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  • Crook County Extension Learning Lab applications available

    Mar 7, 2019

    The Crook County Extension Learning lab is now accepting applications for 2019. The program is designed to give youth that live in town or simply don’t have facilities the opportunity to participate in market animal projects through 4-H or FFA. Swine, sheep and goat projects will be housed at the Crook County Fairgrounds in Sundance from May 1 through Crook County Fair. Participants will purchase their own animals, feed and bedding. A deposit is required for use of the facilities. Applications are available until June 1. For more i...

  • U.S. Senate pages wanted for summer and fall

    Mar 7, 2019

    U.S. Senator Mike Enzi, R-Wyo., is encouraging Wyoming high school students to apply to be a Senate page in Washington, D.C. There are 30 page positions in the U.S. Senate each session and Enzi is fortunate to have the opportunity to sponsor a student from Wyoming to serve in one of these positions. “The U.S. Page program is a great opportunity for young people and provides experiences that participants will carry with them for the rest of their lives,” Enzi said. “Not many people can say they’ve worked on the Senate floor – the page program g...

  • Governor encourages Wyoming students to join cybersecurity competition

    Mar 7, 2019

    Governor Mark Gordon today encouraged young women in Wyoming high schools to take advantage of an opportunity to explore their aptitude for cybersecurity and computer science by trying to solve the challenges of the 2019 Girls Go CyberStart program. Participating students (and their teachers) do not need knowledge or experience in information technology or cybersecurity to participate. All that is required is a computer and an Internet connection. The program is free for schools and students. Participants use the CyberStart Game, an online seri...

  • Ranchers deal with 15 days of sub-freezing temperatures

    Kathy Brown, Gillette News Record Via Wyoming News Exchange|Mar 7, 2019

    GILLETTE - Charlene and Doug Camblin, like many ranchers in Campbell County, aren't calving yet. But there are always a few surprises in a cattle and calf operation. A week ago, on Doug's birthday and with temperatures close to minus 15, they found a newborn heifer. They were lucky, though. The Camblins carried the calf to their home, where they were able to warm it up and it managed to survive despite the wind chill. Monday morning dawned with similar cold temperatures in northeast Wyoming and...

  • Kochanowski selected as superintendent of Devils Tower National Monument

    Mar 7, 2019

    Acting Intermountain Regional Director Kate Hammond announced the selection of Amnesty Kochanowski as superintendent of Devils Tower National Monument. Kochanowski has been serving as interim superintendent at Devils Tower National Monument since July 2018. She assumes her new role effective March 17. "We are delighted that Amnesty will be the next superintendent," Hammond said. "Her commitment to providing a safe and respectful workplace, her collaborative leadership skills and her operational experience will serve the park well." Since 2011,...

  • NRCS readings show snow above average for area

    Mar 7, 2019

    State Readings Currently the state’s SNOTELs are reading 104 percent of median with a basin high of 118 percent and a basin low of 88 percent. Last year the state was at 115 percent, and at 148 percent in 2017. The map may differ slightly from the table depending upon how many stations were reporting at the time. This report and a map displaying basin SWE percentages of median for the state may be found at: wrds.uwyo.edu/wrds/nrcs/nrcs.html. For information on the use of median vs. average go to wcc.nrcs.usda.gov/normals/median_average.htm S...

  • Crook County Fair Board

    Mar 7, 2019

    Chairman Peggy Boardman called the regular board meeting of the Crook County Fair Board to order at 5:34 pm. The Pledge of Allegiance was said. Board members present: Peggy Boardman, Justin Gerstner, Terri Johnson, Amy Pravecek Board member absent: Lonny Bossman Employees present: Carolyn Fowler, Jessica Weinand Visitors: Sara Fleenor, Brian Kennah, Fred Devish Terri moved to approve the agenda, Justin seconded, all ayes, motion carried. Discussion was held for purchasing tag readers for the new ear tags. Terri moved to purchase two tag...

  • Crook County Natural Resource District

    Mar 7, 2019

    Crook County Natural Resource District (CCNRD) February 5th Regular Board Meeting Minutes 12:00pm CALL MEETING TO ORDER Mr. Chairman, Wayne Garman called the meeting to order at 12:12 pm at the Sundance USDA Service Center 117 South 21st Street Sundance, Wyoming 82729. ATTENDANCE Board: Wayne Garman, Ted Parsons, Lily Altaffer Employees: Sarah Anderson, Raesha Sell, Carmen Horne-McIntyre (Call in) Guests: NRCS District Conservationist-Keela Deaton & FSA County Executive Director, Sarah Rytting OPEN ISSUES TO DISCUSS Guest Update Keela Deaton...