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Edward William Gantz Jr., 84, of Alva, Wyoming, passed away peacefully with his family beside him on March 31, 2024. Ed was born on October 22, 1939, to Edward Gantz Sr. and Margaret (Sipe) Gantz. He grew up on the family ranch where he lived until the time of his death. He attended his primary school years at Belle Country School that was located on the family ranch. Later he attended school in Hulett, graduating in 1957. In the summer of 1957, he married his high school sweetheart, Donna Stinson. Together they raised six children. He spent...
Rolland “Butch” Helkenn, 86, of Sundance, Wyoming entered fully into the presence of his Lord and Savior on March 27, 2024. Butch was born on January 14, 1938, in Clark, South Dakota to Edward and LaVerne (Kruthoff) Helkenn. He grew up with four brothers, one sister and one uncle on the home place located in Fordham Township. He attended Fordham Elementary and Logan High School, where he met his wife, Betty Marie Carter. They married on October 11, 1956 and shortly thereafter moved to their own family farm located one mile east and one mile sou...
A few of the Hulett kids participated in the Wyoming State Math Competition for the Northeast District in Gillette. Results are as follows: Seventh grade (67 participants) – 44. Cedar Palm, 45. Madison Willems, 55. Hearken Cruz Eighth grade (47 participants) – 46. Aiden Williams (Tied for first in the team division) Ninth/Tenth grades (82 participants) – 20. Dylan Williams, 46. Vella Wyka, 51. Ben Harrison Eleventh/Twelfth grades (51 participants) – 21. Justen Foster, 31. Andie Hostler, 32. Ell...
Voters will be asked this year to again approve the Specific Purpose Sales and Use Tax (SPOT), which raises money that goes directly to the four municipalities and the county and is used for infrastructure needs that are often difficult to fund elsewhere. This time, at the suggestion of Pine Haven Mayor Karla Brandenburg, the amount to be raised for each entity may be increased from $1.5 million to $3 million. This doesn’t change the amount of the tax itself – it’s still just a penny, she said, and it’s a penny that is already in place,...
A town election will be held on Tuesday, May 14 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Greater Hulett Community Center. Voters will be going to the polls to elect two council people who will serve four-year terms. Terms are ending for Brian Kennah and Terri Johnson. Johnson has stated that she will not be vying for re-election, while Kennah is undecided. Any qualified person who so desires to file for an office of any of the above positions may do so by filing a petition at town hall. Petitions may be obtained at town hall and must be filed by noon on...
April 1 – VIN check. Three paper services. Three traffic stops. Four fingerprints. Welfare check. Suspicious circumstance. Three business checks. Two EMS pages. April 2 – Four VIN checks. Three citizen assists. Traffic stops. Civil standby. Lift assist. Business check. Assist other agency. Three EMS pages. April 3 – Eight VIN checks. Four paper services. Traffic stops. Prisoner transport. Motorist assist. House watch. Business check. Assist other agency. Protection order. Fire page. EMS page. April 4 – Three VIN checks. Four paper service...
Speeding – Julie Chick, Gillette, WY, 85/75, $105; Brennan Michael Aga, Spearfish, SD, 89/75, $130; Alan P. Jeanpierre, San Antonio, TX, 82/70, $105 No Seat Belt (driver) – Chase White, Thermopolis, WY, $25; Kenny Craig, Elkmont, AL, $25; Sheldon Hayter, Gillette, WY, $25; Brooke Sanders, Gillette, WY, $25 Expired Temporary License Permit/Improper Registration – Chase White, Thermopolis, WY, $150...
Site Name Elevation (ft) Current Snow Depth (in) Current Snow Water Equivalent (in) 30-yr Median SWE (in) Last Year’s SWE (in) Current Percent of 30 Year Median SWE Bear Lodge Divide 4680 2.6 0.4 1.1 4.8 36 Blind Park Snotel 6870 0.0 0.0 7.0 8.7 0 Cole Canyon Snotel 5870 10.0 2.3 5.2 8.1 44 Ditch Creek 6880 1.5 0.4 3.6 6.0 11 Little Bear Run 6240 0.0 0.0 2.5 5.2 0 Mallo 6420 0.0 0.0 5.9 9.5 0 Mount Tom 5560 0.0 0.0 2.9 5.8 0 North Rapid Creek Snotel 6250 13.0 4.9 6.6 7.6 74 Reuter Canyon 6280 0.8 0.1 7.0 10.1 1 Upper Spearfish 6500 5.0 1.2 5...
BUFFALO — A new law to come out of the 2024 legislative session will eliminate some of the hoops that contractors have to jump through to obtain licenses in different municipalities, but an unintended consequence may be felt in city building department revenues. Gov. Mark Gordon signed SF0114, Contractor Licenses Reciprocal Recognition Requirements, which goes into effect on July 1. Under the law, each county, city, town and other government entity that issues licenses to contractors will now recognize a license issued to a contractor by a...
Minor killed at Casper mall CASPER (WNE) — A minor is dead following a stabbing just before noon Sunday outside Eastridge Mall in Casper. “The two people most directly involved are in custody,” police lieutenant Scott Jones said, adding that additional individuals who may have been involved have been identified, questioned and may face “further action.” The victim, who is under the age of 16, will not be publicly identified until after an autopsy is performed Tuesday by the Natrona County Coroner. He died shortly after law enforceme...
Hulett Museum and art gallery, and the Hulett branch library, sponsored a program Sharing History through Art at the GHCC. Karen Holzer with the Spearfish fish hatchery spoke to a room filled with adults and students. She brought some of the artwork and a beautiful replica quilt to show the history of the fish hatchery. After her presentation, the audience was able to ask interesting questions about the presentation and the fish hatchery....
Entries are now open for this year’s Crook County Rodeo Royalty Contest! Contestants must attend a Crook County School, or parent(s) must reside in Crook County. Contestant age requirements are 7-22 by January 1, 2024. Deadline for applications to be received is May 31 at 5 p.m. Please contact Amber Burch at (307) 467-5678 or message our Facebook page to receive an application. Contest will be held in Moorcroft with horsemanship on the evening of July 8, and an evening banquet on July 9....
Westward expansion is not a new concept and the movement is trending again. As implants move in and set up residence here in Crook County, it is important to have knowledge about Wyoming agriculture laws and regulations that can be causes of upset and strife. After several sensational cases involving misunderstandings surrounding landowner rights and responsibilities, here are some common issues and ways to avoid trouble. Good fences make good neighbors. This is a saying that is very common in Wyoming, but what does that mean? Wyoming is a...
Girls 100M – Anhya Ivie-Moody 13.77, Kyera Roberts 16.10 Girls 200M – Roberts 34.24 Girls 800M – Izzy Fosheim 2:59.24, Ali Jay 3:13.15, Brooklyn Palus 3:21.12 Girls 1600M – A. Jay 6:57.55, Palus 7:12.36 Girls 4x800M Relay – Hulett 12:47.32 Girls High Jump – Myah Cornett 4-6 Girls Long Jump – Moody 15-0.5, Roberts 12-8.75 Girls Triple Jump – Fosheim 29-1.5 Girls Discus – Cornett 96-10, Kaydence Olson 85-5, Ellie Jay 69-9 Girls Shot Put – Olson 30-6, E. Jay 25-5, Aislin Riley 23-11 Boys 100M – Ben Harrison 12.46, Cash Huven 12.66 Boys 200M – Huv...
PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AT THE COURTHOUSE IN SUNDANCE, CROOK COUNTY, WYOMING Tuesday, April 2, 2024 8:30 o’clock a.m. Present were Chairman Fred M. Devish, Vice-Chairman Kelly B. Dennis, Member Bob Latham and County Clerk Melissa Jones. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited to the Flag. Kelly moved to approve and ratify the minutes from March 5 & 6, 2024. Bob seconded, all ayes, motion carried. Bob moved to approve the health insurance proposal with WEBT. There will be no changes from last year, with the County paying 1...
Hulett Town Council The Hulett Town Council met on March 6, 2024 at 7 p.m. Present were Council Backen, Johnson, Kennah and Mayor Parsons. Absent was Chris Bears. Motion to approve the agenda, Kennah/Johnson, mc. Motion to approve the minutes, Backen/Kennah, mc. Bunny Engbert was present to discuss her event in 2025. She has an application for use of the rec grounds. About 4200 people could participate. June 21st. Audience members had questions concerning the impact on the town and rec ground if this event is held in Hulett. Bill and Jeannie...
Legal Notice Invitation to Bid Crook County Road & Bridge is seeking bids for supplying and delivery of Magnesium Chloride for the CMAQ Dust Mitigation Project. The bids are due by April 22nd at 11 am. Please visit the Road & Bridge office; call 283-1441; or download the full bid package at crookcounty.wy.gov. Bring your complete bid packets to the Road & Bridge office or mail to PO Box 995, Sundance, WY 82729. Bid opening will be at the County Road & Bridge Office on Monday April 22th at 11:00 am. Bids received after this time will be...
April 25, 2024, CCMSD Regular Board of Trustees Meeting The Crook County Medical Services District (CCMSD) Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on April 25, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at the Sundance State Bank conference room. You are invited to attend in-person or via Teams webinar. Joint the meeting at the link below: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/3ce393df-77e7-47f7-ad02-4ed0efb8125d@f1f73db4-4d69-4e07-8652-10c57c1f3e50 Publish: April 11, 2024...
The Crook County Library Board celebrated Nancy Bowles and her ten years of service as the Hulett Library's Branch Manager at the Crook County Library Board meeting on April 4 at the Hulett Branch Library. Nancy and her years of dedication to her position are a wonderful asset to the Crook County Library System. Shown, left to right, are library board members Sue Fuhrmann, Randy Leinen, Library Director Bonnie Stahla, Nancy Bowles, library board members Criss Neiman, Cindy Lambert and Mary...
