Sundance Times - Continuing the Crook County News Since 1884

If the woman you loved was thrown to the ground in the midst of an argument, would you step in to end the threat by whatever means necessary? If you cannot definitively say you would have made different decisions to the ones Jessie Johnson made on...

At Sundance Pond, the geese are determinedly ushering in the spring that refused to arrive with a burst of new life...

While the City of Sundance is always interested to welcome new business to town, the question of location can occasionally prove a stumbling block. Such was the case when Plains Towing & Recovery of Sturgis visited the council on Tuesday to announce...

Betty Marilyn Cundy joined her everlasting Father on March 19, 2019, at the age of 82 years. Betty was born on May 28, 1936 at Sundance, Crook County, Wyoming as the daughter of James Burney and Enid Alice (Wilson) Frisbee. Betty joined an older... Full story

A Celebration of Life Memorial will be held for Julie (Bunney) Burkhart from 3 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, May 26, 2019 at the Buffalo Jump in Beulah, Wyoming. She passed away December 25, 2018.... Full story

Clara Frisbee was called to her eternal home in heaven by her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on May 6, 2019. A visitation was held Tuesday, May 14 at Swan Law Funeral Directors in Colorado Springs, Colorado. A celebration of Clara’s life was held... Full story

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY OPEN HOUSE LUNCHEON Thursday, June 27 from 11:30 a.m to 1 p.m. This luncheon is free to the public as a thank you for all the community support shown to the library this past year. Come enjoy some incredible food and good...

100 Years Ago The Times May 14, 1919 There was nothing exciting about the city election yesterday, there being only one ticket on the ballot, and the total vote cast was only 57. It is officially stated, and the personnel of the city officiary...

“The Amigas” performance will be at noon on Tues., May 21 at the United Methodist Church Fellowship Room, 1804 7th Ave., Belle Fourche. Last week’s article listed an incorrect date....

There will be a cleanup day at the cemetery Monday, May 27 if weather permits. Bring your own garbage bags to take your trash with you. A pot luck lunch will be held at noon followed by a business meeting. Some history about the cemetery will be...

According to Public Works Director Mac Erickson, Oneok Pipelines has presented a water use agreement with the City of Sundance while it builds the Elk Creek Pipeline through Crook County that includes the use of the city’s hard water well. Mostly...

Once upon a time, the City of Sundance provided its thirsty citizens with water from a spring on land that today belongs to the Crawford family. Though it has been abandoned and its line has been leaking for the last 35 years, should the city have...

State Representative Tyler Lindholm has launched a new website, WyBringOurTroopsHome.com, that will focus public attention on urging Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., to abandon “nation building” in the Middle East and support bringing American troops hom...

May 6 – Three VIN checks. Paper service. Traffic stop. Detention Deputy did fingerprints for outside employment. May 7 – Five VIN checks. Five paper services. Traffic stop. Deputy assisted two separate stalled motorists. Deputy assisted Wyoming...

Speeding – Clint F. Streit, OH, 81/65, $187; Jade C. Keffeler, SD, 95/75, $145; James E. Henderson, Casper, 88/80, $86; Kayla A. Peterson, Riverton, 92/80, $105; Thomas E. Kaness, Gillette, 84/75, $88; Phurbu T. Atruktsang, WI, 93/80, $110;...

May 4 – House watch and business checks completed. Officer assisted Sheriff’s Office with investigation. Officer assisted Life Flight. Three bar checks. Four traffic stops.  May 5 – House watch and business checks completed. VIN inspection....

Dear Editor and Taxpayers of Crook County: By now most taxpayers have received letter(s) from the Crook County Assessors office showing the estimated taxes for personal and commercial property for 2019. According to an article published on page twelv...

CASPER — A pair of failed bills from the 2019 general session intended to improve the “integrity” of Wyoming elections will be getting a second look from state lawmakers this interim.  The two bills – one to require photo identification at...

GILLETTE — Cloud Peak Energy’s bankruptcy filing Friday afternoon may be the beginning of the end for the Gillette-based coal producer. Unlike previous Powder River Basin coal bankruptcies, Cloud Peak seems to be looking to shed debt and sell...

The May 31 deadline for Wyoming resident and nonresident big game hunters to submit applications for limited quota deer and antelope licenses is approaching. May 31 is also the deadline for resident elk. Deciding what Wyoming application to submit...

Montana mussel discovery has Wyoming on high alert CODY (WNE) — Yellowstone National Park and Wyoming Game and Fish are becoming increasingly vigilant about the dangers to waterways from zebra and quagga mussels. The tiny invasive species, long on...