Continuing the Crook County News Since 1884
Continuing the Crook County News Since 1884
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A Wyoming law prohibiting failed primary election candidates from seeking the same office as an independent in the general election is unconstitutional, claims a lawsuit filed Wednesday afternoon in Laramie County District Court. Matt Malcom, who unsuccessfully ran for the Republican nomination in Cheyenne’s House District 61 during the primary, and former Wilson lawmaker Jim Roscoe are the suit’s two plaintiffs. Roscoe represented House District 22 as a Democrat from 2009 to 2012, and then as an independent from 2019 to 2022. Malcom lost his...
Silver Spoon Fire grows to 1700 acres in northern Campbell County GILLETTE (WNE) — The Silver Spoon Fire north of Recluse has burned an estimated 1700 acres since starting Sunday morning. The Campbell County Fire Department “made good progress” on the fire Sunday, according to a Facebook post, and at 6 p.m. Monday, Southwest Area Incident Management Team No. 5 took over the management of this fire, which is about 37 miles north of Gillette. The same team is overseeing the Constitution and Flat Rock fires in Campbell County, as well as the H...
A large cottonwood tree in the south portion of Sundance was felled during a storm on Monday afternoon, bringing down a power line in its wake. Powder River Energy was quick to arrive on scene to restore electricity to affected customers in the immediate area....
Crook County Volunteer Fire Department has been gifted a piece of equipment that is expected to prove invaluable to wildland fires of all types and locations. The 2015 Type 6 Wildland Firefighting Engine previously belonged to the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and was stationed in Buffalo. Now, says Fire Warden Charlie Harrison, it will be located at the fire cache as an addition to the fleet. Along with Harrison and Doug Leis, who got the ball rolling on the exchange while he was himself...
Devils Tower National Monument opened back up just a couple of days after a temporary closure caused by hail damage. The storm on the evening of August 19 brought down numerous trees, damaged buildings, campers and vehicles and made many of the trails impassable. Significant damage was also reported at the KOA campground next to the Tower and surrounding businesses. By August 21, all trails were back open and visitors were once again welcome to enjoy the nation's first national monument....
The primary election results are now official, with no changes necessary from the preliminary numbers that were released on election night itself. In contested seats, John D. Davis beat incumbent Kelly Dennis to the Republican nomination for county commissioner by 999 votes to 741. Harriet Hageman retained the nomination for U.S. Representative and John Barrasso was Crook County’s Republican choice to retain his U.S. Senate seat. “We didn’t have any automatic recounts,” says County Clerk Melissa Jones. “There’s a formula and it has to be a cer...
Filing has now closed for the general election and the roster of candidates for Crook County’s special district positions is official. Four seats are open for Crook County School District, all four-year terms, for a Hulett, Moorcroft and one of two Sundance district trustee positions. Candidates include William (Bill) Motley for the Hulett seat; Thayne Gray (incumbent) and Calvin McCrea for the Moorcroft seat; and Will Ellsbury, Dana Hawk, Peggy Howard and Colton Lenz (incumbent) for the Sundance seat. For Crook County Medical Services D...
A Gillette man has been charged with felony counts of child abuse and domestic battery after allegedly becoming violent with one adult and one juvenile victim at Sand Creek Campground. On June 15 at around 5:20 p.m., a Crook County Sheriff’s Office deputy responded to Sand Creek Campground for a reported domestic dispute involving Michael Andrews threatening to “stab and slit someone’s throat”, according to court reports. The deputy spoke with two alleged victims, one of whom was under 12 years old. The deputy observed lumps and scratch...
As part of a plea deal, a Moorcroft woman has been sentenced on reduced charges following an incident earlier this year in which she allegedly falsely reported that someone was trying to kill her. According to court reports, a Crook County Sheriff’s Office deputy responded to a report of a domestic disturbance on May 16 at around 11:30 a.m. According to the deputy, the victim stated that Sheila Hansen had come out to his shop and accused him of having an affair. She allegedly began hitting him in the back of the head with her hands as he walked...
Kegan Vega of Gillette has been charged with sexual abuse of a minor after allegedly having sex with a 15-year-old during a camping trip. According to a special agent with the Division of Criminal Investigation, the assault took place at Keyhole State Park on July 8, 2023 at around 2 a.m. The agent was assigned to investigate the incident on February 1. An interview was conducted with the alleged victim, who was aged 15 at the time of the incident. The victim alleged that they went on a two-night camping trip that included family members and fr...
A woman who was arrested in 2021 for theft after allegedly holding a citizen’s firearm “hostage” and demanding money in exchange for returning it has had her probation revoked and sentence reimposed. The theft charge resulted from a report of a stolen gun from a Pine Haven homeowner, who said he had met Lisa Ingalls in Arizona and allowed her to stay at his house for a few weeks while she looked for a job in this area. Ingalls allegedly left to return to Arizona to retrieve her last paycheck and, shortly afterwards, the homeowner noticed a fir...
Aug. 19 – Eight VIN checks. Two paper services. Two property damages. Alarm. Business check. Aug. 20 – Four VIN checks. Five traffic stops. Paper service. Assault report. Animal complaint. Fingerprints. Business checks. Citizen assist. Missing person. Two EMS pages. Two fire pages. Aug. 21 – Eight VIN checks. Two animal complaints. Medical. Fire page. Paper service. Traffic stop. Traffic complaint. Fraud. Wanted person. Project Lifesaver. Prisoner transport. EMS pages. Three fire pages. Aug. 22 – Four VIN checks. Two traffic stops. Paper s...
Speeding – Todd Johnson, Powell, WY, 83/80, $5; Tiffany Cowley, Gillette, WY, 84/80, $10; Kelly Murley, Belgrade, MT, 84/80, $10; Caline Olson, Barnesville, MN, 80/75, $15; David Leston Elliott, Moorcroft, WY, 85/80, $15; Andrzej Irla, River Grove, IL, 75/70, $15; Jeremy Jacob Mailloux, Spearfish, SD, 85/80, $15; Jahdiel Sumagang, Zephyrhills, FL, 80/75, $15; Tricia Merriweather, Boise, ID, 80/75, $15; Bonnie Bowser, Topeka, KS, 85/80, $15; Jeffrey Devereaux, Sibley, IA, 80/75, $15; Jose Doreste Baena, Orlando, FL, 49/45, $63; Kyle Vanlant, G...
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 “State Park Backpacks”. These backpacks are filled with information and tools for exploring Wyoming State Parks. LIBRARY HAPPENINGS: MEETINGS: Crook County Library Board meeting Thur., Sept. 5 at 1 p.m. in Hulett. Crook County Library Foundation meeting Wed., Oct. 16 at 1 p.m. in Hulett. Sundance Friends of the Library meeting Tue., Sept. 3 at 1:30 p.m. PROGRAMMING: Lunch Bunch Book Club Thur. Sept. 26 at 11:30 a.m...
Social Security touches the lives of nearly every American. Millions count on us — retirees, people no longer able to work due to disability, dependents and survivors. As a member of the Rural Partners Network, we want to continue reaching out to rural communities. We make it easy for you to access our programs and services. Our website offers a convenient way to apply online for benefits. Visit www.ssa.gov/applyonline to learn how to apply for: • Retirement or Spouse’s Benefits – You must be at least 61 years and 9 months and want your be...
Florida man gets 15 years for fatal crash GILLETTE (WNE) — A truck driver from Florida who was found with beer cans in his cab after crashing into and killing another driver north of Gillette has been sentenced to up to 15 years in prison. Nicholas L. Alvarez, 39, on Aug. 15 received an imposed 8.5- to 15-year sentence for aggravated vehicular homicide, according to court documents. Alvarez pleaded guilty to the charge in May. In addition to imposing prison time, District Judge Stuart S. Healy III also ordered Alvarez to pay $11,196.08 in r...
The unofficial results are in for the 2024 Primary Election and there are few surprises for this year's incumbents. However, John D. Davis beat incumbent Kelly Dennis to the Republican nomination for county commissioner by 999 votes to 741. Chip Neiman ran unopposed to retain his State Representative title and received 1610 votes in Crook County. John Barrasso was Crook County's Republican choice to retain his U.S. Senate seat (1129 votes) over competitors John Holtz (109) and Reid Rasner (547)...
The Devils Tower KOA Campground played host to the 21st annual Devils Tower Car Show on Saturday, sponsored by Moorcroft's Texas Trail Cruisers Car Club. This year saw 118 entries, of which Robert Lewton of Summerset, SD, won first place car with his 1936 Chevy three-window coup and Randy and Rebecca Blakeman of Gillette won first place truck with a 1948 Ford F-1. The Matt Driskill Top Gun Award, donated by Ogden and Zannie Driskill, went to Ivan Policky of Upton in a 1915 Ford Touring...
High winds and golf-ball sized hail during a storm on Monday evening caused severe damage at Devils Tower National Monument, leading to a temporary closure of the site. According to Emergency Management Coordinator Ed Robinson, the damage included blown-over trees, including one that fell on a building, as well as scattered garbage and significant damage to vehicles. In addition, he says, around 240 people in the Devils Tower area were without power after 13 poles came down. Recovery efforts...
With the primary complete, voters will now be asked to turn attention to their next set of choices. This year’s general election ballot will contain two local propositions for the community to decide on and one constitutional amendment. SPOT Tax The first proposition relates to the Specific Purpose Sales and Use Tax, better known as SPOT. The money raised through this 1% tax goes directly to the four municipalities and county and is used for infrastructure needs that are often difficult to fund elsewhere. SPOT is the “sixth penny” tax and i...
Crook County's firefighters tackled a 509-acre fire last week near Oshoto, which destroyed an old school house. The Bertha Hill fire on August 14 was caused by lightning and was first reported by local ranchers. It was located off Dead Man Road in grass and brush and required a sizeable response to bring under control. According to Fire Warden Charlie Harrison, county units that responded included 16 engines, two water tenders, two blades from Road & Bridge and the county's fire dozer, three...
Jackie King, Field Representative for U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis and Representative Chip Neiman address attendees at the veterans' breakfast last week. The breakfast is held monthly at the Sundance Senior Center, and is free to all veterans....
A Las Vegas man faces possession charges after his story about traveling to Blackhawk to become a farmer raised suspicions for a Crook County Sheriff’s Office Deputy. According to court reports, at around 4:30 p.m. on August 6, the deputy observed a vehicle parked in a driveway with two adult males inside. He stopped to check that they were not in need of any assistance. The two men, including Matthew Cobb of Nevada, allegedly stated that they were eating and had a burger and pizza with them. They claimed to be traveling to Blackhawk, SD, to fa...
The 135th annual meeting of the Society of Black Hills Pioneers will be held Sept. 7 at the St. Francis of Assisi Church Hall, 1049 Howard Street in Sturgis, SD. Kelli Kissack, Spearfish, SD will present the program “Write a book, a story you want to write.” Kelli is a writer, photographer, podcaster, interviewer, publisher and an equine agent. She will inspire the audience to work on ancestor stories or their life stories. The schedule for the day is 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. – registration and social time, 11:15 to noon – meeting, noon – lunch wit...
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 “State Park Backpacks”. These backpacks are filled with information and tools for exploring Wyoming State Parks. LIBRARY HAPPENINGS: MEETINGS: Crook County Library Board meeting Thur., Sept. 5 at 1 p.m. in Hulett. Crook County Library Foundation meeting Wed., Oct. 16 at 1 p.m. in Hulett. Sundance Friends of the Library meeting Tue., Sept. 3 at 1:30 p.m. PROGRAMMING: Lunch Bunch Book Club Thur. Sept. 26 at 11:30 a.m...
