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Commission hears two exemption requests from large-acre rules
Two very different requests came before the Crook County Commissioners last week from landowners hoping to sidestep the new regulations for large-acre subdivisions. While the first was for a single ch...
Public safety addressed for café demolition
Taking down the supports that are keeping what remains of higbee’s in place is a prospect that worries owners Darlene and Jason Coder. While they understand the concern that the braces themselves are a potential safety hazard, the Coders told the...
City gets ARPA grant for water project
The City of Sundance has been awarded just over $1.3 million to fix a major water leak during the second round of applications for the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding designated for local government projects. Unfortunately, due to a hiccup...
Old Stoney gets final funding
Rule changes within the Wyoming Business Council (WBC) looked set to dash any hope of finishing out Old Stoney – until the state senate stepped in. Last week, Mayor Paul Brooks told the story of how the historic building managed to secure the last...
City granted year-round deer permit
A permit has been approved to allow the City of Sundance to cull double the number of deer this year with no restrictions on season timing. The city is implementing a year-round cull in response to...
Weed & Pest back on track
When Paul Stille of Leo Riley & Associates presented this year’s county audit, it once again included reference to an issue within the Weed & Pest department that suggested operational difficulties severe enough to have caused a “near complete...
New laws include tourism fund, election security
New bills continue to arrive on Governor Mark Gordon’s desk following this year’s legislative session, each one awaiting his decision on whether to sign, veto or allow it to go into law without his signature. Over the past week, though, the gover...
Local timber industry to benefit from wildfire program
A wildfire prevention program in California is set to bolster the timber supply here in Crook County, according to an announcement made by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) last week. Through this program, Neiman Sawmills is expected to receive surplus...
Crossover voting bill becomes law
Swapping your party affiliation from Republican to Democrat or vice versa on the day of an election will no longer be possible in Wyoming. HB 103 took effect last week without the signature of Governor Mark Gordon, who felt the legislation may cause...
Season of struggle
The toughest winter in a while might have been easier on Crook County's ranchers if it hadn't come on the heels of several years of drought. "Cold and snow is a problematic thing, whether you're...
This Side of the Pond
Honestly, leave it to a man to decide that, if a woman has done great and wonderful things, it must be because she’s secretly not a woman at all. I came across an old conspiracy theory this week...
New laws include property tax relief increase, crossover voting ban
As the 67th General Session of the Wyoming Legislature comes to an end, having gaveled out on Friday afternoon, the successful bills from among the 497 filed continue to make their way to the desk of Governor Mark Gordon. As one of its highest priori...
Highway Patrol trains fentanyl detection dogs
As overdose deaths connected to fentanyl continue to rise both in Wyoming and across the nation, Wyoming Highway Patrol (WHP) has taken proactive steps to detect the illicit substance. On Thursday,...
Aladdin man arrested for aggravated assault
An Aladdin man has been arrested for aggravated assault and property destruction. Patrick Michael King faces two felony charges after allegedly using his four wheeler to ram a man on a bicycle who...
Pandemic rules ending for Wyoming Medicaid enrollment
For about three years, the state stopped reviewing whether Wyomingites enrolled on the Medicaid program were still eligible – but things are about to change. As the Wyoming Department of Health prepares to resume the practice of reviewing...
Game and Fish hosts hunting season meetings
Wyoming Game and Fish’s Casper Region has scheduled a series of public meetings this month to present and discuss the proposed hunting seasons for 2023. These meetings are a way to learn about local wildlife populations, ask questions and visit...
Change of date for variety show
The date of this year’s variety show at Sundance High School has been moved to April 6 to avoid a clash with prom. The annual variety show is an entertaining evening of comedy, artistry and musical performance with students, staff and community...
New law promises support for rare earths industry
Among the bills signed into law by Governor Mark Gordon over the last week was one that gives Wyoming primacy to permit and regulate parts of the rare earth and critical minerals industry. HB 061 does this by amending the agreement state status...
CCMSD to explore grant options
The Board of Trustees is looking to gather information on potential U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) grants that could support a bid for Crook County Medical Services District (CCMSD) to build a new hospital. The idea of inviting a...
Bringing loved ones home
Keeping someone safe if they are prone to wandering can be a challenge, but the Crook County Sheriff's Office can help. The office sponsors Project Lifesaver, a nationwide program designed to help you protect someone who is cognitively impaired....
Late winter storm wallops region
A midweek storm last week caused temperature drops of more than 40 degrees in part of Crook County, bringing bitter cold as well as several inches of snow. The snow mostly began to fall across the Black Hills and parts of western South Dakota and...
This Side of the Pond
We’re going to file this week’s column under “things you didn’t know about famous people”, even though, for me, it also falls into the category of stuff I’ve failed to notice about my own...
Gordon signs supplemental budget
This year’s supplemental budget places more than $1 billion into savings – a move that Governor Mark Gordon said would allow the state to keep taxes low and generate higher investment returns. For every dollar of state revenue spent in the bill,...
Keyhole check station plans already in place
Spring may seem a long way away from underneath February’s snowdrifts, but the Wyoming Game & Fish Department will be prepared when it arrives to protect Keyhole Reservoir from an infestation of zebra mussels. Game & Fish has been concerned about...
Numerous bills pass into law
Governor Mark Gordon took action last week on the long list of bills that had made their way through the legislative process and onto his desk. Friday was the last day for bills to be reported out of committee in the second House. Any legislation...
