Sundance Times - Continuing the Crook County News Since 1884

Surprising thought it may seem this close to cooler weather, Fire Warden Doug Leis would like the community to be aware that fire season may finally have arrived. Two small incidents last Wednesday afternoon could mark the beginning of a period durin...

Faith A. Tebo, 74, of Sundance, Wyoming, went home to our Lord on Sunday, the Lord’s day, September 1, 2019, at home in Sundance.  Arrangements are pending with Fidler-Roberts & Isburg Funeral Chapel of Sundance. Online condolences may be written... Full story

Marie Alana (Petera) Vetsch went home with her Lord Jesus on Monday, August 19, 2019, at 8:25 a.m. She passed away from cancer. Marie was born on July 15, 1941, in Wood, South Dakota, to parents Frank “Cap” Eugene Petera and Phyllis Eva (Draine)... Full story

In conjunction with the annual meeting of the Vore Buffalo Jump Foundation, Northern Cheyenne medicine woman Alaina Buffalo Spirit will bless the bonebed at the Site. The event will be held September 14, 2019. The annual meeting will be held in the e...

FALL PREVENTION WORKSHOP BROWN BAG LUNCHEON: Thursday, September 26, at 12 p.m. Falls are the leading cause of death in older adults. Come learn several strength-training exercises to help prevent falls and ways to make your home more fall-proof....

During the month of August, the Pantry served 162 people. This included11new clients, 48 under the age of 18, and 48 over the age of 60.Wealso shared food with the Blessings programs in Sundance, Moorcroft and Hulett, which collectively serve...

Interior secretary says electric bikes in parks OK JACKSON (WNE) — The U.S. Secretary of the Interior has made a top-down decision about the use of electric bikes on National Park Service lands, bucking policies that today are set individually by...

By Rep. Jared Olsen, R-Cheyenne, and Rep. Tyler Lindholm, R-Sundance President Trump in June chose not to respond to Iran’s downing of an unmanned U.S. drone with a strike military advisers told him might kill hundreds of Iranians, inviting...

Dear Editor, On October 24, 1944, a Japanese freighter, the Arisan Maru, was sunk while transporting 1800 Allied POWs from the Philippines to another POW Camp, possibly in Taiwan. There were six POW survivors. Among the POWs lost, nine were from...

The Black Hills Dairy Goat Association is gearing up for its second dairy goat show on September 21 and the deadline is coming up this week. Enthusiasts will flock from the Black Hills area to show off their breeding efforts; if you would like to...

Moorcroft resident Jeffrey Oliver has been given a suspended sentence and fine on charges related to an incident in November, 2018 in which police responded to a report of credit card fraud and discovered marijuana and methamphetamine at a residence.... Full story

Aug. 24 – House watch and business checks completed. Courtesy ride from Crook County Memorial Hospital to RV park. VIN inspection. Three bar checks. Nine traffic stops. Aug. 25 – House watch and business checks completed. Officer investigated...

Aug. 26 – Six VIN checks. Seven traffic stops. Detention Deputy did fingerprints for outside employment. Deputy assisted stalled motorist. Deputy investigated welfare check; all okay. Deputy investigated hit and run crash. Deputy did business...

Speeding – Michael K. Gray, AL, 46/30, $135; Callan Scott Brothers, Gillette, $85; Dennis J. Kartman, WI, 59/45, $125; Cassandra L. Otte, Gillette, 43/30, $85; Nathaniel R. Coffee, Gillette, 68/50, $145; Jeremy R. Carr, FL, 88/75, $110; Raffaele...

The Upton-Sundance Patriots travelled to Deadwood to face off against the Diggers for zero week. Neither the Diggers nor two rain delays would stop the Patriots from taking home a 44-8 victory. Jayden Caylor was a force to be reckoned with as the...

The Lady Bulldogs took to the court on Friday at the Lingle Tournament. Facing off against five different teams, the Lady Bulldogs were able to come out on top of each match. Senior Bulldog Laney Dungey was able to throw down 24 kills and pick up 34...

Grandparents Day Lunch is Thursday, September 12 starting at 11:10 a.m. in the Sundance Elementary Gymnasium. RSVP to the SES Office by Friday, September 6.  Adult meal tickets must be purchased in the SES Office prior to going through the line. An...