Articles from the February 16, 2023 edition
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Frozen fairytales
The most eye-catching sight during this year's Freeze Your Fanny race was surely Snow White and her dwarves making their way along the four-mile course. "It sure was a beautiful day and everyone...
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Making feathered friends
The residents of Crook County Memorial Hospital's long-term care unit (LTC) will soon wake each morning to the sound of birds chirping right outside their windows. Jaylin Mills and Blakely Gill are...
Town's CWD concerns rise
Sundance is implementing a year-round deer cull in response to evidence that chronic wasting disease (CWD) may be much more prevalent than previously thought in the vicinity of the city. Game Warden Nate Holst attended last week’s meeting of the...
Economic group sets sights on more housing
The Sundance Economic Development Committee intends to focus its time over the next year towards looking for ways to promote the development of new housing within the city. “In order to get more revenue for our city, we have to get more houses,...
Beulah makeover moving along
The community building in Beulah has undergone quite the makeover over the last few months, and representatives from the civic committee offered their thanks to the Crook County Commissioners last...
Café owners warned over safety
The demolition of higbee’s café is still causing heartburn for the Sundance City Council, leading to a motion at last week’s meeting for City Attorney Mark Hughes to send a letter to the owners asking them to be more cognizant of public safety....
Janice Elizabeth Eschedor
Janice Elizabeth Eschedor, 78, of Sundance, Wyoming, passed away on Thursday, February 2, 2023, at her daughter's home in Rockville, Maryland. Jan was born and raised in Verndale, Minnesota. She moved to Minneapolis right after high school to work. S... Full story
Card of Thanks
Our Thanks The Sundance youth basketball program received a very generous donation from Darrell Peplow. Mr. Peplow has been an avid supporter of youth sports in Sundance for a long time and we are so... Full story
Peek at the Past
100 Years Ago February 22, 1923 In some unknown manner a report gained circulation Saturday that the Belshe coal mine had been forced to shut down by failure of the vein. The Times learns from Mr. Bel...
From the Desk of House Majority Floor Leader Chip Neiman
As the 67th General Session of the Wyoming Legislature passes the halfway mark, I write with a grateful heart for the honor to serve you and a firm resolve to continue the good work on behalf of the people of Wyoming. As Majority Floor Leader, my...
From the Desk of Senate President Ogden Driskill
As the Wyoming Legislature passes the halfway mark, I am taking the time to think about the past month and the remaining weeks ahead. As we started out, we set the stage by focusing on the kitchen tab...
This Week at Your Library
We do in-town deliveries for people who are unable to make it into the library and we do curbside delivery for those who would prefer not to come inside. Just give us a call and we will get your books ready. Have you tried the Libby app to access...
End of the road
A group of landowners from the Hulett area have found themselves disagreeing over the maintenance required on a private road that serves an estimated ten families. Despite the differences of opinion, several of the affected citizens were able to...
CCMSD ready to create foundation
Crook County Medical Services District is ready to form its own internal fundraising foundation, having given the nod of approval to a completed set of bylaws. The board decided this was necessary after disagreements with the Crook County Medical...
Council raises utility rates; submits infrastructure grant apps
The Sundance City Council has approved an increase to utility rates of 4% across the board. The amount required for a utility deposit will also increase from $100 to $150. “It’s not fun and it’s not popular,” commented Mayor Paul Brooks as...
Old Stoney grant app hits a roadblock
On behalf of the City of Sundance, which is sponsoring a grant application to complete the Old Stoney refurbishment project, Mayor Paul Brooks and Clerk-Treasurer Theresa Curren recently met with the Wyoming Business Council (WBC). All did not go to...
Winterfest gallops into town this weekend
Lack of snow doesn’t seem likely to cause a problem this year as the Sundance Winter Festival gears up for a day of downtown fun. “Everything is on track, looks like we have plenty of snow,” said organizer Tony Barton last week as he delivered...
Wrestlers heading into regionals
The Sundance Bulldog wrestling team competed this past Thursday at the Powder River Conference meet held in Moorcroft. The short-handed Bulldogs were led by Junior Jacob Comer who placed first at Hwt. Other place-winners were Zach Duvall second at...
UW Provost's Honor Roll
The University of Wyoming lists three students from Crook County on the 2022 fall semester Provost’s Honor Roll. Students are: Devyn Crago of Aladdin; Madison Rae Barritt and Teddi M. Jones of Sundance. The Provost’s Honor Roll consists of...
University of Wisconsin Graduate
The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh 58th midyear commencement Dec. 17 at Kolf Sports Center recognized the accomplishments of students from all three of its campuses (Fond du Lac, Fox Cities, Oshkosh). More than 900 students earned bachelor’s,...
GFU Dean's List
Briska Johnson of Sundance was among those who earned Dean’s List recognition at George Fox University for the fall 2022 semester. Traditional undergraduate students must earn a 3.5 grade point average or above on 12 or more hours of graded work...
Two more conference wins for Lady Bulldogs
Playing three games last week, the Sundance Lady Bulldogs added two more wins to their unblemished conference record and dropped a non-conference game to the Upton Bobcats. Opening the big week at...
Crook County Sheriff's Office
Feb. 6 – Nine vin checks. Traffic stop. Paper service. Two motorist assists. Accident. Wanted person. Welfare check. Three house watches. Business checks. Feb.7 – Four VIN checks. Traffic stop. Paper service. Three EMS calls. Fingerprints....
Circuit Court
Speeding – Shane Whitacre, Bell City, MO, 91/70, $165; Benjamin Lemke, Colorado Springs, CO, 87/75, $120; Veronica L. Kramer, Sundance, WY, 90/80, $105; Andrew Hoyer, Minot, ND, 91/75, $140; Christopher Cooper, Nine, WA, 96/75, $165; Teana Berry,...
Commissioners
PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AT THE COURTHOUSE IN SUNDANCE, CROOK COUNTY, WYOMING Tuesday, February 7, 2023 8:30 o’clock a.m. Present were Chairman Fred M. Devish, Vice-Chairman Kelly B. Dennis, Member Bob Latham and County... Full story
