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Articles from the August 31, 2023 edition


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  • Aloha

    Aug 31, 2023

    The Hulett Branch Library held their last flight for the year taking its passengers to Hawaii. The group toured the islands, tried a Dole whip®, learned how to hula and played games. The ladies looked like they were enjoying the whole trip. The program was awesome, taking kids and adults to faraway places....

  • Bearlodge Writers hold book reading/signing

    Aug 31, 2023

    The Bearlodge Writers will be having a book reading/signing at the Hulett Branch Library on Sept. 5 at 2 p.m. Books will be available for purchase. Spirit of the Bear Lodge: An Anthology of Bearlodge Writers. Meeting monthly for more than 40 years, members of Bearlodge Writers have been widely published, spreading their work to readers everywhere. The Hills have drawn us from different directions. We are ranchers and homemakers, artists and teachers, musicians and business people – but most of all, we are wordsmiths. We encourage and support o...

  • County residents place at State Horseshoes

    Aug 31, 2023

    Competitors were in Cheyenne last weekend for the 2023 State Horseshoe Tournament. Sanctioned Wyoming Horseshoe Pitching Association members came from all over the state for the competition. Three participants from Moorcroft did very well at the state tournament. Kolter Huven placed first in the Junior division and Kris Huven placed third in the Men's C Division. John Paul Wonderchek placed fifth in the Men's D Division. There were classes for women, men, elders and juniors. Classes are based...

  • Bruce Langdon McAmis

    Aug 31, 2023

    Bruce Langdon McAmis, age 94 of Alva, Wyoming peacefully entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on August 22, 2023. Bruce was born February 9, 1929 to Carp and Elizabeth (Langdon) McAmis. He was the oldest of seven children. On June 24, 1950, Bruce married Peggy Charlene Shaul and they were married 70 years and 11 months. Bruce was a lifelong farmer and rancher in the Alva area. Bruce was well known for his friendly personality, always looking to make a new friend with a FIRM handshake. He raised quality hay, wheat seed... Full story

  • Mary Ellen McAdam

    Aug 31, 2023

    Mary Ellen McAdam, age 97, of Stover, Missouri passed away Monday, August 21, 2023 at her home, where she resided for the past five years with Merna and Jim Boyd. It was on the 5th of August, 1926 that Jesse Andrew and Cassie Margaret (Grey) Clausen welcomed their daughter, Mary Ellen, into their home in Martin, South Dakota. She grew up helping on the family farm; one of her many chores was milking the cows. Her father gave her the nickname "Swede" which stuck with her throughout her childhood. Mary Ellen and Justus K. Westover were married... Full story

  • Wanda "Dee" Carroll

    Aug 31, 2023

    Wanda "Dee" Carroll, 68, of Gillette, Wyoming, passed peacefully into the loving arms of our Lord on August 24, 2023 after fighting a valiant and brave battle with ovarian cancer. Dee, daughter to Nina Mae Watts and George Malven Watts Jr., was born in Belle Fourche, South Dakota, on January 18, 1955. She spent her youth running the hills with her five siblings (Sandy, Melvin, Jim, Rene and Mae) and helping on their ranch near Devils Tower. After her junior year of high school, she met her loving husband, Peter Kim Carroll. Dee was a devoted... Full story

  • Card of Thanks

    Aug 31, 2023

    Our Thanks FFA has started their busy year. Devils Tower FFA had a successful run at Ham n' Jam this year! Over $500 was raised for the chapter! Members represented themselves well by selling homemade treats and running a mechanical bull. We would like to thank all of the bikers and community members for their generosity and support. And a huge thank you goes to Kim for personalizing our shirts! They looked amazing!... Full story

  • Early deadline

    Aug 31, 2023

    Due to the Labor Day holiday, deadline for all news and advertising for the Sept. 7 issue of the Wyoming Pioneer will be noon on Fri., Sept. 1.... Full story

  • CB Rangers resumes

    Aug 31, 2023

    The First Baptist Church after school youth program is underway. CB Rangers meet every Wednesday after school at the First Baptist Church. For more information, call 467-5779....

  • Hulett Branch Library

    Nancy Bowles|Aug 31, 2023

    Kids Storytime at the library will be starting Thurs., Sept. 7 at 3 p.m. This year we will include kids up to age 10. The Bearlodge Writers will be having a book reading/signing at the library on Tues., Sept. 5 at 2 p.m. They will talk about their new book, Spirit of the Bear Lodge. NEW FICTION BOOKS: Canary Girls by Jennifer Chiaverini – Early in the Great War, men left Britain’s factories in droves to enlist. Struggling to keep up production, arsenals hired women to build the weapons the military urgently needed. “Be the Girl Behind the M...

  • Wyoming News Briefs

    Wyoming News Exchange Newspapers|Aug 31, 2023

    Driver booked for assault after hitting pedestrian with car CHEYENNE (WNE) — A male pedestrian was transported to Cheyenne Regional Medical Center Thursday evening after a driver struck him with his vehicle. The victim is in custody, and the driver has been booked into the Laramie County jail on an assault charge. Koby Rodriguez, 25, was arrested on the charge of aggravated assault with injury after an altercation at 5:40 p.m. Thursday. Rodriguez told police that, after exiting Interstate 80, waiting at a light to turn onto North Greeley H... Full story

  • Circuit Court

    Aug 31, 2023

    Speeding – Timothy Signer, Overland Park, KS, 80/70, $105; Elizabeth Kroll, Papillion, NE, 75/65, $105; Taylor Garman, Sundance, WY, 90/65, $185; Paul J. Laurenzi, Milton, DE, 84/70, $140 Fail to Drive Vehicle Within Single Lane – Leonard Schleuning, Beulah, WY, $90 Expired Temporary License Permit/Improper Registration – Benjamin Jasinski, Spearfish, SD, $140 Drive While License Cancelled, Suspended or Revoked – (minor), Newcastle, WY, $440 Waterskiing Violation – Tyler B. Sasse, Moorcroft, WY, $100 Fail to Provide Life Jackets – Nathan W. D...

  • Crook County Sheriff's Office

    Aug 31, 2023

    Aug. 21 – Three VIN checks. Assist other agency. Traffic hazard. Trauma. Vicious animal. Four business checks. Animal complaint. Aug. 22 – Three VIN checks. Two prisoner transports. Four traffic stops. Animal complaint. Business check. Harassment. Aug. 23 – Five VIN checks. Two paper services. Four traffic stops. Livestock. Domestic. Traffic hazard. Fingerprints. Citizen assist. Aug. 24 – Seven VIN checks. Fingerprints. Traffic stop. Citizen assist. Three business checks. Fire page. Title 25. Sex offense. Burglary. Aug. 25 – Four VIN checks. F...

  • Bus driver clinic held

    Aug 31, 2023

    Crook County School District #1 recently held their Wyoming State-required six hours of training in Sundance. All bus drivers and substitute drivers attended. Trainings this year included Suicide Intervention and Behavior Management, provided by the Campbell County Transportation Department. Other items covered at the training included district policies and online trainings. Several bus drivers received pins and plaques from the Wyoming Pupil Transportation Association for their years of service. Brenda Wagner has driven for the Crook County...

  • CCSD announces free and reduced school lunch program

    Aug 31, 2023

    Crook County School District #1 has announced its policy for free and reduced-price meals for children unable to pay the full price of meals served under the National School Lunch Program, and/or School Breakfast Program. Each school and the office of the Crook County School District have a copy of the policy, which may be reviewed by any interested party. The following household size and income criteria will be used for determining eligibility. Children from households whose income is at or below the levels shown are eligible for free or...

  • School Warrants

    Aug 31, 2023

    Crook County School District No. 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 AUGUST 21ST, 2023 IN SUNDANCE, WYOMING. To Whom Paid Purpose of Expenditure Amount General Fund 21 ELECTRIC Repairs $4,577.80 21 ELECTRIC Repairs $2,261.75 ABLE Summer Enrichment Program $14,000.00 AGILE SPORTS TECHNOLOGIES Sports Equipment $5,346.00 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES Repair Parts $673.80 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES Technology... Full story

  • Commissioners

    Aug 31, 2023

    PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AT THE COURTHOUSE IN SUNDANCE, CROOK COUNTY, WYOMING Tuesday, August 22, 2023 8:30 o’clock a.m. Present were Chairman Fred M. Devish, Vice-Chairman Kelly B. Dennis, via conference call, Member Bob Latham and County Clerk Melissa Jones. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited to the Flag. After discussion, Bob moved to sign a scoping comment letter on the Newcastle BLM RMP Revision. Kelly seconded, all ayes, motion carried. Bob moved to ratify a letter of support for Charter Communications on an a... Full story

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