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  • Roping Club tradition continues

    Oct 3, 2024

    The Annual Hulett Roping Club BBQ and Payday was held last Sunday at the Hulett Recreation Grounds. A free barbecue was held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the beautiful shaded area of the grounds. Neighbors, friends and family gathered for the steak, biscuits and gravy and cookie meal. Following the lunch, the club held their annual meeting followed by the playday and crowning of the Hulett Rodeo Queen. This event is the Roping Club's way of saying thank you for all the support of the Hulett Rodeo...

  • Bush Ranch named landowner of year

    Oct 3, 2024

    The Wyoming Game & Fish Department has recognized the Bush Ranch as one of seven landowners named 2024 Landowners of the Year. They were honored during a reception in Douglas. For nearly 30 years, Game & Fish has recognized landowners throughout the state who have demonstrated outstanding wildlife management and implemented habitat improvement and conservation techniques on their properties with the Landowner of the Year Awards. These stewards of the land open access to research and recreation...

  • Museum winner

    Oct 3, 2024

    Lily Altaffer, winner of the Pioneer Museum's membership raffle with her prize. She won a beautiful blade painting by Cynthia Shortt Klinger – a great canvas for the Tower....

  • Circuit Court

    Oct 3, 2024

    Speeding – Shay Holloway, Florence, TX, 84/80, $10; Jason Marks, Billings, MT, 79/75, $10; Lily McCarty, Spearfish, SD, 79/75, $10; Benjamin Patten, Sheridan, WY, 85/80, $15; Jakob Kramer, Hawarden, IA, 80/75, $15; Ronald Garnett, Seaside, CA, 75/70, $15; Paul Hostettler, White Bear Lake, MN, 85/80, $15; Armando Hernandez Juarez, Powell, WY, 85/80, $15; Madeline Bauer, N. Salt Lake, UT, 85/80, $15; Ashlyn Dodd, Chicago, IL, 85/80, $15; Talya M. Detwiler, Gillette, WY, 85/80, $15; Peter A. Lago, Hollister, CA, 79/70, $103; Robin Weiland, S...

  • Crook County Sheriff's Office

    Oct 3, 2024

    Sept. 23 – Five VIN checks. Four traffic stops. Business checks. Two traffic hazards. Traffic complaint. Animal compliant. Assisted Hulett Police. Fingerprints. Fire page. EMS page. Sept. 24 – Three VIN checks. Information. REDDI report. Fingerprints. Citizen dispute. Citizen assist. Two EMS pages. Fire page. Sept. 25 – Three VIN checks. Fall. Citizen assist. Welfare check. Two coroner calls. Information. Other. Seven EMS pages. Sept. 26 – VIN checks. Two traffic stops. Welfare check. Traffic complaint. Information. Animal complaint. Chest p...

  • Wyoming News Briefs

    Wyoming News Exchange Newspapers|Oct 3, 2024

    Posts threaten mass shooting; Natrona County school district, police say threat is not ‘substantiated’ CASPER (WNE) — The Natrona County School District announced in an email Friday that there is no “substantiated” threat to schools after concerns grew out of a social media post threatening mass shootings. The post that began circulating Friday on Facebook alleged a student was threatening to attack multiple schools Monday. School district officials said in a press release that they worked with the Casper Police Department to determine...

  • Local artist to be inducted into Legends of Dakota Country Music Hall of Fame

    Sep 26, 2024

    Local country artist Jim Traversie will be inducted into the Legends of Dakota Country Music Hall of Fame on Sept. 29, 2024 in Rapid City at the Moose Lodge at 2 p.m. Traversie along with 15 others will receive the honor. Traversie is well known in the area for having the band Badger Horse, which plays all over the Tri-State area. The artist has been playing music his whole life and enjoys old time country....

  • Patron of the month

    Sep 26, 2024

    Congratulations go to Kenneth Klinger, Hulett Library's patron highlight this month! We see Kenny at least once a week at the library. He is known to be a handyman around the library, putting shelves, chairs and various pieces of furniture together for us. The newspapers are his go to every week. He can be seen reading them in his favorite chair. He also is an avid book reader and an audio cd listener. Kenny said he likes how helpful and friendly the librarians are and the variety of materials...

  • Great participation in quilt show

    Sep 26, 2024

    The Hulett Museum and Art Gallery held their annual quilt show this past weekend. With one of the biggest shows they've had, there were over 50 pieces on display. The quilts ranged from antique heirlooms to modern day patterns. This year there was even items made of wool....

  • Statewide gun-free zone ban legislation expected for 2025 session

    Sep 26, 2024

    Lawmakers wrote the latest page in Wyoming's gun-free-zone saga Thursday afternoon with a relatively calm, hour-long discussion of where guns should be allowed. While the Joint Judiciary Committee took no action, Rep. Jeremy Haroldson (R-Wheatland) said he would be bringing back legislation targeting Wyoming's gun-free zones in the upcoming session. "And I hope it'll be a better bill than last year," he said. Given the successes of the hard-right Freedom Caucus during the primaries - a group...

  • Rock climber killed in fall from Devils Tower

    Sep 26, 2024

    A rock climber is reported to have died after falling from Devils Tower on Sunday. According to a statement from the National Park Service, Devils Tower National Monument, 21-year-old Stewart Phillip Porter of Eau Claire, WI, sustained major injuries after falling from the second pitch of El Cracko Diablo. Devils Tower Law Enforcement was informed of the accident at the Tower at around 8 p.m. and located Porter and his climbing partner approximately 40 minutes later. A Hulett EMS paramedic pronounced him dead at the scene. Crook County...

  • Circuit Court

    Sep 26, 2024

    Speeding – Ryan Wittler, Marathon, FL, 84/80, $10; Corey Klein, Rapid City, SD, 79/75, $10; James Leonard Campbell, Upton, WY, 75/70, $15; Daniel Wendt, Coeur d’Alene, ID, 75/70, $15; Tracey Kochanski, Oconomowoc, WI, 85/80, $15; Alden C. Martin, Spearfish, SD, 80/75, $15; Adan Hernandez, Rupert, ID, 85/80, $15; Erica Dominguez, Gillette, WY, 85/80, $15; Matthew Debo, Bozeman, MT, 80/75, $15; Grant Plessner, Gillette, WY, 85/80, $15; Justin Donner, Minneapolis, MN, 85/80, $15; Alayna Koenig, Mandan, ND, 85/80, $15; (minor), Gillette, WY, 88/...

  • Crook County Sheriff's Office

    Sep 26, 2024

    Sept. 16 – Four VIN checks. Two traffic stops. Three business checks. Two motorist assists. Wanted person. Animal complaint. Paper service. Two citizen assists. Welfare check. Suspicious circumstance. Fraud. Sept. 17 – Five VIN checks. Three traffic stops. Three business checks. Two thefts. Motorist assist. Medical. Sept. 18 – Three VIN checks. Traffic stop. Three business checks. Trespassing. Suspicious circumstance. Accident. Fingerprints. Theft. Sept. 19 – Seven VIN checks. Six traffic stops. Paper service. Fingerprints. Citizen assist....

  • Wyoming News Briefs

    Wyoming News Exchange Newspapers|Sep 26, 2024

    Average gas prices remain unchanged in past week in Wyoming CHEYENNE (WNE) — Average gasoline prices in Wyoming are unchanged in the last week, averaging $3.25 per gallon Monday, according to GasBuddy.com’s survey of 494 stations in Wyoming. Prices in Wyoming are 4.9 cents per gallon lower than a month ago, and stand 64.4 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. According to GasBuddy price reports, the lowest price in the state Sunday was $2.79, while the highest was $4.49, a difference of $1.70 per gallon. The national average price of gas...

  • Businesses reminded to file ownership info

    Sarah Pridgeon|Sep 26, 2024

    Sundance State Bank is reminding business owners of new federal requirements to report the names of the people who own or control your company. Failing to do so could result in civil or criminal penalties, including imprisonment. The new Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) regulations require that most companies report the names of all beneficial owners. This must be done before January 1, 2025 if your company was created before the beginning of this year. If you have established the company since January, you have 90 days to complete the...

  • Specialty Crop Directory promotes local foods across Wyoming

    Sep 26, 2024

    The University of Wyoming Extension has released an updated publication promoting the local food movement across Wyoming, connecting consumers with producers. The “2024 Wyoming Specialty Crop Directory” has nearly 1100 listings, including many for producers and the specialty crops and products they offer. These offerings include fresh vegetables and fruits; culinary herbs and spices; honey; homemade goods such as jams, jellies, salsas, barbecue and hot sauces, pickled and fermented vegetables, and fruit pies; hard cider; and wine, among man...

  • National Weather Service confirms "rain-wrapped tornado"

    Sarah Pridgeon|Sep 19, 2024

    The National Weather Service (NWS) has confirmed that the storm which temporarily shut down Devils Tower in August contained a tornado. On Friday, NWS released information that the August 19 thunderstorm included a "rain-wrapped tornado" that developed about halfway between Hulett and Warren Peak in the Bear Lodge Mountains as the supercell thunderstorm tracked east. The path of the tornado is estimated to have been around 2.5 miles. Along its route, NWS says numerous pine trees were uprooted or...

  • UW Extension

    Vicki Hayman, Community Vitality and Health Educator|Sep 19, 2024

    A cantaloupe is a delicious summer melon. Cantaloupe is an orange, juicy summer fruit that's related to the watermelon and honeydew melon. Varieties There are two main cantaloupe varieties: North American and European. Both varieties have orange flesh inside and have a similar taste. The primary difference is the outside pattern on the rind. North American cantaloupe, also known as muskmelon, is round with thin, light brown skin and a net-like covering, while European cantaloupe is oblong with...

  • Social Security supports teachers

    Josh Weller, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Denver, Colorado|Sep 19, 2024

    A well-informed instructor can have a powerful influence on their students. That's why we created the Educator Toolkit. This toolkit is easy to use and provides shareable online resources that teachers can use to engage students and educate them about Social Security. The Educator Toolkit includes: • Lesson plans with objectives. • Infographics and handouts for each lesson plan. • Links to Social Security web pages. • Talking points. • Quiz questions and answers. We value the efforts all teach...

  • Hulett Roping Club barbecue Sept. 29

    Sep 19, 2024

    The Hulett Roping Club is holding their annual free BBQ on Sun., Sept. 29 at the Hulett Recreation Grounds. They will serve from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Please bring your own table service. The annual meeting and election of officers will be held at 1:30 p.m. The queen contest will be held for ages 12-21 following the meeting. After the queen contest, the playday will be held. This event is the roping club’s way of saying thank you for all the support and help during the Hulett Rodeo....

  • Candidate roster confirmed

    Sarah Pridgeon|Sep 19, 2024

    The candidate roster for state and national seats is now official and will begin with three options for United States President. Donald J. Trump and JD Vance on the Republican ticket will face Kamala D. Harris and Tim Walz, Democratic, and Chase Oliver and Mike ter Maat, Libertarian. Though three independent candidates petitioned to appear on the general election ballot, none will do so. While Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was successful, he has since withdrawn, and neither Jill Stein nor Demetra Wysinger filed the required number of signatures by Augu...

  • Circuit Court

    Sep 19, 2024

    Speeding – Seth Adam Lewis, Moorcroft, WY. 80/75, $15; Veronica Quevedoguillen, Council Bluffs, IA, 85/80, $15; Donald Feistner, Newell, SD, 70/65, $15; Kaitee Hernandez, Devils Tower, WY, 70/65, $15; Ankur Bhadoria, Leander, TX, 85/80, $15; James Landsparger, Broomfield, CO, 80/75, $15; Pamela Klein-Teuber, Rapid City, SD, 70/65, $15; Juan Saldanagonzalez, Oakley, CA, 80/75, $15; Christina Leppo, Los Angeles, CA, 85/80, $15; Billy Crawford, Wyandotte, OK, 81/75, $97; Juan Mendoza, Gillette, WY, 85/75, $105; Shawn Whitlock, Oak Harbor, WA, 8...

  • Crook County Sheriff's Office

    Sep 19, 2024

    Sept. 9 – Four VIN checks. Three traffic stops. Two business checks. Two assist other agency. Life Flight. Two information. Two trespassing. Two fingerprints. Sept. 10 – Four VIN checks. Two traffic stops. Five business checks. Two livestock. Accident. Animal complaint. Suspicious person. Sept. 11 – Five VIN checks. Seven traffic stops. Four business checks. Alarm. Lost property. Fingerprints. Animal complaint. Sept. 12 – Two VIN checks. Two traffic stops. Business checks. Paper service. Lost property. Animal complaint. Livestock. Project...

  • Wyoming News Briefs

    Wyoming News Exchange Newspapers|Sep 19, 2024

    Gordon extends executive order to aid in livestock, feed transport CHEYENNE (WNE) — As significant wildfires continue to impact Wyoming’s agricultural producers, Gov. Mark Gordon has extended the executive order which eases restrictions to transport loads of livestock feed and livestock, exempting motor carrier drivers from operating time requirements. “The extension of this EO allows our ranchers to continue to move their livestock to safety quickly and expedites bringing in necessary feed. Wyoming’s commitment to supporting agricul...

  • Climber falls from Devils Tower

    Sep 19, 2024

    A rock climber is reported to have died after falling from Devils Tower on Sunday. According to Devils Tower National Monument, 21-year-old Stewart Phillip Porter of Eau Claire, WI, sustained major injuries after falling from the second pitch of El Cracko Diablo. Devils Tower Law Enforcement was informed of the accident around 8 p.m. and found Porter approximately 40 minutes later. A Hulett EMS paramedic pronounced him dead at the scene. Crook County Sheriff’s Office also responded to the incident. Porter’s partner was stranded on the Tow...

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