Sundance Times - Continuing the Crook County News Since 1884

Sundance is one of five communities in Wyoming to be chosen for a Wyoming Business Council grant to take part in the Revitalization Roadmap program. The grant pays for the services of Ben Levenger with Downtown Redevelopment, with the overall idea...

The rate of COVID-19 tests coming back with a positive result is slowly dropping in Crook County, which is good news for Crook County Memorial Hospital. Last week, according to Micki Lyons, CEO, the positivity rate had decreased to 17% from a...

Speeding – Michael Garcia, NE, 85/70, $135; Hannah Phillips, ND, 91/80, $115; Lisa Mulqueen, NY, 88/80, $101; Saul Valle, ND, 87/70, $99; Gwenda Blake, CO, 84/75, $103; Matthew S. Friest, WI, 87/80, $99; Clement Booth, NH, 95/75, $160; Wesley...

Campbell library accused of criminal activity GILLETTE (WNE) — The Campbell County Public Library has been accused of criminal activity for having books in the teen and children’s section that some deemed inappropriate for teens and children. At...

County Treasurer Mary Kuhl has objected to new charges filed against her in the civil case that seeks her removal from office, complaining in a response filed with District Court that it’s unfair to add new information so close to the date of her...

While hospitals across the region continue to struggle with the number of COVID-19 patients needing medical attention, the first local deaths in many months have now officially been reported by the state. Meanwhile, after several weeks of verging on...

This year is now officially listed as the county’s driest in 127 years of monitoring, according to the National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS). The county is said to have received an estimated 5.82 fewer inches of precipitation than...

We are still doing curbside and delivery if you would prefer not to come inside. If you are a master gardener, will you please contact the library? We would like to have some gardening programs, and need a master gardener to lead them. Thanks! Thanks...

Sandy Stevens, Executive Director of Crook County Family Violence & Sexual Assault Services, has been named by the Wyoming Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault (WCADVSA) as the recipient of this year’s Lifetime Contribution...

A state of Wyoming veterans service officer from the Wyoming Veterans Commission will conduct community outreach services around Wyoming cities throughout October. Sandy McFarland is available to meet with veterans and their families to discuss...

checks. Business checks. Trespass. Five EMS pages. Four traffic stops. Coroner called. Assisted motorist. Fingerprints. Theft report. Destruction of property. Assisted another agency twice. Sept. 14 – Open door. EMS page. Two traffic stops. Three...

Speeding – Gilad Lotan, CO, 40/30, $150; Kironkumar Kothari, MI, 90/80, $105; Stephanie J. Abney, SD, 96/75, $165; Gaye Kaiser, MT, 92/75, $145; Zachary Koltiska, Sheridan, 88/80, $101; Ryan J. Pias, Moorcroft, 90/80, $105; Benjamin D. Glenn,...

The COVID-19 vaccine booster shot program is underway and an additional shot is currently being offered to those who fit within a specific set of age, health or profession criteria. However, boosters are only available at this time for those who...

The 59th Annual Western Family and Consumer Science Show will be held Oct. 8-9 at the Central States Fairgrounds in Rapid City. The board of directors are planning some new and exciting contests for the event. While this is called a show, it...

Lummis releases statement on COVID-19 and vaccines JACKSON (WNE) — U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis, in her monthly newsletter, reiterated her stance on COVID-19, the deadly virus which has hospitalized as many Wyoming patients in recent weeks as it did...

Governor Mark Gordon has suspended Mary Kuhl from her position as Crook County Treasurer in an order filed with the county on Thursday. Meanwhile, an amended version of the verified petition for her removal has been filed by the Attorney General’s...

A new collaborative covering the northeast of Wyoming is offering the whole community an opportunity to get involved in the future of outdoor recreation in this area. Pioneered at the state level but comprised of local stakeholders, the...

President Joe Biden last week thanked the U.S. House of Representatives for continuing its work to advance his economic plan, which includes new ways to ensure the super-rich are less able to evade paying taxes. However, Andy Miller, President of...

We are still doing curbside and delivery if you would prefer not to come inside. If you are a master gardener, will you please contact the library? We would like to have some gardening programs, and need a master gardener to lead them. Thanks! The...

100 Years Ago Sept. 29, 1921 The mail truck went off the road in the Bear Lodge one day last week during the rainy weather, causing considerable damage to the truck. This is another argument in favor of good roads, as this is the second time it has...

POWELL — A trial has been delayed for a Cody man and woman who stand accused of fatally abusing a 2-year-old child earlier this year. Moshe Williams, 30, and Carolyn Aune, 28, each face a count of first-degree murder in connection with the April 4... Full story

The Wyoming Department of Transportation wants to remind residents and travelers about the offerings under the Wyoming Travel Authorization Program (W-TAP) ahead of the 2021-2022 winter season. Through W-TAP, drivers can apply to receive...

Algae bloom advisory issued for Keyhole State Park GILLETTE (WNE) — Recreational use and toxin advisories went into effect at Keyhole State Park this month after more of the harmful cyanobacterial blooms, otherwise known as blue-green algae, were...