Continuing the Crook County News Since 1884
Continuing the Crook County News Since 1884
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After a beginning to the winter that felt well nigh tropical, the last week has proven that Mother Nature still has all her teeth. The end of the balmy season arrived on a gust of wind on Wednesday in a weather event that lasted almost two days. The high wind event occurred when a potent cold front swept through the region on the afternoon of January 13, bringing northwesterly winds behind it. The wind sustained overnight in much of the area at 35 to 50 mph, with gusts that reached up to 80...
The Sundance Times was honored with 12 awards from the Wyoming Press Association at this year’s convention. The annual contest pits the skills of newspapers across the state in categories pertaining to writing, photography, design and advertising. The Times was presented with the Freedom of Information Award for 2020, which is given to the newspaper “that goes out of its way to impress upon its readers the importance of government transparency and press freedoms or seeks to educate them about those freedoms.” The award recognized the artic...
A more infectious strain of COVID-19 that was first identified in Europe has now been detected in this state, according to the Wyoming Department of Health. The “UK variant” was identified on January 16 in an adult male from Teton County. Early information suggests that the patient was exposed to the variant locally. This was not a surprise, according to state health officer Dr. Alexia Harrist: the department fully expected to find the variant in Wyoming at some point. “It is not unusual for variants to emerge with viruses and that’s been ha... Full story
In any ordinary year, Wyoming’s Legislature would be preparing to debate a full slate of potential new laws and figure out the budget for the next biennium. Thanks to the pandemic, things look a little different for the 66th Legislature, which met last week for a single day for a virtual session to fulfill the requirements of the Wyoming Constitution. “We elected leadership…I am Majority Floor Leader now,” says Senator Ogden Driskill. Representative Chip Neiman has meanwhile been selecte...
Glen L. Wyatt was born March 4, 1932, at Pine Ridge, South Dakota, the son of Milton “Jack” Wyatt and Laura Shattuck Wyatt; he passed away at home on January 13, 2021. He grew up roaming the countryside and fishing and hunting with his dad. He spent numerous hours at the horse barn learning to ride and caring for the horses. During the summer months, he worked for H.H. Forney, purebred Hereford cattle breeders south of Gordon, Nebraska. He graduated from Chadron (Nebraska) Prep School in 1950 where he played on the state championship bas... Full story
Eric “Rick” J. Carbaugh passed away in a one vehicle accident on Friday, January 8, 2021, in Wyoming, just a few weeks shy of his 61st birthday. His last few moments were with two of his great loves, his 1997 F-250 pickup (the old black girl) and his dog, Ruby. Rick was born on January 25, 1960, to Frank and Shirley Carbaugh in Hanover, Pennsylvania. He grew up in the New Oxford, Pennsylvania, area and graduated from New Oxford High school in 1978. Rick married Elecia Powers in 1985 and from this union his two children, John and Blythe, wer... Full story
Celebration of Life Services will be held on Friday, January 29, 1 p.m., at the Moorcroft Town Center, 103 S. Belle Fourche Ave, Moorcroft, Wyoming 82721. Robert J. Smoot went to be with his Lord and Savior, Tuesday, January 12, 2021, at Weston County Manor, with his family at his side. There is a poem by Linda Ellis entitled, “The Dash.” The poem speaks to how date of birth is listed first when an individual passes, then a dash before listing date of death. The poem shares how what matters most of all is the dash between those years. It is... Full story
On Sunday, January 10, 2021, David Alan Lougee, husband, father and grandfather, passed away at age 53 due to complications from COVID-19. David was born on September 26, 1967, to Roy and Vicki Lougee. On September 30, 1989, he married Beth (Schiller) Lougee. They raised two sons, Matthew and Derek. David proudly served in the U.S. Army from 1987-1991. After his time serving in the U.S. Army, David earned his bachelors, masters and education specialist degrees in education where he believed in every student and educator ability to do their... Full story
Our Thanks We would like to thank everyone who helped with the fire on Hook Ranch recently, we appreciate it very much! Thank You I want to thank everyone for sending me cards and flowers and for the telephone calls on my 90th birthday. Elaine Clark Our Thanks Blessings in a Backpack would like to thank everyone who helped make the great Christmas baskets for the Hulett students. We live in a wonderful community that is so willing to support a great cause. Thank you to the PREC Foundation, Neiman Sawmill, Crook County Cattlewomen, Crook County...
The Sundance Winter Festival is confirmed to be going ahead this year, with a few changes to the usual format. The event is scheduled for February 13 and will include the usual ski joring, bar stool racing and wild tube races that attendees have come to look forward to. Until recently, there was some question as to whether the event would be able to go ahead after its volunteer organizers – Reggie Gaylord and Steve Lenz – stepped down after five years. It proved difficult to find replacements for the pair, likely due to the level of effort req...
Crook County Family Violence and the Crook County Attorney’s Victim Witness Program will be hosting the annual CORE Rural Advocacy training on February 2 to 5 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. This free interactive training explains the dynamics of victim and offender behavior in domestic violence, stalking and sexual assault cases. Issues tackled range from assisting victims with Orders of Protection to victim navigation through the Judicial System, along with dozens of other victim-centered advocacy skills. Domestic and sexual violence affects all of u...
Crook County U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) Executive Director Sarah Hanlon reminds livestock producers who suffered grazing losses that occurred throughout 2020 due to drought to report their losses and to enroll in the Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP) by Jan. 30, 2021. LFP provides compensation to eligible livestock producers who suffered grazing losses for covered livestock due to drought on privately-owned or cash-leased land or fire on federally managed land. Producers in Crook County are eligible...
When I moved to America, it was fortunate for all involved that I didn’t need to learn a language in order to get by. Speaking in anything other than English has never been my forte, so I was relieved to know that, aside from when our versions of the mother tongue diverge, I would be mostly comprehensible to friends on either side of the seas. But English wasn’t the only language on the table, as it turned out. It was just the most obvious form of communication. There are other ways to fra...
On Tuesday, the Wyoming Legislature gaveled in the start of the 66th Legislative Session. Now begins our hard work on behalf of the people of Wyoming. This year presents distinct challenges, both operationally and on a host of budget and policy issues. The continued impacts of the Coronavirus pandemic pose notable obstacles to the Legislature’s work. Our top priorities are to safely, effectively and transparently carry out the work of the people we are elected to serve, and to ensure the h...
FBI Denver has maintained a heightened posture over the last week while monitoring for emerging threats in this region in the lead-up to the presidential inauguration. Public assistance is sought in the form of reports of any suspicious or violent behavior. According to Courtney Bernal, Acting Public Affairs Specialist, “We are using all our investigative resources, to include human source information, as well as advanced technical and scientific tools, to identify the perpetrators of the violence at the U.S. Capitol…Our agents and ana...
A Sundance has been sentenced to jail after pleading guilty to one felony count of incest. Dominque Nelson was arrested last spring after details of the incident came out during a forensic interview of the alleged victim at the Children’s Advocacy Center in Rapid City. Nelson was then interviewed by a deputy from the Crook County Sheriff’s Office and allegedly admitted to a number of the accusations made. Nelson was sentenced by Judge Stuart S. Healy III to between 36 months and 120 months in a state penal institution, with a rec...
Jan. 11 – Three VIN checks. Report of threats. Three sets of fingerprints. Assisted hospital. Two civil assists. Courtesy ride. Two EMS pages. Business checks. Jan. 12 – Three VIN checks. Traffic stop. Animal carcass removal. Assisted DFS. Booking. Assisted Moorcroft Police. Domestic disturbance. EMS page. Motorist assist. Business check. Jan. 13 – Three VIN checks. Two traffic stops. EMS page. Fire page. Prisoner transport. Two motorist assists. Booking. Four business checks. Traffic hazard. Jan. 14 – VIN check. Two traffic stops. Two paper s...
Speeding – Charles G. Alevras, SD, 86/75, $115; Reece H. Ullery, CO, 86/70, $140; Andrew Foley, ND, 77/70, $99; Mark E. Kellam, Sundance, 88/80, $101; Martin Rock, CO, 80/75, $15; Michael T. Divis, Gillette, 86/75, $115; Bryce Falzerano, SD, 64/55, $103; Donald Swenby, SD, 89/75, $130; James Petersen, MT, 51/45, $97; Savanna Frymire, Riverton, 103/80, $175; Faith Glover, Gillette, 85/75, $105; Steven Brent Jordan, Hulett, 61/45, $140; Gayle Dean Brabetz, CO, 45/30, $100; Brianna L. Schmidt, CA, 94/80, $115; Kevin Lara Santamaria, NV, 88/75, $...
Pronghorn and mule deer alter their natural movement nearly 40% of the times they encounter fences, according to a Wyoming study that could change how wildlife managers worldwide alleviate the toll imposed by such barriers. Published in the Journal of Applied Ecology, the research used GPS data from 48 tagged animals in 2014 and 2016, plus the locations of 3728 miles of fence to demonstrate that the barriers alter natural movements, costing wildlife energy and possibly keeping them from high-quality habitat. Furthermore, researchers observed...
No charges will be filed in Riverton shooting death RIVERTON (WNE) — No charges will be filed in the November homicide that resulted in the death of Lisa Pitt, 39, of Riverton, Fremont County Attorney Patrick LeBrun said Friday. Pitt died of a “single perforating gunshot wound” to the trunk, according to the Fremont County Coroner’s Office. The incident was reported at about 8:20 p.m. Nov. 23 near Tundra Drive in Riverton. “This was an accidental shooting,” LeBrun wrote in a Friday statement, noting that Pitt’s husband was involved. “Th...
The library will be closed Monday, February 15, for Presidents’ Day. The library doors are open. We are still doing curbside and in town home delivery if you would prefer not to come inside. In compliance with the statewide mask order, masks are now required to enter the library. If you do not have a mask, one will be provided. Children under 13 MUST be accompanied by an adult. Two computers are available for adults. Teen and Children’s computers are not available. Displays: This month on display: Paul and Violet Smith’s hats. Library Progr...
1 Years Ago Jan. 20, 1921 Little Doris Hawken is wearing a very pretty ornament in the shape of a necklace charm, which is made from a nugget of pure gold from the Yukon gold fields. The charm was pressed into leaf form and is a beautiful jewel very becoming to its proud little wearer. It was a gift from Mr. Jack Hosfeld of Seattle. J.J. Belshe was a caller at this office Saturday and informs the Times that there is no foundation to the report of the Homestake company taking over his coal mine. It seems that some of the company’s officials w...
SHS Honor Roll Quarter 2 Seniors Tristin L. Crowder Brandon W. Davis Peyton Lee Ewing Lane A. Gill Nevada J. Gill Owen A. Haiar Baillee T. Heaster Rhianna L. Heaster Lane S. Hodge Blake Kermit Homola Isaiah K. Kammerer Bradley William Kruger Aftyn L. Marchant Teagan I. Marchant Landon A. Martin Echo M. Miller Sherry Sheridan Negaard Kaylee E. Price Joshua T Pridgeon Gavin Hawk Robinson Hunter Pearce Skeens Janessa Jean Wilen Juniors Ella Sharon Bifulco Cheyla Eileen Coder Allison Dana Crawford Dawson Haine Flahaven Ella Olivia Gustafson Bailey...
Crook County Farm Bureau will be offering three scholarships this year: first place is $1500; second place is $1300; third place is $800. These will be awarded to assist deserving students to continue their education. Applications are available at the Crook County Farm Bureau office at 109 N. 3rd St., Sundance, from all three county high school counselors or online at www.wyfb.org in the Crook County link. Qualifications are: 1. Applicant or applicant’s family must be current REGULAR members of Crook County Farm Bureau (solely having an i...
The Sundance wrestling team took to the road this weekend traveling to Hulett. Facing wrestlers from Hulett, Harding County, and Tongue River the Bulldogs walked away with a couple wins for the weekend. With such a small team it is tough to ensure many matches, but each of the grapplers faced off against at least one opponent. Victories for the Bulldogs belonged to Leo Lyons who defeated his opponent from Tongue River and Dawson Flahaven who took a win from Harding County. Lyons and Flahaven...
