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  • State FFA President

    Apr 18, 2024

    Devils Tower FFA member and president Ahnya Ivie-Moody was named the Wyoming State FFA President during ceremonies at the 2024-2025 State convention in Cheyenne last week. FFA members from across the state gathered for the annual event. Members and teams were honored for achievements in their perspective categories and enjoyed guest speakers and activities throughout the convention. The highlight of the evening was the naming of the 2024-2025 officers. Crook County had two students who were...

  • Trivia winner

    Apr 18, 2024

    Dorothy Wood was the winner of the February/March trivia at the Hulett branch library. Every two months, the library draws the winner for this trivia game after people have correctly answered trivia questions that are put out every day in the library....

  • HHS Track in Upton

    Apr 18, 2024

    Boys: 100M – 36. Cash Huven, 41. Ben Harrison 400M – 13. Harrison 800M – 15. Justen Foster 1600M – 18. Foster, 26. Duncan Letellier 4x800M – 4. Hulett (Kyle Smith, Letellier, Dylan Williams, Foster) Long Jump – 17. Cash Huven, 27. Harrison Triple Jump – 14. Harrison, 17. Huven, 18. Smith Discus – 2. Christian Reilly (state qualified) Shot Put – 2. Reilly 2nd (state qualified), 19. Foster Girls: 100M – 9. Ahnya Ivie-Moody (state qualified) 200M – 7. Ivie-Moody (state qualified) 800M – 12....

  • Bid

    Apr 18, 2024

    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 $400,000 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...

  • Casper comes together in grief to mourn Bobby

    Zak Sonntag, Casper Star-Tribune Via Wyoming News Exchange|Apr 18, 2024

    CASPER - He was known by friends and neighbors as Bobby, a familiar face on the basketball court and recognized by his dashing mop of curly brown hair and boyishly charming smirk. He's described by his classmates at Dean Morgan Middle School as a kid with relaxed happiness and a quickdraw smile. "He was the sweetest, kindest and most courageous boy," Hayley, his girlfriend, told the Star-Tribune, flourishing a promise ring Bobby had given her. "He was the best boyfriend out there, and we had so...

  • Neiman announces layoffs at Spearfish mill

    Sarah Pridgeon|Apr 18, 2024

    Neiman Enterprises has announced layoffs and production reductions at Spearfish Forest Products, its last remaining facility in South Dakota. The company says the decision is due to reductions in the timber sale program on the Black Hills National Forest. “We have done everything possible to prevent this unfortunate outcome that will impact these employees, our community, and ultimately the health of the forest,” said Jim Neiman, President. “We’ve weathered economic and market downturns over the decades. These layoffs, however, are a direct...

  • Carlile Wranglers chili feed next week

    Apr 18, 2024

    The Carlile Wranglers 4-H Club will host their annual chili feed on Fri., Apr. 26 at 6 p.m. at the Carlile Fire Hall. Come and enjoy chili, soup and dessert, followed by bingo and door prizes!...

  • Slice of life

    Sarah Pridgeon|Apr 18, 2024

    Work is ongoing to create a new website for the Town of Hulett, and the council has decided to investigate the possibility of including live webcam footage of the streets. This is something already done by the bank, and also by other Wyoming towns. The council discussed that it could allow visitors to get an idea of Hulett before arriving, giving an insight into day-to-day life as it happens. “We’re promoting the town – that’s what we’re trying to do,” said Mayor Ted Parsons. Work on the website is underway, with photos and text already sub...

  • Stolen vehicle recovered in Vegas

    Sarah Pridgeon|Apr 18, 2024

    Police Chief Bill Motley was pleased to report at the recent town council meeting that a vehicle stolen from a Hulett resident had been successfully found. “It has been recovered in Las Vegas,” he said. The juveniles believed to be responsible for stealing the vehicle had been detained, he told the council, and were facing court action. The remaining issue, he told the council, was to return the vehicle to its proper place. “I’ve been in contact with the owner numerous times,” he said. Efforts to retrieve the vehicle and bring it back to H...

  • Crook County Sheriff's Office

    Apr 18, 2024

    April 8 – Two VIN checks. Two paper services. Three traffic stops. EMS page. Two citizen assists. Project Lifesaver. Two business checks. Alarm. April 9 – Six VIN checks. Two paper services. Five traffic stops. Prisoner transport. House watch. Traffic hazard. Animal complaint. Abandoned vehicle. Business check. April 10 – Four VIN checks. Six paper services. Traffic stops. Traffic complaint. Fingerprints. Motorist assist. Business check. Fire ban violation. Assist other agency. Fire page. April 11 – Five VIN checks. Paper service. Two traffic...

  • Circuit Court

    Apr 18, 2024

    Speeding – Dalton Stearns, Edgemont, SD, 92/80, $120; Dustyna L. Smolik, Newcastle, WY, 75/70, $15; Edward Kirchoff, Gillette, WY, 80/75, $15; Mick Blakeman, Sheridan, WY, 90/75, $135; Maxwell Bosse, Lake Stevens, WA, 96/75, $165; Phil Tambouridis, Rochester Hills, MI, 75/65, $105; Angela Nichole Smith, Newcastle, WY, 86/70, $140; Roger Black, Helena, MT, 90/75, $135 Expired Temporary License Permit/Improper Registration – Angela Nichole Smith, Newcastle, WY, $150 No Registration and Improper Display of Tabs – Joseph R. Hintz, Gillette, WY, $...

  • Property tax refund program now open

    Sarah Pridgeon|Apr 18, 2024

    The property tax refund program for homeowners has opened for applications, with an extra $20 million allocated by the Legislature this year and expanded eligibility. The program assisted 9000 families last year and is expected to help an additional 2000 this year. Homeowners can apply for a refund of up to one-half of the median residential property tax amount or 75 percent of their 2023 property tax bill, whichever is less. HB-04 made changes to the program this year to widen the eligibility requirements. To be eligible in the past, your...

  • My Social Security: it's not just for retirees

    Josh Weller, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Denver, Colorado|Apr 18, 2024

    A personal My Social Security account can be helpful in so many ways. You can benefit from its personalized tools even if you are not retired or close to retirement. With your personal my Social Security account, you can do much of your business with us online. You rarely need to call or visit a local Social Security office once you have one. Let’s look at some of the features offered by an account. If you do not receive benefits, you can: • Request a replacement Social Security card (in most states and the District of Columbia). • Check perso...

  • Junior High Golf

    Apr 18, 2024

    3. Zaide Bears 48 Gavin Harrison 64...

  • Wyoming News Briefs

    Wyoming News Exchange Newspapers|Apr 18, 2024

    Woman arrested for aggravated assault after allegedly hitting motorcycle with her car GILLETTE (WNE) — A 63-year-old woman was arrested for aggravated assault after allegedly chasing a motorcycle throughout town and intentionally hitting it with her car Sunday afternoon. She and a 53-year-old man have been in an ongoing dispute over the ownership of two motorcycles, said Police Deputy Chief Brent Wasson. Sunday afternoon, the woman sat outside the man’s room at the Arrowhead Motel and waited for him to leave. The man left his motel room and...

  • Surplus

    Apr 18, 2024

    PUBLIC NOTICE (Sale of Surplus Property) Items for sale: 1985 Ford Truck (Fire Truck) VIN # 1FDPC80K3FVA18991 6,281 miles 160 hours Ran when parked 4 years ago The Town has the right to refuse any and all bids For more information or to view items call town hall 467-5771. Bids will be open at the town council meeting May 1, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. Publish: April 18 and 25, 2024...

  • Meeting Change

    Apr 18, 2024

    Meeting Change April 30 2024, CCMSD Regular Board of Trustees Meeting The Crook County Medical Services District (CCMSD) Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on April 30, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at the Sundance State Bank conference room. You are invited to attend in-person or via Teams webinar. https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/3ce393df-77e7-47f7-ad02-4ed0efb8125d@f1f73db4-4d69-4e07-8652-10c57c1f3e50 Publish: April 18, 2024...

  • Election

    Apr 18, 2024

    ELECTION PROCLAMATION April 3, 2024 I Ted Parsons as Mayor of Hulett, Wyoming, do hereby declare the official election for the Town of Hulett, Wyoming to be held on Tuesday, May 13, 2024 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Said election shall be for the following offices and terms. Council Person (2) 4-year term Any qualified person who so desires to file for office of any for 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 30, 2024. A $25.00 filing fee is required....

  • Meeting

    Apr 18, 2024

    Meeting Notice The Regular Meeting of the Crook County Museum District will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, April 22, 2024 at the Hulett Museum. Publish: April 18, 2024...

  • Workshop

    Apr 18, 2024

    Town of Hulett Budget Workshop: Thursday, April 18, 6 p.m. at the GHCC Publish: April 18, 2024...

  • Gordon refuses to sign new voter registration rules

    Hannah Shields, Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via Wyoming News Exchange|Apr 18, 2024

    CHEYENNE — Gov. Mark Gordon has decided the new voter registration rules proposed by Secretary of State Chuck Gray exceed his statutory authority. Gordon sided with the Wyoming Legislature’s Management Council — made up of legislative leadership from both chambers — in its disapproval of the new rules, which would have required people to provide proof of residency, not just identity, when registering to vote. Gray has said on multiple occasions, including an op-ed submitted to the Wyoming Tribune Eagle this week that Wyoming elections needed...

  • Hulett Chamber of Commerce

    Apr 18, 2024

    Hulett Chamber February 5, 2024 Minutes Persons Present – Amanda Langley, President, Deb Bears, Vice President; Connie Lindmier, Secretary; Bunny Sings Wolf Engberg; Caitlin Desser. Call to order: President Amanda Langley called the meeting to order at 5:12 p.m. Agenda – Deb made the motion to accept the agenda as provided. Bunny seconded the motion. Motion carried Minutes – Bunny made the motion to accept the minutes as provided. Deb seconded the motion. Motion carried. Elections – review of election January 8, 2024 Chairperson: Amanda Langley...