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 News    June 1, 2023 

Rodeo festivities June 10-11

It's time again for the 76th Annual Hulett Roping Club rodeo festivities, June 10-11 in Hulett. The weekend will begin with the parade on Saturday morning at 10 a.m. This year's theme is "Life is...

 
 By Sarah Pridgeon    News    June 1, 2023 

Crook County Junkin' this weekend

This weekend, watch out for your annual treasure-hunting opportunity, with destinations throughout the county joining together for one giant yard sale. Look for a bargain, find the perfect gift or simply browse until something strikes your fancy. The...

 
 By Sarah Pridgeon    News    June 1, 2023 

CCMSD considers rate increases

The impacts of rapid inflation – and the need to fix a situation in which it actually costs Crook County Medical Services District money to see patients in the clinics – has led the Board of Trustees to consider an increase across the board in...

 
 News    June 1, 2023 

Book tasting

Hulett School teacher, Anna Backen took her students to the Hulett public library to do some book tasting. A book tasting is an event during which students "taste", or sample, a selection of books...

 
 News    June 1, 2023 

Circuit Court

Speeding – Joseph Schachinger, Tomahawk, WI, 91/75, $140; Mark Chernack, Los Angeles, CA, 89/75, $130; Michael R. Katon, Belle Fourche, SD, 68/45, $185; Jeremiah Erickson, Park Rapid, MN, 88/75, $125; Haley Schneider, Worland, WY, 83/65, $216;...

 
 By Peder Schaefer    News    June 1, 2023 

Buffalo locals remember those who died in Vietnam and give thanks for changing perceptions

BUFFALO - For more than 50 years, Dave Harness called his mother. He called her on December 7, when they last saw Tony, smiling for the camera and wearing his U.S. Army dress greens as he left...

 
 News    June 1, 2023 

Public Health offers free hepatitis C testing

In recognition of May being Hepatitis Awareness Month, Crook County values the importance of getting screened, so Crook County Public Health is extending free hepatitis C rapid testing through the month of June. Hepatitis C is a liver disease caused...

 
 News    June 1, 2023 

Emergency siren testing held

Public Works Director, Ben Pravecek setting the siren off at the GHCC. The Town of Hulett held their spring emergency siren testing last Thursday. The town has two sirens one located at the Greater Hulett Community center and the other one at the...

 
 News    June 1, 2023 

Wyoming News Briefs

Gillette woman’s prison sentence commuted GILLETTE (WNE) — The prison sentence of a Gillette woman convicted of embezzling hundreds of thousands of dollars from a homeowners association in the early 2000s has been reduced to time served, making h...

 
 By Jonathan Gallardo    News    June 1, 2023 

Friendships, inspiration on display at Special Olympics games in Gillette

GILLETTE - Dozens of athletes were at the Thunder Basin High School track Friday afternoon, running, walking, throwing and rolling. Jordi Stewart, 9, ran to grab a Powerade for Lander Special...

 
 News    June 1, 2023 

Shearing day

Cornelius Oosthuizes shears a sheep on May 5 in Johnson County. A crew of hired shearers, along with friends and family, helped Darci and Victor Goni shear their flock. The Gonis leased Bruce...

 
 By Sarah Pridgeon    News    May 25, 2023

County enjoys employment bump

The latest figures from the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services shows that Crook County enjoyed an employment bump last year. The county saw a 4.5% increase in employment between the end of 2021 and the fourth quarter of 2022, which equals 112...

 

Blood drive held

Hulett held its quarterly blood drive last week at the Hulett Civic Center. There was a great turnout for this drive with 31 units of blood being collected. Watch for the next one, which will be held...

 

Wyoming News Briefs

Man arrested after allegedly kidnapping woman from Walmart GILLETTE (WNE) — A 26-year-old man was arrested for felony counts of kidnapping and probation violation, as well as misdemeanor counts of theft, use of drugs and interference with a peace...

 

Circuit Court

Speeding – Gary Knight, Newcastle, WY, 79/70, $103; Jacob Running Shield, Black Hawk, SD, 74/65, $133; Raymond M. Wright III, Spearfish, SD, $210; Todd Hink, Gillette, WY, 83/75, $101; (minor), Gillette, WY, 93/75, $150; Jaxson Doll, Kansas City,...

 

Crook County Sheriff's Office

May 15 – Two VIN checks. Five traffic stops Two sets fingerprints. Fraud report. Business checks. Assist to Keyhole State Park. Three fire pages. Six EMS pages. May 16 – Five VIN checks. Two traffic stops. Business check. Three suspicious...

 

Preacher in the Patch among speakers at Old Fashioned Tent Revival

Just outside of Hulett, on the JH Ranch, we’ll gather for the sixth annual Old Fashioned Tent Revival on the Ranch by the River, Sun., June 4 through Wed., June 7 featuring special speakers and music each evening. Pastor Ron Merritt of Gillette...

 
 By Nancy Bowles    News    May 25, 2023

Hulett Branch Library

Summer Reading Program starts June 1. Come in and get your reading sheets and check out the cool prizes. Also, the Summer Program, Travel the World at the Library, will be on Tuesdays the month of June at 1 p.m. for kids 6-11 years old. NEW FICTION...

 

From tea to ships

There have been a lot of fun things at the Hulett library this month. They held their annual tea party with a great turn out. Ladies and even kids showed up wearing their best hats. Prettiest hat...

 
 By Sarah Pridgeon    News    May 18, 2023

Wyoming Cowboy Hall of Fame inductees announced

Two Crook County natives are to be honored this year with an induction into the Wyoming Cowboy Hall of Fame. Jeff Garman and Wallace Canfield have been named to the Class of 2023. The Wyoming Cowboy Hall of Fame (WCHF) seeks out and celebrates the me...

 

Crook County Rodeo Royalty Contest entries now open

Entries are now open for this year’s Crook County Rodeo Royalty Contest! Contestants must attend a Crook County School, or parent(s) must reside in Crook County. Contestant age requirements are 7-22 by January 1, 2023. Deadline for applications to...

 

Wyoming News Briefs

Meeteetse annexation approved CODY (WNE) — A proposed annexation that will increase the size of Meeteetse by more than 70% moved forward last week following a 3-2 vote by the Town Council on May 4. The question of whether to annex 390.7 acres into...

 

Crook County Sheriff's Office

May 8 – Thirteen VIN checks. Eight traffic stops. Animal complaint. Vehicle lockout. Civil assist. Assist to Probation and Parole. Assist to Wyoming Highway Patrol. Motorist assist. Suspicious circumstance. Suspicious person. Citizen assist. Two...

 

Circuit Court

Speeding – Ricky Buchanan, Gillette, WY, 57/45, $120; Colton Gray, Gillette, WY, 89/75, $130; Miroslaw Gruszkos, Wallingford, CT, 86/70, $140; Kyle Slinkard, Hebron, ND, 90/80, $105; Kyle S. Wood, Rozet, WY, 83/70, $125 Fail to Obey Traffic...

 

Wyoming Arts Council accepting Poet Laureate nominations

On behalf of Governor Mark Gordon, the Wyoming Arts Council is now accepting nominations for Wyoming’s Poet Laureate. Poets may self-nominate, or be nominated by someone else. The deadline to submit a nomination is Wednesday, May 31. Nominations...

 

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