The Honorable Lynda Bush kicked off the first meeting of the Crook County Commissioners for the year on Tuesday morning by swearing in John D. Davis as the newest member of the...

Sarah Pridgeon

The Wyoming State Legislature convenes for its 68th session next week, with plenty of options available for citizens who wish to engage. As an odd-numbered year, 2025 will be a General Session, which is limited to 40 days and begins on the second Tuesday in January. A typical legislative day sees committee meetings from 7 until 10 a.m., followed by the House and Sen-ate convening in Chambers until noon. After lunch, at 2 p.m., both Chambers reconvene; upon ad-journment, committee meetings...

100 Years Ago January 8, 1925 Due to the serious outbreak of a fowl pest, which is sweeping over several states, killing many fowls, a quarantine has been ordered against the importation of fowls by the State of Wyoming. The quarantine, which bars any shipment of hens, roosters, capons, chickens, geese, ducks, turkeys and pigeons, became effective Tuesday afternoon when it was signed by Acting Governor Frank E. Lucas. Arrangements for inauguration of Nellie Tayloe Ross in the governorship of...

A snowplow making its rounds on U.S. 14 west of Dayton was hit on Saturday. The driver of a Honda CR-V lost control on a turn while heading east and hit an oncoming WYDOT snowplow. The plow truck was performing a shoulder cut on the westbound lane when the crash occurred. There were minor injuries to the driver and passenger of the Honda and no injuries to the driver of the snowplow. The crash occurred at 1 p.m. at milepost 78.5 on U.S. 14. Road conditions at the time reported snowfall with...

Sarah Pridgeon

As Patrick Sean Carroll received his sentencing for marking his neighbor’s cattle with bleach, the judge’s main concern was to see a truce between victim and accused. Along with his son, Carroll was Two accused of using bleach to paint markings, including drawings of penises, on a total of 189 cows and six bulls belonging to their neighbor. The duo claimed their actions were intended to bring their neighbor’s attention to the problem of bro-ken fences that weren’t being fixed quickly enough. Both entered into plea agreements, with...

Sarah Pridgeon

There may be a spring in your step, but spring certainly won’t yet be in the air when runners take their marks for the chilliest run of the year. Sundance’s traditionally bracing start to Superbowl Sunday will be taking place this year on February 9, and registration is now open for early birds who want to secure a commemorative t-shirt or hoodie to prove you braved the cold. As always, a pancake breakfast will be served before you bundle up in your scarves and mittens. Runners and walkers can enjoy a warm meal from 7 a.m. until 10 a.m....

Sundance Rod and Gun Club held their annual horn night on Sat., Dec. 28. Best in each category: Jed Brennan best whitetail, Silas Speidel best antelope, Cash Peterson best elk, Parker Shoun best mule deer, Brynlee Bock best turkey. In the youth category: Silas Speidel best antelope, Cash Peterson best elk and whitetail, Brynlee Bock best turkey. Silas Speidel was the one grand slam winner, shooting all four...

The Sundance Bulldogs junior high girls' basketball season came to a close at their district tournament, held in Hulett on Dec. 20. With an impressive 28 girls participating in grades 6-8, this season proved fruitful for the future of the school's programs, showcasing a lot of improvement from top to bottom, and start to finish. The 6th/7th grade team started out with a bang and continued their momentum throughout the season. Coming off a 6th grade season with few games last year, the current...

HS Basketball Thurs., Jan. 9, 6 p.m. at Home vs. Newell (boys JV) Fri.-Sat., Jan. 10-11, 4 p.m. at 2A E Challenge, Shoshoni (girls) Fri.-Sat., Jan. 10-11, 6 p.m. at 2A E Challenge, Sundance/Wright (boys) Thurs., Jan. 16, 5 p.m. at Home vs. Harding Co. (girls) Sat., Jan. 18, noon at Home vs. Hill City HS Wrestling Fri.-Sat., Jan. 10-11, 9 a.m. at Hettinger, ND Tues., Jan. 14, 4 p.m. at Hulett Fri., Jan. 17, 9 a.m. at Newcastle JH Boys Basketball Mon., Jan. 13, 4:30 p.m. at Upton Fri., Jan. 17, 10 a.m. at Tongue River JH Girls Wrestling Fri.,...

UW Men’s Basketball UW 58, Boise State 67 UW 70, Air Force 65 Next: Tues., Jan. 14, 7 p.m. at Boise State; Sat., Jan. 18, 2 p.m. vs. Colorado State UW Women’s Basketball UW 73, Utah State 53 UW 68, Fresno State 59 Next: Sat., Jan. 11, 2 p.m. vs. San Diego State; Wed., Jan. 15, 6:30 p.m. vs. Nevada BHSU Men’s Basketball Next: Thurs., Jan. 9, 7 p.m. vs. Regis; Sat., Jan. 11, 3 p.m. vs. MSU Denver; Thurs., Jan. 16, 7 p.m. at NM Highlands; Sat., Jan. 18, 3 p.m. at Ft. Lewis BHSU Women’s Basketball Next: Thurs., Jan. 9, 5 p.m. vs. Regis;...