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A wildfire prevention program in California is set to bolster the timber supply here in Crook County, according to an announcement made by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) last week. Through this program, Neiman Sawmills is expected to receive surplus fire salvage logs from areas with too much wood and not enough of a market for it. “We’re honored to be a partner with the Forest Service and NWTF on this pilot project,” said Jim Neiman, President of the family-owned forest management company with operations across the west. “Collectively, we’re h...
For about three years, the state stopped reviewing whether Wyomingites enrolled on the Medicaid program were still eligible – but things are about to change. As the Wyoming Department of Health prepares to resume the practice of reviewing people’s eligibility for Medicaid coverage, it is urging citizens to make sure their contact details are up to date. “We just started sending renewal notices by mail to clients. We’ll be reviewing eligibility in the same manner as we did before the pandemic so it’s not something new,” said Lee Grossman, s...
The Hulett Branch Library hosted the all-staff meeting last week at the GHCC. Librarians from Moorcroft, Sundance and Hulett gathered to discuss what's going on in their libraries, to have lunch and to do a fun craft....
Kenneth "Ken" Howard, 73 of Aladdin, Wyoming, passed away at his home on February 27, 2023 surrounded by his wife and children. Ken was born on March 23, 1949 to Kenneth Howard and Anna Maddox in Hamilton, Ohio. He was the youngest of three children. After graduating from Lakota High School in 1967 he continued to farm on his family farm. In 1970, Ken married Sandra Arnold at Bethany Church. Ken and Sandra went on to have three children. Nicole, Stephanie and Brad. In 2003, Ken married Angelika Niessen in Sundance, Wyoming. Ken was an avid...
Terrence King, 85, of Aladdin, Wyoming, passed away March 3, 2023 at the Garden Hills Assisted Living in Spearfish. He was preceded in death by his parents, Pat and Rose King; sister and brother-in-law, Diane and George Bean. He is survived by his brothers, Dennis King and Michael King both of Aladdin; several nieces and nephews; and many other relatives. His request was cremation and no funeral service will be honored. Arrangements are under the care of Kline Funeral Chapel of Belle Fourche. An online guest book is available at...
Please join us at the library on March 16 at 1:30 p.m. for the Kylie McCormick Program on Tea Party Suffrage, which is sponsored by The Hulett Museum & Art Gallery and The Hulett Branch Library. NEW FICTION BOOKS: Unnatural History by Jonathan Kellerman – On a superficially lovely morning, a woman shows up for work with her usual enthusiasm. She’s the newly hired personal assistant to a handsome, wealthy photographer and is ready to greet her boss with coffee and good cheer. Instead, she finds him slumped in bed, shot to death. The Good Son...
Melva Arlene Rawhouser passed away Feb. 26, 2023, at Weston County Manor, after a stroke in November 2013. She was born Sept. 16, 1938, at the family ranch north of Hulett, Wyoming (close to Seeley, Wyoming) to Tom and Arlene (Stull) Bay. She attended schools in Hulett and Moorcroft. In 1953, she married Jack Bolin. Together they had a daughter, Barbara "Bobbi" Marie Bolin. In 1958, she married James Franklin. Together they had three daughters and one son: a daughter, stillborn (unnamed), a son, Ricky James, a daughter, Raelene Dee, and a...
Speeding – Jorge Rivera Garcia, Gillette, WY, 95/75, $160; Jessica Lorenz, Newcastle, WY, 85/70, $135 Expire Temporary License Permit/Improper Registration – Jason Darnell, Amado, AZ, $140; Joshua G. Pfeifle, Gillette, WY, $140 No Valid Driver’s License – Elizabeth Wiley, Tallahassee, FL, $140 Fail to Back Safely and Without Interfering With Traffic – James Tetrault, Camp Crook, SD, $90 Leave Scene of Accident with Damage to Attended Vehicle or Property – James Tetrault, Camp Crook, SD, $240 Weight Over Permit Limits (0-2000) – Matthew Carls...
Feb. 27 – Seven VIN checks. Two Fraud reports. Threats complaint. Suspicious circumstance. Two sets fingerprints. Assist to Campbell County. Domestic. Assist to Moorcroft Police. Fire page. Four EMS pages. Feb. 28 – Five VIN checks. Welfare check. Fingerprints. Threats complaint. Warrant arrest. Disturbance complaint. Assist to DCI. Assist to Wyoming Highway Patrol. Business check. Mar. 1 – Five VIN checks. Traffic stop. Assist Wyoming Highway Patrol. House watches. Traffic hazard. Fingerprints. Recovered property. Suspicious circu...
On March 3, the Wyoming Legislature gaveled out the end of the 67th General Session. The work your elected officials achieved was remarkable. As the leaders of the House and Senate chambers, it is our privilege to report out the accomplishments of this body’s work, which are strengthening the future of Wyoming, starting with strong investments in education. Educating Wyoming’s children is perhaps the single greatest investment our state can make. Public education is the crucible of democracy and the very foundation of our system of government....
With the 67th General Session of the Wyoming Legislature complete, I am encouraged by the good work that has been done for the people of Wyoming and am especially heartened at the prospect of being home and seeing my family, friends and neighbors after a 40-day Legislative session. Thank you, for this honor to serve you. I would like to highlight a few notable bills and new laws that I followed closely throughout the session: HB0152 has been an important a priority of mine the entire session....
Bill creates charter school authorization board GILLETTE (WNE) — The state will now have a board made up of qualified education individuals to authorize new charter schools. Previously, if a school district board did not agree on the creation of a charter school, the decision went on to the state loan and investment board. Senate File 174, sponsored by Sen. Ogden Driskill, R-Devils Tower, passed through the Legislature and awaits the governor’s signature. Rep. Ken Clouston, R-Gillette, was part of the House Education Committee that debated the...
The public works department has spent many hours plowing snow and hauling it off. It has been several years since Hulett has seen the amount of snow that has been measured this year. With all the snow comes the problem of where to go with it. Many residents have been gracious enough to allow Public Works to put snow on their property, which is a tremendous help to the town. Once the snow is piled, the town will then haul it out to either the recreation grounds or to their property north of...
Site Name Elevation (ft.) Current Snow Depth (in.) Current Snow Water Equivalent (in.) 30 Year Median SWE Last Year’s SWE Current Percent of 30 Year Median SWE Bear Lodge Divide 4680 17.2 4.8 2.1 1 229 Blind Park Snotel 6870 34 7.5 6.6 4 114 Cole Canyon Snotel 5870 33 7.4 4.7 3.7 157 Ditch Creek 6880 21.5 3.8 3.5 2.4 109 Little Bear Run 6240 21.6 4 3.6 2.1 111 Mallo 6420 33.4 6.1 6.5 3.3 94 Mount Tom 5560 25.4 4.9 4.3 2 114 North Rapid Creek Snotel 6250 30 6.5 5.8 4.7 112 Reuter Canyon 6280 36.8 9.1 8.2 3.6 111 Upper Spearfish 6500 30.6 8.4 6...
Public Notice Crook County Weed and Pest Control District is giving notice that the district will begin receiving applicator bids for 2023 noxious weed control program. If you are interested in bidding for the noxious weed program bids will be either mailed to the District at P.O. Box 7, Sundance, WY 82729 or hand delivered to the District office at 802 11th Street South. Bids must be presented to the Office Manager no later than 6:00 p.m. April 12, 2023. Bids can be found at the local Weed and Pest Office or online at WWW.Crookcountyweeds.com...
Hulett Town Council The Hulett Town Council met on Feb. 1, 2023 at 7 p.m. at the GHCC. Present were Council Backen, Bears, Johnson, Kennah, and Mayor Parsons. Motion to approve the agenda, Kennah/Backen, mc. Motion to approve the minutes, Bears/Backen, mc. Andy Bears asked about using Hunter, Sager and Riverside streets for Urban Golf. Motion was made to allow this event, Kennah/Backen, mc. Financial – Bears reported she sent in additional information for the SLIB grant and they will meet the end of the month. The 2nd direct distribution was r...
Invitation to Bid: The Town of Hulett, Wyoming will accept sealed bids for the purchase of Lot 1 in Red Devil Drive Addition Phase 2 to the Town of Hulett, Crook County, Wyoming, according to the recorded plat, consisting of approximately 4.70 acres zoned commercial. The minimum acceptable bid for this lot will be $500,000, payable in cash at closing. The Lot will be sold in "as is" condition, with no warranties except as to title. Bids must be received in a sealed envelope labeled Lot 1, Red...
Public Hearing There will be a public hearing on March 16, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. at the GHCC to hear public comment on the Town of Hulett zoning the approximate 23 acres next to Red Devil Drive in the Red Devil Drive Addition, Phase 3 behind Phase 2. The Town would like to assign the back residential property as R1-Residential. Comments will be taken by mail to Town of Hulett, PO Box 278, Hulett, WY 82720 or at the public hearing. Publish: March 9, 2023...
HS Boys at State Basketball Hulett – 35, Saratoga – 71 Hulett – 31, Southeast – 54...
Hulett’s Christian Reilly has been named to the 2023 Wyoming Coaches Association All-State Wrestling....
Crook County Natural Resource District (CCNRD) February 7th Regular Board Meeting Minutes CALL MEETING TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 12:02 pm by Chairman Wayne Garman at the Sundance USDA Service Center. ATTENDANCE Board: Wayne Garman, Lily Altaffer, Casey Devish, Kim Fundaun, Call in: Wanda Burget Employees: Bridget Helms, Jessica Halverson, Call in: Carmen Horne-McIntyre MONTHLY UPDATES Water Quality Program Updates Carmen reported on grants: the NACD 2021-2022 grant has been closed out in January and will be watching for the...
