Wyoming coronavirus case numbers at 216, face masks now recommended
The number of coronavirus cases in Wyoming reached 216 on Tuesday with the diagnosis of four new cases in three counties. Meanwhile, state health officials followed the lead of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in urging everyone who... Full story
Business rundown
Restaurants and Cafes • BUFFALO JUMP STEAKHOUSE: Offering curbside pickup and limited delivery for lunch (11 a.m.-2 p.m.) and dinner (4-8 p.m.). Call 307-643-7173. If any families are struggling with needing food, please call and ask for Casey.... Full story
Case numbers at 210, leaders signal special session
The number of coronavirus cases in Wyoming reached 210 on Monday with the diagnosis of 10 new cases in seven counties. As case numbers continued to grow, the state’s legislative leaders signaled that a special session to deal with the impacts of... Full story
COVID fears maintain grip on Wyoming
Life continues to be far from normal this week with restrictions related to the COVID-19 outbreak expected to continue until at least April 17. As COVID-19 continues to spread across the world and the United States takes the baton to become the... Full story
Supply chain issues hinder ambulance purchase
In February, the Board of Trustees for Crook County Medical Services District (CCMSD) instructed Karl Rude, president of Health Management Services, to seek out possible new ambulances to bolster the Sundance fleet. Though he was able to offer...
Busting the virus myths
The global pandemic is unprecedented in living memory and, as with most new things, has caused plenty of misunderstandings and myths. The Emergency Operations Center (EOC) for Crook County, which is...
Medical staff discuss preparedness
In an update on preparedness levels within Crook County Medical Services District, Dr. Heith Waddell said the team is working around the clock to update on current events and figure out the best steps to take to prepare for a COVID-19 outbreak in... Full story
Coronavirus cases up to 197
Wyoming’s coronavirus case count increased to 197 on Sunday as the state Department of Health reported 10 new cases in seven counties. The Health Department reported new cases in Fremont, Laramie, Lincoln, Sheridan, Sweetwater, Teton and Washakie...
Wyoming Food Bank of the Rockies Announces Updates
Wyoming Statewide Release, April 3rd, 2020 — Now, more than ever, Wyoming Food Bank of the Rockies is working hard to get fresh and nutritious foods to all families impacted by the current COVID-19... Full story
Wyoming News Briefs
Make-A-Wish starts Messages of Hope campaign as wishes are postponed CHEYENNE (WNE) – More than 50 Wyoming kids with critical illnesses had pending wishes with the Make-A-Wish Foundation before the coronavirus spread across the U.S. Now, for the...
Board decries employee bad behavior on social media
Members of the Crook County Medical Services District Board of Trustees are not happy with the behavior of certain employees who allegedly spoke ill of a patient on social media and wants disciplinary procedures to be followed. But while most... Full story
CCMSD board continues discussions over HMS
Before discussions could continue on renewing the contract between Health Management Services (HMS) and Crook County Medical Services District (CCMSD) on Wednesday, the Board of Trustees needed to hear an update on the board’s complaint that the...
Treasure hunt
Delila, 5, (from left) Dominik, 11, and Jennifer Bieber find a COVID-19 treasure hunt package in Spirit Mountain Cave after following a series of clues from the COVID-19 Treasure Hunt Facebook group...
Circuit Court
Speeding – Leslie W. Davis, Gillette, 84/75, $88; Sam Alan Simons, Gillette, 38/30, $111; Viviana M. Pizaro, CA, 91/80, $160; Greg A. Fischer, KY, 95/70, $170; Jeremy G. Geiser, Gillette, $90; Dennis A. Wachula, MT, 81/75, $82; Jeff G. Johnson,...
Veterans assistance available
A state of Wyoming veterans service officer from the Wyoming Veterans Commission will conduct community outreach services around Wyoming cities throughout April. Clifford Knesel is available to meet with veterans and their families to discuss state...
Governor signs more bills into law
Working life may look a little different in Wyoming right now, but Governor Mark Gordon is still in the process of ratifying the work of our state legislators by putting his name to the bills passed at this year’s session. Last week, he signed a...
Keeping it bear-able
Jeff Moberg photo This giant toy is among numerous bears on show around town for the Sundance Bear Hunt. Members of the community are displaying bears for kids to spot and count as they take their daily... Full story
Crook County GOP holds historic digital convention
With social distancing rules making it impossible to hold the 2020 Crook County Republican Party Convention in the usual manner, lateral thinking was needed to make sure the voting delegates could...
Peek at the Past
100 Years Ago The Times March 31, 1920 C.H. Sackett, local dealer in the light Overland car, states that for the present dealers of this territory are unable to secure stocks of these cars which bid to be the favorite general utility machine of the...
SHS Sports
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College Sports
UW Men’s Basketball MW Tourney: Wyoming – 80, Colorado State – 74 Wyoming – 74, Nevada – 71 Wyoming – 82, Utah State – 89 BHSU Men’s Basketball BHSU – 71, SD School of Mines – 80 BHSU Women’s Basketball BHSU – 44, SD School...
This Side of the Pond
Still staring out the window, dreaming of better days when you weren’t sick of the sight of your own sofa? I’ve been looking out for the rays of sunshine during this confusing time, just to...
Saving America's rural hospitals
These are extraordinarily challenging times for the nation’s hospitals and health care workers. In just a couple of months, the coronavirus has swept around the globe and across the country,... Full story
Betty J. White
Betty J. White, a Crook County matriarch who resided near Sundance, Wyoming, went to heaven on March 26, 2020. As a spry 85-year-old, Betty delighted in the knowledge that she had ‘a hell of a... Full story
Kyle Dyer
Kyle Dyer, 27, of Hulett, Wyoming, died Wednesday, March 18, 2020, in Hulett. He was born early in the morning on July 1, 1992, in Spearfish, South Dakota, to Kim Somervold. It was a mild day, like... Full story
Sundance School Menu
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Schools closed until April 17
In response to Governor Mark Gordon’s decision to extend statewide health orders until April 17, Crook County School District (CCSD) has announced it will remain closed until that date. The Wyoming...
Black Hills Snow Course Readings
Site Elevation (ft.) Current Snow Depth (in.) Current SWE (in.) 30-year Median SWE Last Year’s SWE Current % of 30-Year Median SWE Bear Lodge Divide 4680 5.2 1.8 0 2.1 - Blind Park Snotel 6870 21 6.7 7.2 6.8 93 Cole Canyon Snotel 5870 * * 5.8 6.6...
Season setting meeting information now online
Season setting presentations and videos for the 2020 hunting season proposals are now available online. All Game and Fish season setting meetings have moved to an online forum following federal and state guidance on gatherings due to the COVID-19...
Game and Fish to draft emergency rules to delay April 1 black bear site registration process
In the interest of protecting public health and adhering to local community orders related to COVID-19, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department is working to develop a procedure for new black bear bait registrations. Bait site registrations were...
Card of Thanks
On behalf of the Jensen Family We wish to express our deepest appreciation to everyone who offered great comfort through prayers, love, food or visits; the many acts of kindness shown during this difficult time has given us great comfort. To the...
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