Articles from the May 2, 2019 edition
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Rules set for Johnson trial
For the safety of both participants in the trial of Jessie Johnson vs. the State of Wyoming and the general public, Sheriff Jeff Hodge will once again be enforcing rules pertaining to courtroom access. These restrictions will also affect visitors to...
Black ice causes road chaos
It may not have seemed particularly treacherous at first glance, but the deceptive conditions on the roads around Sundance hid patches of black ice that led to five separate vehicle accidents on...
Healthy communication
This year's health fair saw an excellent turnout as members of the community took the chance to discuss their health needs with professionals. Above, visitors talk rehab with Ronnie McInerney of Bearlodge Rehabilitation....
Strata gets draft approval for low-pH uranium recovery recovery
Strata Energy has taken a significant step towards securing approval to change practices at its uranium mine in Crook County. The company hopes to switch to a low-pH lixiviant that would vastly...
Upping their game
If you've met the minimum standards set for all medical laboratories in the state, is that enough to reassure patients you're doing the best you possibly can? Brenda Andrews, Lab Supervisor for Crook...
Posting notice
A smiling presence in the Sundance Post Office for the last two years, Postmistress Pam Craig officially began her retirement on Friday. While excited to begin a new life of fishing, ranching,...
Marilyn Sherrill Denzin
Marilyn Sherrill Denzin, age 88 of Sundance, Wyoming, passed away at Belle Estates Assisted Living in Belle Fourche, South Dakota, on April 25, 2019. Marilyn was born September 22, 1930 to DeWitt and Wilma (Clark) Malvin in Belle Fourche. She...
Gary Gene Gabriel
Gary Gene Gabriel, 80, of Moorcroft, Wyoming, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 9, 2019, at his home. He was born to George and Hilda (Reichert) Gabriel on June 7, 1938, in Rice Lake, Wisconsin. From the time he was a young boy working on his...
Peek at the Past
100 Years Ago The Times April 30, 1919 Mr. Bronson of the Powers Auto Company conducted a demonstration of the Fordson tractor at the Waters ranch on Benton creek last Saturday, said to be a fine success and resulting in the sale of three complete ou...
This Week at Your Library
We have a couple of openings for our second Geri-Fit class that starts Thursday, May 2, at 10:30 a.m. The class will be every Monday and Thursday (excluding holidays) at 10:30 a.m. This is an excellent low-impact workout for anyone wanting to build...
Pinochle Marathon
These are Pinochle final average scores for individuals as of April 26, 2019: Gail Kaiser 4345 Mary Jayne Jordan 4150 Jennifer Adams 4047 Lyle Brunson 4047 Jean Adams 4017 Larry Byrne 3902 Jacquie McInerney 3762 Carol Jordan 3738 Kari VanLuvan 3698...
Cards of Thanks
Thank You Thank you to my daughter, Peggy Fraser, for hosting my 90th birthday Open House, and for the beautiful decorations, cakes and flowers. I am grateful to the friends and family that could attend my party, and for all the nice cards, plants,...
What we do at CCFV&SAS
Kayleigh Gould: Crook County Family Violence & Sexual Assault Services, Inc. (CCFV) officially began providing services to the public when it was established back in 1983. Throughout the last 36 years, volunteers have been working side-by-side with...
Crook County Weed and Pest Monthly Update
With spring around the corner, Weed and Pest has been increasingly busy. Many activities such as the annual Weed and Pest Council Spring Workshop and receiving bids prices for chemicals, as well as noxious weed treatments along roadways, indicate...
Chapel of Faith
Truly God is good to Israel, to such as are pure in heart. Psalm 73:1 Good. Not a bad word. It is better than average, although not great. It will put a smile on a face and later a frown from not achieving a goal. It is a normal for some people,...
This Side of The Pond
Ever fancied yelling at your neighbors to let them know the goings on of the day? Does your voice carry for miles and boom with the resonance of authority? In that case, you’d make an excellent...
Big Boy steam locomotive almost ready for its big day
CHEYENNE - The story of Cheyenne is impossible to tell without also telling the story of the railroad. The tracks that cut through town are more than just the lifeblood of the country's economy; they...
Game and Fish Commission decides against grizzly hunting season
POWELL — The Wyoming Game and Fish Commission has decided not to try superseding the Endangered Species Act and federal regulations and enact a hunting season on grizzly bears. But commissioners’ frustration is at a boiling point. Last week,...
Assessor offers one-on-one opportunities
Crook County Assessor Theresa Curren will be meeting with taxpayers across the county about their 2019 Notice of Assessments. Having already met with Moorcroft residents on April 25, she has scheduled time in Hulett on May 2 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m....
Sundance Police Report
Apr. 20 – House watch and business checks completed. Officer assisted EMS. Three bar checks. Five traffic stops. Apr. 21 – House watch and business checks completed. Apr. 22 – House watch and business checks completed. VIN inspection. Bar...
Crook County Sheriff's Office
April 22 – Four VIN checks. Four traffic stops. Paper service. Detention Deputy did fingerprints for outside employment. Detention Deputy booked in new inmate. Detention Deputy did prisoner transport. Deputy investigated animal complaint. Deputy...
Circuit Court
Speeding – Ryan R. Udink, ND, 78/70, $86; Nicole J. Markoff, CA, 82/70, $105; Rory Lee Burleson, Newcastle, 80/70, $90; Joseph R. Shaner, Gillette, 91/80, $100; Miles Scott Petersen, Gillette, 80/65, $180; Kristi A. Gabriel, Moorcroft, 75/65,...
Veterans assistance available
A state of Wyoming veterans service officer from the Wyoming Veterans Commission will conduct community outreach services in Wyoming cities throughout May. Brian Yeager is available to meet with veterans and their families to discuss state and...
Crook County Food Pantry
During the month of April the Pantry provided assistance to 162 people. This includes 13 new clients, 48 under the age of 18, and 46 over the age of 60. We shared food with the Blessings programs in Sundance, Moorcroft, and Hulett which collectively...
Wyoming News Briefs
Sheridan student injured by bus dies SHERIDAN (WNE) — A Sheridan student has died as a result of injuries suffered after being pulled under a school bus April 22. After several days spent in a coma due to brain injuries, 6-year-old Esperanza...
