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  • Christmas shopping at the library

    Dec 7, 2023

    The Hulett Branch Library hosted this year's Ladies Christmas Shopping Extravaganza last Friday at the library. Some of the vendors included: Rusty Soul Boutique, Dusti Rhoads, Scentsy, doTERRA, Crook County Cattlewomen, Christian Life Coach, Fudge and so much more. 78 people attended. The event was sponsored by Hulett Museum and Art Gallery and Hulett Branch Library....

  • Federal reviews complete for RER demo plant

    Sarah Pridgeon|Dec 7, 2023

    Rare Element Resources (RER) reports that the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has finalized its review of the demo plant that the company anticipates will soon be built in Upton, officially completing the federal permitting process prior to construction. The DOE’s National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) review was consistent with the one performed by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, RER says, with both finding no significant impact. This previous NEPA review will allow RER to make use of around 1000 tons of stockpiled material from t...

  • Patsy Ann Jensen

    Dec 7, 2023

    Patsy Ann Jensen, age 86 was called home to the Lord on November 27, 2023. Patsy was born on November 24, 1937, in Garrison, North Dakota to Fred and Hilda Tschetter. She is survived by her siblings sister Donna Waugh, brother Fred D. Tschetter and sister Peggy (Gary) Jensen. Patsy graduated from Sundance High School as the class Salutatorian on May 18, 1955. Patsy was very involved within her high school. She was a Sundance Cheerleader, involved in the Pep Club, FHA President, Class Vice President, on the Student Council, Member of National...

  • Phillis Goodman

    Dec 7, 2023

    Phillis Goodman, 81, of Story, Wyoming, passed away on Thursday, November 30, 2023 at her home with her loving family at her side. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, December 9, 2023 at 2 p.m. at Kane Funeral Home. Following the service interment will take place at Quiet Rest Cemetery in Story. A reception will then take place at the Story Women’s Club. If you cannot attend, please join the family via ZOOM. https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87064673278?pwd=4ocNq74jbYAAjFGu25bQ9JMsBXRfrp.1 Passcode: 103436 Online condolences may be w...

  • Fill the Fire Truck Toy Drive/Parade of Lights Dec. 9

    Dec 7, 2023

    Come to the Greater Hulett Community Center on Dec. 9 from noon to 4 p.m. to vote for your favorite door. Bring a new unused unwrapped gift on the 9th and place in front of the doors you like. Toys are counted as votes; the door with the most will win a beautiful gift basket. The goal is to fill the fire truck. Please join us for this event and help bring cheer to local children. Refreshments will be donated from local bighearted businesses and the building use was donated by the GHCC to help...

  • Crook County Sheriff's Office

    Dec 7, 2023

    Nov. 27 – Five VIN checks. Two property damage. Traffic hazard. Three business checks. Three house watches. Runaway juvenile. Assist other agency. Sex offense. Traffic stop. Nov. 28 – Three VIN checks. Prisoner transport. Theft-automobile. Five business checks. Three house watches. Motorist assist. Animal complaint. Nov. 29 – VIN check. Two business checks. Two traffic stops. Two motorist assists. Life Flight. House watch. Assist other agency. Nov. 30 – Four VIN checks. Two paper services. Five traffic stops. Accident. Stroke. Three EMS pag...

  • Circuit Court

    Dec 7, 2023

    Speeding – Sherie Denise Jones, Pine Haven, WY, 80/70, $100; David J. Snyder, Bethel, CT, 94/80, $130; Noah T. Rygh, Anchorage, AK, 85/70, $195; (minor), Coeur D’Alene, ID, 91/75, $140; Jeffrey Bjorkman, Park Rapids, MN, 88/75, $125; Dalton Blake Mayfield, Rapid City, SD, 89/65, $180 Stop Sign Violation – Paul Soliz, Gillette, WY, $140 No Valid Driver’s License – Jason A. Watt, Gillette, WY, $150 Open Container of Alcohol in Moving Vehicle – Michael Ray Hooper, Sundance, WY, $150 Violate Legal Weight (6001-8000) – Michael Case, Helena, MT, $...

  • Large-acre subdivision aims to organize service district

    Sarah Pridgeon|Dec 7, 2023

    The developer of one of the county’s newer large-acre subdivisions has filed a petition to form an improvement and service district for the 46 parcels contained within. A public hearing will take place for the proposed Yellowstone L&R Ranch Improvement and Service District on January 3 at 2 p.m., during the regular meeting of the Crook County Commissioners. The developer is Yellowstone L&R Ranch, a South Carolina limited liability company. The purpose of the district is to repair and maintain the roads within the subdivision, though it will n...

  • Hospital board still seeking trustee

    Sarah Pridgeon|Dec 7, 2023

    The Board of Trustees for Crook County Medical Services District (CCMSD) has been working with just four members since August, when Trustee Ed Ray resigned his position representing the Moorcroft area. At last week’s meeting, the board discussed next steps in finding a volunteer to fill out his remaining term, which ends in 2024. “I know this board has made significant efforts, I know there have been personal contacts, I know there was an article published in the newspaper,” said Board Attorney Kara Ellsbury. “If we don’t find someone s...

  • Christmas crafts

    Dec 7, 2023

    The library is always busy providing programs and crafts for the public. The last craft was a Christmas wreath. Nine ladies participated in the afternoon craft. Supplies are always provided; all participants have to bring is their creativity....

  • Wyoming officials blame Biden for coal mine layoffs

    Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile.com|Dec 7, 2023

    Wyoming leaders blame Biden administration coal policies as well as bureaucratic delays they claim are deliberate for layoffs at the Black Butte coal mine in southwest Wyoming. Nineteen miners were notified this week that they’d lose their jobs, and more layoffs could be in the works, according to reports. WyoFile was unable to confirm the information with Black Butte Coal. Gov. Mark Gordon’s press secretary Michael Pearlman told WyoFile, “We don’t have any concrete information, although we had heard that there may be additional layoffs...

  • Wyoming News Briefs

    Wyoming News Exchange Newspapers|Dec 7, 2023

    12-year-old arrested Thanksgiving Day bound over on drug charges GILLETTE (WNE) — A 75-year-old Gillette man arrested on drug charges Thanksgiving Day has been bound over to District Court. Dickie F. Sandy waived his preliminary hearing Nov. 30, binding him over to District Court for possession with intent to deliver meth and possession of meth and liquid meth, all felonies, as well as misdemeanor counts of cocaine and amphetamine pill possession, according to court documents. A Sheriff’s deputy, who recognized Sandy from his past work wit...

  • Meeting

    Dec 7, 2023

    Public Notice Crook County Senior Services, Inc. Board Meeting will be held December 19, 2023 at 1 p.m. at the Hulett Senior Center for amendments to the bylaws. Publish: December 7, 2023...

  • Board Member/ Meeting

    Dec 7, 2023

    Meeting – Seeking Board Member Do you love history and want to make a positive impact in our communities? The Crook County Museum District is seeking a board member. Send questions and/or a letter of interest to [email protected]. Interested parties are encouraged to attend the next board meeting at 5:00 p.m. on January 22, 2024 in Hulett at the Greater Community Center. Publish: December 7 and 14, 2023; January 11 and 18, 2024...