Continuing the Crook County News Since 1884
Continuing the Crook County News Since 1884
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The county commissioners are putting together a steering committee to guide the creation of its updated comprehensive land use plan. The committee will be comprised of up to ten residents of Crook County, who will meet monthly with contractors as development of the new plan continues. Members of the committee will be appointed through a combination of requests for applications and personal invitation. The aim will be to ensure that the committee represents as wide a variety of people as possible, particularly in terms of geography. The... Full story
As appointments were made for the new year, Gari Gill officially stepped down as Fire Chief for the City of Sundance, pinning the badge of office to the shirt of his successor, Curt Williamson. Gill has served as a firefighter for the city and county in various capacities for more than half a century.... Full story
The county commission is moving forward with its plan to get rid of burn permits during periods when fire restrictions are in place. The reasoning behind the move is that the fire warden is already authorized to temporarily lift burn re-strictions when conditions improve, and seldom approves permits during a full ban. Combined, the commission feels these facts negate the need for individual permission. The commissioners discussed the possibility of retaining the permits during stage one...
Though it’s not looking as though a final round of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding will be on offer to complete the cost of the 3rd Street waterline project, the City of Sundance did receive a modest windfall as the program came to an end. In addition, Public Works Director Mac Erickson is expecting assistance from the state in the quest to find out whether any lead still exists within the city water system. 3rd Street With tight deadlines to commit the funding, the city had hoped that some ARPA grants would be re-turned to the state a...
Kid Prints, Inc. has announced a $10,000 grant awarded from the Wyoming Community Foundation to help fund general operating costs and maintenance. Kid Prints, Inc. is a nonprofit organization serving Sundance and the surrounding areas with childcare and preschool services. Kid Prints, Inc. has worked to provide quality care and a positive experience for children from six weeks to ten years old and believes funds received will strengthen the work being done. President of the Board, Naomi...
Should the city put the contract for trash collection back out to bid this year? Though the contract is not up for renewal until the middle of the year, the question was posed by Council Member Randy Stevenson during last week’s regular meeting. The citizen feedback that led to his suggestion turned out to not be entirely accurate, but the council still considered the pros and cons. According to Stevenson, he and Council Member Joe Wilson had heard from business owners that a Thursday pickup is problematic. Most of their business takes place a...
Though the Sundance City Council is not particularly interested in a land swap proposed by a private landowner, it’s not an idea that has been dismissed out of hand. The proposal was brought to council members during last week’s work session by City Attorney Mark Hughes. As he represents both sides of the question, he stressed that he was not offering an opinion and was only providing information. One of the two small parcels is described as being located at the post office end of town, the other near the old daycare. The issue, said Council Me...
The county has still not been able to solve a wastewater issue several months after first contacting the landowner who is said to have installed outhouses without planning permission. A hearing was scheduled during the regular monthly meeting last week for Abe Yoder to discuss the situation. However, he was not in attendance. On the basis that the commission had reason to believe a request for an extension was at that time in the mail, it was agreed that the conversation would be delayed until February. Unauthorized Outhouses After working on...
U.S. Senators John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis have once again introduced a bill that aims to protect the name of the Devils Tower National Monument. Wyoming’s current U.S. Senators regularly submit bills to achieve this aim, the first in 2015 when Barrasso did so alongside U.S. Senator Mike Enzi and the most recent in 2022. “As America’s first national monument, Devils Tower is an iconic landmark cherished by people in Wyoming and a famous stop for people visiting our great state,” said Barrasso in a press release. “It is important we protec...
Jan. 6 – Four VIN checks. Two paper services. Traffic complaint. Two traffic hazards. Alarm. Breathing problem. Trespassing. Welfare check. Three business checks. Fire page. Two EMS pages. Jan. 7 – Four VIN checks. Two alarms. Citizen assist. Domestic. Paper service. Project Lifesaver. Information. Assist to Wyoming Highway Patrol. Fire page. Two EMS pages. Jan. 8 – Four VIN checks. Motorist assist. Welfare check. Prisoner transport. EMS page. Jan. 9 – Two VIN checks. Four business checks. Accident. Four EMS pages. Jan. 10 – VIN check. Fi...
Speeding – Seth Saunders, Ogden, UT, 83/80, $5; Kristen Enos, Rapid City, SD, 85/80, $15; Reese J. Oetken, Sheridan, WY, 85/80, $15; Preston Engbrecht, Marion, SD, 80/75, $15; Favel Jens, Deer Park, WA, 85/80, $15; Tony Lipa, Minneapolis, MN, 86/80, $97; Jeremiah Haas, Hulett, WY, 77/65, $120; Remington Peck, Hooper, UT, 87/75, $120; Taylor Olson, Bismarck, ND, 93/80, $125; Nicole Marie Ives, Billings, MT, 91/75, $130; Shannon Mixell, Morrison, Co, 80/65, $135; Scott Matthew Barth, Ostrander, OH, 91/75, $140; Wyatt Pettyjohn, Belgrade, MT, 9...
Wyoming National Guard activates C-130s to fight LA wildfires GILLETTE (WNE) — Three Wyoming Air National Guard C-130s equipped with the U.S. Forest Service’s Modular Airborne Fire Fighting Systems, or MAFFS, and associated personnel were ac-tivated by U.S. Northern Command to support firefighting efforts in the Los Angeles area. Three C-130 aircraft from the 153rd Airlift Wing will travel to Channel Islands Air National Guard Base in California, where they will provide critical assistance to the state’s firefighting appa-ratus, accor...
Colds, flus and other respiratory illnesses are often more common in colder months. Since people are indoors more often, viruses can pass more easily from person to person. An ounce of prevention is most definitely worth a pound of cure. Fortunately, you don’t need an extra stroke of luck to avoid getting sick when everyone else is under the weather; you just need to take the right preventative approach. Here are some tips for preventing common winter illnesses and keeping you and your loved ones healthy. 1. Thoroughly wash hands Germs can s...
Crook County’s library system is among those to be featured in a new exhibit opening this weekend at the Tri-State Museum in Belle Fourche. “The Library” will be an educational exhibit covering libraries from the ancient world to the modern, looking at how they have changed and the challenges they face. It will also look at libraries in the tri-state area. The exhibit will feature a selection of photos, storyboards, artifacts, a touchscreen quiz, an activity station and an activity table for kids. The opening reception is free to the publi...
The University of Wyoming Extension has scheduled 16 pesticide safety education programs for private applicators across the state January through March. Currently, programs are scheduled in Crook, Goshen, Johnson, Laramie, Niobrara, Park, Platte, Sheridan and Weston counties. Details for private applicator programs in additional counties will be released in the coming months. For the most up-to-date information, contact a county extension office or visit https://bit.ly/wda-2025-private-psep. Private applicator licenses are required for anyone...
POWELL — The fight for control of grizzly bear management has once again become a battle between politicians, federal authorities and wildlife conservation organizations in the new year. It may seem like more of the same old story for the species, but there are important new twists and legislative bills that came out in the past week that may extend the debate and future litigation. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service denied petitions last week from Wyoming, Montana and Idaho to remove Endangered Species Act protections from grizzly bears, f...
1 Years Ago January 15, 1925 W. R. Collins left Tuesday for his home at Mona, after spending ten days here on county affairs. He left with his car to go by way of Belle Fourche but hardly expects to get clear home with it. Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Belshe left Saturday for Cheyenne, where for the next forty days Jack will represent Crook County in the State assembly. A. W. Storm, the other Crook County representative, left Hulett Sunday via Moorcroft. Fire of undetermined origin destroyed the main...
The Honorable Lynda Bush kicked off the first meeting of the Crook County Commissioners for the year on Tuesday morning by swearing in John D. Davis as the newest member of the board....
The Wyoming State Legislature convenes for its 68th session next week, with plenty of options available for citizens who wish to engage. As an odd-numbered year, 2025 will be a General Session, which is limited to 40 days and begins on the second Tuesday in January. A typical legislative day sees committee meetings from 7 until 10 a.m., followed by the House and Sen-ate convening in Chambers until noon. After lunch, at 2 p.m., both Chambers reconvene; upon ad-journment, committee meetings...
As Patrick Sean Carroll received his sentencing for marking his neighbor’s cattle with bleach, the judge’s main concern was to see a truce between victim and accused. Along with his son, Carroll was Two accused of using bleach to paint markings, including drawings of penises, on a total of 189 cows and six bulls belonging to their neighbor. The duo claimed their actions were intended to bring their neighbor’s attention to the problem of bro-ken fences that weren’t being fixed quickly enough. Both entered into plea agreements, with Patrick...
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 “Literacy Bags”. These kits were created for parents, caregivers and preschool teachers to engage children with stories, activities, games, etc. based around the theme of each bag. There are a lot of them to choose from so stop in and check one out today. LIBRARY HAPPENINGS: MEETINGS: Crook County Library Board meeting Thur., Jan. 9 at 1 p.m. in Moorcroft. Crook County Library Foundation meeting Wed., Jan. 13 at...
These are Pinochle average scores for individuals as of January 3, 2025: Jacquie McInerney 5450 Karol Santistevan 4868 Gail Kaiser 4630 Ernie Brewer 4243 Jennifer Adams 4220 Terry Wilkerson 3893 Denise Brewer 3717 Richard Wilkerson 3664 Jean Adams 3530 Larry Byrne 3514 Vivian Brunson 3458 Tracy Santistevan 3446 Mary Jayne Jordan 3145 Lyle Brunson 2633 Barbara Byrne 2496 Carol Jordan 1908 These are Pinochle average scores for couples as of January 3, 2025: Jacquie McInerney and Gail Kaiser 10,080 Tracy and Karol Santistevan 8,314 Ernie and...
1 Years Ago January 8, 1925 Due to the serious outbreak of a fowl pest, which is sweeping over several states, killing many fowls, a quarantine has been ordered against the importation of fowls by the State of Wyoming. The quarantine, which bars any shipment of hens, roosters, capons, chickens, geese, ducks, turkeys and pigeons, became effective Tuesday afternoon when it was signed by Acting Governor Frank E. Lucas. Arrangements for inauguration of Nellie Tayloe Ross in the governorship of...
A Moorcroft man faces felony charges of assault and strangulation after allegedly attacking two women on New Year’s Eve. Just before midnight on December 31, a Moorcroft Police Department officer responded to a report of a domestic disturbance with two females sustaining injuries. Dispatch advised that a male party, identified as Nicholas Hogen, had thrown a glass a one female, who was claiming her nose was broken, and that the other female had injuries to her arm. The reporting party also claimed that Hogen had held a knife against one of t...
A Pine Haven man was arrested for aggravated assault on Christmas Eve after allegedly attempting to break into a residence while making threats towards the occupant. A Crook County Sheriff’s Office deputy was called to a Pine Haven residence at around 10:15 p.m. on December 24 for a report of a male subject attempting to get into the residence. The subject was identified as William Bradley Jr., who had left the house a few days prior after a physical altercation. He allegedly arrived back at the house yelling and calling the female victim names...
