Continuing the Crook County News Since 1884
Continuing the Crook County News Since 1884
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Colonel Terry Wilkerson of Sundance served in the Wyoming National Guard for 26 years. When he retired in 1990, nobody is quite sure why he was not presented with the flags of his state and nation, but it was an oversight that Adjutant General Greg Porter was keen to remedy. Porter visited Sundance last week with the United States and Wyoming flags in hand, to perform a brief but heartfelt ceremony for the man he sees as a mentor. "Serving in the Guard is twofold: we serve our state and we...
Staff members from Crook County Medical Services District (CCMSD) were honored with two awards during the Wyoming Nurses Association's (WNA) annual convention at the end of September. An individual member of staff was presented with the Nursing Excellence in the Workplace Award, while the overall team received the Collaborative Practice Award. Katie Wolf, RN was the recipient of the Nursing Excellence in the Workplace Award, which is conferred upon "a registered nurse who has developed an...
Did you know we have a Library of Things collection? You can check out lots of fun kits for a variety of activities. Check out our “Memory Care Kits”. These are geared towards older adults with the goal of helping with memory and cognitive function. Each kit has some kind of game, a fidget or puzzle, plus more items that will engage the mind. LIBRARY HAPPENINGS: MEETINGS: Crook County Library Board meeting Thur., Nov. 7 at 1 p.m. in Sundance. Crook County Library Foundation meeting Wed., Oct. 16 at 1 p.m. in Hulett. Sundance Friends of the Lib...
Prepare your treasure hunting gear, because the Great Pumpkin Hunt is coming back for a second year with a veritable trove of prizes for the lucky winner. Hosted by Range, the contest will begin on October 21 this year. A single, real pumpkin with the Range logo will be waiting somewhere in Sundance, with daily clues to guide you towards it. Those clues will be announced on KZZI’s Eagle Country Wake Up Show and on @RangeConnected on Facebook. The pumpkin will be on public land or a public building. It will not be on a golf course or any p...
1 Years Ago October 2, 1924 Charlie Feldman came over from Williams Divide Monday to start on the long trip to his old home in Switzerland. Charlie has been farming in this country for many years and has concluded to spend his remaining time in the land of his birth. Fire at Hulett Tuesday evening destroyed the blacksmith shop of R. L. Tate and damaged the Hulett Mercantile company's store. It started from a gas explosion, and only prompt action by a large number of fighters saved the store...
With the return of Kenda Huseby DNP-C to Sundance Clinic, the Board of Trustees is no longer seeking a new solution that will allow Crook County Medical Services District (CCMSD) to continue providing mental health support to its patients. There was concern from members of the community earlier this year, when Huseby made the decision to leave the district. Huseby was recognized during the public comment period for her ability to offer mental as well as physical health support, and her patients asked what would happen in her absence. Hearing th...
Alongside a long list of counties in 41 states and 20 other counties in Wyoming, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is offering relief to farmers and ranchers in Crook County who have recently been impacted by drought. Producers will be given an extended amount of time to replace livestock and defer tax on any gains from forced sales or exchanges. This extension is offered when a region is listed as under exceptional, extreme or severe drought conditions at any point between September 1, 2023 and the end of August this year, as determined by...
The University of Wyoming Extension has released an updated publication promoting the local food movement across Wyoming, connecting consumers with producers. The “2024 Wyoming Specialty Crop Directory” has nearly 1100 listings, including many for producers and the specialty crops and products they offer. These offerings include fresh vegetables and fruits; culinary herbs and spices; honey; homemade goods such as jams, jellies, salsas, barbecue and hot sauces, pickled and fermented vegetables, and fruit pies; hard cider; and wine, among man...
Speeding – Shay Holloway, Florence, TX, 84/80, $10; Jason Marks, Billings, MT, 79/75, $10; Lily McCarty, Spearfish, SD, 79/75, $10; Benjamin Patten, Sheridan, WY, 85/80, $15; Jakob Kramer, Hawarden, IA, 80/75, $15; Ronald Garnett, Seaside, CA, 75/70, $15; Paul Hostettler, White Bear Lake, MN, 85/80, $15; Armando Hernandez Juarez, Powell, WY, 85/80, $15; Madeline Bauer, N. Salt Lake, UT, 85/80, $15; Ashlyn Dodd, Chicago, IL, 85/80, $15; Talya M. Detwiler, Gillette, WY, 85/80, $15; Peter A. Lago, Hollister, CA, 79/70, $103; Robin Weiland, S...
Sept. 23 – Five VIN checks. Four traffic stops. Business checks. Two traffic hazards. Traffic complaint. Animal compliant. Assisted Hulett Police. Fingerprints. Fire page. EMS page. Sept. 24 – Three VIN checks. Information. REDDI report. Fingerprints. Citizen dispute. Citizen assist. Two EMS pages. Fire page. Sept. 25 – Three VIN checks. Fall. Citizen assist. Welfare check. Two coroner calls. Information. Other. Seven EMS pages. Sept. 26 – VIN checks. Two traffic stops. Welfare check. Traffic complaint. Information. Animal complaint. Chest p...
Are you eligible for Social Security retirement benefits or already receiving them? Did you know that you can also receive healthy meals and other nutrition services through the national Senior Nutrition Program? Local meal programs in communities across the country are waiting to serve you. As we age, we have different needs, different ways we take care of our health and different nutrients we need to get from our food. But we don’t always have enough healthy food or the desire to prepare or eat a meal. Whether you need more food, healthier f...
Are you a friendly skeleton or a fun-loving ghost? Your help is needed to help the little ones celebrate Halloween at the annual Trunk or Treat. This year’s candy extravaganza is scheduled for October 26 and will take place, as usual, in the Sundance High School parking lot. The trunk-or-treating will begin at 4:30 p.m. and last for an hour, to be followed by the Halloween Carnival for little revelers inside the school. If you would like to take part in the candy-giving, contact Sundance High School at 283-1007....
Posts threaten mass shooting; Natrona County school district, police say threat is not ‘substantiated’ CASPER (WNE) — The Natrona County School District announced in an email Friday that there is no “substantiated” threat to schools after concerns grew out of a social media post threatening mass shootings. The post that began circulating Friday on Facebook alleged a student was threatening to attack multiple schools Monday. School district officials said in a press release that they worked with the Casper Police Department to determine...
Eighteen months ago, Sundance did not have an American Legion post. At the beginning of the effort to revive Post #45, a small group of veterans dedicated themselves to the task of filling leadership roles and hosting meetings, with the goal of once again becoming a mainstay of the Sundance community. It was slow going at times, the group admits. At some meetings, there were too few members to form a quorum. Undeterred, those original members continued to put out the call. Today, membership has flourished, monthly meetings are well attended...
Lightning caused a fire east of Aladdin last week that had reached 50 acres by the time Crook County Fire Department arrived on scene and was already spreading rapidly to the east. The fire began on Wednesday, was located off Brakes Rd and is believed to have been caused by lightning, according to Fire Warden Charlie Harrison. At that time, the wind was blowing steadily at 10 mph with 25 mph gusts. A sizeable response was mustered, including units from Aladdin, Beulah, Sundance, Zone 19, Hulett...
The Black Hills Dairy Goat Association (BHDGA) show welcomed almost 250 goats to its annual show on Saturday at the county fairgrounds. Now in its seventh year, the show has become a bustling destination for dairy animals and their owners. This year, 29 youth participated in the showmanship classes, says co-organizer Tanja Miller, and ten in the costume class. Meanwhile, 35 dairy exhibitors attended from six states. "We had more local families, too, which is great. We're happy to have anybody, b...
Work up an appetite for all the Halloween candy at the inaugural Monster March, hosted by Crook County Medical Services District. Run or walk the 5k course on October 12 – and don’t forget to plan a spooky costume. Prizes are on offer for the most creative, scariest and best group costumes. The course is accessible for wheelchairs, strollers and participants of any fitness level. Even your furry friends can join in the fun. A special costume contest for pets will be taking place and pet bandanas will be available for sale. The race begins at...
Did you know we have a Library of Things collection? You can check out lots of fun kits for a variety of activities. Check out our “Memory Care Kits”. These kits are geared towards older adults with the goal of helping with memory and cognitive function. Each kit has some kind of game, a fidget or puzzle, plus more items that will engage the mind. LIBRARY HAPPENINGS: MEETINGS: Crook County Library Board meeting Thur., Oct. 3 at 1 p.m. in Moorcroft. Crook County Library Foundation meeting Wed., Oct. 16 at 1 p.m. in Hulett. Sundance Friends of...
1 Years Ago September 25, 1924 Radio will bring election news and other important news to your fireside no matter where you live. Ask J. W. Richardson, Moorcroft, about radio receivers that really receive. Sheriff Zimmerschied received a hard wallop between the eyes yesterday while cranking a strange car. This is the first time Otis has been slipped up on since he took the oath of office. 75 Years Ago September 22, 1949 Changes in the officers of the city government of Sundance will be made,...
Amber Nehmer has had her sentence reimposed on a 2019 case in which she was given a suspended sentence for charges related to an incident in which law enforcement was informed she was using and selling drugs while children were present in her home. Nehmer pled guilty at that time to one felony charge of delivery of a controlled substance and one of child endangerment. An order revoking her probation came before Judge Michael J. McGrady on August 12. Nehmer was accused of violating a condition of her probation order that states, “violate no stat...
Sundance State Bank is reminding business owners of new federal requirements to report the names of the people who own or control your company. Failing to do so could result in civil or criminal penalties, including imprisonment. The new Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) regulations require that most companies report the names of all beneficial owners. This must be done before January 1, 2025 if your company was created before the beginning of this year. If you have established the company since January, you have 90 days to complete the...
Speeding – Ryan Wittler, Marathon, FL, 84/80, $10; Corey Klein, Rapid City, SD, 79/75, $10; James Leonard Campbell, Upton, WY, 75/70, $15; Daniel Wendt, Coeur d’Alene, ID, 75/70, $15; Tracey Kochanski, Oconomowoc, WI, 85/80, $15; Alden C. Martin, Spearfish, SD, 80/75, $15; Adan Hernandez, Rupert, ID, 85/80, $15; Erica Dominguez, Gillette, WY, 85/80, $15; Matthew Debo, Bozeman, MT, 80/75, $15; Grant Plessner, Gillette, WY, 85/80, $15; Justin Donner, Minneapolis, MN, 85/80, $15; Alayna Koenig, Mandan, ND, 85/80, $15; (minor), Gillette, WY, 88/...
Sept. 16 – Four VIN checks. Two traffic stops. Three business checks. Two motorist assists. Wanted person. Animal complaint. Paper service. Two citizen assists. Welfare check. Suspicious circumstance. Fraud. Sept. 17 – Five VIN checks. Three traffic stops. Three business checks. Two thefts. Motorist assist. Medical. Sept. 18 – Three VIN checks. Traffic stop. Three business checks. Trespassing. Suspicious circumstance. Accident. Fingerprints. Theft. Sept. 19 – Seven VIN checks. Six traffic stops. Paper service. Fingerprints. Citizen assist....
An executive order from Governor Mark Gordon aims to prevent noncitizen voting by reinforcing rules that are already in place. Individuals who are not citizens of the United States are not permitted to vote, which Gordon recognizes in his order and asks county clerks to continue enforcing. However, his order directs that, in addition, no state agencies will provide voter registration materials to noncitizens. It also requires that state agencies report any suspected instances of noncitizen voting they encounter. Vote Protection When someone reg...
Average gas prices remain unchanged in past week in Wyoming CHEYENNE (WNE) — Average gasoline prices in Wyoming are unchanged in the last week, averaging $3.25 per gallon Monday, according to GasBuddy.com’s survey of 494 stations in Wyoming. Prices in Wyoming are 4.9 cents per gallon lower than a month ago, and stand 64.4 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. According to GasBuddy price reports, the lowest price in the state Sunday was $2.79, while the highest was $4.49, a difference of $1.70 per gallon. The national average price of gas...
