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WJRA rodeo this weekend
Head on over to the fairgrounds this weekend for the Wyoming Junior Rodeo Association (WJRA) Sundance rodeo, an opportunity for kids to test their skills in the sport. Starting at 10 a.m. on June 9 and 9 a.m. on June 10, the rodeo will include all...
"Team Keona" places in NADAC dog trials
Any dog can compete in a North American Dog Agility Council trial, but it takes a special team of canine and handler to come home with a winning ribbon. 15-year-old Karen Ulmer and her four-year-old...
Fight night
Boxing was never meant to become a passion. Orla Rose Davis took up the sport for the health benefits – the increased confidence, the body toning, the self-defense. She chose it through curiosity, and because she happened to be living with an...
Vacation Bible School starts next week
The United Methodist Church will be presenting its annual Summer Vacation Bible School next week for kids between the ages of three and sixth grade. The theme this year is: “Monumental: Celebrating God’s Love” and the church promises a...
Sentence imposed for marijuana smuggler who broke probation terms
A Washington man who was given a deferred sentence in 2016 after being caught smuggling marijuana through Crook County has appeared in court again after being accused of breaking the terms of his probation. Evan Rice has now been given a suspended...
Nebraska man charged with felony DUI
A Nebraska man has been charged with a felony count of driving while under the influence after being stopped by law enforcement on the interstate for driving over the posted speed limit. On June 23, B...
CDC ups response to monkeypox outbreak
Several surrounding states have now joined the list of locations where the 2022 outbreak of monkeypox has been detected, including Nebraska, Colorado and Utah. While Wyoming still remains free of the disease, the Centers for Disease Control wants to...
This Side of the Pond
Quick, off the top of your head: what edible item are you least likely to include in your dinner plans tonight? If your answer was “stinging nettles”, I’m afraid you’re not going to be much...
Comment period open on local government ARPA grant rules
Many a government agency in Wyoming has mused on whether it will be possibility to access American Rescue Plan Act funding to support needed infrastructure projects, and it seems they will soon have their answer. The State Lands and Investments...
Full summer ahead for Cook Lake
Landslide dangers and necessary construction have hindered use of Cook Lake Recreation Area in recent seasons – but not this year. According to Mike Gosse, District Ranger, the popular site will be offering a full set of amenities over the coming...
Drought declared over
The rain might have interrupted a few early-summer barbecues around the area, and many a vehicle and siding panel could have done without the hail, but Crook County has officially been raised out of drought conditions thanks to all the recent...
Passing the book
You don't need to be quiet in the library. You're allowed to talk, and laugh, and enjoy yourself. The cliché of the stern librarian with a finger to her lips, hair pulled back in a bun and a cross lo...
CCMSD financials given clean bill of health
Crook County Medical Services District (CCMSD) was given a relatively clean audit report last week, courtesy of Scott Nelson of Eide Bailly of Montana. Only two issues were noted in the report, neither of which came as a surprise. Both, said Nelson,...
This Side of the Pond
The scientists of my alma mater solved a bird-based mystery last week, but the solution was not nearly as bizarre as it first seemed. The head-scratcher involved an oystercatcher that seemed to be...
Pandemic still active in county
The COVID-19 pandemic may have been on the down-low over the last few months, but it certainly isn’t gone. According to CEO Micki Lyons of the Crook County Medical Services District, the virus is still cropping up in the local community....
Jones appointed County Clerk
At a special meeting last week, the commissioners appointed Melissa Jones as the new Crook County Clerk. The commission followed the statutory rules governing the appointment of a replacement for an elected official who resigns their position before...
Lighting up the holiday
Watch the sky light up this July 4 at the annual Devils Tower celebration of Independence Day, a full day of activities that raises money for local EMS and firefighters, or head over to the annual...
New laws to go into effect
New Wyoming laws that will impact residents of northeast Wyoming are set to become official in a couple of weeks. During the Legislative Budget Session earlier this year, numerous bills were passed with an effective date of July 1. HEA-23 allows...
Man arrested for intent to deliver during Hulett Rodeo traffic stops
A Casper man was arrested for possession with intent to deliver during routine traffic control for the Hulett Rodeo parade. At around 10 a.m. on June 11, a Crook County Sheriff’s Office deputy was... Full story
Wyoming Supreme Court remands DUI conviction
The Wyoming Supreme Court has remanded a driving under the influence conviction against Nancy Hawken back to the Sixth Judicial District Court after she successfully argued on appeal that the Wyoming...
Backyard poultry linked to salmonella outbreak
Backyard poultry is believed to be the cause of an outbreak of salmonella that has spread to 38 states, including Wyoming. The outbreak has so far caused around 219 illnesses, 27 hospitalizations and one death. At least four infections have been...
Missing person rescued after ATV crash
A missing person was successfully found and rescued after two members of the public spotted their ATV upturned in a ravine beside Old Sundance Road. On June 9, a Crook County Sheriff’s Office deputy responded to a report of a person missing from...
Zoning plans put on the backburner
Can Crook County control its own future without zoning? This question has been troubling the Crook County Commissioners, who dedicated time on Wednesday for further discussion on the problem of large-acre parcels and subdivisions cropping up with...
Commission focuses on EMS sustainability
Calling 911 doesn’t guarantee that an ambulance will be sent to your aid. At least, it’s not a guarantee in Wyoming, because emergency medical services are not considered essential. This is...
Council gives go-ahead for fireworks
It’s looking like a green start to the summer, said Mayor Paul Brooks as the Sundance City Council approved the use of fireworks for this year’s July 4 celebrations. Brooks noted that Fire Chief Gari Gill has agreed to keep an eye on conditions...