Week of January 16, 2025
Week of January 16, 2025
The Hulett public library held their monthly craft project last week. The group turned a pizza pan into a cute snowman. The ladies got their creative ideas going and personalized their...
The Hulett Public library drew their first trivia winner of the new year last week. Laura Moose was the lucky recipient and received $25. Come into the library and answer a trivia question, have your name go into a bucket and have a chance to win $25 every other...
The county commissioners are putting together a steering committee to guide the creation of its updated comprehensive land use plan. The committee will be comprised of up to ten residents of Crook County, who will meet monthly with contractors as development of the new plan continues. Members of the committee will be appointed through a combination of requests for applications and personal invitation. The aim will be to ensure that the committee represents as wide a variety of people as possible, particularly in terms of geography. The...
Colds, flus and other respiratory illnesses are often more common in colder months. Since people are indoors more often, viruses can pass more easily from person to person. An ounce of prevention is most definitely worth a pound of cure. Fortunately, you don’t need an extra stroke of luck to avoid getting sick when everyone else is under the weather; you just need to take the right preventative approach. Here are some tips for preventing common winter illnesses and keeping you and your loved ones healthy. 1. Thoroughly wash hands Germs can...
U.S. Senators John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis have once again introduced a bill that aims to protect the name of the Devils Tower National Monument. Wyoming’s current U.S. Senators regularly submit bills to achieve this aim, the first in 2015 when Barrasso did so alongside U.S. Senator Mike Enzi and the most recent in 2022. “As America’s first national monument, Devils Tower is an iconic landmark cherished by people in Wyoming and a famous stop for people visiting our great state,” said Barrasso in a press release. “It is important...
The Hulett volunteer fire department is sponsoring a raffle fundraiser. The department is selling tickets for half of a steer. Drawing will be February 20, 2025. If you would like to purchase a ticket, contact any Hulett firefighter. The department appreciates the...
We continue to make it easier for you to access our programs and benefits. Our website –www.SSA.gov– offers a convenient way to apply online for benefits. You can apply for: • Retirement or Spouse’s Benefits – You must be at least 61 years and 9 months and want your benefits to start in no more than four months. Apply at www.ssa.gov/retirement. • Disability Benefits – You can use our online application at www.ssa.gov/disability to apply for disability benefits if you: Are age 18 or older. Are unable to work because of a medical...
Jan. 6 – Four VIN checks. Two paper services. Traffic complaint. Two traffic hazards. Alarm. Breathing problem. Trespassing. Welfare check. Three business checks. Fire page. Two EMS pages. Jan. 7 – Four VIN checks. Two alarms. Citizen assist. Domestic. Paper service. Project Lifesaver. Information. Assist to Wyoming Highway Patrol. Fire page. Two EMS pages. Jan. 8 – Four VIN checks. Motorist assist. Welfare check. Prisoner transport. EMS page. Jan. 9 – Two VIN checks. Four business checks. Accident. Four EMS pages. Jan. 10 – VIN...
Speeding – Seth Saunders, Ogden, UT, 83/80, $5; Kristen Enos, Rapid City, SD, 85/80, $15; Reese J. Oetken, Sheridan, WY, 85/80, $15; Preston Engbrecht, Marion, SD, 80/75, $15; Favel Jens, Deer Park, WA, 85/80, $15; Tony Lipa, Minneapolis, MN, 86/80, $97; Jeremiah Haas, Hulett, WY, 77/65, $120; Remington Peck, Hooper, UT, 87/75, $120; Taylor Olson, Bismarck, ND, 93/80, $125; Nicole Marie Ives, Billings, MT, 91/75, $130; Shannon Mixell, Morrison, Co, 80/65, $135; Scott Matthew Barth, Ostrander, OH, 91/75, $140; Wyatt Pettyjohn, Belgrade, MT,...
Wyoming National Guard activates C-130s to fight LA wildfires GILLETTE (WNE) — Three Wyoming Air National Guard C-130s equipped with the U.S. Forest Service’s Modular Airborne Fire Fighting Systems, or MAFFS, and associated personnel were ac-tivated by U.S. Northern Command to support firefighting efforts in the Los Angeles area. Three C-130 aircraft from the 153rd Airlift Wing will travel to Channel Islands Air National Guard Base in California, where they will provide critical assistance to the state’s firefighting appa-ratus,...
In 2020, our state and nation witnessed an explosion in government the likes of which few living Americans have ever before seen. Here in Wyoming, unelected state employees – who most of us never knew existed – exercised power we never knew we gave them. The Governor, through his appointed State Health Officer, shut the doors of small businesses, locked kids out of schools and left our loved ones and friends to suffer alone in hospital rooms and nursing homes. For many of us, including...
Crook County School District (CCSD) is among numerous educational institutions nationwide that was affected by last week’s data breach of PowerSchool. The district has confirmed that data stolen from its student and teacher database tables was mainly limited to demographic information and that no current staff or student social security numbers were accessed. The PowerSchool application also remains secure and fully operational, according to a letter sent out by Superintendent Mark Broderson. However, the district is, “Treating this...
Black Hills State University released the Dean’s List for the fall 2024 semester. A total of 758 students maintained a grade point average (GPA) of 3.5 or higher while taking at least 12 credit hours. Local students on the list include: Brandon Dixon and Lexie Marchant of Sundance, Gracie Lara of Moorcroft, Tanner Sandford of Beulah and Mary Strong of...
Breakfast Jan. 20 – UBR, turkey sausage, juice, fruit, milk Jan. 21 – Sausage, egg and cheese biscuit, GoGurt, fruit, milk Jan. 22 – Muffins, Scooby Snacks, yogurt, fruit, milk Jan. 23 – Yogurt parfait, granola bar, fruit, milk Grab N Go Jan. 20 – Muffins, cheese stick, fruit, juice, milk Jan. 21 – Sausage, egg and cheese biscuit, GoGurt, fruit, milk Jan. 22 – Bagel mini, Scooby Snacks, yogurt, fruit, milk Jan. 23 – Yogurt parfait, granola bar, string cheese, fruit, milk Lunch Jan. 20 – Chicken nuggets, chips, fruit, milk...
As winter descends upon Wyoming, the Wyoming State Parks Rangers are reminding residents and visitors to prioritize safety while enjoying outdoor activities, especially regarding ice conditions. Temperatures have been averaging 10 to 15 degrees warmer than usual, making ice stability more unpredictable and potentially dangerous for recreational activities. Earlier this month, Wyoming State Parks Rangers, Wyoming Game and Fish Department Game Wardens and other local law enforcement officers convened at Curt Gowdy State Park for their annual...
Wyoming State Parks has announced that the 14th annual First Day Hikes event, held on January 1, was a success, with 887 outdoor enthusiasts across the state celebrating the new year by participating in guided hikes at 18 state parks and historic sites, covering 1222 miles. “We are thrilled to have so many people join us to kick off the New Year in such a meaningful way,” said Laurel Stephens, communications and marketing manager for Wyoming State Parks and Cultural Resources. “The First Day Hikes event offered a perfect opportunity for...
