Continuing the Crook County News Since 1884
Continuing the Crook County News Since 1884
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Travelers spent $33.8 million in Crook County during the 2018 visitor season, says a report released by Dean Runyan and Associates in partnership with the Wyoming Travel Industry Coalition. “That’s up from $19 million in 2004,” says Steve Lenz, chair of the Crook County Promotion Board, which manages the four percent lodging tax collected on overnight stays within Crook County. “The lodging tax is paid by overnight guests in our communities and then invested by the Crook County Promotion Board to help area businesses, attractions and our loc...
If watching Tiger win the Master’s was of any interest to you, you need to know about a fun local event on Friday, June 7. Ten of the top golfers from the area will be on display for you to follow and root for as they compete in the second annual 10 Man Sundance Shootout. The top ten golfers from the entire area will tee off on hole #1 and one player will be eliminated each hole until there are only two left to play #9. You can place bets on each golfer to win, place or show. It is fun to watch these talented golfers even if you are not a g...
May 11 – House watch and business checks completed. VIN inspection. Three bar checks. Eleven traffic stops. May 12 – House watch and business checks completed. Two traffic stops. May 13 – House watch and business checks completed. VIN inspection. Officer assisted DFS. Officer assisted with Life Flight arrival. May 14 – House watch and business checks completed. VIN inspection. Traffic stop. May 15 – House watch and business checks completed. VIN inspection. Three bar checks. Twelve traffic stops. May 16 – House watch and business checks comp...
Speeding – Rita A. Conzelman, Gillette, 84/75, $88; Jeremy S. Rivas, WA, 92/75, $130; Oscar E. Fragozo, OH, 90/80, $90; Robert G. Wenger, Devils Tower, 78/65, $110; Rena M. Maller, Upton, 84/70, $115; Hannah K. Wise-Maas, WA, 90/80, $90; Cole D. Sanders, MT, 89/75, $115; Paden Lee Kraft, Gillette, 84/70, $115; Bryan E. Pietsch, MN, 87/80, $84; Pawel Kula, IL, 72/55, $163 No Seat Belt (driver) – Robert K. Walter, MN, $25; (minor), Moorcroft, $25 Stop Sign Violation – William G. Larson, ND, $125 No Auto Insurance – Bradley C. Geib, SD, $555 Ex...
May 13 – Four VIN checks. Two paper services. Deputy assisted stalled motorist. Deputy investigated traffic complaint. Deputy investigated animal complaint. Deputy investigated complaint of drug possession; citation issued. Deputy responded to Reuter Campground for someone shooting gun; unfounded. May 14 – VIN check. Paper service. Traffic stop. Detention Deputy transported inmate to appointment at Mental Health. Detention Deputy did two finger printings for outside employment. Deputy investigated animal complaint. Deputy assisted stalled mot...
GILLETTE — The state is moving to merge the Wyoming Infrastructure and Pipeline authorities into a single Wyoming Energy Authority, and lawmakers want to make sure doing so won’t lose any of the expertise held by the former organizations. Combining the groups into a more encompassing agency that puts a larger umbrella over implementing Wyoming’s vision for energy production and research isn’t anything new in state government. But it’s especially important that the Cowboy State get it right, said Jason Begger, executive director of the Wyomi...
The Research & Planning section of the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services reported today that the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell from 3.7 percent in March to 3.6 percent in April. Wyoming’s unemployment rate was lower than its April 2018 level of 4.0 percent and the same as the current U.S. unemployment rate of 3.6 percent. Most county unemployment rates followed their normal seasonal pattern and fell from March to April. Warmer spring weather often brings job gains in construction, professional & business ser...
State’s first solar power trade group forms GILLETTE (WNE) — The cost of installing solar power has dropped 70 percent in the last ten years and Wyoming solar installs have increased accordingly. In response to this growth, installers around the state recognized a need for a coherent voice for the state’s growing solar energy industry. Last month in Casper, the Wyoming Solar Energy Association (WYSE) celebrated the industry’s growth at its kickoff event, the Powder River Basin Resource Council’s annual Spring Solar Celebration. “As solar energ...
In last week’s issue in the story regarding Oneok’s Elk Creek Pipeline, we incorrectly referred to the pipeline in question as an oil pipeline. Once in service, it will carry natural gas liquids....
The graduation section has been reprinted and is included in this week’s paper. We received incomplete information so the section in last week’s paper was missing two students....
The Sundance track and field team competed in the state meet this past weekend. "Despite the cold and blustery weather, each of the athletes set a personal record in at least one event," Bulldog coach Julie Cross stated, "we run better in the cold and snow so state was good for us." Hunter Skeens walked away with a second place finish in the 3200 meters with a time of 10:49.77 for the Bulldog boys while Joleen Pollat was the top finisher for the girls, finishing fourth in the shot put with a distance of 35-08.50. Congratulations to all the...
CY Middle School Invitational – Casper Boys Individual: Kaedyn Fletcher – 57 Ashtyn Powe – 66 Spencer Lubken – 70 Parker Speidel – 71 Kaden Moore – 73 Wyatt Fiedor – 74 Shane Tenke – 79 Zach Duvall – 86 Jesse Harmon – 86 Girls Individual: Sheridan Schubarth – 51 (first) McKaya Gillespie – 62 (fourth) Savannah Peterson – 80 Katelynn Moore – 81 Boys Scramble: 7. Jeremiah Corean, Cooper Castle (CYMS), Branson Bankenbush, (Gary Enniss (WMS) – 56 8 (tie). Clayton Dickerson (CYMS), Andrew Hoyt...
Sundance High School Athletes of the Year for 2018-2019: Tanner Hofland and Madison Gill. Madison was All-Conference, All-State, Bulldog Award and MVP for Volleyball; All-Conference, Bulldog Award, Most Rebounds, MVP and Bob Carey Award Nominee for Basketball; and a Regional placer in relays for Track. Tanner was All-Conference, All-State, Casper Star Super 25, Shrine Bowl selection, Defensive Back/Linebacker of the Year and Offensive Back of the Year for Football; Bulldog Award for Basketball;...
Sundance’s own Austin Pixley has qualified to compete at the world’s largest junior high rodeo in South Dakota on June 23. Seventh grader Pixley will compete in the ribbon roping event at the National Junior High Finals Rodeo in Huron. Pixley will compete as part of Wyoming’s state rodeo team. He will join around 1000 contestants from 44 states, five Canadian provinces, Australia and Mexico to compete for over $80,000 in prizes, $200,000 in college scholarships and the chance to win the title of champion by finishing in the top 20 to advan...
The Crook County Special Olympics participated in State Special Olympics on May 8-11. They participated in basketball, track and swimming. State Games consist of 700 athletes and partners, 200 coaches and chaperones and 200 volunteers. 3 on 3 Basketball – Adam Perry, Breanna Ulmer, Wade Byrne, Spencer Ward and Kyle Biggs won Silver Basketball skills (comprised of shooting, passing, and dribbling) – Henry Hodges, Gold; Bren Anderson, Silver; Weston Allred, Bronze; Bryce Merchen, Bronze; Evin Ande...
It's not just your hands that need washing before, during and after food preparation. Anything that touches your food can be a source of contamination and foodborne illness – including cutting boards. No matter the material of your cutting boards, it’s important to avoid cross-contamination, both for taste reasons and for sanitary purposes. To prevent foodborne illness, it is also crucial to remember to wash your cutting boards. If not cleaned and maintained properly, cutting boards can hold harmful bacteria and spread foodborne illness. The...
CROOK COUNTY LAND USE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION Regular Meeting Minutes Roger Connett Darryl Baker Chairman Vice-Chairman May 13, 2019 Members Present: Members Absent: Visitors: Staff: Chairman, Roger Connett Vice-Chairman, Darryl Baker Paul & Violet Smith Tim Lyons Rodney Geil Joleen & Darren Hart Mary Yemington Mark Erickson Cody Galloway Dorothy Erickson Bob Johnston John Rongstad Cecilia Rongstad Greg Henderson Matt Goodson Bob Rhoades Kim Norby Joe Baron Doug Stevens Chairman, Roger Connett called to order the regular meeting of the...
