Sundance Times - Continuing the Crook County News Since 1884

Plans to construct a Family Dollar on the outskirts of Sundance are still underway but, as yet, there is no official date for the project to break ground. “It’s definitely still a work in progress right now,” says James Williamson, President of...

Don’t be alarmed if you drop off your kids at school after the holidays and spot a Sheriff’s Office vehicle in the parking lot. Sergeant Ed Robinson will not be on campus for a crisis or crime, but as the new School Resource Officer. In his new...

Melvin Lee Snook, age 63, passed away on November 11, 2019 on his ranch near Hulett, Wyoming. Memorial services were held at the Greater Hulett Community Center on Saturday, November 16, 2019. A lunch provided by Buttons and Bows followed. Melvin... Full story

Helen “Janet” Coe, 80, of Sturgis, South Dakota, passed away on November 12, 2019, surrounded by loved ones at the Lippold Hospice Suite at Sturgis Regional Hospital in Sturgis. Helen Janet (Witcher) Coe was born October 4, 1939, to Edward... Full story

Joseph “Joe” Allen LaPorte, Jr. was born in Selma, Alabama, on March 17, 1949, and passed away November 11, 2019, in Sundance, Wyoming, at the age of 70. He graduated from Parrish High School in 1967 and enlisted in the United States Army. He... Full story

Delcie Millicent (Ferrell) Russell, 92, Aladdin, Wyoming, died Saturday November 9, 2019 at the Crook County Memorial Hospital in Sundance from complications related to lung cancer. She lived at her ranch north of Aladdin until the Wednesday... Full story

Waldo Glenn Elwonger, 94 of Sundance, Wyoming, passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2019, at the Crook County Hospital in Sundance. Waldo (Wally) Elwonger was born June 5, 1925, in Dawson, Nebraska, to Clarence O. Elwonger and Alva Wagner. He was... Full story

Memorial services for Karen Mae Cooper will be at 1 p.m. on Saturday, November 23, 2019, at Fidler-Roberts & Isburg Funeral Chapel in Sundance. The funeral home website previously listed an incorrect time.... Full story

Our Thanks Mere words don’t convey our sincere gratitude to all of you, for all you did for our family while we were attempting to deal with Barry’s death. To all the ladies that provided food for the reception following Barry’s service, thank... Full story

100 Years Ago The Times November 19, 1919 So far this year in the neighborhood of 1200 cars of livestock, including cattle, sheep and horses, have shipped from Moorcroft, according to information given us by D.F. Smith, Burlington agent. About half...

CHEYENNE — Firearms manufacturer Stag Arms announced Monday it will relocate to Cheyenne by the end of the year from its current headquarters in New Britain, Connecticut. The business will be located in the Arundel Building, 7052 Commerce Circle,...

SHERIDAN — An anonymous website that purports to chart state Republican lawmakers’ adherence to the party platform has drawn criticism from Wyoming Republicans for presenting reductive and divisive characterizations of state legislators.  The...

Man charged with murder in discovery of body CODY (WNE) — Former Cody resident and convicted felon Joseph Underwood is now facing multiple charges, including first degree murder, in Laramie County related to a homicide investigation. In addition,...

The Library will be closed Thursday and Friday, November 28 and 29, for Thanksgiving. NOVEMBER BATTLE OF THE MILITARY SERVICE BRANCHES FOOD DRIVE: We are conducting a food drive to help stock the shelves at the Crook County Food Pantry before the...

If you are looking to serving your community, you may be interested to know that positions have become available on two of the county’s boards. One member’s term is reaching its end on both the Crook County Fair Board and the Predatory Animal...

An agreement regarding easements has been reached with landowner group Pro Wyoming, according to Ken Dockweiler of Bridger Pipelines. The landowner group represents around 50 percent of the landowners along the route of the proposed new oil pipeline...

Nov. 11 – Traffic stop. Notified Coroner of call. Deputies responded to death. Three EMS calls. Nov. 12 – Four VIN checks. Two traffic stops. Two paper services. Detention Deputy booked in subject. Detention Deputy fingerprinted subject. Deputy...

Nov. 9 – House watch and business checks. VIN inspection. Officer assisted Moorcroft Police Department with civil issue, possible stolen vehicle. Six traffic stops. Nov. 10 – House watch and business checks. Arrest for trespassing and theft....

Speeding – Robert I. Proctor, MA, 57/30, $294; Kendra E. Loftus, Gillette, 78/65, $110; Lois E. Davis, Gillette, 79/70, $88; Daniel J. Pickarts, WI, 79/70, $88; Donald G. Taylor, Newcastle, 83/70, $110; Lesa M. Chant, Riverton, 80/75, $15; Jude T....

Q: “I understand the Wyoming Game and Fish Department is no longer printing paper conservation stamps next year. What do I need to know about this change?...