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  • Helping out

    Aug 29, 2024

    Another family in need of support due to illness expenses was helped last weekend through the annual Ride a Horse Feed a Cowboy. This year, Katie Moody and family was the beneficiary. Katie was diagnosed with breast cancer for a second time last year. The Moodys have been a big supporter of the local community and never hesitate to give a helping hand. The event began with goat roping and a wiener dog race Friday night. The main event was held Saturday at the Hulett recreation grounds with...

  • Devils Tower reopens

    Sarah Pridgeon|Aug 29, 2024

    Devils Tower National Monument opened back up just a couple of days after a temporary closure caused by hail damage. The storm on the evening of August 19 brought down numerous trees, damaged buildings, campers and vehicles and made many of the trails impassable. Significant damage was also reported at the KOA campground next to the Tower and surrounding businesses. By August 21, all trails were back open and visitors were once again welcome to enjoy the nation's first national monument....

  • Library patron highlight

    Aug 29, 2024

    Our patron highlight for the month of August is Laura Moose. Besides being an avid reader, Laura participates in book discussion. She is also a member of the Friends of the Library and enjoys coming to our craft classes. We were also lucky enough to have Laura help with the Summer Program this year. Congratulations, Laura, we love your enthusiasm, especially over our daily holidays. When asked what Laura likes about the library, she replied, "EVERYTHING, I love it so much!" She said when she...

  • State Fair success

    Aug 29, 2024

    Four local youth brought home Champion Titles from the Wyoming State Fair in Douglas. Dixey Rathbun earned Champion Junior 4-H Showman with her steer, Albert. Elizabeth Jordan earned Champion FFA Beef Showman with her T3 Angus Heifer as well as Grand Champion AORB Bull in the Open Beef Show. Gabby Jordan showed the Champion Owned Female and Supreme Angus in the Wyoming Junior Angus Association Show for the second year in a row. Sadie Jordan exhibited the Grand Champion AORB Female as well as...

  • Ride a Horse Feed a Cowboy

    Aug 29, 2024

    Some of the scenes from this year's RHFC....

  • Election results now official

    Sarah Pridgeon|Aug 29, 2024

    The primary election results are now official, with no changes necessary from the preliminary numbers that were released on election night itself. In contested seats, John D. Davis beat incumbent Kelly Dennis to the Republican nomination for county commissioner by 999 votes to 741. Harriet Hageman retained the nomination for U.S. Representative and John Barrasso was Crook County’s Republican choice to retain his U.S. Senate seat. “We didn’t have any automatic recounts,” says County Clerk Melissa Jones. “There’s a formula and it has to be a cer...

  • Todd Lee McInerney

    Aug 29, 2024

    It is with tremendous heartbreak the family announces the passing of Todd Lee McInerney of Sundance, Wyoming. Todd passed away surrounded by loved ones due to complications from a severe traumatic brain injury on Tuesday, August 20, 2024 in Aurora, Colorado. Gerald and Jacquie McInerney welcomed Todd into their lives in Spearfish, South Dakota, on January 1, 1964. He escaped being the New Years Baby by a few hours, but quickly gained the attention back as soon as he was born. Todd spent his...

  • Crook County Sheriff's Office

    Aug 29, 2024

    Aug. 19 – Eight VIN checks. Two paper services. Two property damages. Alarm. Business check. Aug. 20 – Four VIN checks. Five traffic stops. Paper service. Assault report. Animal complaint. Fingerprints. Business checks. Citizen assist. Missing person. Two EMS pages. Two fire pages. Aug. 21 – Eight VIN checks. Two animal complaints. Medical. Fire page. Paper service. Traffic stop. Traffic complaint. Fraud. Wanted person. Project Lifesaver. Prisoner transport. EMS pages. Three fire pages. Aug. 22 – Four VIN checks. Two traffic stops. Paper s...

  • Circuit Court

    Aug 29, 2024

    Speeding – Todd Johnson, Powell, WY, 83/80, $5; Tiffany Cowley, Gillette, WY, 84/80, $10; Kelly Murley, Belgrade, MT, 84/80, $10; Caline Olson, Barnesville, MN, 80/75, $15; David Leston Elliott, Moorcroft, WY, 85/80, $15; Andrzej Irla, River Grove, IL, 75/70, $15; Jeremy Jacob Mailloux, Spearfish, SD, 85/80, $15; Jahdiel Sumagang, Zephyrhills, FL, 80/75, $15; Tricia Merriweather, Boise, ID, 80/75, $15; Bonnie Bowser, Topeka, KS, 85/80, $15; Jeffrey Devereaux, Sibley, IA, 80/75, $15; Jose Doreste Baena, Orlando, FL, 49/45, $63; Kyle Vanlant, G...

  • Wyoming News Briefs

    Wyoming News Exchange Newspapers|Aug 29, 2024

    Florida man gets 15 years for fatal crash GILLETTE (WNE) — A truck driver from Florida who was found with beer cans in his cab after crashing into and killing another driver north of Gillette has been sentenced to up to 15 years in prison. Nicholas L. Alvarez, 39, on Aug. 15 received an imposed 8.5- to 15-year sentence for aggravated vehicular homicide, according to court documents. Alvarez pleaded guilty to the charge in May. In addition to imposing prison time, District Judge Stuart S. Healy III also ordered Alvarez to pay $11,196.08 in r...

  • County moves ahead with land use plan update

    Sarah Pridgeon|Aug 29, 2024

    The county is now looking for a planning consultant to update its comprehensive land use plan, with the goal of encouraging growth in the places that are most fit to handle it. According to the request for proposals, the plan will identify appropriate land uses and locations best suited for new growth on development, especially where it can be served by the public infrastructure that already exists. It will also identify strategies to reduce the impacts of remote development in areas where few services exist. A refresh of the land use plan is...

  • Social security supports rural communities

    Josh Weller, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Denver, Colorado|Aug 29, 2024

    Social Security touches the lives of nearly every American. Millions count on us — retirees, people no longer able to work due to disability, dependents and survivors. As a member of the Rural Partners Network, we want to continue reaching out to rural communities. We make it easy for you to access our programs and services. Our website offers a convenient way to apply online for benefits. Visit www.ssa.gov/applyonline to learn how to apply for: • Retirement or Spouse’s Benefits – You must be at least 61 years and 9 months and want your be...

  • UW Extension

    Vicki Hayman, Community Vitality and Health Educator|Aug 29, 2024

    Green and yellow zucchini are also types of summer squash. There are numerous varieties of zucchini. Each has unique features (appearance, color and taste) distinguishing it from other varieties. If you want an inexpensive vegetable, you can find an abundance of zucchini this time of year. While zucchini is treated as a vegetable in the culinary realm, it's technically the fruit of the zucchini flower. Squash Blossoms Did you know that the blossoms of summer squash plants are also edible? Be...

  • Early deadline

    Aug 29, 2024

    Due to the Labor Day holiday, deadline for the Sept. 5 issue of the Wyoming Pioneer will be noon on Friday, Aug. 30.... Full story

  • School Warrants

    Aug 29, 2024

    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 15TH, 2024 IN SUNDANCE, WYOMING. To Whom Paid Purpose of Expenditure Amount General Fund 21 ELECTRIC Repairs $587.60 A & B WELDING SUPPLY CO INC Supplies $891.45 AGILE SPORTS TECHNOLOGIES Subscriptions $1,550.00 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES Supplies/Curriculum $14,117.17 AMERICINN BY WYNDHAM CASPER In State Travel $654.00... Full story

  • Bid

    Aug 29, 2024

    Advertisement for Bids CROOK COUNTY MEDICAL FOUNDATION HULETT, WYOMING RED BLUFF MEDICAL CENTER HELIPORT Sealed bids, subject to the conditions contained herein, for improvements to Red Bluff Medical Center, Hulett, Wyoming, will be received by the Crook County Medical Foundation, 131 Red Devil Drive, Hulett, WY 82720, until 11:30 am local time on September 13, 2024, and then publicly opened and read aloud. The proposed work includes the following bid schedule, and the successful bidder shall have the option of completing this work in the Fall... Full story

  • Meeting

    Aug 29, 2024

    Public Notice Crook County is seeking bids for the supply of Propane for the 2024/2025 fiscal year. Proposals will be opened at 9:00 am on September 4th, 2024. Any received after that date will not be considered. For a bid packet go to https://www.crookcounty.wy.gov/departments/road_and_bridge/index.php or email: [email protected]. Publish: August 15, 22 and 29, 2024... Full story

  • Bid

    Aug 29, 2024

    ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Notice is hereby given that the Town of Hulett will receive and accept bids only through QuestCDN.com via their electronic VirtuBid online bid service until 1:00 P.M., local time, 12 September 2024, and a bid opening will be held at City Hall, 401 Sager Street, Hulett, Wyoming, for materials, labor, equipment, services & complete construction of the Town of Hulett’s RED DEVIL SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS, 2024. The Engineer’s opinion of probable construction costs ranges from $350,000 to $400,000. The work consists of ins... Full story

  • Bid

    Aug 29, 2024

    Public Notice Crook County is seeking bids for the supply of Propane for the 2024/2025 fiscal year. Proposals will be opened at 9:00 am on September 4th, 2024. Any received after that date will not be considered. For a bid packet go to https://www.crookcounty.wy.gov/departments/road_and_bridge/index.php or email: [email protected]. Publish: August 15, 22 and 29, 2024... Full story