Sundance Times - Continuing the Crook County News Since 1884

Fundraising isn’t always for the faint-hearted. Each winter brings the opportunity for the bravest among us to leap into the icy waters of Keyhole Reservoir and raise money for Special Olympics Wyoming. Save the date for this year’s icy leap:...

In last week’s issue, we mistakenly referred to Wade Dennis as the supervisor of the Crook County Weed & Pest District in the article describing the results of the annual county audit. Dennis is the chairman of the Weed & Pest Board. The district...

There will be an Open Mic Night at Wild West Espresso on Fri., Mar. 25 from 6-8 p.m. Plan to come down and share your talent with the community. A sound system will be set up along with a piano and small amp. You will be able to order beverages and...

Danny Lew Viergets, 72, of Alzada, Montana, passed away in his home March 4, 2022. He was born in Belle Fourche, South Dakota, on March 4, 1950, to Lew and Velma Viergets of Alzada. Danny graduated from Belle Fourche High School in 1968. After gradua... Full story

Please turn in all scores by March 31. The Pinochle Marathon Card Party will be held Sunday afternoon, April 10, starting at 1 p.m. at the Sundance State Bank Meeting Room. These are Pinochle average scores for individuals as of March 13, 2022: Lyle...

We are still doing curbside and in-town delivery if you would prefer not to come inside. We have numerous magazines available for a two-week checkout. GOOD HOUSEKEEPING is a women’s magazine featuring articles about women’s interests, product...

100 Years Ago Mar. 23, 1922 Road conditions have improved wonderfully the past week, and at the present it is reported fair to Rocky Ford, and good from there to Spearfish. It will be several days before auto travel opens to the west to Moorcroft or...

Speeding – Anastasia Kelli, Sheridan, 84/70, $130; Katie Austin-Schaffer, Coopersville, MI, 90/80, $105; Kenneth Simonton, Douglas, 86/75, $115; Anthony Janckila, Cokato, MN, 91/80, $115; Darrel Laughing, Gillette, 88/80, $101; (minor), Gillette,...

CHEYENNE — Both chambers of the Wyoming Legislature gave final approval Friday night to a redistricting plan that increases their numbers by three to 62 representatives and 31 senators.  With less than two hours left until a midnight deadline,...

CROOK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT N0. ONE PUBLICATION OF ANNUAL GROSS SALARIES* Superintendent $137,350.00       subtotal $137,350.00 Coordinator / Director $21,000.00 $44,956.00 $48,700.00 $49,948.00 $70,150.00 $77,630.00 $83,650.00   subtotal... Full story

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR NEW BAR AND GRILL LIQUOR LICENSE, FOR THE CITY OF SUNDANCE, 2021/2022. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the applicant whose name is set forth below has filed their application for a new Bar and Grill Liquor License in the Office... Full story

NOTICE OF APPLICATION TRANSFER OF RETAIL LIQUOR LICENSE, FOR THE CITY OF SUNDANCE, 2021/2022. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the applicant whose name is set forth below has filed their application for transfer of the Cowgirl Pizza Restaurant Liquor... Full story

FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE (For Publication) WHEREAS NOTICE IS HERBY GIVEN that a default in the payment under the terms of a secured and perfected Note has occurred. The Note is secured by a Mortgage dated June 29, 2011 and recorded on July 1, 2011 at... Full story

Legal Notice Invitation to Bid Crook County Road & Bridge is seeking bids for supplying and delivery of Magnesium Chloride for the CMAQ Dust Mitigation Project. The bids are due by March 31, 2022 at 3:00pm. Please visit the Road & Bridge office;... Full story

IMPORTANT NOTIFICATION CROOK COUNTY WEIGHT RESTRICTIONS TAKE EFFECT MARCH 14, 2022 The Crook County Board of Commissioners have put into effect Spring Weight Restrictions on the following pavement surface roads. The following roads will be posted,... Full story

Candidates for Election for Vista West Improvement District On March 22, 2022, there shall be an election held for one (1) Board Seat of the Vista West Improvement District by mail ballot for a four-year term. The term date will commence April 1,... Full story

WYOMING DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CHEYENNE, WYOMING NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF AND FINAL SETTLEMENT FOR HIGHWAY WORK Notice is hereby given that the State Transportation Commission of Wyoming has accepted as completed according to plans,... Full story

IN THE DISTRICT COURT, SIXTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COUNTY OF CROOK, STATE OF WYOMING In Probate Docket No. 5881 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF TAMMY BETH NEEDHAM, Deceased TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN SAID ESTATE: You are hereby notified that on the 23... Full story

NOTICE OF CHANGE OF POLLING LOCATION Notice is hereby given that on the 3rd day of May, 2022, at 2:30 o’clock P.M. in the Commissioners Room in the Courthouse in Sundance, WY, the Board of County Commissioners will consider a change of polling... Full story

WYOMING DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CHEYENNE, WYOMING NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF AND FINAL SETTLEMENT FOR HIGHWAY WORK Notice is hereby given that the State Transportation Commission of Wyoming has accepted as completed according to plans,... Full story

Man uses bed sheets to rappel from third-story hotel room and escape deputies GILLETTE (WNE) — A 26-year-old man eluded deputies multiple times Saturday night, once after initially contacted during a traffic stop and a second time when he rappelled... Full story

STURGIS — The Veterans Affairs (VA) hospital in Hot Springs is on the chopping block again, and so is the one at Fort Meade. In a confidential call Friday to employees, Rob McDivitt, VISN 23 director, outlined a plan to close the hospitals at...