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Articles from the January 19, 2023 edition


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  • Crook County front and center during first week of session

    Sarah Pridgeon|Jan 19, 2023

    As one of the county's own picked up the gavel as President of the Wyoming State Senate, and another became the first freshman legislator elected as floor leader, Crook County took its fair share of the focus during the first week of the 2023 Legislative Session. During the opening ceremonies, Governor Mark Gordon gave the annual State of the State speech, during which he took the opportunity to recognize one of the community's exemplary volunteers. Perry Honored There's something about the...

  • UW extension offers private pesticide applicator education programs

    Jan 19, 2023

    The University of Wyoming Extension will offer private pesticide applicator education programs across the state from late January through March. These four-hour educational sessions provide an overview of certification requirements for private applicators, pertinent laws and regulations, pesticide safety and handling, groundwater contamination, pesticide disposal and more. Upon completion of an educational session, applications for private applicator licenses will be submitted to the Wyoming Department of Agriculture for approval and issuance...

  • Richard J. Macy

    Jan 19, 2023

    Richard J. Macy passed away peacefully at 92 years of age on Friday, December 30,2022, at his home in Green Valley, Arizona. Richard was born on June 2, 1930, in Gabriels, New York to Edward and Gertrude Macy. The family moved frequently during the Depression years but settled in Shell, Wyoming in 1946. Richard attended Greybull High School and graduated in 1948. The same year, he joined the United States Navy, serving four years and seeing combat action in the Korean War. Richard received a...

  • Circuit Court

    Jan 19, 2023

    Speeding – Siaki F. Satuala, Bountiful, UT, 78/65, $79; Todd McKay, Pallisade, CO, 86/75, $115; Keegan Brackey, Polson, MT, 80/70, $105; William Herd, Powhatan, VA, 96/80, $140; Robert Link, Kansas City, MO, 92/80, $120; Corey Smith, Gillette, WY, 89/75, $130 No Seat Belt (passenger) – Deave Sanchezdario, San Diego, CA, $10 No Valid Driver’s License – Raul Vasquez, Covina, CA, $140; Justin R. Olson, Moorcroft, WY, $150 Expired Temporary License Permit/Improper Registration – Justin R. Olson, Moorcroft, WY, $150; Miles C. Cooper, Sturgis,...

  • Civility and decorum necessary to achieve results for Wyoming

    Ogden Driskill|Jan 19, 2023

    By Ogden Driskill Last week, the Wyoming Legislature gaveled in the start of the 67th Legislative Session. This year, I was elected by my colleagues to serve as Senate President, an honor I never imagined when I first stepped into the Capitol as a freshman senator more than a decade ago. In this role, I inherit a noble legacy of servant leadership – and a solemn charge to continue to build upon it. The first week of session is dedicated to legislative ceremonies, taking the oath of office and or...

  • Library winner

    Jan 19, 2023

    Mary Streeter was the lucky winner of the November/December trivia game, which is held every two months at the Hulett Public library. People come in every day to answer trivia questions; if they're right, their name goes into a bucket, and at the end of a couple months a name is drawn for $25....

  • Blood drive collects 14 units

    Jan 19, 2023

    A blood drive was held last Wednesday at the Hulett Civic Center. According to drive coordinator, Ronnie Johnson, 14 units of blood were collected. Blood draws are held in Hulett quite frequently so, if you would like to give blood, contact Ronnie Johnson at 307-281-5919....

  • BHSU Dean's List

    Jan 19, 2023

    Black Hills State University released the Dean’s List for the fall 2022 semester. A total of 687 students maintained a grade point average (GPA) of 3.5 or higher while taking at least 12 credit hours. In addition, a total of 96 students maintained a grade point average (GPA) of 3.5 or higher while taking less than 12 credit hours. Crook County students on the Full-Time Dean’s List include: Molly Amann, Melissa Purvis and Kye Taylor of Sundance; Jonathan Barnum and Kaylei Petz of Moorcroft; and Alexandria Fedora of Alva....

  • Scoreboard

    Jan 19, 2023

    HS Boys Basketball Hulett – 42, Kaycee – 47 Hulett – 46, Guernsey – 48 HS Girls Basketball Hulett – 26, Sundance – 35 Hulett – 35, Guernsey – 18 AAU Wrestling Sturgis – Brandon Delzer Memorial: Kohlee Shoun – 1st Jack Roberts – 2nd Bridger Ista – 5th Gary Wood – 5th Brodi Price – 8th Newcastle Fall Guys: Trafton Riley – 1st Kohlee Shoun – 1st Gary Wood – 1st Otto Riley – 1st Merritt Driskill – 1st AJ Lindblom – 1st Brodi Price – 2nd Bridger Ista – 2nd JW Morrison – 2nd Baxton Amdahl – 2nd Wyatt...

  • Wyoming News Briefs

    From Wyoming News Exchange Newspapers|Jan 19, 2023

    Two arrested after police find 121 fentanyl pills in car GILLETTE (WNE) — A man and a woman were arrested on numerous drug possession charges Friday evening after police officers found meth and 121 fentanyl pills in a car. Police received a report of a man smoking fentanyl in a white Ford Escape that was parked at the Ramada Inn. When they arrived, there was no one in the car, but officers could see three fentanyl pills inside the vehicle, said Police Sgt. Steve Dillard. As officers were looking inside the car, a 33-year-old man, Andrew R...

  • Commissioners

    Jan 19, 2023

    PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AT THE COURTHOUSE IN SUNDANCE, CROOK COUNTY, WYOMING Tuesday, January 3, 2023 8:00 o’clock a.m. The swearing in ceremony for elected officials was held in the Court Room. 8:30 o’clock a.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited to the Flag. Bob moved to appoint Fred M. Devish as Chairman of the Board of Crook County Commissioners and to appoint Kelly B. Dennis as the Vice-Chairman of the Board of Crook County Commissioners. Fred seconded, all ayes, motion carried. Bob moved to approve the fol...

  • Maximize food dollars with menu planning

    Vicki Hayman, Community Vitality and Health Educator|Jan 19, 2023

    Feeding a family can be stressful, especially when on a tight budget. Do you plan your meals before grocery shopping? Menu planning doesn’t have to be complicated! Planning meals ahead requires a small investment of time, but can reap great rewards: • A menu plan saves money. A menu plan reduces impulse spending and helps you to stay within a food budget. Using leftovers efficiently cuts food waste and planned buying makes it easy to stockpile food at reduced prices. • A menu plan saves time. There is no dash to the market for a missing ingre...