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Johnson acquitted
If the woman you loved was thrown to the ground in the midst of an argument, would you step in to end the threat by whatever means necessary? If you cannot definitively say you would have made different decisions to the ones Jessie Johnson made on...
Work begins on Elk Creek pipeline
Oneok director of government relations Danette Welsh spoke with Crook County Commissioners last Wednesday, updating them on the progress of the Elk Creek Oil Pipeline that will be traveling through...
Quackers for spring
At Sundance Pond, the geese are determinedly ushering in the spring that refused to arrive with a burst of new life...
Location, location, location
While the City of Sundance is always interested to welcome new business to town, the question of location can occasionally prove a stumbling block. Such was the case when Plains Towing & Recovery of Sturgis visited the council on Tuesday to announce...
County to take on war memorial
With the remaining members of the Crook County War Memorial Committee now in their 90s, the committee has asked the county to continue the care and maintenance of the war memorial on the courthouse...
Young authors honored by Commissioners
The Crook County Commissioners honored the county winners of the annual Mary Hadley Memorial Young Author's Contest on May 7. The Crook County Library Foundation sponsors this contest annually, in...
This Week at Your Library
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY OPEN HOUSE LUNCHEON Thursday, June 27 from 11:30 a.m to 1 p.m. This luncheon is free to the public as a thank you for all the community support shown to the library this past year. Come enjoy some incredible food and good...
Peek at the Past
100 Years Ago The Times May 14, 1919 There was nothing exciting about the city election yesterday, there being only one ticket on the ballot, and the total vote cast was only 57. It is officially stated, and the personnel of the city officiary...
Correction: The Amigas
“The Amigas” performance will be at noon on Tues., May 21 at the United Methodist Church Fellowship Room, 1804 7th Ave., Belle Fourche. Last week’s article listed an incorrect date....
Pine Grove Cemetery Clean-up
There will be a cleanup day at the cemetery Monday, May 27 if weather permits. Bring your own garbage bags to take your trash with you. A pot luck lunch will be held at noon followed by a business meeting. Some history about the cemetery will be...
Pumping up the cost
According to Public Works Director Mac Erickson, Oneok Pipelines has presented a water use agreement with the City of Sundance while it builds the Elk Creek Pipeline through Crook County that includes the use of the city’s hard water well. Mostly...
Not a drop to drink
Once upon a time, the City of Sundance provided its thirsty citizens with water from a spring on land that today belongs to the Crawford family. Though it has been abandoned and its line has been leaking for the last 35 years, should the city have...
Unexpected solutions
The road troubles on Canyon Road reached an unexpected resolution on Tuesday when the Sundance City Council and landowners representing the subdivision turned out to have reached exactly the same...
Lindholm website urges Cheney: "Bring our troops home"
State Representative Tyler Lindholm has launched a new website, WyBringOurTroopsHome.com, that will focus public attention on urging Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., to abandon “nation building” in the Middle East and support bringing American troops hom...
Crook County Sheriff's Office
May 6 – Three VIN checks. Paper service. Traffic stop. Detention Deputy did fingerprints for outside employment. May 7 – Five VIN checks. Five paper services. Traffic stop. Deputy assisted two separate stalled motorists. Deputy assisted Wyoming...
Circuit Court
Speeding – Clint F. Streit, OH, 81/65, $187; Jade C. Keffeler, SD, 95/75, $145; James E. Henderson, Casper, 88/80, $86; Kayla A. Peterson, Riverton, 92/80, $105; Thomas E. Kaness, Gillette, 84/75, $88; Phurbu T. Atruktsang, WI, 93/80, $110;...
Sundance Police Report
May 4 – House watch and business checks completed. Officer assisted Sheriff’s Office with investigation. Officer assisted Life Flight. Three bar checks. Four traffic stops. May 5 – House watch and business checks completed. VIN inspection....
Voter crossover, ID bills get interim review
CASPER — A pair of failed bills from the 2019 general session intended to improve the “integrity” of Wyoming elections will be getting a second look from state lawmakers this interim. The two bills – one to require photo identification at...
Cloud Peak files for bankruptcy
GILLETTE — Cloud Peak Energy’s bankruptcy filing Friday afternoon may be the beginning of the end for the Gillette-based coal producer. Unlike previous Powder River Basin coal bankruptcies, Cloud Peak seems to be looking to shed debt and sell...
Wyoming News Briefs
Montana mussel discovery has Wyoming on high alert CODY (WNE) — Yellowstone National Park and Wyoming Game and Fish are becoming increasingly vigilant about the dangers to waterways from zebra and quagga mussels. The tiny invasive species, long on...
Johnson trial begins
The trial of Jessie Johnson began as scheduled on Monday morning for charges related to the death of local man Doug Haar. Contrary to concerns expressed by defense attorney Don Fuller that it might not be possible, given the limited population in...
Emergency department tops state rankings
When the state's surveyors ask you to speak at a national conference to teach other small hospitals how to emulate your emergency department, it's a good sign your efforts are bearing fruit. "Five...
Bringing down the house
A Timberline Services crew made short work of taking down - and cleaning up - the old buildings on the lot at the intersection of 8th and Main streets. The lot will reportedly be home to a new residence in the future....
Peek at the Past
100 Years Ago The Times May 7, 1919 The caucus called by Mr. Roberts to be held at the city hall last Saturday evening for the nomination of candidates for city officers resulted in the nomination of M.C. Roberts for mayor, W.J. Williamson, D.W....
Library hosts "Yellowstone Horse Ranger" program
Crook County Library will host the program “Yellowstone Horse Ranger” by Bob Richard on Friday, May 17 at 7 p.m. in the library meeting room in Sundance. The program is free and open to the public. With the question “Young man, can you ride a...
