Articles from the May 25, 2023 edition
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Hulett Class of 2023
Twelve Hulett seniors graduated last Sunday when the 2023 commencement was held. Graduating were: Jessee Driskill, Koltin Gantz, McKenna Kromarek, Kagan Lawrence, Abby Nelson, Hunter Reilly, Sam...
Temporary closure to protect nesting falcons and climbers at Devils Tower
Rock climbing routes on the east and northeast faces of Devils Tower summit will be temporarily closed effective immediately to protect nesting Peregrine and Prairie Falcons. The closure is implemented annually to provide the falcons with an...
County enjoys employment bump
The latest figures from the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services shows that Crook County enjoyed an employment bump last year. The county saw a 4.5% increase in employment between the end of 2021 and the fourth quarter of 2022, which equals 112...
Service: Lucille Frances Baxter
A graveside service for Lucille "Lucy" Frances (Long, Straight) Baxter will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 11, 2023 at the Alva Cemetery in Alva, Wyoming. Lucy passed away on September 9, 2022, at her farm home near Blythedale, Missouri at age... Full story
Blood drive held
Hulett held its quarterly blood drive last week at the Hulett Civic Center. There was a great turnout for this drive with 31 units of blood being collected. Watch for the next one, which will be held...
Early Deadline
Due to the Memorial Day holiday, the deadline for all news and advertising for the June 1 Wyoming Pioneer will be noon on Friday, May 26. Have a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend!... Full story
Free fishing day set for June 3
Enjoy a day of lakeside recreation at Keyhole Reservoir next weekend as part of the statewide celebration of Free Fishing Day. Wyoming Game & Fish designates the first Saturday of National Boating and Fishing Week each year as a day on which anyone...
Devils Tower National Monument staff attend training for high-angle rope rescue
Last month, Devils Tower staff attended a high-angle rope rescue course. This course was instructed within the monument by "Rigging for Rescue" out of Ouray, CO. The one-week seminar included...
Wyoming News Briefs
Man arrested after allegedly kidnapping woman from Walmart GILLETTE (WNE) — A 26-year-old man was arrested for felony counts of kidnapping and probation violation, as well as misdemeanor counts of theft, use of drugs and interference with a peace...
Circuit Court
Speeding – Gary Knight, Newcastle, WY, 79/70, $103; Jacob Running Shield, Black Hawk, SD, 74/65, $133; Raymond M. Wright III, Spearfish, SD, $210; Todd Hink, Gillette, WY, 83/75, $101; (minor), Gillette, WY, 93/75, $150; Jaxson Doll, Kansas City,...
Crook County Sheriff's Office
May 15 – Two VIN checks. Five traffic stops Two sets fingerprints. Fraud report. Business checks. Assist to Keyhole State Park. Three fire pages. Six EMS pages. May 16 – Five VIN checks. Two traffic stops. Business check. Three suspicious...
Ag Books for Kids
Crook County Farm Bureau Federation annually sponsors the Ag Books for Kids contest for K-5th grade students. A book related to agriculture is paired with resources to learn about a specific ag...
Surplus
PUBLIC NOTICE (Sale of Surplus Property) Items for sale: 5x14 heavy duty tandem axle flatbed trailer 2032 Genie scissor lift. (minimum bid $6,000) Street sweeper ran when parked (minimum $500) Weather guard tool box like new, will fit a full size... Full story
Scoreboard
The Hulett girls track team placed 11th overall at the WHSAA 1A State Track Meet. The Hulett boys team placed 15th. Girls 100M – 7. Ahnya Ivie-Moody 13.63 Girls 200M – 6. Ivie-Moody 28.25 Girls...
SSB hosts financial education at Hulett School
Sundance State Bank staff Melissa Dauphinais and Shelly Elwood were welcomed by the senior class at Hulett High School on May 10, 2023. In honor of National Financial Literacy Month, Melissa and...
Summer kick off this weekend at Keyhole
Start the summer off right at Keyhole State Park this Memorial Day Weekend! There will be many family-friendly activities about pollinators in a come and go as you like environment. This Kick-Off to Summer event takes place May 27 and 28 from 10...
Preacher in the Patch among speakers at Old Fashioned Tent Revival
Just outside of Hulett, on the JH Ranch, we’ll gather for the sixth annual Old Fashioned Tent Revival on the Ranch by the River, Sun., June 4 through Wed., June 7 featuring special speakers and music each evening. Pastor Ron Merritt of Gillette...
Hulett Branch Library
Summer Reading Program starts June 1. Come in and get your reading sheets and check out the cool prizes. Also, the Summer Program, Travel the World at the Library, will be on Tuesdays the month of June at 1 p.m. for kids 6-11 years old. NEW FICTION...
From tea to ships
There have been a lot of fun things at the Hulett library this month. They held their annual tea party with a great turn out. Ladies and even kids showed up wearing their best hats. Prettiest hat...