The national fire preparedness level has this week been upgraded to a level five – the highest level of wildland fire activity on the National Interagency Fire Center’s scale. At this level, several geographic areas across the nation are experien...

Occasional downpours may have punctuated the last couple of weeks, but Crook County is not out of the woods when it comes to drought. In fact, the situation has continued to worsen, with approximately one third of the county now listed as under...

A case of COVID-19 involving the Delta variant has now been officially recorded in Crook County during a time when the number of new infections within this community remains steady, but still relatively low. The Delta variant appears to still be...

Two California men face felony charges related to possession of THC, marijuana and meth after their van was searched following a traffic stop and a wide range of controlled substances were discovered scattered throughout the vehicle. On July 10, a...

Speeding – (minor), Gillette, 88/70, $150; (minor), Gillette, 94/80, $140; Kyle Groves, MN, 75/65, $105; Jacob Peterman, IA, 89/80, $103; Rudy Troyer, IN, 88/80, $101; Christina Aguirre, CA, 90/75, $145; Yuewei Qian, IN, 50/40, $105; Tyler Bowman,...

WYDOT is warning residents of a possible phishing scam that involves driver’s licenses and has issued a statement to inform Wyomingites that no message sent by the department will ever ask for your personal information. The scam appears to involve...

Crook County resident Nancy Hawken has been sentenced to between five and seven years for a felony charge of driving while under the influence, fifth offense, after her vehicle was found in a ditch. On the evening of December 15, 2020, a Wyoming High...

Simpson recovering after fall and surgery CODY (WNE) — The former U.S. Sen. Al Simpson is recovering from a fall he took in California last week, requiring a partial hip replacement and surgery. His son, Colin Simpson, confirmed that the fall took...

Someone in Crook County is owed more than $18,000. Someone else recently found out they were entitled to almost $8000. Though the State Treasurer’s Office Unclaimed Property Division paid out a record $7.4 million in unclaimed property over the...

Three siblings who grew up on a buffalo ranch near Reva, South Dakota will be bringing their country, pop and rock band to Sundance in a couple of weeks. Zeona Road will entertain the community in a free concert at Sundance Square on August 6 from 5...

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...

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

WYO HELP is calling for renters in Crook County who experienced financial hardship during the pandemic to make use of the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP). The program was created to help those who have been struggling to make rent, utility...

100 Years Ago July 28, 1921 At the Commercial club meeting Monday ways and means were discussed on giving a fair this year, and it was decided to give a one day harvest festival on Saturday, Sept. 10. Crops in the east part of the county are below...

Early estimates suggest that this year’s Sturgis Motorcycle Rally could be a big one, with South Dakota authorities reportedly planning for up to a million visitors across the week. With that in mind, the Sundance City Council spoke with Sheriff...

The Black Hills National Forest is a popular place to be this summer, according to District Ranger Mike Gosse. Unleashed for the summer vacation, visitors are flocking to the various campsites and recreation areas on the Forest across this county....

Three quarters of the money that was raised during the Devils Tower KOA fundraiser on Independence Day will be going towards the county’s firefighters. The remaining money, Ogden Driskill told the county commissioners last week, will be donated to...