Articles from the May 18, 2023 edition
Sorted by date Results 1 - 25 of 40
By 
Wyoming Cowboy Hall of Fame inductees announced
Two Crook County natives are to be honored this year with an induction into the Wyoming Cowboy Hall of Fame. Jeff Garman and Wallace Canfield have been named to the Class of 2023. The Wyoming Cowboy Hall of Fame (WCHF) seeks out and celebrates the me...
Tree Farmer of the Year
Crook County's Mike Frey has been named the 2023 Tree Farmer of the Year by Wyoming State Forestry. Frey has been the owner of the Moskee Land Corp property for close to twenty years now. Owning timbered ground comes with its own set of challenges,...
Everyone survives
The traditional way of thinking when it comes to mass shootings is that the person holding the gun needs to be stopped as quickly as possible, by whatever means necessary. In recent years, Crook...
Mathilda Mae Grubb
Mathilda Mae (Peterson) Grubb, 86 of rural Sundance, Wyoming, passed away Sunday, May 14, 2023 in Newcastle, Wyoming. Mathilda was born on April 12, 1937, at the Peterson Ranch in Weston County to Leonard and Harriett (Waters) Peterson, 45 minutes ah... Full story
Service: Larry Fowlkes
A Celebration of Life for Larry Fowlkes (October 19, 1957-November 18, 2022) will be held at 1 p.m. on May 27, 2023 at 45 Peaceful Valley Road, Aladdin, Wyoming. A meal will be served following the service. Side dishes and desserts are welcome, but... Full story
Art students excel at State
The 55th annual Wyoming State Art Symposium was held April 19-21 at the Ford Wyoming Center in Casper. Over 4200 pieces of student artwork were displayed. 40 First Lady Awards were selected to be...
Card of Thanks
Our Thanks We wish to express our deepest appreciation to everyone who offered great comfort through prayers, love, food, calls, and flowers; the many acts of kindness shown during this difficult time of losing a wonderful wife, mother, sister,... Full story
Peek at the Past
100 Years Ago May 24, 1923 Preliminary work on the Crook County high school building at Sundance is practically finished and actual construction will begin immediately. The de3tail of the basement proved more of a job than anticipated, also the...
This Week at Your Library
We do in-town deliveries for people who are unable to make it into the library and we do curbside delivery for those who would prefer not to come inside. Just give us a call and we will get your books ready. Have you tried the Libby app to access...
Supreme Court denies appeal in possession case
The Wyoming Supreme Court has denied a Newcastle man’s appeal against his sentence on possession charges after illegal substances were found in his vehicle during a traffic stop in Crook County. David Garrison pleaded guilty to one count of...
Crook County Sheriff's Office
May 8 – Thirteen VIN checks. Eight traffic stops. Animal complaint. Vehicle lockout. Civil assist. Assist to Probation and Parole. Assist to Wyoming Highway Patrol. Motorist assist. Suspicious circumstance. Suspicious person. Citizen assist. Two...
Circuit Court
Speeding – Ricky Buchanan, Gillette, WY, 57/45, $120; Colton Gray, Gillette, WY, 89/75, $130; Miroslaw Gruszkos, Wallingford, CT, 86/70, $140; Kyle Slinkard, Hebron, ND, 90/80, $105; Kyle S. Wood, Rozet, WY, 83/70, $125 Fail to Obey Traffic...
Wyoming News Briefs
Meeteetse annexation approved CODY (WNE) — A proposed annexation that will increase the size of Meeteetse by more than 70% moved forward last week following a 3-2 vote by the Town Council on May 4. The question of whether to annex 390.7 acres into...
Black Hills Snow Course Readings
Site Name Elevation (ft.) Current Snow Depth (in.) Current Snow Water Equivalent (in.) 30-Year Median SWE Last Year’s SWE Current Percent of 30-Year Median SWE Bear Lodge Divide 4680 0 0 0.2 1.6 0 Blind Park Snotel 6870 4 2 0.3 0.6 667 Cole Canyon...
Don't let bugs take a bite out of outdoor fun
Simple personal actions can help residents escape some potentially serious insect-spread diseases linked with warmer weather and outdoor activities, according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH). Courtney Tillman, epidemiologist with WDH, said...
Temporary closure to protect nesting falcons and climbers
Rock climbing routes on the east and northeast faces of Devils Tower summit will be temporarily closed effective immediately to protect nesting Peregrine and Prairie Falcons. The closure is implemented annually to provide the falcons with an...
Jamestown Dean's List
Josiah Rudloff of Aladdin has been named to the University of Jamestown’s Spring 2023 Dean’s List for maintaining a semester GPA of 3.50 or better....
FFA News
The Sundance-Bearlodge FFA rounded off their year by attending the Wyoming State FFA Convention in Cheyenne and holding their annual chapter banquet....
Moline Scholarship
The 2023 John and Margaret Moline Scholarship is awarded to Dane Connally of Moorcroft High. Dane will be attending Mitchell Technical College, in Mitchell, SD. Dane will pursue studies in the...
HiSET graduation May 22
The Sundance office of the College and Career Readiness Center (CCRC) of Eastern Wyoming College (EWC) proudly announces the 2023 HiSET graduation to be held on Monday, May 22, 7 p.m. in the Central Office Gym, 122 Hwy 585, Sundance. The public is...
Boys and Girls State
Deklan Gill was selected as the American Legion Boys State Representative for Sundance. Boys State is held in Laramie June 11-17. Willow Lindholm was selected as the American Legion Girls State...
Spring golf wraps up
The Sundance golf team wrapped up their spring season this past weekend as they competed in the Spring Championship at the Green Hills Municipal Golf Course in Worland. The Lady Bulldogs finished in...
JH golf season ends
The junior high golf season drew to a close on Monday as the golfers competed in the conference meet in Wheatland. The boys' and girls' teams each finished second in their respective fields. Jake...
Track team headed to state
The Sundance Track team competed in Torrington at the 2A East Regional Meet this past weekend. "The teams competed well, even in the puddles," coach Julie Cross commented. The top eight finishers in...
Crook County Rodeo Royalty Contest entries now open
Entries are now open for this year’s Crook County Rodeo Royalty Contest! Contestants must attend a Crook County School, or parent(s) must reside in Crook County. Contestant age requirements are 7-22 by January 1, 2023. Deadline for applications to...
