Articles from the June 16, 2022 edition
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Zoning plans put on the backburner
Can Crook County control its own future without zoning? This question has been troubling the Crook County Commissioners, who dedicated time on Wednesday for further discussion on the problem of large-acre parcels and subdivisions cropping up with...
Commission focuses on EMS sustainability
Calling 911 doesn’t guarantee that an ambulance will be sent to your aid. At least, it’s not a guarantee in Wyoming, because emergency medical services are not considered essential. This is...
Council gives go-ahead for fireworks
It’s looking like a green start to the summer, said Mayor Paul Brooks as the Sundance City Council approved the use of fireworks for this year’s July 4 celebrations. Brooks noted that Fire Chief Gari Gill has agreed to keep an eye on conditions...
Fire department to seek ARPA funds for hall upgrades
Sundance Fire Chief Gari Gill about had a heart attack when he saw the estimates to renovate the city fire hall, he said. Three years ago, he told the council last week, you could have done it for half as much. Still, the upgrades are necessary, so...
Pooling around
The municipal pool is open for the summer, but so far the number of swimmers to venture into it has been more limited than usual due to the weather. According to Public Works Director Mac Erickson,...
Unsettled weather brings sizeable hail
The unsettled weather continued over the weekend with three days of thunderstorms, bringing plenty of rain and hail. The crescendo was a storm on Sunday night that scattered destructive hailstones...
Norbert James Bankenbush
Norbert, AKA Norbie, Norman, Snorkie, Snort'n Nort'n, brother, Uncle, Daddy, father of us all, Grandpa, Papa, old man, boss, 78, left a huge hole in this world June 8, 2022, surrounded by family listening to gospel music. He was diagnosed with an... Full story
Circuit Court
Speeding – Anthony Tripp, Spearfish, SD, 80/65, $195; Lohit Inguva, Hillsboro, OR, 90/70, $160; Nancy Teramoto, Rosemead, CA, 93/80, $125; Ryan Schetzen, Melbourne, FL, 86/80, $97; Melvin Lashomb, Bismarck, ND, 80/65, $195; Justin-Shane Agulay,...
Peek at the Past
100 Years Ago June 15, 1922 In referring to the petitions for naturalization last week one of the mysteries of the Bear Lodge was brought to wind. The petition of Thomas Whitelaw has been on docket...
Cards of Thanks
Our Thanks Todd and I would like to thank the employees of the courthouse who had such a nice retirement and going away party for us. Thank you to all those who attended and to those who have reached out to wish us well. It has been very much... Full story
Wyoming News Briefs
Gordon forms group to examine gas prices PINEDALE (WNE) — Gov. Mark Gordon on June 8 announced the formation of a Gas and Diesel Price Working Group to address rising fuel costs. That working group includes members of the governor’s cabinet,...
This Side of the Pond
I’ve been confusing my husband for years, but neither of us realized I was doing it. While that sentence could probably apply to our entire marriage, in this case I’m talking specifically about my...
Budget
CITY OF SUNDANCE ORDINANCE NO.2, 2022 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING MONEY FOR THE 12 MONTH PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 2022 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2023. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUNDANCE, CROOK COUNTY, WYOMING: SECTION 1: GENERAL CARRYOVER... Full story
Complaint
STATE OF WYOMING COUNTY OF CROOK IN THE DISTRICT COURT SIXTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT REED W. SANDNESS, Plaintiff, -vs.- TIMOTHY GERBER, WILLIAM GERBER, NANCY GINKENS, TODD FOXHOVEN, TANYA FOXHOVEN, and THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES AND LEGATEES OF VICTOR J.... Full story
Liquor License
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP FOR A RETAIL LIQUOR LICENSE Notice is hereby given that on the 13th day of June, 2022, LA Driskill LLC dba Devils Tower Gulch filed an application for a transfer of ownership of a retail liquor... Full story
Quiet Title
STATE OF WYOMING COUNTY OF CROOK IN THE DISTRICT COURT SIXTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT DELBERT W. HARRISON, DENNY R. HARRISON, LESLIE E. HARRISON, FRANKIE L. SMITH, DEREK F. SMITH, RANDY C. KUSMA AND MICHAEL D. KUSMA, Plaintiffs, vs. GAYLIN GRANT, VICKIE AND... Full story
Irrigation District
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE SIXTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT WITHIN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF CROOK AND STATE OF WYOMING IN THE MATTER OF THE ORGANIZATION OF THE CROOK COUNTY IRRIGATION DISTRICT Civil Action No. 5367 NOTICE OF HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on... Full story
North takes Shrine Bowl
By a score of 37-3, the North team took home bragging rights from the annual Wyoming Shrine Bowl football game in Casper on Saturday. Upton/Sundance's Reece Barritt played defensive corner for the...
UW President's Honor Roll
The University of Wyoming has announced students on the 2022 spring semester President’s Honor Roll. Crook County students on the list include: Payson G. Birkeland of Aladdin; Katrina A. Bauman, Joseph S. Kennah and Taylor Olivia Kennah of...
BHSU Dean's List
Black Hills State University released the Dean’s List for the spring 2022 semester. A total of 638 students maintained a grade point average (GPA) of 3.5 or higher while taking at least 12 credit hours. In addition, a total of 141 students...
White Ranch Park volksmarch next weekend
Black Hills Volkssport Association is sponsoring a volksmarch on Sat., June 25 at Sundance White Ranch Park. Walk registration is from 8 a.m. until noon and finish by 4 p.m. The distance is 5k (3.1...
UW Construction Management Program graduates first class
Twenty-seven University of Wyoming students are the first to obtain a Bachelor of Science in construction management through the UW College of Engineering and Applied Science. The graduates experienced faculty team teaching through a teaching methodo...
Croell Redi-Mix prepares to expand
A zoning change request heralds a potential expansion for the Croell Redi-Mix headquarters in Sundance, with owner Roger Croell telling the city council last week that a significantly sized building to enable the hiring of new staff is on the cards...
Pickleballers ask to expand for the summer
Local pickleball players requested additional support from the City of Sundance last week. Representing the large group of passionate picklers, Susan Worthington made three requests for the coming summer season. The council did not consider the...
County accepts petition for service district on Warbonnet Canyon Estates
The County Commissioners have begun the process to approve a new service and improvement district for Warbonnet Canyon Estates. The 847-acre subdivision hosts tracts ranging from 35 to 48 acres and is located ten miles north of Hulett and next door...
