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  • RER gets funding bump from Wyoming Energy Authority

    Sarah Pridgeon|Nov 24, 2022

    Rare Element Resources announced this week that it has been awarded $4.4 million from the Wyoming Energy Authority (WEA) towards its demonstration plant in Upton. The grant is a cost reimbursement award for future expenditures related to the project, which will see the company test its proprietary extraction technology via a demonstration plant, using ore previously gathered from its proposed mine site in the Bear Lodge to produce commercial grade neodymium/praseodymium high-purity oxide used to produce high-strength permanent magnets. The...

  • EMS fundraiser a tasty treat

    Nov 24, 2022

    The Annual Hulett EMS fundraiser was held last Wednesday and it was a tasty treat. People donated beautiful pies to be enjoyed by event goers and then auctioned off. People were able to have a piece of pie for $5 and bid on the silent auction items at the Hulett Civic Center. Although numbers felt down this year, financial numbers are looking promising. Funds raised help purchase much-needed equipment for the EMT service....

  • Larry Lee Fowlkes

    Nov 24, 2022

    Bibs, smiles and a big heart was Larry Lee Fowlkes, 65, of Mona, Wyoming. He passed away in the comfort of his own home on November 18, 2022. Larry was born on October 19, 1957, in Casper, Wyoming, to Robert Lee Fowlkes and Wilfreda Bunny-Fowlkes-Livingston. Larry was the oldest of three children. Larry spent his entire life growing up and working on his family ranch. Larry spent many years moving around to different places such as Hauber Mine and Belle Fourche but he always made it back home to the ranch with his grandparents Mary and Wilfred... Full story

  • Circuit Court

    Nov 24, 2022

    Speeding – Chanda Snook, Gillette, WY, 77/65, $120; Michael Jepson, Olympia, WA, 96/75, $165; Geoffrey Hoyt, Lead, SD, 79/70, $103; Stephanie Barrientos, Devils Tower, WY, 81/65, $140; Brandon Berry, Rapid City, SD, 86/80, $97; Taranvir Ghuman, Frederick, MD, 94/70, $190; Thomas G. Bobick, Spokane, WA, 53/30, $291; Krysten M. Wilson, Gillette, WY, 41/30, $167; Collin Snyder, Buffalo, NY, 99/80, $155; Calvin Reece, Douglas, WY, 88/80, $101; Joni Morcom, Madison Heights, VA, 79/70, $103; Jessica Kreitinger, Billings, MT, 90/80, $105; C...

  • Crook County Sheriff's Office

    Nov 24, 2022

    Nov. 14 – Traffic accident with damage. Animal bite. Business checks. House watch. Fingerprints. Patient transfer. Traffic complaint. Six VIN checks. Nov. 15 – Two traffic accidents with damage. Animal complaint. Assisted Wyoming Highway Patrol. Business checks. Citizen assist. False 911. House watches. Juvenile problem. Lockout. Traffic hazard. Two VIN checks. Two welfare checks. Nov. 16 – Two traffic accidents with damage. EMS page. Business checks. House watches. Motorist assist. Paper service. Parking problem. Fingerprints. Patient trans...

  • Wyoming News Briefs

    From Wyoming News Exchange Newspapers|Nov 24, 2022

    Grants awarded to support social and emotional learning in Wyoming CHEYENNE (WNE) — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming Caring Foundation announced this week it awarded nearly $25,000 in grants to schools across Wyoming to support social and emotional learning programs. Social and emotional learning helps individuals develop traits such as problem solving, teamwork, character and grit. It also allows schools to create a learning environment that offers social and emotional support to kids, building a culture of responsive, restorative p...

  • Gov. Gordon prioritizes savings in budget proposal

    Jasmine Hall, Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via Wyoming News Exchange|Nov 24, 2022

    CHEYENNE — Gov. Mark Gordon’s recommendation for the 2023- 24 supplemental budget matches his previous call for fiscal conservatism in the wake of a higher-than-expected state revenue forecast. While there is close to $1 billion available in the General Fund and Budget Reserve Account for the budget, Gordon recommended putting $412 million into the Permanent Mineral Trust Fund. This was his largest recommendation within the total $908 million appropriation from the general fund. “Our economy has performed better than anybody could have antic...

  • Over 200 attend craft fair

    Nov 24, 2022

    This year's Hulett craft fair sponsored by the Hulett Recreation Board brought over 200 people to the event last Saturday. The Greater Hulett Community Center gym was full of wonderful gift items and handmade works of art. There was basket making, woodworking, jewelry and much more. A lunch was served so that not only could you shop, but enjoy a bowl of soup and visit with friends. Overall, the day was a huge success. This fundraiser isn't a huge money maker for the group but it's a tradition...

  • Purcell named dispatcher of the year

    Sarah Pridgeon|Nov 24, 2022

    Crook County's own Jennifer Purcell has been honored with the Public Safety Telecommunicator of the Year award from the Wyoming chapter of APCO International. Purcell has worked within the county's dispatch center for seven years, though her experience in the field spans two decades. She was nominated for her pleasant and professional manner with callers and colleagues at all times, no matter what kind of day she is having. In announcing Purcell's award, APCO also recognized her for being...

  • Sip and shop at Hulett Museum

    Nov 24, 2022

    The Hulett Branch Library and the Hulett Museum and Art Gallery will be hosting a ladies’ holiday sip and shop at the Hulett Museum on Fri., Dec. 2 from 1 to 7 p.m. Join them for shopping, food and drinks, door prizes and much more. Stop by the booths to register for door prizes donated by participating vendors. What a great way to visit with friends and shop for the holidays....

  • Commissioners

    Nov 24, 2022

    PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AT THE COURTHOUSE IN SUNDANCE, CROOK COUNTY, WYOMING Tuesday, November 15, 2022 9:00 o’clock a.m. Present for the special meeting were Chairman Kelly B. Dennis, via conference call, Vice-Chairwoman Jeanne A. Whalen, Member Fred M. Devish and County Clerk Melissa Jones. Dru Bower, Dru Consulting, LLC was present via Teams to discuss a Letter of Comment to BLM. Larry Schommer, Facilities Maintenance Supervisor, was present to discuss a request for the Sundance Winter Fest. Joe Baron, County A... Full story

  • Acceptance

    Nov 24, 2022

    Final Acceptance Crook County, Wyoming Dust Mitigation Project Notice of Final Acceptance To all persons, corporations or firms who have any claim for work done for or any materials furnished to Dustbusters, Inc. at PO Box 15, Evanston, WY 82931 for the Crook County Dust Suppression Project, located in Crook County, Wyoming. You are hereby notified that Crook County has accepted as completed, according to plans and specifications and rules set forth in the Agreement between the County and the aforementioned Contractor, the work in connection... Full story

  • Correction:

    Nov 24, 2022

    The church service held during the Old Settlers’ Picnic was performed jointly by the Oshoto Community Church and First Baptist Church of Hulett.... Full story

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