Sundance Times - Continuing the Crook County News Since 1884

U.S. Senators Mike Enzi and John Barrasso and Congresswoman Liz Cheney released the following joint statement in support of Governor Mark Gordon’s latest actions to fight the spread of the coronavirus in Wyoming. “Governor Gordon is committed to... Full story

Several years ago, an attempt was made to bring the county together under the umbrella of a solid waste district. It failed, but a rekindled version could see a district formed to encompass only those parts of the county that feel they would benefit...

If anyone within the Sundance community objects to a gallery opening at the end of Main Street, they did not attend last week’s public hearing to say so. The Sundance City Council will move ahead with selling the corner lot to local artist Bruce...

The City of Sundance is moving ahead with its plan for the Crook County Sheriff’s Office to start providing law enforcement coverage in the new year. The contract has been reviewed and the council has directed City Attorney Mark Hughes to move ahea...

Donald George Brunson, of Aladdin, Wyoming, passed away in his home December 7, 2020, at the age of 89. Don was born April 26, 1931, to Floyd and Florence (Crago) Brunson at the home of his Aunt Georgie in Sundance, Wyoming. He and his siblings... Full story

You are invited to celebrate the birth of God’s Son, Jesus Christ, in warmth and light: Thursday, December 24, 2020 at 5:30 p.m. at Pine Ridge Community Church near Carlile. Dress warm and come ready to celebrate Christmas by the fire with song,...

Raymond Douglas Howard, 76 of Sundance, Wyoming, died at his home on December 3, 2020. Raymond was born on May 31, 1944, on the family farm in Klemme, Iowa, to Ned and Minnie Howard. Raymond grew up in Klemme where he attended school and graduated... Full story

Glen Edward Cheshier was born on December 16, 1945 in Hulett, WY, a son of Walter and Virginia (Schlosser) Cheshier.  Glen grew up in Hulett, where he attended school and graduated from  Hulett High School in 1964.  Following graduation, Glen... Full story

Another good man has left us. David Geiman, 79, Sundance, Wyoming, died Thursday, December 3, 2020, at the Crook County Memorial Hospital in Sundance. David Geiman was born December 20, 1940 to Aden and Julia Geiman. David led a great life as a ranch... Full story

Seniors around the county will be able to take advantage of the Crook County Senior Services’ meal program this month completely free of charge, thanks to a donation from the Powder River Foundation. “The Powder River Foundation contacted me...

The population of Crook County is growing and the community is doing better than state averages when it comes to unemployment, food insecurity and household income, according to an assessment that was presented to the Crook County Medical Services...

Whether you love masks, hate them or can’t work out which end goes over your ear, we can still agree on one thing: this pandemic has been mishandled. As Christmas approaches, we are left in a situation where neighbor has locked horns with neighbor...

Welcome to the inaugural publication of The Forestry Corner. This monthly column is jointly produced by the Wyoming State Forestry Division and the Wyoming Tree Farm Committee, a landowner advocacy group, associated with the American Forest...

Does Crook County Medical Services District (CCMSD) have an obligation to pay back money that was donated to shore up its finances during a difficult time? The Board of Trustees were unable to reach a consensus on this issue, which centers around a...

Thanks to an unexpected opportunity for teamwork, utility work for the Family Dollar store in Sundance will also benefit St. Paul’s Catholic Church. When plans for a sewer line were revealed a few months ago, the church realized it could piggyback...

The newly created Crook County Natural Resource Plan officially became policy last week as the county commission passed a motion to approve it. The Natural Resource Management Plan, developed by Y2 Consultants, is intended as a tool for a local...

Our Thanks We would like to thank our friends, family and community for all of the fundraisers and donations given to us after the fire at our home. It is in times of tragedy that we are so grateful to live in such a generous and caring community!... Full story

The library will be closed December 24 and 25, for Christmas. The library doors are open. We are still doing curbside delivery if you would prefer not to come inside. We do ask that you wear a mask to enter the library. If you do not have a mask,...

Speeding – Todd Kamp, CO, 68/55; Timothy Renegar, NC, 70/55; Lucinda Johnsrud, CO, 46/30 Speeding in Active School Zone – Alex Engelhaupt, SD, 35/20 Operate Motor Vehicle on Suspended Driver’s License – Spencer Hunt, LA Careless Driving ...

To get community involvement in these unsettling times, Sundance FCCLA is encouraging families in the town of Sundance to decorate your house with lights and decorations! FCCLA officers will judge the night of Dec. 21. The most festive house will...