Articles from the September 15, 2022 edition
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Large-acre development rules meet with little resistance
Considering that it was standing room only for a public hearing on the proposed new regulations for large-acre subdivisions within Crook County, there was a surprising lack of resistance to the...
City ponders non-resident garbage rates
Since the closure of the Moorcroft landfill, the transfer station in Sundance has seen a “pretty big influx” of new customers, according to Public Works Director Mac Erickson. He told the council last week that there is potential for this to...
City approves zoning change
At last week’s regular meeting, the Sundance City Council hosted a public hearing for the rezoning of a portion of land belonging to Jay Pixley. No comments were provided from members of the...
Want free venison?
The City of Sundance would like to hear from members of the community who are interested in receiving free venison from this year's deer cull. The city commissions works to cut deer numbers almost eve...
Recovery project planned after Fish Fire
The U.S. Forest Service has announced its plans to rehabilitate the land burned during the recent Fish Fire, with the goal of reducing the risk of beetle infestation, mitigating future fire hazards...
Francis Eugene Stevens
A memorial service for Frank Stevens, age 74 of Gillette, Wyoming, was held on Monday, September 12, 2022, at the CAM-PLEX Heritage Center Theater with Pastor Marty Crump officiating. Francis Eugene Stevens passed away due to natural causes on... Full story
Lucille "Lucy" Frances Baxter
Lucille “Lucy” Frances (Long, Strait) Baxter was born January 19, 1945, in Belle Fourche, South Dakota, to William “Chub” Long and Alice (Mahoney) Long. Alice was not sure she wanted another baby with the next youngest only nine months old.... Full story
Albert Martin Daane
Albert Martin Daane, 85 of Sundance, Wyoming, passed away on September 7, 2022 at his home. Al was born on September 18, 1936 to Harold and Mary (Taylor) Daane in Sturgis, South Dakota. Al was a master at many trades. He worked for the mines in Lead... Full story
Service Notices
Leslie “Les” Saari A Memorial Service to celebrate the life of Leslie “Les” Saari will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 17, 2022 at the Beulah Cemetery in Beulah, Wyoming. Zella May Schwartzkopf A Celebration of Life for Zella May... Full story
Card of Thanks
Our Thanks We would like to thank the Crook County Fire, State Forestry, Forest Service and Weston County Fire for putting out the fire at our place on August 18. We are overwhelmed by the amount of people that showed up to help. We thank each and... Full story
Peek at the Past
100 Years Ago September 14, 1922 Mrs. Cecil Caulkins returned home Sunday from the hospital at Deadwood where she underwent a major operation. Her many friends will be glad to know she has quite...
Hulett Roping Club free barbecue next Sunday
On Sun., Sept. 25 at the Hulett Recreation Grounds, the Hulett Roping Club will be hosting their annual Free barbecue. This is their way of saying thank you to everyone who made the 2022 Hulett Rodeo a great success. The barbecue will be served from...
City resumes efforts to replace municipal court
The City of Sundance is still lacking a means to enforce ordinances nearly two years after getting rid of its municipal court, a decision made at the same time that the council opted to replace its police department with a contract with the Crook...
Federal bill partly plugs WYDOT funding deficiencies
A federal infrastructure bill has partly plugged the funding gap that the Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) has been reporting for many years – but the agency is still in a several-hundred million dollar deficit. Scott Taylor, District...
Veterans and their kids invited to range day
The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4311 invites all Crook County veterans to bring their kids and their hunting rifles to the Sundance Rod and Gun Club range just off WY 585 at 9 a.m. on Sat., Oct. 1. VFW members will assist in sighting in/zeroing...
Sports tourism keeps Gillette economy busy outside of summer
GILLETTE —As summer comes to an end and kids are back in school, the end of tourism season is nearing. Traditional tourism, that is. The season for sports tournaments is just beginning. Just in the past five or six years, sports tourism has grown...
This Week at Your Library
We do in-town deliveries for people who are unable to make it into the library and we do curbside delivery for those who would prefer not to come inside. Just give us a call and we will get your books ready. Come check out our numerous magazines we...
Circuit Court
Speeding – Kason Twomey, Gillette, WY, 60/45, $135; Michael Newhouse, Azle, TX, 94/70, $190; Mary Holzer, West Bend, WI, 77/70, $99; James P. Kush, Spearfish, SD, 93/80, $125; Cody Nored, Loveland, CO, 97/80, $155; Joseph Gardner, Gillette, WY, 94/...
Crook County Sheriff's Office
Sept. 5 – Paper service. Fifteen traffic stops. Fire ban violation. Two motorist assists. Assist Keyhole State Park Ranger. Suspicious vehicle. Business check. House watch. Three EMS pages. Sept. 6 – Eight VIN checks. Two paper services. Nine tra...
Wyoming News Briefs
Hageman declines to debate GreyBull CHEYENNE (WNE) —Republican U.S. House of Representatives primary winner Harriet Hageman has declined an invitation to debate Democratic contender Lynnette GreyBull next month. WyomingPBS confirmed Monday that...
Council
City of Sundance September 6, 2022 The Town Council met this day in regular session at 7:00 p.m. with Mayor Paul Brooks presiding. Roll call was taken by Mayor Brooks with Council Members Joe Wilson, Bradley Marchant, Callie Hilty and Randy... Full story
Bid
WYOMING DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION LEGAL NOTICE INVITATION TO BID The Wyoming Department of Transportation will receive bids electronically through Public Purchase until 11:00 A.M., Mountain Time on September 27, 2022 at which time they will be...
Tower
Public Notice Union Wireless is proposing to modify an existing wireless telecommunications facility on an existing self supporting lattice tower located at 2286 Old Sundance Road, Sundance, Crook County, Wyoming 82729. The modifications will... Full story
Civil
Summary for publication: In the Circuit Court for the Sixth Judicial District, Crook County, Wyoming, Civil Action No. 2022-60, Blakeman Propane, Inc, v. Outlaw Oil & Gas, LLC and Keith Adels. Plaintiff, Blakeman Propane, by and through counsel,... Full story
Golf team headed to State
The fall season for golf is nearing an end as the Sundance golf team participated in the Tiger Invitational at Lusk this past weekend. Setting the pace for the Bulldog golfers were Owen Watt and...