Proudly Serving the Hulet and Devils Tower Community
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Fire restrictions are no longer in place across Crook County. As of Saturday, Fire Warden Doug Leis and the Crook County Commissioners have rescinded the open burn restrictions that have been in place for the last several months. Crook County Fire continues to warn residents that caution is necessary when doing outdoor building and it remains each individual’s responsibility to make sure a fire doesn’t get away from them and make sure to monitor any fire that’s started carefully. Individuals can still be held liable for damages and suppr...
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has announced that an open house public meeting will take place on November 2 in Lusk to solicit early public involvement in the revision of the Newcastle Resource Management Plan (RMP). This process will ultimately create an updated version of the document that defines how the BLM approaches management of everything from livestock grazing and fire management to air quality and minerals on the lands it governs within northeast Wyoming. It’s the first time since 1999 that the Resource Management Plan (RMP) for...
Fire Prevention Week Storytime at the library was held last week during story time. Firefighter Randy Schafer came to talk to Storytime kids and kindergarten through second grade students. The kids were able to go outside and see one of the fire trucks and ask lots of questions....
Thank You The Family of Joe Graham would like to give a Special Thank You to all the family, friends and neighbors for all the kind words, support, Love and Hugs throughout Joe’s life. Thank you all for your acts of kindness with Memorial money, stamps, cards, phone calls, visits, food, prayers and hugs after Joe’s passing. A very special Thanks to the Pinnacle Bank for the meal and the special help serving. Thanks for all the food that was carried into the Moorcroft Community Center for you kindness. A True Celebration of wonderful mem...
Willa Rose Beck was born on April 8, 1924 to Norma and Albert C. "Trusty" Moore on their ranch on the Little Missouri River near New Haven in northeastern Wyoming. She was the youngest of three children with her brother, Norman C. "Sonny" and sister, Betty. They helped with ranch work and attended a one-room country school, riding two miles to school on horseback. Willa's recollections of life there were colorful and fascinating, belonging to a bygone era. Later she attended high school in Moorcroft, Wyoming, where she boarded with relatives du...
Jean Marie Ericsson, age 86 of Alzada, Montana, passed away Sunday, October 9, 2022, at Belle Estate. She was loved dearly by her family and will be greatly missed. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m., followed by an open house reception until 3 p.m. on Thursday, October 13, 2022 at Leverington Funeral Home of the Northern Hills in Belle Fourche, South Dakota. Friends may leave written condolences online at: www.LeveringtonFH.com Jean Marie Hodge was born July 4, 1936, on a ranch near Reva, South Dakota. She was the daughter of Ruth...
Wyoming Weed and Pest Council partners with IMAGINE SHERIDAN (WNE) — For more than a century, cheatgrass has plagued native wildlife across the western United States. The invasive weed poses many threats; the most concerning is that it fuels wildfires. And, unfortunately, Wyoming is not immune to the weed’s spread. According to the Institute of Managing Annual Grasses Invading Natural Ecosystems, cheatgrass impacts all 23 counties in Wyoming. There are an estimated 20 million acres with more than 10 percent of annual grasses, including che...
NEW FICTION BOOKS: The Orchard by Beverly Lewis – For generations, Ellie Hostetler’s family has tended their Lancaster County orchard, a tradition her twin brother, Evan, will someday continue. Yet when Evan’s draft number is called up in the lottery for the Vietnam War, the family is shocked to learn he has not sought conscientious objector status, despite their Old Order Amish belief in non-resistance. The faraway war that has caused so much turmoil and grief among their Englisher neighbors threatens too close to home. Suspect by Scott Turow...
Oct. 10 – Two VIN checks. Assisted Wyoming Highway Patrol. Six traffic stops. Two business checks. Disturbance. Controlled substance problem. Two medical pages. Lockout. Motorist assist. Traffic complaint. Traffic hazard. Welfare check. Oct. 11 – Two VIN checks. Two paper services. Five traffic stops. Three medical pages. Fire. Parking problem. REDDI Report. Funeral escort. Oct. 12 – Two VIN checks. Paper service. Nine traffic stops. Traffic accident with injury. Business check. Lifeflight assist. Theft. Welfare check. Oct. 13 – Five VIN che...
Speeding – Gerald Baker, Safety Harbor, FL, 88/70, $150; Katherine E. Painter, Moorcroft, WY, 89/75, $130; Chase Miller, Torrington, WY, 85/70, $135; Keeden Hammon, Ellsworth Afb, SD, 93/75, $150; Robert Greenwood, Nashville, TN, 85/70, $135; Anthony Garza, Gillette, WY, 78/65, $181; Kyle Brosius, San Diego, CA, 90/70, $160; Jennifer Brend, Mandan, ND, 85/75, $105; Mary Anderson, Charlotte, NC, 89/80, $103; Jeremiah D. Maddison, Hulett, WY, 74/65, $113; Kathleen Kruger, Milaca, MN, 78/65, $181; Ronald Jeanotte, Homer, AK, 93/80, $125; (...
The annual Hulett Museum art and antique auction was held last Saturday at the museum. There were antiques of all kinds available as well as antique art and paintings by local artists. The funds derived from this fundraiser will help the museum with operating costs and other projects. Auctioneer was Terry Goodvin. Curator for the museum Korina Ike was very happy with the turnout....
High School Football Hulett – 20, Kaycee – 46 Junior High Volleyball Districts Game 1: Hulett – 25, Moorcroft – 9 Hulett – 17, Moorcroft – 25 Hulett – 15, Moorcroft – 7 Districts Game 2: Hulett – 17, Wright – 25 Hulett – 19, Wright – 25 High School JV Volleyball Hulett – 25, Kaycee – 19 Hulett – 25, Kaycee – 20 High School Varsity Volleyball Hulett – 25, Kaycee – 18 Hulett – 25, Kaycee – 19 Hulett – 25, Kaycee – 15...
PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AT THE COURTHOUSE IN SUNDANCE, CROOK COUNTY, WYOMING Tuesday, October 4, 2022 8:30 o’clock a.m. Present were Chairman Kelly B. Dennis, Vice-Chairwoman Jeanne A. Whalen, Member Fred M. Devish and County Clerk Melissa Jones. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited to the Flag. Jeanne moved to approve the minutes from September 6, 7 & 14, 2022. Fred seconded, all ayes, motion carried. Fred moved to approve the BOE minutes from August 30 & September 7, 14 & 30, 2022. Jeanne seconded, all ayes, motion c...
NOTICE OF CROOK COUNTY BALLOT PROPOSITION TO BE ON THE NOVEMBER 8, 2022 GENERAL ELECTION BALLOT “Shall Crook County be authorized to renew a lodging tax at a rate of two percent (2%) upon the sales price paid for sleeping accommodations for guests in hotels, motels, tourist courts, trailer parks, campgrounds, dude ranches, short-term condominiums, and similar establishments, in accordance with Wyoming Statute 39-15-204(a)(ii)” Publish: October 20, 27 and November 3, 2022...
NOTICE October 24, 2022 is the last day to register to vote in the General Election to be held November 8, 2022. You may register at the County Clerk’s office or City Hall. You will be able to register at the polls on Election Day. When you are registering to vote at the County Clerk’s Office, the City Halls, or at the Polls on Election Day you must: 1. Provide the number of your current, valid, Wyoming driver’s license OR State that you do not have a current, valid, Wyoming driver’s license and provide the last four digits of your social...
Publish: October 20, 2022...
Crook County Natural Resource District (CCNRD) September 6th Regular Board Meeting Minutes CALL MEETING TO ORDER at 12:07 pm by Chairman Wayne Garman at the Sundance USDA Service Center. ATTENDANCE Board: Wayne Garman, Kim Fundaun, Wanda Burget, Lily Altaffer Employees: Sarah Anderson, Bridget Helms, Jessica Halverson, Call in: Carmen Horne-McIntyre Guests: Keela Deaton, NRCS District Conservationist, Alycia Davis, Crook County Weed & Pest OPEN ISSUES TO DISCUSS NRCS Update Keela Deaton will be out teaching soil health in Riverton September...
CROOK COUNTY LAND USE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES AT THE COURTHOUSE IN SUNDANCE, CROOK COUNTY, WYOMING Monday, September 12, 2022 7:00 p.m. Present were Chairman, Morgan Ellsbury, Vice-Chairman, Randy Leinen, Member, Ralph Goodson, Members Dustin Buckmiller and Mary Yemington were absent. Chairman, Morgan Ellsbury asked if there were any amendments to the agenda. Vice-Chairman, Randy Leinen moved to adopt the agenda as presented; Member, Ralph Goodson seconded, all ayes, motion carried. Chairman, Morgan Ellsbury asked if there were...
If you love mochas as much as I do, you are in luck! The mocha is a well-known beverage in the coffee community, and I have everything you need to know about it. So, whether you have tried one or not, today is the perfect day to pick one up from your favorite coffee shop or try making one at home! You may be wondering what is a mocha? Well, mocha is shortened for “mocha latte” or “caffe mocha,” a latte with delicious chocolate syrup added to it. This is a customizable latte, which is why it is so many people’s favorite. The first coffee be...
Think it is too late to start living a healthy lifestyle? You can make lifestyle changes regardless of age to have a healthier future. Minor lifestyle changes can lead to a higher quality of life and a longer life. Changes like being physically active, eating nutritious food more often, maintaining a healthy weight, moderating alcohol consumption, and avoiding smoking can improve your chances for a healthy future. When you replace an old habit with a new one, your hard work pays off, reducing your risk of illness like heart disease. How many...
How much Halloween candy? Nearly half of the added sugar in the American diet comes from sugary drinks. Added sugars come from baked goods, candy, cereals, desserts, and dairy products. It is recommended, by the American Heart Association (AHA), that sugar is limited to 6 teaspoons or 25 grams per day for children over two. A fun-sized candy bar, like Snickers, has about 2 teaspoons of sugar. That is one-third of a child’s total daily recommended intake. The AHA reports that children consume three times the recommended amount each day. H...
