Continuing the Crook County News Since 1884
Continuing the Crook County News Since 1884
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Saturday morning saw the beginnings of a blustery cold and cloudy day as 38 daring souls gathered at the Keyhole Marina for the annual Jackalope Jump. “It was the biggest one we’ve had so far,” reports Special Olympics Coordinator and Coach Kassie Clements. This annual event raises funds for the Crook County Special Olympics. The 2020 jump was cancelled due to the Covid 19 virus, but this year saw the event come back strong, unofficially raising $8200. “We raised more than Gillette and Sherida...
With the risk of fire high across the county, and two homes already lost so far this year, Fire Warden Doug Leis has imposed open burn restrictions until further notice. From April 2, fire-related activities such as fireworks and trash burns will be limited. The high fire danger is related to the severe drought conditions that have been affecting the area this year. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, the vast majority of Crook County remains in severe drought, with no improvement to...
Each year, Crook County Medical Services District offers community members a chance to invest in their own health. Simply visit one of the designated blood draw locations this April and receive a full health screening at the annual health fair on May 1. The main health fair panel, which costs $40, includes a number of tests that would cost a patient over $800 if performed separately. These provide an overall profile of your health that gives you an overview of the condition of your organ systems. Complete Blood Count (CBC) and cholesterol labs...
Just two statewide health orders remain in effect as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to ease across Wyoming, and both will see modest relaxations on Friday. The decision has been made to continue loosening restrictions due to both the success of the vaccination campaign so far and the improving statistics throughout the state. “We continue to see stable case numbers in most places along with fewer hospitalizations and fewer deaths,” said Dr. Alexia Harrist, state health officer, in a press release. “Because COVID-19 is still around and our v...
The Second Amendment Preservation Act bill has been passed by the Wyoming Senate – but not in the form that caused heartburn for all 23 of this state’s sheriffs when it first appeared. A substantial amendment from Senator Larry Hicks last week aimed to fix the anti-law enforcement implications of Senate File 81. The intent of the Second Amendment Preservation Act is to prevent firearms from being confiscated by federal entities due to federal laws that may be passed in the future. In its ori...
A Rapid City man has been sentenced to up to four years in jail for a felony count of driving under the influence, fifth offense, after he was observed driving erratically on the interstate near Moorcroft. On August 8, 2020 at around 5:15 p.m., a Wyoming Highway Patrol trooper was dispatched to a report of drunk driving. The report stated that a vehicle was traveling westbound on I-19 towards Moorcroft and was all over the road. The trooper observed a vehicle matching the description drift across the center line and then all the way back to...
March 15 – Four VIN checks. Three traffic stops. Assist to Department of Family Services. Fingerprints. Assist to Wyoming Highway Patrol. Business checks. March 16 – Four VIN checks. Two paper services. Traffic stop. Crash report. Subject arrested and booked into jail. Suspicious vehicle complaint. House watches. Business checks. Two fire pages. Three EMS pages. March 17 – Two VIN checks. Suspicious vehicle complaint. Subject booked into jail. Fingerprints. Public relations concern. Business checks. Five EMS pages. Two fire pages. March 18 – Ei...
Speeding – Sydney Harrison, Gillette, 89/80, $103; Amy Maris, IA, 87/80, $99; Chase I Christofferson, SD, 88/80, $101; Eric Richardson, SD, 84/70, $130; Theodore M. Wicks, Gillette, 90/80, $105; Skyler Vega, Gillette, 89/80, $103; Jason A. Adams, Sheridan, 97/80, $145; Krista M. Barker, SD, 95/75, $160; Flores Elizandro Alfredo, Gillette, 84/75, $103; Yovani Gonzalez Jimenez, Casper, 87/80, $99; Keith Fletcher, TX, 86/45, $265; Richard Adams, NY, 84/70, $130; Kyla Mahaffy, Gillette, 87/75, $120; Trey M. Clarkson, SD, 87/80, $99; Jose Lopez, C...
This is the message which we have heard from Him and declare to you, that God is light and in Him is no darkness at all - 1 John 1:5 In a world so seemingly complicated, dark, contentious and twisted by hatred towards one another…I want to take time to look at what is good. Those things given directly to us from God or others that are just plain simple, helpful and nice. God is light, love and life. Life is hard, God is good. Don’t get the two confused. For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not...
Of all the treasure chests buried during the Golden Age of Piracy, not a single one has ever been found. Thanks to British television presenter Richard Hammond, I stumbled across this fact last week and at first found it tough to believe – until I remembered that those troves of gold and silver belonged to the most famous thieves in history. We know there are pirate hoards out there, it’s just a matter of finding them. Perhaps the most famous belongs to Edward Teach, a British privateer fro...
The Wyoming Department of Family Services (DFS) is still in the process of figuring out how to administer the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP), with the goal of taking applications from April. In the meantime, the department is urging those who may qualify for the assistance to begin making preparations. ERAP is a new federal program that has distributed $25 billion throughout the nation for households unable to pay rent and utilities due to the pandemic. Of that funding, Wyoming has been allocated $200 million. Emergency Rental...
The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 has made more people than ever eligible for assistance in paying for health insurance coverage, while those who have already enrolled in a plan through the national Healthcare Marketplace may qualify for extra tax credits. A special enrollment period is now open until August 15 through healthcare.gov to give existing and new consumers the chance to take advantage of new savings. Most people who are currently enrolled in a healthcare insurance plan through the Marketplace may qualify for more tax credits....
GILLETTE — The COVID-19 pandemic has stretched on for more than a year now, greatly disrupting lives everywhere. One byproduct of the pandemic is that Americans are drinking more. Alcohol sales are up across the country and in Wyoming. The Wyoming Survey and Analysis Center at the University of Wyoming has an ongoing survey that has examined alcohol consumption during the pandemic. WYSAC’s early results look at the first months of the state of emergency declaration in Wyoming and show that increased sales correlated with increased use of alc...
CASPER – Wyoming recorded significantly more deaths in 2020 than in the prior year, new figures from the Wyoming Department of Health show. The state documented 5983 deaths last year — an increase of 862, or 16%, compared with the year prior. While increases do occur from year to year, this year’s was notably larger, a health department official noted in a statement released Friday. “Our data has shown steady, small increases in deaths for several years largely due to our state’s aging population,” said Guy Beaudoin, the Vital Statistics Servic...
Cheyenne man pleads guilty to strangulation, property destruction CHEYENNE (WNE) – Eric Earl Carter pleaded guilty to felony strangulation of a household member and felony property destruction in two separate cases as part of a plea agreement. In the agreement, the state and defendant jointly recommended sentences of three years of probation, with a suspended sentence of three to five years of incarceration, for each count. The sentences would run concurrently. Additional charges in both cases – two counts of misdemeanor domestic battery (first...
The Sundance Track team opened their 2021 season at Newcastle this past weekend. Going up against some great competition, the Bulldogs had many of their athletes place in the top five of their events. On the girls’ side, sisters Bailey and Brook Hofland dominated the discus taking first and second place respectively throwing 99’4” and 98’01”. Bailey also competed in the shotput where she threw a 31’10.5”, putting her in fourth place. Brook took a seventh-place finish in the 100m race. Teammat...
Our Thanks We are forever thankful to Red Canyon, Rocking D Ranch, Beulah, Sundance and Aladdin fire crews for fighting our house fire. We also would like to thank our neighbors, friends, new friends and family for assisting us with the fire and aftermath. Wyoming: Like no place on Earth! Bill and Elaine Pridgeon...
1 Years Ago Mar. 31, 1921 Glen Fitch came to Gillette recently bringing with him the hides of seven young wolves that he took out of a den near Middle Prong in the Wild Horse country. The Sundance Commercial Club will receive 175 young box elder trees in time for planting on Arbor Day. The trees are for distribution to schools throughout the county. Spring house cleaning is in order. John Koch is painting the interior of the Rochdale store, and Fred Mentzer is retouching the county clerk’s offices till they shine like new. 75 Years Ago M...
The Hulett Chamber of Commerce met on March 4, 2021 at 5 p.m. at the Hitchin Post. Present were Catharine Cardarelli, Connie Hippen, Melissa Bears, Cindee Vitto, Kim Somervold, Craig Goodell, Lily Altaffer, Bill Motley and Bunny Engberg. and Mr. and Mrs. Dave Friece. Jen Womack discussed the visitor’s guide and when they would be printed. March 11 will be the deadline to submit information. Website: Motion was made to hire Waves Webdesign to do the Chamber Website for around $5,500. Motion to hire this business Melissa motion, Craig s...
CROOK COUNTY LAND USE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION Regular Meeting Minutes Cody Galloway Roger Connett Chairman Vice-Chairman March 8, 2021 Members Present: Chairman, Cody Galloway; Vice-Chairman, Roger Connett; Mary Yemington; Morgan Ellsbury & Terry Wilkerson Members Absent: Staff: Tim Lyons Visitors: Crook County Attorney, Joseph Baron Chairman, Cody Galloway called to order the regular meeting of the Crook County Land Use Planning & Zoning Commission March 8, 2021 at 7:22 p.m. Amend and Adopt the Agenda Chairman, Cody Galloway asked if...
MINUTES of MEETING BOARD of TRUSTEES CROOK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT #1 Preparing Today for Success Tomorrow CCSD#1 will prepare & empower all students for successful, lifelong learning through effective teaching. CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of Crook County School District #1 was held in Moorcroft, WY, Monday, March 15, 2021, at the hour of 6:00 PM at the Moorcroft High School. ROLL CALL The meeting opened with the following present: Chairman Brian Marchant; Trustees Marlene Edwards, Thayne Gray, Dave Jagemann, Ken R...
