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  • Fun field day

    Jun 9, 2022

    The seventh annual WSG youth field day was held last Saturday on the Chip Neiman ranch. Kids of all ages enjoyed morning fishing followed by informational booths and activities such as archery. Kids left with some wonderful prizes including bikes, fishing gear, guns, camping equipment and much more. Winner of the largest fish was Paxton Pravecek....

  • Hulett's Small Town Hoedown this weekend

    Jun 9, 2022

    Mark your calendars for the weekend of June 11-12 and plan to spend it in Hulett. The weekend is full of fun activities for the whole family. The weekend will start with the parade at 10 a.m. Saturday morning followed by activities downtown and the 75th annual Hulett Rodeo at 1:30 p.m. at the Hulett recreation grounds. This rodeo promises to be a special event honoring all the past queens as they have been named grand marshals. Night time events include the Hulett Lions Club pitchfork fondue in the town park, goat roping at 6 p.m., corn hole...

  • Memorial Service - Chester Hejde

    Jun 9, 2022

    A memorial service for longtime Crook County resident Chester Hejde, 91, of Aladdin, Wyoming, will be held on Friday, June 17 in the Old Stoney auditorium at 2 p.m. Chester passed away January 19 but his memorial service was postponed until June 17 due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic at that time. This will be a Masonic service and the entire community of Chester’s friends and associates are invited to attend. Refreshments will be served following the service....

  • Card of Thanks

    Jun 9, 2022

    Thank You A big thank you to everyone for the cards, flowers, food and phone calls. Special thanks to Loretta Monnens, Lincoln and Ashley Driskill, Kaycee Monnens, Sam and Tris Munsick, Karlon Knudson, Chanda Snook and the Buttons and Bows. The Wace Snook family...

  • Circuit Court

    Jun 9, 2022

    Speeding – Jeremy Allen Eisenhauer, Upton, WY, 79/70, $103; Lukman Tirtaguna, Denver, CO, 92/70, $170; Mark Sheffield, Ogden, UT, 78/65, $125; Jerald D. Roberts, Pine Haven, WY, 85/65, $160; Victoria Rike, Little Rock Pulaski, AR, 61/40, $165; Spencer Hinck, Cedar City, UT, 41/30, $167; Casey Brueggeman, Rifle, CO, 79/70, $103; Jaelyn Jewell, Spearfish, SD, 92/70, $170; Gail Wilson, Madison, WI, 63/45, $150; Aaron M. Clennan, Port Orchard, WA, 91/75, $150; Kylie Yorke, Winston Salem, NC. 85/75, $105; Brach Westover, Hulett, WY, 78/65, $125; N...

  • Crook County Sheriff's Office

    Jun 9, 2022

    May 23 – Two fire pages. Found property. Fraud. Three EMS pages. Minor in possession. Motorist assist. Property damage. Suspicious person/circumstances. Two traffic stops. Three VIN checks. May 24 – Six VIN checks. Eight traffic stops. Animal complaint. Juvenile problem. Two motorist assists. Coroner call. Two prisoner transports for doctor appointments. May 25 – Five VIN checks. Paper service. Four traffic stops. Suspicious circumstance. Trespassing complaint. Traffic hazard. Citizen assist. Disturbance complaint. Business checks. EMS page....

  • Keyhole announces summer fun for June

    Sarah Pridgeon|Jun 9, 2022

    Looking for some outdoors family fun this summer? Keyhole State Park has announced plenty of programs for the rest of the month, from night hikes to nature walks. Explore the park by night with the night hike series, which tun from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The first, on June 10 and 11, will introduce you to the amphibian residents of the park, with the help of a naturalist ranger. The second, on June 17 and 18, will focus on avian residents, while the third, on June 24, will take a look at moths and the role they play in pollination. Each night hike...

  • Workforce training program gets funding boost

    Sarah Pridgeon|Jun 9, 2022

    A significant increase in the amount of funding available through the Workforce Development Training Fund is intended to help Wyoming businesses train new employees and upskill current staff. Through an emergency rule signed by Governor Mark Gordon, businesses can now apply for larger grants per trainee and higher hourly funding for interns. "The Workforce Development Training Fund has been instrumental in allowing employers to hire, train and retain the best talent, and we know how important those things are for the health of any business,"...

  • Candidates confirmed

    Sarah Pridgeon|Jun 9, 2022

    No matter who wins at this year’s elections, the Crook County Courthouse is set to see some significant changes. As candidate filing closes for the year, several incumbents within the county offices have opted not to run for another term. Running for the first time – all unopposed on the Republican ballot – will be Julie Altaffer for Clerk of District Court, Tammy Jundt for Crook County Treasurer, Dan Thomas for Crook County Assessor and Melissa Jones for Crook County Clerk. Also unopposed are two courthouse incumbents. Jeff Hodge will run a...

  • Wyoming News Briefs

    From Wyoming News Exchange Newspapers|Jun 9, 2022

    Study finds Teton Co. courthouse can’t withstand earthquake JACKSON (WNE) — A recent study determined that the Teton County courthouse is not earthquake sound and no amount of renovations can save it. The building, built in 1968, will need to be completely torn down. The unsafe building puts the Teton County Sheriff’s office, located on the bottom floor, at risk. That office also is home to the county’s 911 emergency dispatch center. The issue of remodeling the courthouse has been in conversation before, but thus far hasn’t gained traction....

  • Bison eyed for Endangered Species Act protection

    Nicole Pollack, Casper Star-Tribune Via Wyoming News Exchange|Jun 9, 2022

    CASPER — Another iconic Yellowstone species is being considered again for Endangered Species Act protections. Threats to the park’s plains bison — including loss of habitat and migration routes as well as the spread of disease — are concerning enough that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will conduct a year-long review of the subpopulation’s conservation status, the agency announced Friday. The decision, which was be published in the Federal Register on Monday, comes after a federal judge ruled in January that Fish and Wildlife Service f...

  • Improving genetics: Embryo transfers allow more selective cattle breeding

    Seth Taylor, Buffalo Bulletin Via Wyoming News Exchange|Jun 9, 2022

    BUFFALO - Michael Rea focused the lens of his microscope, scanning each section of a small dish, sifting through specks and smudges, looking for something. Behind him, Brent and Stephanie Painter monitored his progress on a small, black tablet. The garage was quiet, other than the sound of the wind. Rea shifted in his seat. "It's not looking good," he said to the Painters. They were looking for embryos, and it wasn't going well. The Painters had hired Rea to extract as many embryos as he could...

  • Proposed Budget

    Jun 9, 2022

    Proposed Budget CROOK COUNTY MEDICAL SERVICES DISTRICT Budget Hearing Information 713 OAK ST Location: SUNDANCE STATE BANK MEETING ROOM SUNDANCE, WY 82729 Date: 6/22/2022 307-283-3501 Time: 10:30AM Crook County Budget Prepared by: ALAYNA MARTEN, CFO BUDGET MESSAGE The assumptions used for the FY 2023 Draft budget are as follows: a) Patient revenues will be slightly higher than prior year estimates. After a charge master review it was recommended that the District increased charges by 4%. Charges reflect FMV for Wyoming. Additionally, our goal i...

  • NOTICE OF HEARING

    Jun 9, 2022

    NOTICE OF HEARING TO VACATE A PORTION OF COUNTY ROAD NO. 21 AND 807, known as the Cold Springs and Lost Canyon County Roads The Board of County Commissioners of Crook County, Wyoming will consider the viewer’s report upon the Petition by Michael J. Frey for Moskee Land Corp LLC to vacate a portion of County Roads No. 21 and No. 807, known as the Cold Springs and Lost Canyon County Roads, on June 14, 2022 on or after 4:00 p.m. in the Crook County Commissioners Room in Sundance, WY. The petition and maps can be obtained by calling the County C...

  • Council

    Jun 9, 2022

    Hulett Town Council The Hulett Town Council met on May 4, 2022 at 7 p.m. Present were Council Backen, Johnson, McCollum and Mayor Parsons. Motion to accept the agenda, McCollum/Backen, mc. Motion to accept the minutes, Backen/McCollum, mc. Financial: Motion to approve the financial report, Backen/McCollum, mc. Police: Motley will be gone next week. Working on a dog at large ordinance. Maintenance: Helping set up for OWITS. Lane Jay will be hired for the summer help and will start May 23 Bills: Motion to approve the general bills, McCollum/Backe...

  • Lifting spirits, finding hope: School's Hope Squad helps inspire others

    Cassia Catterall, Gillette News Record Via Wyoming News Exchange|Jun 9, 2022

    GILLETTE - May 25 was an exciting day for all students throughout the district: It was the last day of school. At Lakeview Elementary School, 11 students in fourth through sixth grades ran to each classroom while the rest of the classes were out at recess. They left a little note and Lifesaver candy on each student's desk. "We hope you know how important you are to Lakeview," the note read. The 11 students are part of the school's Hope Squad - a group of students selected by their peers to help...

  • Everything Enchiladas!

    Vicki Hayman, UW Extension|Jun 9, 2022

    The traditional Mexican dish of enchiladas has a unique flavor and long history. The definition of the enchilada is a rolled tortilla with a filling, usually with meat and served with a chili sauce. In English, the word enchilada means “in chili.” Extensive research suggests that enchiladas not only date back to Mayans but also originated from Mayan people. A staple food of the Mayan people was corn tortillas. Some evidence shows that the first enchiladas were made with these corn tortillas and had fish rolled in them. Spanish conquistadors doc...

  • CCLUP&ZC

    Jun 9, 2022

    CROOK COUNTY LAND USE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES AT THE COURTHOUSE IN SUNDANCE, CROOK COUNTY, WYOMING Monday, May 9, 2022 7:02 p.m. Present were Chairman Morgan Ellsbury, Member Dustin Buckmiller, Member Terry Wilkerson and Member Mary Yemington, Vice-Chairman Cody Galloway was absent. Chairman Morgan Ellsbury asked if there were any amendments to the agenda. Terry Wilkerson moved to adopt the agenda as printed; Dustin Buckmiller seconded, all ayes, motion carried. Chairman Morgan Ellsbury asked if there were any additions or...

  • CCNRD

    Jun 9, 2022

    Crook County Natural Resource District (CCNRD) April 4th Regular Board Meeting Minutes CALL MEETING TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 12:02 by Chairman Wayne Garman at the USDA Service Center in Sundance, Wyoming. ATTENDANCE Board: Wayne Garman, Lily Altaffer, Kim Fundaun, Wanda Burget Employees: Sarah Anderson, Bridget Helms, Call in: Carmen Horne-McIntyre Guests: Keela Deaton, NRCS District Conservationist, Staci Steiner, FSA County Executive Director OPEN ISSUES TO DISCUSS NRCS Update Ms. Deaton reported that 8 contracts have been...

  • CCNRD

    Jun 9, 2022

    Crook County Natural Resource District (CCNRD) May 3rd Regular Board Meeting Minutes CALL MEETING TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 11:46 am by Chairman Wayne Garman, at the Sundance USDA Service Center. ATTENDANCE Board: Wayne Garman, Kim Fundaun, Wanda Burget, Call in: Lily Altaffer Employees: Sarah Anderson, Bridget Helms, Jessica Halverson, Call in: Carmen Horne-McIntyre Guests: Keela Deaton, NRCS District Conservationist OPEN ISSUES TO DISCUSS Commissioner’s Presentation The meeting was recessed to the Crook County Courthouse f...

  • Chamber

    Jun 9, 2022

    The Hulett chamber met at Badger Horse Products on May 24 at 5:30 p.m. Attending were: Lily Altaffer, Melissa Bears, Bill Motley, Kim Somervold, Connie Hippen, Jim Traversie and Korina Ike. April minutes and financial information off bank balance of $7,054.73 were approved. Bills: Visitor’s guide is complete. Chamber owes Sagebrush $2,644.42 and the post office $48 for 1 year box rental. Bears made motion to pay both, Motley seconded, motion carried. Old Business: Parade application for Sat. June 11th are out and available for pickup. D...