Continuing the Crook County News Since 1884
Continuing the Crook County News Since 1884
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‘Twas the week before Christmas and all through the town, houses glittered with festive cheer to help Santa find his way. Above, the Palmer home decorated in bright lights....
The first doses of the Moderna vaccine were administered in the United States on Monday, another step towards the light at the end of the pandemic tunnel. This second type of vaccine is scheduled for delivery in Crook County soon. Moderna Inc announced on Friday that it had received authorization for emergency use of its vaccine. The company reports having tested the vaccine on 30,000 participants, 42% of whom were considered to be in medically high-risk groups; the primary efficacy analysis indicated it to be 94.1% effective. Moderna expects...
Renting out space in the new Hulett Clinic is not as simple for the Crook County Medical Services District as picking the best rooms and packing up the stethoscopes. The Board of Trustees met on Friday to begin discussions over the lease, but were quickly stymied by a lack of concrete data. Representing the Crook County Hospital Foundation, which has spearheaded the project and will own the building, Sandi Kellogg asked whether the board is interesting in leasing space in the clinic, which is also expected to house a pharmacy and physical...
According to the Gospel of Matthew, wise men from the east were inspired to travel to Jerusalem by a bright star that appeared in the night sky. There, they asked King Herod: “Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? We saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.” For the first time in 800 years, the Christmas star has appeared in the heavens once again – just in time to mark the birth of Jesus. Thanks to a couple of millennia of scientific discovery, however, experts now b...
A serious three-vehicle crash took place in Sundance on Wednesday morning involving a cattle trailer and a semi hauling a windmill blade. Despite the impact between the two large vehicles and the windmill blade colliding with the cab section of the semi’s pilot car, no injuries were reported to humans or animals. According to Lieutenant Tim Boumeester, Wyoming Highway Patrol, a semi tractor trailer hauling cows was traveling eastbound on the I-90 service road at around 10:30 a.m. Meanwhile, a...
A total of $12 million has been distributed to Wyoming’s counties through Governor Mark Gordon’s Community Charitable Relief Program. This program allows the counties to distribute awards to charities that incurred expenses related to COVID-19 in supporting the public or suffered a reduction in donations, grants and other incomes during the pandemic. The program is open to all nonprofit entities, including churches, that qualify as tax exempt and that provided goods, services or payments to the public related to the COVID-19 emergency. Wit...
Derald Gene Hayworth, 80, of Carlile, Wyoming, died Saturday, December 19, 2020, at the Ft. Meade VA Medical Center. He was born November 22, 1940, in Moorcroft, Wyoming, to Doyle and Violet (Cushman) Hayworth. He attended school in Hulett, Wyoming, where he graduated high school. In 1963, he enlisted in the United States Army, where he served as a ranger in the special forces. Following his honorable discharge, he returned home to live on the family ranch, which was his true love. He worked... Full story
Chad C. Miller, 50 of North Liberty, Iowa, died Wednesday, December 16, 2020. A time of visitation was held for his family and friends on Sunday, December 20 at Gay and Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service in Iowa City. Private family services will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established for his three children. To share a thought, memory or condolence please visit the funeral home website at www.gayandciha.com. Chad Charles Miller was born June 7, 1970,... Full story
Our Thanks Thank you to all the volunteers from the fire departments in Sundance, Pine Haven and Moorcroft. We really appreciate you coming out at 3 a.m. in the morning to help us put out a shed fire. Thank God it wasn’t any worse. The Blais family Our Thanks Thank you to all the volunteers from the fire departments in Sundance, Pine Haven and Moorcroft. We really appreciate you coming out at 3 a.m. in the morning to help us put out a shed fire. Thank God it wasn’t any worse. The Blais fam... Full story
1 Years Ago Dec. 23, 1920 Walter Dickinson has about finished his ice harvest, which was commenced last week, from the Stearns pond four miles west of town. About 150 tons of first class ice was put up. The community Christmas tree for Friday evening will be an assured success and a big attendance is looked for. The various committees report details well along toward completion. A splendid program of music and recitations has been prepared, and a wireless from St. Nick has been received to...
Good Shepherd Episcopal Church in Sundance was forced to suspend services in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The vestry thought to open for services during Advent and Christmas as that is such an important part of the church year; however, with the recent spike in COVID-19 cases, the vestry decided to continue to monitor the situation and stay closed for the time being. Currently they hope to be able to resume services after the first of the year, but that will also depend on the status of the outbreak – especially locally. In the m...
The library will be closed Friday, January 1, for New Year’s Day. The library doors are open. We are still doing curbside and in town home delivery if you would prefer not to come inside. In compliance with the statewide mask order, masks are now required to enter the library. If you do not have a mask, one will be provided. Children under 13 MUST be accompanied by an adult. Two computers are available for adults. Teen and Children’s computers are not available. Displays: This month on display, we have Violet Smith and Melissa Mitchell’s Christ...
Dear Editor, Are we being bullied? I am grateful that our kids get to go to school in person and play sports and have noted how fortunate I am to live in a region of the country that hasn’t held its citizens hostage to such a degree as other areas of our country, but in this case I think we have a threat of being bullied. In a letter dated December 10, 2020, addressed to the fans but sent to parents, it was noted that in an effort to not affect the kids’ post-season play, the parents and community could be kept from attending sporting eve...
As always, I like to take the opportunity at Christmas time to reflect on the good things in this world. It’s been a difficult year for all of us, but that doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy some holiday cheer. First up, we have a nine-year-old from Essex in the UK, who understands that honesty is always the best policy. “I’ve tried hard to be good but miserably failed,” she said in her annual letter to Santa. “I’ll be honest, I do deserve a coal.” Nevertheless, the cheeky young thing felt she wo...
Powder River Energy Corporation (PRECorp) is pleased to announce a capital credit retirement that will be processed in December 2020. This general retirement returns a portion of the money members paid for electric service during select years. Many Powder River Energy members will receive a credit on their bill or a check in the mail as a result. The PRECorp Board of Directors reviewed the financial condition of the cooperative, including a review of the recently adopted financial management plans, before making the decision to approve a...
Without proof of what exactly happened, Crook County Medical Services District can’t legally pay back money it was given by the Crook County Hospital Foundation that was allegedly earmarked for use in Hulett. The exact details of the “loan” are unclear, but it appears the foundation gave funds to the district several years ago, when it was in a bad financial situation. The money may have been earmarked by donors for a clinic in Hulett and to have been a loan, rather than a donation. At last month’s regular meeting, Trustees Sandy Neiman...
Initial shooting review expected to be complete in 30 days GILLETTE (WNE) — Crook County Attorney Joseph Baron said his office’s initial review of a Gillette officer-involved shooting is expected to be completed in the next 30 days. Baron was named this week as special deputy county attorney in charge of reviewing the Nov. 13 shooting that involved an officer of the Gillette Police Department and Cody William Amman, 31, who was shot and killed in the incident. Following the shooting, the unnamed officer was placed on paid administrative lea...
Speeding – Dexter Craigie Jr., VA, 87/75, $75; Carlton Tyre, Casper, 85/75, $105; Robert Ruff, IN, 90/80, $105; James D. Monger, Gillette, 90/75, $135; Jonathan Dean, IL, 90/75, $135; Andrew Vance, CO, 79/70, $103; Taiwan C. Hart, KY, 101/80, $230; Thayne Nielsen, UT, 81/70, $125; Crystal Vanhee, MN, 90/80, $105; Nicolas Vickers, WA, 82/70, $120; Steven G. Stensland, Gillette, 90/80, $105; Chalsey Yates, SD, 96/80, $140; Wyatt Pearson, Sundance, 89/80, $103; Ronald Schoellerman, SD, 81/75, $97; Michael Johnson, ND, 94/80, $130; Jesus Holland G...
Dec. 14 – Four VIN checks. Fire page. EMS page. Traffic stop. Assisted Highway Patrol. Dec. 15 – Three EMS pages. Four VIN checks. Alarm. Vehicle crash. Theft report. Project Lifesaver. House watch. Traffic stop. Booked in subject. Assisted motorist. Dec. 16 – Two fire pages. Booked in subject. Two EMS pages. Assisted Highway Patrol. Two VIN checks. Two paper services. Trespass complaint. Project Lifesaver. Traffic stop. Dec. 17 – Welfare check. Three EMS pages. Prisoner transport. Three fingerprintings. Assisted DFS. Two VIN checks. Animal...
Bulldog Boys The Sundance boys basketball team added three wins to their record this past weekend as they defeated Newcastle, Belle Fourche and Lead-Deadwood. Opening up play on Thursday night in Newcastle, the Bulldogs posted their first win for the season in a 63-51 victory over the Dogies. Gunner McLaughlin and Lane Gill led the Bulldogs in scoring on the night with 15 points each. The Bulldogs jumped out to an early lead to start the game and were able to maintain their composure to secure t...
Wyoming's total lab confirmed cases of COVID-19 have increased by 150 since yesterday and now stand at 36,700. Probable cases have increased by 135 to 5964. Crook County has had a total of 351 confirmed cases and 25 probables after 3 new cases were recorded today. Of those cases, 20 confirmed and 1 probable are currently active. 373 people have died as a result of COVID-19 in Wyoming. Crook County has recorded 6 deaths. A total of 34,750 confirmed and 5508 probable cases have recovered. The county reporting the largest increase in confirmed... Full story
Wyoming's total lab confirmed cases of COVID-19 have increased by 429 since the state's last report on December 23 and now stand at 37,129. Probable cases have increased by 53 to 6017. Crook County has had a total of 355 confirmed cases and 27 probables after 4 new confirmed and 2 probable cases were recorded today. Of those cases, 24 confirmed and 3 probable are currently active. 373 people have died as a result of COVID-19 in Wyoming. Crook County has recorded 6 deaths. A total of 34,878 confirmed and 5545 probable cases have recovered. The... Full story
Wyoming's total lab confirmed cases of COVID-19 have increased by 38 since yesterday and now stand at 37,167. Probable cases have increased by 16 to 6033. Crook County has had a total of 355 confirmed cases and 27 probables after 4 new confirmed and 2 probable cases were recorded today. Of those cases, 15 confirmed and 3 probable are currently active. 373 people have died as a result of COVID-19 in Wyoming. Crook County has recorded 6 deaths. A total of 35,633 confirmed and 5713 probable cases have recovered. Sweetwater County reported the... Full story
Wyoming's total lab confirmed cases of COVID-19 have increased by 456 since yesterday and now stand at 37,623. Probable cases have increased by 47 to 6081. Crook County has had a total of 355 confirmed cases and 28 probables after 1 new probable case was recorded today. Of those cases, 13 confirmed and 4 probable are currently active. 405 people have died as a result of COVID-19 in Wyoming after 32 new deaths were recorded today. Crook County has recorded 6 deaths. A total of 36,077 confirmed and 5801 probable cases have recovered. Laramie... Full story
Wyoming's total lab confirmed cases of COVID-19 have increased by 97 since yesterday and now stand at 37,720. Probable cases have increased by 112 to 6203. Crook County has had a total of 357 confirmed cases and 28 probables after 2 new confirmed cases was recorded today. Of those cases, 13 confirmed and 3 probable are currently active. 405 people have died as a result of COVID-19 in Wyoming. Crook County has recorded 6 deaths. A total of 36,250 confirmed and 5873 probable cases have recovered. Park County reported the highest number of new... Full story
