Sundance Times - Continuing the Crook County News Since 1884

County Health Officer Dr. James Larsen has petitioned the state for a temporary countywide mask order. The county commissioners expressed support for the move on Tuesday. The intention of the order is to promote awareness of the increasing... Full story

For all the drastic cuts being made, one important chunk of Wyoming’s financial picture has yet to be examined. At this time, school districts across the state are waiting to hear how the shortfall will affect their budgets in the coming years. As...

Thanksgiving is over and it’s on to the next part of the holiday season. If you’re looking to spark a little holiday spirit, you’ll have a couple of bright and festive opportunities this weekend. Friday will see the annual Festival of Lights pa...

Marion Agnes (Manke) Haptonstall passed away November 27, 2020, at the Crook County Nursing Home in Sundance, Wyoming. She was born December 6, 1924, to Ed and Edna Manke on the “home” place on Left Creek. She was the youngest member of her... Full story

Leslie Homer Fullerton, age 80, died October 26, 2020, at Sundance Assisted Care, in Sundance, Wyoming. Les was born to Homer and Lucille Watt Fullerton, April 20, 1940, in Newcastle, Wyoming. He was the oldest of five children born to Lucille and... Full story

Lilia Villegas, 65, of Sundance, Wyoming, died Monday, November 23, 2020 at Wyoming Medical Center Hospital in Casper, Wyoming.  A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Friday, November 27, 2020 at Saint Paul’s Catholic Church in Sundance... Full story

Dennis Jude Tippmann, Sr., 74, of New Haven passed away Monday, November 23, 2020 due to COVID-19. Denny was born April 22, 1946 in Fort Wayne, a son of the late Laurence and Mary Tippmann. He attended Central Catholic High School. Denny’s... Full story

In last week’s issue, we stated in our article about the county’s applications for CARES Act funding that a total of $2.92 million had been allocated to Crook County. Due to a typo, this was incorrect: the total is actually $1.92 million. We... Full story

The annual Pine Ridge Community Church Christmas Bazaar will be held this Sat., Dec. 5 with a potluck at 6 p.m., followed by a visit from Santa Claus at 7 p.m. There will be a cake walk, fishing for treats for the kids and a dessert/gift auction....

Thank You I would like to thank the Turf Bar, Cab, Dorothy, Randy and everyone else who helped with the rifle raffle. I really appreciate everything the patrons and staff have done for me. Rich Schulz Our Thanks Thank you for all the words of...

The library will be closed for Christmas on December 24 and 25. The library doors are open. We will still be doing curbside delivery if you would prefer not to come into the library. We do ask that you wear a mask to enter the library. If you do not...

100 Years Ago Dec. 2, 1920 The spirit of Christmas is already pervading the air and toyland is exhibited in all its glory, both at the Busy Corner and the Furniture Store. Counters are lined with all sorts of attractions for juveniles, as well as...

I know there’s a lot going on in the world, but you guys are missing out on the most popcorn-worthy drama of the decade. It’s a feud that could only have happened in Britain, but that doesn’t mean the rest of us can’t enjoy it. This tale...

CASPER — When a company produces electricity using coal, natural gas or renewable energy in Wyoming, it needs a way of transporting that power to customers, both in the state and beyond.  That’s where a transmission line comes in: The...

Governor recovering from COVID-19 at home, first lady tests negative CHEYENNE (WNE) — After announcing last week that he had tested positive for COVID-19, Gov. Mark Gordon is continuing to recover from home while working a full work schedule this w...

GILLETTE — Discussions over how to shape legislation that could allow Campbell County to form its own community college district are underway. With Gillette College’s future in the hands of the state Legislature, many questions remain. The...

PINEDALE – A 2019 court case with five misdemeanor citations for violating a brand inspection law is taking new life as parties prepare for a second round in Circuit Court.  The misdemeanor case against Rex F. Rammell has traveled to both low and...

Nov. 11 – Holiday. House watch and business checks. Three traffic stops. Three bar checks. Nov. 12 – House watch and business checks. Four traffic stops. Three bar checks. Minor in possession of tobacco contact. Assisted Game and Fish with wounde...

Speeding – Andrew Czellecz, Caper, 81/75, $97; Joel Jackson, SD, 79/70, $103; Magno Rivera Martinez, MD, 92/75, $145; Sharon Torres, CA, 91/75, $140; Brandon Barnes, FL, 90/80, $105; Gabrielle Burris, SD, 86/75, $115; (minor) Sundance, 74/65,...

*In this week's paper, we reported that the county health officer had requested, but not yet been granted, a mask mandate for Crook County. Please note that this countywide mask order has now been granted and is in effect* Face coverings must be worn... Full story