Sundance Times - Continuing the Crook County News Since 1884

100 Years Ago The Times July 9, 1919 Many of our people are naturally much interested in the time when actual construction work will begin on the Sundance-Beulah section of state highway. County Commissioner Thompson states the contract provides that...

ANNUAL QUILT SHOW now through August 23. If you have a quilt or two or three or more, old or new, that you would like us to display, please bring them to the library as soon as possible. Stop in next week to see all the beautiful quilts on display!...

During the month of June, the Pantry served 177 people. This included 14 new clients, 61 under the age of 18, and 63 over the age of 60. We also shared food with the Blessings programs in Sundance, Moorcroft and Hulett, which collectively serve...

CASPER — A man accused of kidnapping a child from a south Casper apartment complex on Wednesday — and then eluding police for 24 hours — now faces up to life in prison.  Prosecutors on Friday afternoon filed three felony charges against...

Black bear killed after raiding picnic sites, trash cans JACKSON (WNE) — One Jackson Hole bear is dead and another two have been hauled to more remote locales after raiding visitors’ picnics and residents’ trash cans. The subadult female black...

Whether from a large tent or a tiny stand, any vendor who wishes to sell their wares during Rally Wednesday has historically been asked to pay a peddler permit fee. This, said Clerk Treasurer Kathy Lenz on Tuesday, is $110 for the day itself and an...

Improvements within the volunteer fire department and the City of Sundance’s efforts to loop its water system to provide fire flow have led to an upgrade in the city’s ISO rating, said Fire Chief Chris Tomford last week. Sundance has increased...

Crook County Library will be hosting several cemetery walks around the county again this summer, kicking off with the Mt. Moriah Cemetery Walk in Sundance on Thursday, July 11 at 6:30 p.m. Cemetery walks are a great way to learn more about the histor...

Speeding – Morgan L. Schulz, CO, 89/80, $88; Malika J.H. Graham Bailey, GA, 86/75, $110; Donovan C. Dykes, Sundance, 89/65, $165; Elizabeth Callahan, CA, 91/80, $100; Lori G. Jacobson, WA, 87/80, $84; Brennan M. Kennedy, MI, 90/75, $120; William...

June 29 – House watch and business checks completed. Three bar checks. Thirteen traffic stops. June 30 – House watch and business checks completed. Officer assisted stranded motorist. Two traffic stops. July 1 – House watch and business checks...

July 1 – Seven VIN checks. Three paper services. Traffic stop. Detention Deputy booked in subject Detention Deputy fingerprinted two subjects. Deputy did civil assist. Deputy did welfare check. Deputy assisted motorist. July 2 – Five VIN checks....

The Department of Environmental Quality has released the results of its investigation into a number of water wells in the vicinity of Carlile that suddenly ran dry or acidic in August, 2017. The study did not find any confirmable links between the...

Crook County’s courts will soon be switching over to a new computer program to manage jury pools – a system that will not only make life easier for the clerks, but will also streamline the process for members of the community who are called to...

The Crook County Commissioners have nominated the Crook County Clerk as the designated point of contact for persons requesting public records involving any of the boards, departments and offices associated with county government. The commissioners...

The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is inviting local clients, providers and residents to share thoughts and ideas on health-related issues and needs during structured listening sessions planned for Gillette, Sundance and Newcastle. • The...

A Casper man has been bound over to District Court and arraigned on felony charges of possession, third or subsequent offense, after a traffic stop on I-90 revealed there to be marijuana in the vehicle in which he was traveling. While a Wyoming...

The annual New Haven Community Picnic will be held Sunday, July 14 beginning with a meeting at 5 p.m., with election of trustees and officers. The meeting will be followed by a potluck meal and auction. Proceeds for the purpose of insurance,...

100 Years Ago The Times July 2, 1919 George Sewell, the hustling young Mason creek rancher and stockman, put one over on Sundance friends, we learned with delight of his marriage, the happy event taking place last Saturday, according to the report....

Are you cleaning house and have a lot of papers you need shredded? We have a shredder! It is free and available for the public to use during business hours. Just call the library and set up a time to come in and shred away. Library Programming:...

Jackson man confirmed to Interior slot JACKSON (WNE) — A Jackson Hole man breezed through his U.S Senate confirmation on Thursday to fill a high post in Washington, D.C., overseeing the National Park Service and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Rob...

Speeding – Andrew Lain, Kemmerer, 49/30; Sherry Worden, Newcastle, 50/40; Kristen Legg, TN, 71/55; Alyssa Oltmanns, ND, 68/55; Benjamin Renteria, CO, 68/55. Speeding in Active School Zone – Thomas Stack, MD, 58/20 Driving on Suspended Drivers...