Continuing the Crook County News Since 1884
Continuing the Crook County News Since 1884
A look back at major local events during the year of 2024
JANUARY: Two unusual guests lit up the faces of long-term care residents when Sarah Barton and her kids brought ponies to visit.
January
The year began with a life-threatening cold snap that saw weather warnings across most of the lower 48 as Arctic air migrated down from Canada. The lowest wind chills were recorded east of Pine Haven at -57 degrees F and Hulett at -56 degrees F.
The cold led to issues for the Sundance Volunteer Fire Department during a blaze in the attic of a home. One of the trucks gelled up in the -44 degree temperatures, and a second did the same when volunteers returned the next morning in response to reports that a little smoke was still visible.
The county completed a series of input sessions on...
