikole Lawrence, Gillette, 87/75, $120; Douglas W. Smith, Hulett, 80/70, $105; Yordan Vallejo Lopez, SD, 91/80, $115; Ethan Prior, TN, 85/75, $105; Samuel Santos Nolasco, AZ, 55/45, $105;...
Football All-State Brayden Bruce, Brad Kruger, Wyatt Gillespie, Jess Claycomb Offensive 2A East Player of the Year and Co-2A East Offensive Player of the Year Brad Kruger 2A East All-Conference Braydon Bruce, Brad Kruger, Wyatt Gillespie, Jess Claycomb, Levi Rudloff, Nathan Baker, Ethan Mills, Reece Barritt 2nd Team East All-Conference Lane Gill Powder River All-Conference Braydon Bruce, Brad Kruger, Wyatt Gillespie, Jess Claycomb, Levi Rudloff, Nathan Baker, Ethan Mills, Reece Barritt, Lane Gill Volleyball All-Conference and All-State Sherry...
Nov. 20 at Hulett Tel Marchant: 1-1 Lyman Halverson: 1-1 Cameron Fouch: 2-0 Evan Fowler: 1-1 Owen Watt: 0-2 Brady Garoutte: 1-2 Porter Watt: 0-3 Jaedyn Keller: 3-1 Parker Skeens: 2-2 John Wacker: 0-3 Riley Rehubottom: 0-3...
Crook County School District #1 has announced that all events (athletic or otherwise) happening in the high school gymnasiums or on the football fields are now available for streaming through NFHS. In addition, the district has paid the NFHS fees for the year so anyone wanting to watch the events do not need to pay a fee. Visit nfhsnetwork.com and search for Sundance Secondary School for all Sundance Junior High and High School events....
The name of George Kreber was added to the Crook County War Memorial this fall. George graduated from Sundance High School in 1969 and enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1970. He was discharged in 1974, last serving on the USS Simon Lake. The USS Simon Lake was a submarine tender, named for a pioneering designer of early submarines. After his discharge, George went to work as a welder at Ellsworth AFB, SD. He retired after 40 years and now lives in Piedmont, SD. The original portion of the Crook...
1 Years Ago Nov. 25, 1920 Frank Hickey regained his liberty at Newcastle last Saturday morning when a jury who had listened to evidence for and against him gave their verdict that he was proved not guilty. Although the evidence was mostly circumstantial, the verdict will surprise most people in Crook County who supposed the state had built a strong case. Frank Hickey was arrested last May on suspicion in connection with the mysterious death of Laben Woods. The state was hampered by not being able to put Mrs. Hickey on the stand, who is allege...
Wyoming's total lab confirmed cases of COVID-19 have increased by 702 since yesterday and now stand at 26,677. Probable cases have increased by 100 to 4084. Crook County has had a total of 273 confirmed cases and 21 probables after 3 new confirmed cases were announced today. Of those cases, 65 confirmed and 3 probable are currently active. 215 people have died as a result of COVID-19 in Wyoming after 13 were added to the list today. One of these deaths has been attributed to Crook County, bringing the total recorded here to 5 deaths. According... Full story
