Articles from the January 6, 2022 edition
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Committee gives nod to redistricting plan
A successful step for Senator Ogden Driskill in his efforts to keep Crook and Weston counties whole: his updated plan for redistricting this portion of the state was officially adopted by the committee working on the process last week. “They took...
Winterfest coming back this year
Commerce has announced that the Sundance Winter Festival is officially coming back to town. Doubts were raised over the future of the popular event when the original organizers stepped down and the...
Snowpack drops to near half of normal levels
Though flurries have passed through the area fairly regularly over the last couple of weeks, Wyoming’s snowpack is lower than usual so far this season – and Crook County is almost at the bottom of the list in terms of how much snow has...
Healing and adventure
The local chapter of the Muley Fanatics has made a name for itself by pursuing worthy goals to support wildlife and habitat, many of which have focused on the younger members of this community. Of...
Crook among top five counties for employment rates
Unemployment rates are continuing to drop across Wyoming, including in this area. Crook remains within the top five counties in terms of the number of people who currently have jobs. Wyoming’s unemployment rate as a whole fell from 4.5% in Septembe...
Peek at the Past
100 Years Ago Jan, 1922 No paper available. 75 Years Ago Jan. 1, 1947 Rewiring of the 100 KW portable R.E.A. power unit, which was brought into Sundance last week, was completed Tuesday afternoon by Homestake electrical engineers and power was...
FBI warns of fake law enforcement call scam
FBI Denver has issued a warning to residents of Wyoming and Colorado that a new phone scam is hitting this area in which people posing as local law enforcement demand payment for a warrant of fine to clear the victim’s name. “The FBI warns...
Cheyenne man charged with possession
A Cheyenne man has been bound over to District Court on possession charges after the person he was staying with in Sundance requested that he be removed from their residence. A Crook County Sheriff’s Office deputy investigated a disturbance and...
Judge orders Rammell brand inspection case to continue
PINEDALE — Although county and state attorneys argued veterinarian Rex F. Rammell’s appeal in 9th District Court of four brand-inspection convictions and sentences was untimely and improper, the judge disagreed. In Sublette County’s possibly...
Crook County Sheriff
Dec. 27 – Three VIN checks. Two traffic stops. Assist to DFS. Trespassing complaint. Motorist assist. Business checks. Three EMS pages. Dec. 28 – Four VIN checks. Two traffic stops. Suspicious circumstance. Business checks. House watches. Two...
Circuit Court
Speeding – Jean Samantha, MN, 88/80, $101; Joshua Hamilton, Riverton, 90/80, $105; Jimmie Abbas, IA, 92/80, $120; Joshua D. Anderson, Upton, 64/45, $223; Jana Donaghe, Gillette, 89/80, $103; Matthew Bietsch, SD, 90/75, $135 No Seat Belt (driver)...
This Side of the Pond
In last week’s column, I took a look back at 2021 and discovered it wasn’t quite the disaster it seemed – at least, it wasn’t all that bad if you were a thieving dog or lost your wedding ring...
This Week at Your Library
The library will be closed Mon., Jan. 17, for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We are still doing curbside and in-town delivery if you would prefer not to come inside. We have numerous magazines available for a two-week checkout. CONSUMER REPORTS...
CCNRD states goals for the year ahead
The Crook County Natural Resource District (CCNRD) is encouraging the public to read two documents that outline both the past and future: an annual report and a plan of action for the year ahead. These documents have been published as a guide to the...
Black Hills Snow Course Readings
Jan. 1 Site Elevation (ft.) Current Snow Depth (in.) Current Snow Water Equivalent (in.) 30-Year Median SWE Last Year’s SWE Current Percent of 30-Year Median SWE Blind Park Snotel 6870 5 1.8 3.2 1.9 56 Cole Canyon Snotel 5870 8 .8 2.5 .8 32 Ditch...
School Warrants
Notice is hereby given that the Crook County School District #1 Board of Trustees issued warrants for the following bills exceeding $500.00 at the regular meeting of the board held on DECEMBER 20, 2021, at SUNDANCE, WYOMING. To Whom Paid Purpose of... Full story
Council
City of Sundance December 7, 2021 The Town Council met this day in regular session at 7:00 p.m. with Mayor Paul Brooks presiding. Roll call was taken by Mayor Brooks with Council Members, Brad Marchant, Callie Hilty, Joe Wilson present and Randy... Full story
Name Change
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE SIXTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT WITHIN AND FOR CROOK COUNTY, STATE OF WYOMING IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION OF: CHARITY MICHELLE NORTHUP, as mother and next best friend of ROWDY W. NORTHUP, RIATA L. NORTHUP and RIGIN S. NORTHUP... Full story
Final Acceptance
Final Acceptance Crook County, Wyoming Dust Mitigation Project Notice of Final Acceptance To all persons, corporations or firms who have any claim for work done for or any materials furnished to Dustbusters, Inc. at PO Box 15, Evanston, WY 82931 for... Full story
FORECLOSURE SALE
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Default having occurred and all prerequisites to foreclosure having been met, notice is hereby given that the mortgage given by Joseph A. LaPorte Jr., a single person, mortgagor, in favor of First National Bank of... Full story
EXECUTION SALE
STATE OF WYOMING COUNTY OF CROOK IN THE DISTRICT COURT SIXTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT MICHAEL RANS, Plaintiff, vs. ISLAND FAMILY TRUST, DUSTIN P. ISLAND, CO-TRUSTEE; CATHERINE ISLAND-THOMAS; JUDITH ISLAND; PATRICIA ANNE (ISLAND) GOEBEL; AND LENN THOMAS... Full story
Livestock
Public Notice of Estray Livestock Pursuant to the Laws of the State of Wyoming, W.S. 11-24-114, we hereby give notice that a list of unclaimed estray livestock taken up by brand inspectors at various locations during the past year is posted and is... Full story
Meeting
PUBLIC NOTICE The Crook County Tourism Promotion Board will meet in Hulett at the Community Center at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 19. The public is welcome to attend. Learn more about the Board’s work at DevilsTowerCountry.com. Publish: January 6,... Full story
SETTLEMENT
WYOMING DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CHEYENNE, WYOMING NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF AND FINAL SETTLEMENT FOR HIGHWAY WORK Notice is hereby given that the State Transportation Commission of Wyoming has accepted as completed according to plans,... Full story
Probate
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE SIXTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT WITHIN AND FOR CROOK COUNTY, STATE OF WYOMING IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF BARBARA A. CLARK, Deceased. Probate No. 5872 NOTICE OF PROBATE TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN SAID ESTATE: You are hereby... Full story
