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  • Fly in fun

    Aug 4, 2022

    The Hulett Airport Board held their annual Hulett Fly In at the Hulett Municipal Airport last Saturday as 24 planes from all over the area flew in to enjoy a free breakfast and visit with locals and pilots. Local residents came up and enjoyed watching the variety of planes that flew in. People flew in from Montana, South Dakota, Wyoming and North Dakota. This event is funded by a grant from the State of Wyoming for marketing airports....

  • Hulett Branch Library

    Nancy Bowles|Aug 4, 2022

    NEW FICTION BOOKS: Switchboard Soldiers by Jennifer Chiaverini – In June 1917, General John Pershing arrived in France to establish American forces in Europe. He immediately found himself unable to communicate with troops in the field. Pershing needed operators who could swiftly and accurately connect multiple calls, speak fluent French and English, remain steady under fire and be utterly discreet, since the calls often conveyed classified information. At the time, nearly all well-trained American telephone operators were women – but women were...

  • Fun at the fair

    Aug 4, 2022

    Sarah Pridgeon photos...

  • Hulett Museum receives $4500 grant for HVAC

    Aug 4, 2022

    The Hulett Museum recently received funding of $4500 for heating and cooling system upgrades for the community museum facility in Crook County. The grant is a result of combined efforts by Powder River Energy Corporation (PRECorp) and its wholesale power supplier Basin Electric. The $2250 in PRECorp funds will come from proceeds associated with the company's WyREC renewable energy credits program. As member/owners of Basin Electric, PRECorp then requested and received $2250 from Basin's...

  • School Warrants

    Aug 4, 2022

    Crook County School District #1 Notice is hereby given that the Crook County School District #1 Board of Trustees issued warrants for the following bills exceeding $500.00 at the regular meeting of the board held on July 26th, 2022, at SUNDANCE, WYOMING. To Whom Paid Purpose of Expenditure Amount General Fund 2 GUYS DECO INC Replace Carpet $37,067.05 A & B WELDING SUPPLY CO INC Shop Supplies $3,664.00 AGILE SPORTS TECHNOLOGIES Athletic Subscription $2,600.00 AMAZON.COM CREDIT CARD PLAN Teaching Supplies $901.04 AMAZON.COM CREDIT CARD PLAN Teach...

  • Solicitation

    Aug 4, 2022

    Public Notice 023 Solicitation Sealed solicitations will be received by the Association of Educational Purchasing Agencies (AEPA) on behalf of its 29 State Member Agencies which includes NEW BOCES WY and Member Agencies Albany 1, Big Horn 1, Big Horn 2, Big Horn 3, Big Horn 4, Bridgeland Tech. College, Campbell 1, Carbon 1, Carbon 2, Casper College, Children’s Res Cntr, City of Sandpoint, City of South Jordan, City of Cody, City of Gillette, City of Pinedale, Converse 1, Converse 1 Rec Board, Converse 2, Crook 1, Diocese of Cheyenne , East G...

  • Wyoming News Briefs

    From Wyoming News Exchange Newspapers|Aug 4, 2022

    Gordon taps Secy. of State Buchanan as a judge CHEYENNE (WNE) — Gov. Mark Gordon’s office announced Saturday morning that he has appointed Wyoming Secretary of State Ed Buchanan to be a district court judge for the 8th Judicial District, serving Goshen County. That has been his home county. Buchanan plans to remain in office for now “to fulfill his forthcoming duties and ensure a smooth transition before taking the bench,” according to a news release from the governor’s office. No timeline for him to assume the judgeship has been determine...

  • Circuit Court

    Aug 4, 2022

    Speeding – Austin R. Vanderhoef, Upton, WY, 71/50, $175; Michael Schmitt, Casper, WY, 89/80, $103; William Radcliffe, Daytona Beach, FL, 84/70, $140; John Hartley, Beaverton, OR, 91/80, $115; Rayshawn J.E. Doyle, Gillette, WY, 99/80, $165; Yanli Jia, Yorba Linda, CA, 80/70, $105; Anthony Kindt, Butte, MT, 96/80, $140; Phillip Michaels, Alpharetta, GA, 80/70, $105; Jacob Klein, Hazen, ND, 86/75, $115; Wade J. Vrana, Upton, WY, 91/70, $165; Bobbi Stuck, Torrington, WY, 54/45, $103; Calogero Sottosanti, Reading, PA, 61/45, $202; Todd Ross, A...

  • Crook County Sheriff's Office

    Aug 4, 2022

    July 25 – Three VIN checks. Five traffic stops. Animal complaint. Assisted Wyoming Highway Patrol. Business checks. Fire. EMS page. Motorist assist. Fingerprints. REDDI report. Suspicious circumstances. Traffic hazard. Welfare check. July 26 – Five VIN checks. Ten traffic stops. Three paper services. Two traffic accidents with damage. Animal complaint. Assist another agency. Assault. Citizen assist. False 911. Motorist assist. Harassment complaint. Suspicious person. Welfare check. July 27 – Three VIN checks. Thirteen traffic stops. Anima...

  • Mills assumes CEO role at PRECorp

    Aug 4, 2022

    The Powder River Energy Corporation (PRECorp) Board of Directors has announced that Brian Mills formally assumed all CEO duties on Monday, August 1. The northeast Wyoming electric cooperative announced in January that 22-year CEO Mike Easley would transition out of the CEO role with Deputy General Msanager Mills to assume increasing responsibilities of the CEO. PRECorp Board President Reuben Ritthaler said: "Succession planning and developing bench strength has always been a part of our strategic focus. Given Brian's development over his years...

  • Man killed in shootout near Sundance

    Sarah Pridgeon|Aug 4, 2022

    A male subject with an active Wyoming warrant was shot and killed by law enforcement on Saturday morning after two shootouts took place on I-90 near Sundance. According to the Crook County Sheriff’s Office, the subject was contacted by a Wyoming Highway Patrol trooper on Saturday night at around 10:10 p.m., as he was walking along I-90 near milepost 184. The trooper learned that there was an active warrant for the subject’s arrest. The trooper immediately called for backup from the Crook County Sheriff’s Office and the subject was advis...

  • Early deadlines

    Aug 4, 2022

    We will be on an early printing schedule due to the motorcycle rally. Deadline for the Aug. 11 Sundance Times and Moorcroft Leader will be noon on Mon., Aug. 8. Deadline for the Aug. 11 Wyoming Pioneer will be Fri., Aug. 5 at noon....

  • A GUIDE TO THE 2022 PRIMARY ELECTION

    Aug 4, 2022

    Welcome to your 2022 Primary Election Special, a guide to the candidates vying for your vote. Inside, you will find information about the people running for all city, county, state and national seats at the primary election this August. This guide is intended as an at-a-glance look at the candidates as you head for the ballot box. For local seats, we asked each candidate to answer two questions. All candidates were given the same opportunity to contribute their thoughts and limited to the same length of answer in the interests of fairness. For...