Week of October 17, 2024

County GOP makes donations in close state races

Sarah Pridgeon

The Crook County Republican Party announced on Monday that it will be sending a total of $30,000 to statewide candidates in tight races and to the WY Freedom PAC. The money being used for these donations mainly comes from a previous $25,000 donation to the WY Freedom PAC during the primaries, which was later returned over concerns over its legality. According to the party, the donations are all about the Republican Party’s platform and the desire to see people elected who intend to uphold it. The political action committee to whom part of...

Absentee voting now open

Sarah Pridgeon

The final countdown has begun for this year’s presidential election, which means that absentee voting is now open. The absentee voting period starts 28 days before the November 5 general election, which means it became available on October 8. If you opt to vote absentee, be aware that your ballot must be returned to the county clerk’s office prior to 7 p.m. on election day. Any voter registered in Wyoming can request an absentee ballot for the general by providing the county clerk with your full name, date of birth, current residence and...

Wyoming News Briefs

Wyoming News Exchange Newspapers

Average gasoline prices dip slightly in Wyoming in the last week CHEYENNE (WNE) — Average gasoline prices in Wyoming have fallen 0.4 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.18 per gallon on Monday, according to GasBuddy.com’s survey of 494 stations in Wyoming. Prices in Wyoming are 5.5 cents per gallon lower than a month ago, and stand 53.1 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. According to GasBuddy price reports, the lowest price in the state Sunday was $2.79 per gallon, while the highest was $4.29, a difference of $1.50 per...

Circuit Court

Speeding – Donald Hosse, Brentwood, TN, 84/80, $10; Jordan Ringsmuth, Manitowish Waters, WI, 84/80, $10; Michelle L. Young, Gillette, WY, 84/80, $10; Shawn L. Baysinger, Casper, WY, 79/75, $10; Alexander Gonzales, Gillette, WY, 80/75, $15; Fany Murica Hernandez, Gillette, WY, 86/80, $97; Domenic Ferraro, Chepachet, RI, 83/75, $101; Donald H. Cool, Gillette, WY, 85/75, $105; Troy J. Allen, Newcastle, WY, 80/70, $105; Dustin Miller, Bozeman, MT, 80/70, $105; Luz Dotson, Hot Springs N Garland, AR, 85/75, $108; Brian Robertson, Greeley, CO,...

  • Lella Lee Smith

    Lella Lee Smith, 94, of Rapid City, South Dakota, and formerly of Belle Fourche, South Dakota, died October 7, 2024 at the Good Samaritan St. Martin Village in Rapid City. Lella was born September 29, 1930 in Belle Fourche to Louis and Etta (Richardson) Shelden. She spent her entire childhood growing up on a ranch near Hulett, Wyoming, with her parents, two sisters and two brothers. She taught rural schools for two years in Wyoming before moving to Belle Fourche in 1960. Lella married Richard...

Royalty crowned

The 2024 Hulett Homecoming coronation kicked off the weeklong events. The event was held outside on the football field, and the weather did not disappoint. The Homecoming court included: queen candidates Elizabeth Jordan, Andi Hostler, Kyera Gustafson (Roberts), Ellie Jay and Christina Valdez; king candidates Bradley Geib, Andre Vasquez, Keegan Gantz, Justen Foster and Hiram Burbank. Crown beaters were Lennyn Apland and Wyatt Pettyjohn. During the evening, teams were announced, the band played...

Homecoming spirit

The Hulett Red Devil riding along with the Homecoming parade. See article page...

Nothing like a parade

The Town of Hulett enjoyed the Homecoming parade last Thursday. Beautiful weather made the parade enjoyable and fun for everyone who watched it. The Homecoming court, the marching band and school classes took part and the floats were decorated, staying with the Disney...

Scholastic Book Fair Oct. 21-24

Hulett School library will host a Scholastic Book Fair on Oct. 21-Oct. 24. The Book Fair will be open daily from 7:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, and until 7 p.m. on Tuesday. Funds raised will help purchase books for the school library as well as classroom libraries. Families, faculty and the community are invited to attend this fun reading event that helps inspire children to become lifelong readers. The Book Fair will be open Tuesday evening, Oct. 22 from 4:15 to 7 p.m. during parent/teacher conferences. Sign up for...

Palus named to BJU Lyric Choir

Bob Jones University recently named Abigail Palus of Hulett to the Lyric Choir, BJU’s all-women music ensemble. Palus is a freshman majoring in Biblical Counseling. Auditions are held at the beginning of each semester and are open to both music and non-music majors. The group is directed by Laura Brundage. The Lyric Choir will perform “The Wonders of Christmas” (a program of holiday classics, traditional carols and festive new favorites) on Dec. 11 at 5:30 p.m. in War Memorial Chapel. Located in Greenville, South Carolina, Bob Jones...

School Menu

Breakfast Oct. 21 – Mini pancakes, egg patty, fruit, juice, milk Oct. 22 – Scrambled eggs, bacon, toast, fruit, milk Oct. 23 – Baked French toast squares, cheese stick, fruit, milk Oct. 24 – Strawberry smoothie, yogurt, fruit, milk Grab N Go Oct. 21 – Chocolate oatmeal bar, juice, fruit, milk Oct. 22 – Honey bun, fruit, yogurt, milk Oct. 23 – Frosted long john, cheese sticks, fruit, milk Oct. 24 – Strawberry smoothie, yogurt, fruit, milk Lunch Oct. 21 – Popcorn chicken bowl, fruit, veggie bar, milk Oct. 22 – Quesadilla,...

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