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  • Haunting Hulett

    Oct 27, 2022

    Bill and Rebecca Motley with some help of local residents turned the Greater Hulett Community Center gym into a haunted house. This has become an annual event and they keep adding to their collection of scary characters. The haunted house was open Saturday night and nearly 100 kids and adults enjoyed being scared at the GHCC. The couple said they are already thinking about new features for next year. The Motleys also had help from a few locals who will be thanked in a separate thank...

  • Crossen selected as Tower superintendent

    Oct 27, 2022

    National Park Service (NPS) Acting Regional Director Kate Hammond announced the selection of Doug Crossen as superintendent of Devils Tower National Monument. He began working in his new assignment at the park on October 11. The position reports to the superintendent of Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area.   Crossen has worked for the National Park Service for over 30 years, most recently as the acting superintendent at Jewel Cave National Monument. "Doug's experience in park operations, facilities management, supervision, and proje...

  • Veterans' assistance available

    Oct 27, 2022

    A state of Wyoming veterans service officer from the Wyoming Veterans Commission will conduct community outreach services around Wyoming cities throughout November. Sandy McFarland is available to meet with veterans and their families to discuss state and federal veterans’ benefits, Department of Veterans Affairs claims or VA healthcare. McFarland can also help veterans and their families apply for benefits, file claims, or request healthcare. Her office is located at 551 Running West Dr., Ste. 100, in Gillette, and she will be available at t...

  • Wesley A. Huckins

    Oct 27, 2022

    Wesley A. Huckins, 77 of Hulett, Wyoming, passed away quietly on Friday, October, 14, 2022 at the Legacy Rehabilitation Center of Gillette, Wyoming, after a long fight following two bouts with COVID-19, strokes and other medical problems. Wesley was born on March 6, 1945, to Percy and Verna (Profitt) Huckins in Sundance, Wyoming. He grew up in Hulett and was one of six boys, Donald, J.C., Leon Gary, Marty and Lester, and four girls, Karen, Norma, Hazel and Nancy Huckins in his family. He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Carolyn Hucki...

  • Crook County Sheriff's Office

    Oct 27, 2022

    Oct. 17 – Six VIN checks. Two traffic stops. Business check. Traffic accident with injury. Traffic accident with damage. Fire. House watch. Prisoner transport. Medical page. Oct. 18 – Four VIN checks. Paper service. Five traffic stops. Civil standby. Fire. Medical emergency. Fingerprints. Public relations. Suspicious person/circumstance. Trespassing call. Oct. 19 – Five VIN checks. Animal complaint. Traffic stop. Civil standby. Disturbance. Two medical pages. Gas drive off. Juvenile problem. Lifeflight assist. Traffic hazard. Oct. 20 – Four VI...

  • Circuit Court

    Oct 27, 2022

    Speeding – Nicolas Dominguez, Pasco, WA, 82/70, $120; Jameson Millard, Gillette, WY, 84/70, $130; Valeria G. Martinez, Fort Myers, FL, 101/80, $165; Anne Dickson, Bismarck, ND, 80/70, $105; Geneva Travis, Seattle, WA, 79/65, $188; Peter Green, Colorado Springs, CO, 97/75, $180; William Webster, Vancouver, WA, 79/70, $103; Samuel Ward, Brighton, MA, 93/75, $150; Damien Day, 89/70, $155; Tristan Fletcher, Acworth, GA, 79/70, $103; Kathryn Moore, Buffalo, WY, 87/75, $120; Janice Crollard, East Wenatchee, WA, 89/75, $130; Taylor Feddersen, Murdo, S...

  • Glendo, Keyhole boat ramp hours adjusting

    Oct 27, 2022

    Boat ramp and aquatic invasive species inspection hours at both Glendo and Keyhole state parks are adjusting to accommodate the waning sunlight hours. Beginning Mon., Oct. 24, boat ramp use and AIS inspection hours will be limited to sunrise to sunset. Boaters can check the Keyhole and Glendo sunrise/sunset tables for time references. Ramp restrictions — and the requirement for an aquatic invasive species inspection before launching — are due to the threat of zebra mussels from Pactola Reservoir in South Dakota spreading to Wyo...

  • Wyoming News Briefs

    From Wyoming News Exchange Newspapers|Oct 27, 2022

    Unemployment rate in Campbell County and state remains steady GILLETTE (WNE) — Campbell County’s unemployment rate remained unchanged from August to September, staying at 3.3%, which is in line with the state average. It’s the seventh highest unemployment rate in the state. The local labor force increased by more than 300, growing to 21,897 people, and the number of employed people increased by nearly 350 to 21,180. Campbell County’s 3.3% mark is a big improvement over last September’s mark of 4.2%. It was the second largest year-over...

  • Board candidates share their motivations

    Sarah Pridgeon|Oct 27, 2022

    Numerous seats will be filled on the county’s various boards at November’s general election. While many seats are uncontested, two boards in particular will see high levels of competition. To assist voters in making their choice for these contested positions, we asked every candidate for Crook County School District and Crook County Medical Services District to provide a brief bio and answer the question: what was the driving force behind your decision to run for this seat? Hospital Board: At Large (2 seats) Brent Fowler My name is Brent Fow...

  • Promoting beef

    Oct 27, 2022

    Tracy Bush, Tessa Garman, Jaycee Garman, Hanna Ista and Sheyanne Fosheim putting up one of the new beef promotion signs. As one of their 2022 projects, the Crook County Cattlewomen placed signs all around the county promoting beef....

  • Hulett Scoreboard

    Oct 27, 2022

    Volleyball Hulett – 25, Upton – 14 Hulett – 19, Upton – 25 Hulett – 25, Upton – 20 Hulett – 25, Upton – 15 Hulett – 25, Clearmont – 13 Hulett – 25, Clearmont – 20 Hulett – 25, Clearmont – 3 Football Hulett – 83, Casper Christian – 26 Cross Country HHS girls team placed 4th at State. Abby Palus – 23:26.9 (12th) Cassy Palus – 25:05.1 (19th) Rachel Merwin – 25:42.0 (24th) Brooklyn Palus – 26:12.6 (28th)...

  • Warrants

    Oct 27, 2022

    Crook County School District #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 OCTOBER 17th, 2022, at HULETT, WYOMING. To Whom Paid Purpose of Expenditure Amount General Fund 21 ELECTRIC Building Repairs $1,003.20 ABC DESIGNS Floor Decal $700.00 ARCHITECTURAL SPECIALTIES LLC Building Repairs $3,065.73 BIFULCO, KATHERINE M Physical Therapy Services $1,541.70 BIG HORN TIRE INC Trailer Repair $928.11 BLUUM USA,...

  • Ballot

    Oct 27, 2022

    OFFICIAL BALLOT ON THE FORMATION QUESTION FOR WARBONNET CANYON ESTATES IMPROVEMENT AND SERVICE DISTRICT CROOK COUNTY, WYOMING November 8, 2022 “FOR” OR “AGAINST” FORMATION Instructions to Voter 1. To vote you must make an X next to “For Formation” or “Against Formation”. 2. Use only a BLACK ink pen. 3. If you spoil your ballot, do not erase, but ask for a new ballot. Vote for or against the formation of the Warbonnet Canyon Estates Improvement and Service District. “Shall an improvement and service district named “Warbonnet Canyon Estates Impr...

  • Ballot proposition

    Oct 27, 2022

    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...

  • Bids

    Oct 27, 2022

    Crook County Weed and Pest have the following Items posted for sale: Approximately 30 sheets of Tin 4-Wheeler Tracks. Miscellaneous Office Supplies Sealed bids are due in the Weed and Pest office on or by November 9, 2022 at 6 p.m. The Crook County Weed and Pest reserves the right to deny any/all bids. Feel free to make an appointment at the office to see the items for sale! Publish: October 27 and November 3, 2022...