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  • School district reacts to annual assessments

    Sarah Pridgeon|Sep 14, 2023

    Crook County School District (CCSD) continues to fare well in meeting the state's performance expectations, including across-the-board proficiency results assessment that are higher than the average for the state in this year's WY-TOPP assessments. At the elementary and middle school level, Sundance Elementary and Moorcroft Elementary are both exceeding expectations this year, according to the latest Wyoming Department of Education data. Hulett School is meeting expectations. All three schools...

  • Grant will support local youth substance use prevention activities

    Sep 14, 2023

    Prevention activities through the Be Well Coalition here in Crook County just got a boost to the tune of $125,000 a year for the next five to ten years. Earlier this year, the county commissioners supported the Be Well Coalition in applying for one of the 100 Drug Free Communities grants to be awarded in 2023 throughout the entire country. Last week, an official reward notice was received, confirming that the coalition received the grant. “There has definitely been some celebration around this news, it will help us to strengthen and grow the B...

  • Successful e-cycling

    Sep 14, 2023

    The Crook County Natural Resource District along with the support of the Town of Hulett held another successful electronic recycling event on Saturday. Crook County towns participated this year by sponsoring the event, which allows residents to bring their electronics to be recycled. Around 7555 pounds were collected between Sundance and Moorcroft, while Hulett collected just over 1600 pounds. In Hulett, members of the Devils Tower FFA helped with the event to help the commun...

  • Nels and Jeanette Smith

    Sep 14, 2023

    Jeanette Rae Smith, daughter of George and Adelaide Keener, was born on January 20, 1938, in Newcastle, Wyoming. Nels Jensen Smith, son of Peter and Helen Smith, was born just over a year later on January 29, 1939, in Newcastle, Wyoming. They lived a full life, side by side, including when they left us to be with our Lord and Savior on September 1, 2023. Together, Nels and Jeanette were pillars of their community; not only Crook County, but the entire state of Wyoming. They shared a love for ranching in the west and serving the Cowboy State,...

  • Carlile Fire Hall open house

    Sep 14, 2023

    The Carlile Fire Zone 16 is celebrating their annual open house Saturday, September 16, starting at 6 p.m. at the Carlile Fire Hall and everyone is invited to dinner. The burgers and brats are provided by Pinnacle Bank; buns, chips and drinks by Carlile Fire Zone #16; and guests are invited to bring a side dish or dessert to share. Entertainment will be live music from Bob, Pat and Doug. This festive event is an important fundraising activity to help these first responders be protected when they answer the needs of neighbors throughout Crook...

  • Crook County Sheriff's Office

    Sep 14, 2023

    Aug. 28 – Eight VIN checks. Five traffic stops. Fingerprints. Two trespassing. Criminal mischief. EMS page. Business checks. Animal complaint. Citizen dispute. Property damage. Aug. 29 – Eight VIN checks. Five traffic stops. Paper service. Suspicious. Animal complaint. Animal bite. Fire ban violation. Welfare check. Motorist assist. Citizen assist. Traffic complaint. Accident. Aug. 30 – Nine VIN checks. Four traffic stops. Paper service. Four business checks. Accident. Fingerprints. House watch. Aug. 31 – Six VIN checks. Seven traffic stops....

  • Circuit Court

    Sep 14, 2023

    Speeding – David McGinnis, Galt, CA, 47/30, $219; Saje Marie Tornow, Gillette, WY, 45/30, $100; Tammy Impiccini, Brownsville, PA, 44/30, $188; David Redman, Palmyra, MO, 62/45, $145; Andrew Johnson, Springfield, MO, 62/45, $145; Michael Klein, Stony Point, NY, 58/45, $125; Brady Buchholz, Sturgis, SD, 85/65, $230; Nolan Guzmanramerizwade, Bakersfield, CA, 81/65, $202; Aaron Bridges, Box Elder, SD, 80/65, $195; Beverly Feltz, St. George, UT, 77/65, $174; Jeffrey Crawley, Valley Springs, CA, 76/65, $177; Isaiah Alcazar, Montrose, CO, $165; Matthe...

  • Wyoming News Briefs

    Wyoming News Exchange Newspapers|Sep 14, 2023

    Baby stroller allegedly used to steal drone CODY (WNE) — The Cody man charged in July with endangering his daughter by allowing her to be in the presence of meth was recently charged with burglary, theft and conspiracy to commit burglary after he and another Cody man allegedly used a baby stroller to steal a drone from Walmart on Aug. 2. Jeremy Johnstone, 25, is accused of partnering with Brad L. Corbin to steal the drone. They face the same charges. Cody Police Officer Steven Bassett was dispatched to Walmart at around 4:30 p.m. on Aug. 18 t...

  • Locals support fire dept.

    Sep 14, 2023

    The Hulett volunteer fire department held their annual fundraiser last Saturday at the fire hall. A BBQ and silent auction were held followed by the announcement of raffle winners. Even though the event seemed to be cut short due to a storm, it was a really good turnout....

  • Strike

    Sep 14, 2023

    Last Monday, a storm came through Hulett that dropped several inches of rain and some wicked lightning. The Town of Hulett was rattled when lightning struck this tree in the Hulett town park. People who witnessed it stated that it was a pink neon color when it hit the tree. Bark was blown, several feet away from the tree, plus it even blew off a sprinkler system control panel off of the nearby outside wall....

  • Quilt show at Hulett Museum

    Sep 14, 2023

    A sprinkling of historic and modern quilts will be on display at the Hulett Museum on Sept. 22 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sept. 23 and 24 from noon to 4 p.m. Admission is free, so stop by to enjoy what our crafty community has to offer! Anyone interested in entering a quilt should call the museum at 307-467-5292 or stop by the museum!...

  • Scoreboard

    Sep 14, 2023

    Football Hulett – 52, Burlington – 81 Golf at Tiger Invitational Girls: Jilian Meidinger – 166 Boys: Mosiah Barlow – 133 Cross Country at Belle Fourche Abby Palus – 24:47.84 Brooklyn Palus – 26:35.65 Rachel Merwin – 29:39.84...

  • Hulett Branch Library

    Nancy Bowles|Sep 14, 2023

    We will be having an adult sunflower wreath craft on Tues., Sept. 19 at 1 p.m. The cost of these cute wreaths will be $20. We have limited supplies so please call the library to reserve your spot at 467-5676. NEW FICTION BOOKS: Cursed at Dawn by Heather Graham – Vampires may not walk among us, but FBI agents Della Hamilton and Mason Carter know real monsters exist. They’ve witnessed firsthand the worst humankind has to offer. They’re still catching their breath after the apprehension of two such monstrous killers when they’re met with horrifi...

  • Commissioners

    Sep 14, 2023

    PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AT THE COURTHOUSE IN SUNDANCE, CROOK COUNTY, WYOMING Tuesday, September 5, 2023 8:30 o’clock a.m. Present were Chairman Fred M. Devish, Vice-Chairman Kelly B. Dennis, Member Bob Latham and County Clerk Melissa Jones. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited to the Flag. Kelly moved to approve & ratify the minutes from August 1, 2 & 22, 2023. Bob seconded, all ayes, motion carried. Bob moved to accept “Disclosure Statement for Investment of Public Funds” from the following people: Fred M. Devis...

  • Settlement

    Sep 14, 2023

    PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE AND FINAL PAYMENT AND SETTLEMENT Notice is hereby given that on the 15th day of October 2023, final settlement will be made by Crook County School District No. 1, for and on account of a contract with Montana Sports Equipment Co. for the MHS and SHS Bleacher Replacement Project. The above work having been completed and accepted according to the plans and specifications of Schutz Foss Architects, P.C., and the above date being the 41st day after the first publication of this notice, the said Contractor will be...

  • REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES

    Sep 14, 2023

    CROOK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT #1 REPORT OF SCHOOL REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES Sources and Uses for the Year Ended June 30, 2023 FUNDS CCSD Capital Capital Special Projects Projects Enterprise Internal Trust Agency General Revenue Fund Fund Lunch Service Funds Activity REVENUES AND OTHER SOURCES: Local 9,230,144 176,282 73,701 268,836 3,641,219 992,582 County 2,359,649 State 10,498,461 1,546,172 2,901 Federal 1,667,859 308,150 Other 32,923 170,000 25,000 TOTAL REVENUE & OTHER SOURCES 22,121,177 3,390,313 - 73,701 749,887 3,641,219 0 1,017,582...