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  • Paying back

    Sep 26, 2024

    The junior high volleyball team under the guidance of their coach Kendra Meidinger showed their thanks to Tower Valley Station for sponsoring their warmups. Last Friday the girls painted a fence for the business to sharpen up their property and it sure did. The team painted most of the day and the fence looks great....

  • Local artist to be inducted into Legends of Dakota Country Music Hall of Fame

    Sep 26, 2024

    Local country artist Jim Traversie will be inducted into the Legends of Dakota Country Music Hall of Fame on Sept. 29, 2024 in Rapid City at the Moose Lodge at 2 p.m. Traversie along with 15 others will receive the honor. Traversie is well known in the area for having the band Badger Horse, which plays all over the Tri-State area. The artist has been playing music his whole life and enjoys old time country....

  • Patron of the month

    Sep 26, 2024

    Congratulations go to Kenneth Klinger, Hulett Library's patron highlight this month! We see Kenny at least once a week at the library. He is known to be a handyman around the library, putting shelves, chairs and various pieces of furniture together for us. The newspapers are his go to every week. He can be seen reading them in his favorite chair. He also is an avid book reader and an audio cd listener. Kenny said he likes how helpful and friendly the librarians are and the variety of materials...

  • Great participation in quilt show

    Sep 26, 2024

    The Hulett Museum and Art Gallery held their annual quilt show this past weekend. With one of the biggest shows they've had, there were over 50 pieces on display. The quilts ranged from antique heirlooms to modern day patterns. This year there was even items made of wool....

  • Scoreboard

    Sep 26, 2024

    HS Football Hulett 48, Meeteetse 53 JH Football Hulett 37, Meeteetse 0 HS Volleyball Hulett 25, Clearmont 21 Hulett 25, Clearmont 16 Hulett 23, Clearmont 25 Hulett 16, Clearmont 25 Hulett 9, Clearmont 15 JV Volleyball Hulett 25, Clearmont 20 Hulett 25 Clearmont 12...

  • Statewide gun-free zone ban legislation expected for 2025 session

    Sep 26, 2024

    Lawmakers wrote the latest page in Wyoming's gun-free-zone saga Thursday afternoon with a relatively calm, hour-long discussion of where guns should be allowed. While the Joint Judiciary Committee took no action, Rep. Jeremy Haroldson (R-Wheatland) said he would be bringing back legislation targeting Wyoming's gun-free zones in the upcoming session. "And I hope it'll be a better bill than last year," he said. Given the successes of the hard-right Freedom Caucus during the primaries - a group...

  • Rock climber killed in fall from Devils Tower

    Sep 26, 2024

    A rock climber is reported to have died after falling from Devils Tower on Sunday. According to a statement from the National Park Service, Devils Tower National Monument, 21-year-old Stewart Phillip Porter of Eau Claire, WI, sustained major injuries after falling from the second pitch of El Cracko Diablo. Devils Tower Law Enforcement was informed of the accident at the Tower at around 8 p.m. and located Porter and his climbing partner approximately 40 minutes later. A Hulett EMS paramedic pronounced him dead at the scene. Crook County...

  • Circuit Court

    Sep 26, 2024

    Speeding – Ryan Wittler, Marathon, FL, 84/80, $10; Corey Klein, Rapid City, SD, 79/75, $10; James Leonard Campbell, Upton, WY, 75/70, $15; Daniel Wendt, Coeur d’Alene, ID, 75/70, $15; Tracey Kochanski, Oconomowoc, WI, 85/80, $15; Alden C. Martin, Spearfish, SD, 80/75, $15; Adan Hernandez, Rupert, ID, 85/80, $15; Erica Dominguez, Gillette, WY, 85/80, $15; Matthew Debo, Bozeman, MT, 80/75, $15; Grant Plessner, Gillette, WY, 85/80, $15; Justin Donner, Minneapolis, MN, 85/80, $15; Alayna Koenig, Mandan, ND, 85/80, $15; (minor), Gillette, WY, 88/...

  • Crook County Sheriff's Office

    Sep 26, 2024

    Sept. 16 – Four VIN checks. Two traffic stops. Three business checks. Two motorist assists. Wanted person. Animal complaint. Paper service. Two citizen assists. Welfare check. Suspicious circumstance. Fraud. Sept. 17 – Five VIN checks. Three traffic stops. Three business checks. Two thefts. Motorist assist. Medical. Sept. 18 – Three VIN checks. Traffic stop. Three business checks. Trespassing. Suspicious circumstance. Accident. Fingerprints. Theft. Sept. 19 – Seven VIN checks. Six traffic stops. Paper service. Fingerprints. Citizen assist....

  • Card of Thanks

    Sep 26, 2024

    Thank You Thank you to all who made my 90th birthday so special. Thank you to Michel for planning the party and to the Buttons and Bows ladies and other who helped her. The lunch was wonderful and was enjoyed by all. The flowers were beautiful. Thank you for all the cards and phone calls. It was a wonderful party. Thanks for coming. Jeanne Shepherd... Full story

  • Wyoming News Briefs

    Wyoming News Exchange Newspapers|Sep 26, 2024

    Average gas prices remain unchanged in past week in Wyoming CHEYENNE (WNE) — Average gasoline prices in Wyoming are unchanged in the last week, averaging $3.25 per gallon Monday, according to GasBuddy.com’s survey of 494 stations in Wyoming. Prices in Wyoming are 4.9 cents per gallon lower than a month ago, and stand 64.4 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. According to GasBuddy price reports, the lowest price in the state Sunday was $2.79, while the highest was $4.49, a difference of $1.70 per gallon. The national average price of gas...

  • Letter to the Editor

    Sep 26, 2024

    Dear Editor, On the evening of August 19, a very severe wind and rain storm moved through our area with winds recorded at 90 mph. It was only a mile or two wide. It broke ten power poles just over the hill from me. It broke a large tree in front of a granary and did other major damage. I reported that our power was out. In less than an hour we could hear radios and people talking nearby and we had power in three hours. The next day a crew worked much of the day building a new line and switching power back to the original lines. There was also...

  • Commissioners

    Sep 26, 2024

    PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AT THE COURTHOUSE IN SUNDANCE, CROOK COUNTY, WYOMING Wednesday, September 18, 2024 8:30 o’clock a.m. Present were Chairman Fred M. Devish, via conference call, Vice-Chairman Kelly B. Dennis, via conference call, Member Bob Latham and County Clerk Melissa Jones. Bob moved to approve a letter in comment to the United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service Amendments to the Land Management Plans to Address Old-Growth Forests Across the National Forest System Draft Environmental Impact S... Full story

  • Statement of Ownership

    Sep 26, 2024

    UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP, MANAGEMENT, AND CIRCULATION 1. Publication Title: THE WYOMING PIONEER; 2. Publication Number: 18165; 3. Filing Date; 09/26/2024; 4. Issue Frequency: Weekly; 5. Number of Issues Published Annually: 52; 6. Annual Subscription Price: $30; 7. Complete Mailing Address of Known Office of Publication: THE WYOMING PIONEER, PO BOX 400, SUNDANCE WY 82729-0400 / CROOK; 8. Complete Mailing Address of Headquarters or General Business Office of Publisher: THE WYOMING PIONEER, PO BOX 400, SUNDANCE WY... Full story

  • Businesses reminded to file ownership info

    Sarah Pridgeon|Sep 26, 2024

    Sundance State Bank is reminding business owners of new federal requirements to report the names of the people who own or control your company. Failing to do so could result in civil or criminal penalties, including imprisonment. The new Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) regulations require that most companies report the names of all beneficial owners. This must be done before January 1, 2025 if your company was created before the beginning of this year. If you have established the company since January, you have 90 days to complete the...

  • Toxin advisory issued for Keyhole

    Sarah Pridgeon|Sep 26, 2024

    A toxin advisory has been issued for Keyhole Reservoir due to harmful levels of cyanotoxins present in the water. A harmful cyanobacterial bloom (HCB) is described by the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) as an abundance of a substance that is always present in surface waters at low levels and play an important role in the aquatic ecosystem, but can bloom into a harmful overabundance. Cyanobacteria is able to produce toxins and other irritants that can have harmful health effects to people and animals, including pets and...

  • Specialty Crop Directory promotes local foods across Wyoming

    Sep 26, 2024

    The University of Wyoming Extension has released an updated publication promoting the local food movement across Wyoming, connecting consumers with producers. The “2024 Wyoming Specialty Crop Directory” has nearly 1100 listings, including many for producers and the specialty crops and products they offer. These offerings include fresh vegetables and fruits; culinary herbs and spices; honey; homemade goods such as jams, jellies, salsas, barbecue and hot sauces, pickled and fermented vegetables, and fruit pies; hard cider; and wine, among man...