Sundance Times - Continuing the Crook County News Since 1884

Cheryl Wales is creating a support group for people who are grieving the loss of a spouse. Members will be encouraged to provide comfort, emotional support and practical advice to each other as they work through the grieving process together. Wales...

A little sleight of hand and Carol Stutzman’s colleagues at Crook County Public Health were able to keep her in the dark until the very moment she was announced as Wyoming’s CDC Childhood Immunization Champion for 2019. The national honor...

Two members of the Crook County community will be inducted into the 2019 class of the Wyoming Cowboy Hall of Fame. Joe Graham and Gerald McInerney will both be recognized among the 47 cowboys chosen from across the state in Casper this September duri...

Melissa Jones, Deputy County Clerk, being presented with a certificate of appreciation for her 15 years of dedicated service to Crook County. Left to right: County Clerk Linda Fritz, Melissa Jones and County Commissioner Kelly Den...

A vibrant bloom is gone with the death of Doris Vore, age 97 of Sundance, Wyoming. Doris was born to Harry and Charlotte Reynolds in a wayside cabin on Sunny Divide during their move from Rocky Point to the ranch southeast of Sundance. She attended... Full story

Freda Weaver passed away May 30, 2019, at the Goshen Care Center in Torrington, Wyoming. She was born May 5, 1925, in Belle Fourche, South Dakota, to Lucius and Gladys Mabbott, and was raised in Belle Fourche and Spearfish, South Dakota. Freda... Full story

Our Thanks The family of Doris Vore would like to give a big thank you to everyone at the Long Term Care for the wonderful care and thoughtfulness they gave our Mother. Forever grateful, Ted, Janet, Dann, Tom and Susan Our Thanks A huge THANK YOU to...

Entry deadline for Crook County Rodeo Royalty is Friday, June 7 at 5 p.m.  Queen, Princess, Jr. Princess and Pee-Wee Princess are all positions available.  Here is your opportunity to represent the western way of life, plus promote this beautiful...

During the month of May, the Pantry served 162 people. This included 19 new clients, 47 under the age of 18 and 52 over the age of 60. We also shared food with the Blessings programs in Sundance, Moorcroft and Hulett, which collectively serve...

100 Years Ago The Times June 4, 1919 Oscar Erickson was quite seriously injured by a horse at the Sewell ranch on Mason creek one day last week. He was trying out his new saddle, which turned and gave him a fall and the resultant mix-up will keep...

Dustin Regan of Moorcroft has received a deferred sentence on charges of strangulation of a household member after an incident in 2018 during which police were alerted of his presence in a local bar showing signs of having been assaulted. On October...

Robert Huckins of Hulett has been found guilty by a jury and received a suspended sentence and fine on felony possession charges following an incident in which a police officer responded to a domestic dispute and discovered marijuana hidden in a bag...

Sheng Chang of Wisconsin has received a suspended sentence for a felony charge of possession of marijuana with intent to deliver. Chang was one of two people arrested on U.S. 212 in March, 2018; she was allegedly driving the lead vehicle containing...

A Colorado man has been bound over to District Court on a felony charge of possession of methamphetamine. William Beeching also faces extradition to Colorado on additional drug-related charges. On May 19, a Wyoming Highway Patrol trooper was advised...

Fraud against those aged 50 and over is a massive problem, especially schemes that use the internet. One common internet fraud is a technical-support scheme. In these schemes, a criminal convinces a consumer to purchase phony, worthless or malicious...

Speeding – Donald Fuller, Casper, 42/30; David Schumm, SD, 76/55; Anthony Miller, IN, 47/30; Glen Brandon, AR, 48/30; Wesley Crombie, IA, 35/30; Colin Andrew, CA, 65/55 Speeding in Active School Zone – Clint Jandreau, SD, 37/20 Careless Driving...

May 25 – House watch and business checks completed. Wallet turned in to Police Department; Officer located owner and mailed wallet to him. Officer assisted Fire Department. Three traffic stops. May 26 – House watch and business checks completed....

Speeding – Ashley J. Conner, CA, 79/70, $88; Tamala L. Brockman, CO, 88/75, $110; Jeffrey R. Salazar Guerrero, FL, 77/70, $84; Jean M. Lesmeister, SD, 85/75, $90; Miguel A. Pena, GA, 101/80, $150; Christofer J. Ganster, WI, 86/75, $100; Sean C....

May 27 – Four traffic stops. Deputy investigated crash. Deputies assisted other agencies three times. Deputy assisted motorist. Deputy did welfare check. Deputy recovered found property. May 28 – VIN check. Five paper services. Traffic stop....

With the continued cold weather and abundance of moisture in all forms, spring operations have been slow to start. Most weeds and other plants are several weeks behind usual emergence times, and wet muddy ground makes control even more difficult....

The Crook County Library is pleased to once again welcome acclaimed Celtic guitarist and storyteller Jerry Barlow in concert. The event will be held on Friday, June 7 at 6 p.m. at the Library, 414 Main St. in Sundance. The program is sponsored by...