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  • ABANDONED VEHICLE

    Jul 27, 2023

    NOTICE OF SALE OF ABANDONED VEHICLE The following vehicle will be sold at 9 a.m. on August 13, 2023 at 3 Limestone Pit Rd., Sundance, WY, Crook County, to wit: A 2017 Honda Accord, OR license plate number 835MHZ, VIN# 1HGCR2F51HA143483, titled in the name of: Advantis Credit Union. The seller claims $21,424 for expense of removal, preservation, custody, storage and sale. The vehicle shall be sold to the highest bidder who pays in a form acceptable to the Seller. Seller: Plains Towing and Recovery. PO BOX 898 Sundance WY 82729 (307) 283-2000...

  • ABANDONED VEHICLE

    Jul 27, 2023

    NOTICE OF SALE OF ABANDONED VEHICLE The following vehicle will be sold at 9 a.m. on August 13, 2023 at 3 Limestone Pit Rd., Sundance, WY, Crook County, to wit: A 2017 Honda Accord, OR license plate number 835MHZ, VIN# 1HGCR2F51HA143483, titled in the name of: Power Buick GMC. The seller claims $21,424 for expense of removal, preservation, custody, storage and sale. The vehicle shall be sold to the highest bidder who pays in a form acceptable to the Seller. Seller: Plains Towing and Recovery. PO BOX 898 Sundance WY 82729 (307) 283-2000 Publish:...

  • EWC Graduates

    Jul 27, 2023

    Eastern Wyoming College held the 74th annual commencement for candidates on May 12, 2023 in the Fine Arts Auditorium. There were 171 graduates. The graduates from the Fall 2022, Spring 2023 and Summer 2023 semesters include Adelita Wegner from Moorcroft and Echo Miller from Sundance....

  • UW Graduates

    Jul 27, 2023

    The University of Wyoming accorded degrees upon the following students from Crook County at the completion of the 2023 spring semester. The following degrees may be included on this list: BA (Bachelor of Arts); BS (Bachelor of Science); BSB (Bachelor of Science in Business); BSME (Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering); BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing); MA (Master of Arts); and MS (Master of Science). Students are: Payson Grace Birkeland BSB and Caelah Crago BA of Aladdin; Korina Anne Moria Ike MA and Tracen Mills BSME of Hulett;...

  • WYDOT struggling with staffing shortages, inflation

    Jonathan Gallardo, Gillette News Record Via Wyoming News Exchange|Jul 27, 2023

    GILLETTE — Inflation and staffing shortages have hit the Wyoming Department of Transportation hard, and nowhere else is feeling the crunch harder than in northeast Wyoming. WYDOT has 1,734 employees around the state, and there are 313 vacancies. In District 4, which is northeast Wyoming, WYDOT employs 170 people, and it has about 40 vacancies, the highest of any district, said WYDOT District 4 Engineer Scott Taylor during a presentation to Campbell County Commissioners last week. It’s down mechanics, resident engineers, maintainers and str...

  • Wyoming News Briefs

    Wyoming News Exchange Newspapers|Jul 27, 2023

    Nine school districts to participate in RIDE pilot CASPER (WNE) — Some Wyoming school districts will soon see the first fruits of a statewide effort to rethink the public K-12 education system. Gov. Mark Gordon’s office announced Wednesday that nine Wyoming school districts will participate in a pilot program beginning later this summer that aims to focus on more competency-based and student-centered learning. This initial pilot emerged from recommendations that came out of Gordon’s Reimagining and Innovating the Delivery of Education (RIDE) Ad...

  • Chomp

    Jul 27, 2023

    Tiny the cat chomps down on Park County 4-H Educator Mary Louise Wood's thumb during the Park County Fair cat show on Wednesday of last week....

  • CROOK COUNTY LAND USE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION

    Jul 27, 2023

    CROOK COUNTY LAND USE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES AT THE COURTHOUSE IN SUNDANCE, CROOK COUNTY, WYOMING Monday, June 12, 2023 7:00 p.m. Present were Chairman, Morgan Ellsbury, Vice-Chairman, Randy Leinen, Member, Ralph Goodson, Member, Dustin Buckmiller. Member, Mary Yemington, was absent. The guests in attendance were Kelly Dennis and Joe Baron. Member, Ralph Goodson moved to amend the agenda to include amending the Land Use Planning & Zoning Commission’s by-laws under new business; Vice-Chairman, Randy Leinen seconded, all ayes, motio...

  • Delectable Donuts

    Vicki Hayman|Jul 27, 2023

    A donut (sometimes known as a doughnut) is a sweet bread that’s been baked or fried. Some donuts are formed into ring shapes, while others look like buns and are filled with cream or jelly. Donuts range from basic and rustic to beautifully decorated with icing, sprinkles, and other designs. A fresh, hot donut is genuinely an amazing treat! The pastries we know as donuts today are a combination of the culinary traditions and techniques of a variety of countries. Here are a few of the main types of donuts: Yeast/raised donuts: This donut v...

  • Home Fried Chicken

    Vicki Hayman|Jul 27, 2023

    If you’ve ever had a piece of crispy outside, juicy inside fried chicken, you know how blissful it can be! Learn how to make fried chicken at home with these tips and tricks for creating fried chicken that will have everyone wanting to steal your secrets. Did you know fried chicken can be controversial? There are debates over brining the meat. People argue over what starch is used to coat the chicken, the fat frying it, and the cooking temperature. Follow these instructions to make the best 5-star fried chicken at home. Chicken You can cut a w...

  • PICNIC PLANNING

    Vicki Hayman, Community Vitality and Health Educator University of Wyoming|Jul 27, 2023

    The cool thing about having a picnic meal is that it can happen in almost any outdoor scenario. There is something special about enjoying a meal outdoors on a nice day. Outside is the way to go, whether you plan to take advantage of your backyard or venture out to a local park. When planning a picnic, some essentials must be on your list. Here is how to plan a picnic you will not forget.: Location Location is the most important variable of any picnic experience. Remember, all picnic spots are not created equal, and finding the right one can...

  • CROOK COUNTY LAND USE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION

    Jul 27, 2023

    CROOK COUNTY LAND USE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES AT THE COURTHOUSE IN SUNDANCE, CROOK COUNTY, WYOMING Monday, July 10, 2023 7:00 p.m. Present were Chairman, Morgan Ellsbury, Vice-Chairman, Randy Leinen, Member, Ralph Goodson, Member, Dustin Buckmiller and Member, Mary Yemington. The guests in attendance were Kelly Dennis and Joe Baron. Vice-Chairman, Randy Leinen moved to amend the agenda to move the election of officers to be the first agenda item under new business; Member, Ralph Goodson moved to add zoning to the agenda. Member,...

  • Crook County Natural Resource District

    Jul 27, 2023

    Crook County Natural Resource District (CCNRD) June 6th Regular Board Meeting Minutes CALL MEETING TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 12:12 pm by Vice Chairman Lily Altaffer at the Sundance USDA Service Center. ATTENDANCE Board: Lily Altaffer, Kim Fundaun, Casey Devish, Wanda Burget Employees: Sarah Anderson, Bridget Helms, Jessica Halverson, Carmen Horne-McIntyre Guests: Danielle Roth, SEO MONTHLY UPDATES Forestry Program Update Sarah has been attending 4 meetings a month for the USFS Forest Plan Revision. Grant Updates: The...

  • Crook County Natural Resource District

    Jul 27, 2023

    Crook County Natural Resource District (CCNRD) June 29th Special Board Meeting Minutes CALL MEETING TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 9:14 am by Chairman Wayne Garman at the Sundance USDA Service Center. ATTENDANCE Board: Wayne Garman, Lily Altaffer, Kim Fundaun Employees: Sarah Anderson, Bridget Helms, Jessica Halverson, Carmen Horne-McIntyre Financials June bills were reviewed. A motion to pay the bills was made by Lily and seconded by Kim. Discussion. Motion carried. All checks were signed. Motion to adjourn was made by Kim at...