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  • Quilt show held

    Sep 28, 2023

    People enjoyed viewing the quilts at the third annual quilt show held and the Hulett Museum and Art Galler over the weekend. There were numerous quilts made locally that represent historic and modern quilts. Many local quilters had their works of art on display. More photos on page 12....

  • Museum and library to host program

    Sep 28, 2023

    The Hulett Museum and Hulett Library will be hosting Mike Madler at the Hulett Library on Thursday, Oct. 5 at 1:30 p.m. In territorial days, Devils Tower was home to a band of outlaws known as the Axelbee Gang. Stoneville (now Alzada, Montana) was a lawless frontier settlement and one of their havens. In 1884, the Axelbee Gang and lawmen met there for a fatal clash....

  • Landfill district idea back under discussion

    Pioneer Staff|Sep 28, 2023

    The idea of bringing the whole county together in a single solution for solid waste disposal has been raised several times since the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) began its push to close unlined landfills, but has always failed to gain traction. With enough time under people’s belts to have seen the repercussions of no longer having a landfill in the county, several elected officials around the county are hoping that, this time, it might be possible to get the question in front of voters. The question was first raised at Sun...

  • Janice Smith

    Sep 28, 2023

    Janice C. (Sann) Smith passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 29, 2023, at the age of 86 from extended medical conditions after suffering a stroke. She grew up in San Diego, California with fond memories of time spent at the beach. She was proud to be the first in her family to graduate high school and attend college. Janice was an avid hand quilter and greatly enjoyed corresponding with pen pals across the country. She also loved cooking, gardening, hiking, John Wayne movies, John Denver music and always her endearing group of chickens....

  • Farm Bureau Federation holds annual meeting

    Sep 28, 2023

    On September 21 the Crook County Farm Bureau Federation held their annual members meeting with 32 people in attendance at the 77 Steakhouse in Hulett. Wyoming Farm Bureau Federation Executive Vice President, Ken Hamilton and Media and Member Relations Director, Kerin Clark, spoke about upcoming state and national meetings and events, federal issues affecting Wyoming agriculture and legislative issues. Troy Stone, District Manager for Mountain West Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance gave a report....

  • Goodbye 1970 tax return

    Melissa Bears|Sep 28, 2023

    The Town of Hulett sponsored a shredding/recycling opportunity for its residents. Last Thursday, BAM Document Destruction and Recycling spent three hours in front of the Greater Hulett Community Center and shredded documents as people pulled up to empty years of documents into the bins. According to Terry McAmis, who initiated this shredding event, over 4500 pounds of paper collected and shredded....

  • Circuit Court

    Sep 28, 2023

    Speeding – Reno Zane Holmes, Gillette, WY, 70/50, $100; (minor), Rapid City, SD, 83/65, $160; Toron Johnson, Jamestown, ND, 83/80, $5; John Frederick Huntington, Long Beach, CA, 45/30, $100; Amit Kumar Acharzo, Laramie, WY, 92/65, $195; Alyssa Schneider, Gillette, WY, 90/75, $135 No Seat Belt (driver) – Olivia Makousky, Gillette, WY, $25; (minor), Rapid City, SD, $25 Fail to Drive Vehicle Within Single Lane – Andrew Dertinger, Perham, MN, $90 Follow Too Closely – Jacob Bahner, Gillette, WY, $100 Windshield View Obstructed – (minor), Rapid City,...

  • Crook County Sheriff's Office Blotter

    Sep 28, 2023

    Sept. 18 – Five VIN checks. Two traffic stops. Paper service. Fingerprints. Lift assist. Motorist assist. Suspicious vehicle. EMS page. Sept. 19 – Three VIN checks. Three traffic stops. Traffic hazard. Citizen assist. Gun call. Domestic. Suspicious circumstance. Four EMS pages. Fire page. Sept. 20 – VIN check. Three traffic stops. Unauthorized use of vehicle. Sex offense. Fraud. Assist other agency. Two EMS pages. Fingerprints. Sept. 21 – Six VIN checks. Two escorts. Three paper services. Fingerprints. REDDI report. Search warrant. House w...

  • WLB reminds producers to update mailing address

    Sep 28, 2023

    The Wyoming Livestock Board wants to remind producers that it is very important to keep the mailing address for their recorded brand(s) current. By law, the Livestock Board must notify the brand owner, by mail, at the address shown on the brand records. If you are not sure of when your brand is scheduled for renewal, or are not sure if the Wyoming Livestock Board has your current address, please contact the Wyoming Livestock Board via phone, mail, email or fax at following address: Wyoming Livestock Board, 1934 Wyott Drive, Cheyenne, WY...

  • Wyoming News Briefs

    Wyoming News Exchange Newspapers|Sep 28, 2023

    Couple pleads not guilty to attempted murder, child abuse CHEYENNE (WNE) — At separate hearings with separate judges Monday, both of the defendants charged with attempted first-degree murder in connection with the alleged abuse of a two-year-old boy pleaded not guilty. Hannah Wingert, the 20-year-old mother of the child, and Joshua Moody, her 21-year-old boyfriend, were arrested for attempted first-degree murder and aggravated child abuse on Aug. 25. Law enforcement contacted them after Wingert’s stepmother called police to perform a wel...

  • Powder River Energy Foundation gives $15,000 to local VFDs

    Sep 28, 2023

    The Powder River Energy (PRECorp) Foundation has facilitated $15,000 in direct donations to local volunteer fire departments through a single day of online fundraising in July this year. Called the WyoGives ‘Day of Giving,’ the annual online fundraiser gives local charities an opportunity to raise funds online and leverage matching funds from entities like the Hughes Charitable Foundation to increase the total dollars raised. The 24-hour fundraiser was held on July 12, and the PRECorp Foundation dedicated 100 percent of the money raised to loca...

  • Western Family and Consumer Sciences Show coming soon

    Chris Maupin|Sep 28, 2023

    The 61st Western Family and Consumer Sciences Show will be held Oct. 6 and 7 at the Central States Fairgrounds in Rapid City. The event consists of 12 contests held over two days, which are open to all youth ages five though 18 from all states and some contests have an adult division. The show will conclude with an awards celebration at 3 p.m. on Sat., Oct. 7 in the Walter Taylor Building on the fairgrounds. During the final event, there will be a style show, memories shared and entertainment as well as presentation of the top awards. In some...

  • Harvest Jubilee coming to Alzada

    Miranda Hendrickson|Sep 28, 2023

    Is anyone else feeling those fall vibes? To help us all get into the fall spirit the Alzada Community Club is putting on the Harvest Jubilee again this year. Sat., Oct. 7 please come out to help support the community club and have a good time. We will have an hour of live cowboy music starting at 4 p.m., followed by supper at 5:30 p.m. and a dance at 7 p.m. We hope to have nice weather that will allow us to have a cornhole tournament outside. At the door we will be selling raffle tickets for a chance to win a number of gift baskets. This is...

  • Powder River Energy Foundation announces new scholarship program

    Sep 28, 2023

    As part of its philanthropic service to northeast Wyoming, the Powder River Energy (PRECorp) Foundation will manage the Rising Opportunity Student Scholarship (R.O.S.S.) program beginning with the 2024-2025 school year. The program is made possible by a fund established by Campbell County native Perry Ross. Mr. Ross retired from business with a substantial living trust and has established an educational scholarship program to help others succeed in life. “Perry believes hard work and contribution to community are important characteristics a...

  • Hulett Scoreboard

    Sep 28, 2023

    Football Hulett – 54, Ten Sleep – 13 Volleyball Hulett – 19, Upton – 25 Hulett – 25, Upton – 29 Hulett – 12, Upton – 25 Hulett – 17, Upton – 14...

  • School Warrants

    Sep 28, 2023

    To Whom Paid Purpose of Expenditure Amount General Fund 2 GUYS DECO INC Carpet Replacement $2,982.88 A & B WELDING SUPPLY CO INC Welding Supplies $1,294.57 ADOLPH, DIANA Concessions Reimbursement $1,066.57 AGILE SPORTS TECHNOLOGIES Sports Equipment $5,646.00 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES Supplies $1,635.19 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES Supplies $22,437.39 AT&T MOBILITY Data Plan $532.20 AT&T MOBILITY Cell Phone Charges $1,628.31 BEARLODGE AG SUPPLY LLC Water Softner Salt $882.00 BIG HORN TIRE INC Bus Repairs $2,855.60 BN DOORS Repairs $2,018.00 BSN SPORTS...

  • Settlement

    Sep 28, 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...

  • Commissioners

    Sep 28, 2023

    PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AT THE COURTHOUSE IN SUNDANCE, CROOK COUNTY, WYOMING Friday, September 15, 2023 10:30 o’clock a.m. Present were Chairman Fred M. Devish, Vice-Chairman Kelly B. Dennis, Member Bob Latham and County Clerk Melissa Jones. Present for a discussion on land application of sewage were via Teams Dale Lee & Brad Ellis, DEQ, also present were Jim Geis, Ralph Goodson, Sarah Pridgeon, Tim Lyons, Caleb Peters and Joe Baron. Bob moved to sign a letter of support to the Sundance Economic Development Group. K...

  • Ownership

    Sep 28, 2023

    UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP, MANAGEMENT, AND CIRCULATION 1. Publication Title: THE WYOMING PIONEER; 2. Publication Number: 18165; 3. Filing Date; 09/28/2023; 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...

  • Quilt show

    Sep 28, 2023

    Photos from the quilt show....