Articles from the December 23, 2021 edition
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Commissioners frustrated with Kuhl plea agreement
Though the court has officially accepted Mary Kuhl’s new plea of “no contest” against a felony charge related to her conduct in office as county treasurer, the Crook County Commissioners are less than happy with the agreement. A letter filed...
All we want for Christmas
Santa brings a dash of extra joy to cousins Zoe and Ruby, two of many little visitors who enjoyed meeting him during his annual visit to Sundance State Bank on Friday....
Judge Perry bids farewell
Colleagues and friends came together on Thursday to pay their respects to Judge John R. Perry, who is retiring at the end of the year. Cake and conversation punctuated the usually solemn surrounds of...
Redistricting hits snag
Senator Ogden Driskill was feeling optimistic about the redistricting plan he helped devise for northeast Wyoming, which would have seen both Crook and Weston Counties form the basis of their own voting districts. That was, he says, until the...
School district breaks enrollment record
Crook County School District broke its own record for kindergarten enrollment this year, according to statistics released last week by the Wyoming Department of Education. “As other districts have seen enrollments drop, Crook County School...
Retirement
County staff gathered on Wednesday to pay their respects to two long-time members of the Crook County Road and Bridge Department upon their retirement. Ted Moline, equipment operator, and Scott...
Veterans' assistance available
A state of Wyoming veterans service officer from the Wyoming Veterans Commission will conduct community outreach services around Wyoming cities throughout January. Sandy McFarland is available to meet with veterans and their families to discuss...
This Week at Your Library
The library will be closed Friday, December 24, for Christmas and Friday, December 31, for New Year’s. We are still doing curbside and in-town delivery if you would prefer not to come inside. We have numerous magazines available for a two-week...
Cards of Thanks
Thank You I would like to thank my family for hosting an 80th birthday party. A special thanks to Syrene and Tracey. Thanks to all who came and sent cards. Love you all. Carol Petersen Our Thanks A very sincere thank you to everyone who purchased...
Peek at the Past
100 Years Ago Dec. 22, 1921 The final chapter of house cleaning for Crook County ended when Special Deputy L.C. Hurtt arrived with Andrew Mickelson in custody, who is charged with moonshining in conne...
Christmas Eve Services
Chapel of Faith – Christmas Eve, 6 p.m. Church of the Good Shepherd Episcopal – Christmas Eve, 5 p.m. Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church – Christmas Eve, 5 p.m.; Christmas Day, 10 a.m. St. Paul’s Catholic Church – Christmas Eve, 4 p.m.; New...
Helping small businesses? Don't forget your local newspaper!
Small newspapers are dependent on local advertising. They employ your friends and neighbors, working as journalists and as historians. They promote local events, businesses and nonprofit organizations. Remember when your child, your friend, you,...
National hoax threat issue hits school district
Hoax threats of school shootings and public acts of violence that appear to originate with juveniles are becoming an increasing problem across the nation. FBI Denver issued a warning last week that these threats have serious consequences, while...
Michigan man arrested for fourth drunk driving offense
A Michigan man faces felony drunk driving charges after allegedly being spotted driving erratically on I-90 while in the process of moving to Gillette. According to court reports, on November 30 at around 2:30 p.m., a Wyoming Highway Patrol trooper...
Gillette residents charged for possession
Two Gillette residents face possession charges after being pulled over for speeding on the highway in Crook County. On November 24 at 7:44 p.m., a Wyoming Highway Patrol trooper was patrolling U.S.14 when he reports observing a vehicle traveling at...
South Dakota woman extradited on grand theft charge
A South Dakota woman who was arrested in Sundance for possession of a stolen vehicle has been extradited to face charges of grand theft. According to court reports, McKenzie Jay Marie Harrod was arrested by a Crook County Sheriff’s Office deputy...
Omicron variant present in Wyoming
Omicron is now confirmed to be present in Wyoming, though at this time the only known cases are across the state from Crook County. The latest Greek letter to be associated with the COVID-19 pandemic was identified on Friday in Albany County. A...
Circuit Court
Speeding – Cameron Chimenti, Laramie, 90/80, $105; Jagannath Koratagere, IL, 80/70, $105; Thomas Vandort, SD, 96/75, $165; Trysman Swope, UT, 91/80, $115; Jill Lo Presti, IL, 87/80, $99; Nicolle Cruz, Powell, 96/75, $165; Joshua M. Wertish, MN,...
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AT THE COURTHOUSE IN SUNDANCE, CROOK COUNTY, WYOMING Tuesday, December 7, 2021 8:30 o’clock a.m. Present were Chairman Kelly B. Dennis, Vice-Chairwoman Jeanne A. Whalen, Member Fred M. Devish and... Full story
Name change
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE SIXTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT WITHIN AND FOR CROOK COUNTY, STATE OF WYOMING IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION OF: CHARITY MICHELLE NORTHUP For Change of Name Civil Action No. 8836 NOTICE OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME Notice is... Full story
Name Change
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE SIXTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT WITHIN AND FOR CROOK COUNTY, STATE OF WYOMING IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION OF: CHARITY MICHELLE NORTHUP, as mother and next best friend of ROWDY W. NORTHUP, RIATA L. NORTHUP and RIGIN S. NORTHUP... Full story
Final Acceptance
Final Acceptance Crook County, Wyoming Dust Mitigation Project Notice of Final Acceptance To all persons, corporations or firms who have any claim for work done for or any materials furnished to Dustbusters, Inc. at PO Box 15, Evanston, WY 82931 for... Full story
Hearing
PUBLIC NOTICE Pursuant to Wyoming Statute 16-4-112, notice is given that a Resolution has been proposed to transfer the following funds. Notice is further given that a hearing of the Crook County Library Board will be held on January 6, 2022 at 1:00... Full story
BIDS
Bids CALL for BIDS Crook County School District #1 Board of Trustees is accepting sealed bids for the sale of the following surplus property: • (1) PlasmaCam Model DHC Serial # 46849 - Includes Hypertherm Powermax 900 Plasma cutter and... Full story
Probate
IN THE DISTRICT COURT WITHIN AND FOR CROOK COUNTY SIXTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT STATE OF WYOMING IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Michael Jon Mansager, Deceased. Probate No. 5871 NOTICE OF PROBATE TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN SAID ESTATE: You are hereby... Full story
