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U.S. Senators Cynthia Lummis and John Barrasso have resubmitted a bill that would protect the name of Devils Tower National Monument. The bill, which was introduced on January 22 and has been read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, would designate the monument as “Devils Tower” and commands that it shall be referred to as such in any law, map, regulation, document, paper or record. Senator Mike Enzi first introduced the bill, along with Barrasso, in 2015, at which time Lummis introduced companion leg...
Once again, the students of Crook County have outdone the state average with a graduation rate for the 2021-2022 school year of 90.6%. This places Crook County School District among the top 15 in the state. Overall, graduation rates in Wyoming have been statistically strong over the last decade, staying above 81% since 2014 according to the Wyoming Department of Education (WDE). This year’s state average was 81.8%, down slightly from 82.4% in 2020-2021, which was the highest in the nine-year span. A total of 77 students graduated in Crook C...
Crook County Sheriff Office Sgt Dan Bush and K-9 Condor took a training opportunity last week at the request of Chief Motley with the Hulett Police Department to conduct a search for possible narcotics in the Hulett school and parking lot. The search was conducted without finding any narcotics. After additional training, Sergeant Bush and Condor will be certified in patrol, evidence recovery and tracking....
Following the December tragedy at Keyhole Reservoir, a recent training session gave Crook County Sheriff's Office the opportunity to test out the Argo first responder UTV under the varying circumstances that might occur during an ice rescue. The primary purpose of the training, says Sheriff Jeff Hodge, was to prepare and train for different types of ice rescue operations – and to ensure that a rescue can be completed safely. This was done by pushing the limitations of the Argo and other e...
The library is having an air fryer class on Wed., Feb. 15 at 5:30 p.m. Brianna will teach us the basics of using an air fryer and you will get to enjoy some delicious food. The class is free, thanks to the Friends of the Library, but you must call ahead at 467-5676 to reserve your spot. We are limiting the class to 20 people. NEW FICTION BOOKS: Horse by Geraldine Brooks – Kentucky, 1850. An enslaved groom named Jarret and a bay foal forge a bond of understanding that will carry the horse to record-setting victories across the South. When the n...
Speeding – Roger M. Haluzak Jr., Gillette, WY, 93/80, $125; Crofton Higgins, Everett, WA, 94/80, $130; Issak Freisen, Hilda, AB, Canada, 78/55, $175; James Bratton, Douglas, WY, 81/70, $115; Charles Price, Buffalo, WY, 90/75, $135 Drive While License Cancelled, Suspended or Revoked – Nicole Knorr, Rapid City, SD, $470, 7 days jail suspended, unsupervised probation through July 29, 2023 Expired Temporary License Permit/Improper Registration – Cory Edwards, Gillette, WY, $140 Careless Driving – Kent Parazoo, Kettle Falls, WA, $240; Shane A. Sand...
Jan. 30 – Two VIN checks. Paper service. Motorist assist. Four EMS pages. Fingerprints. Business check. Jan. 31 – Three EMS pages. Four paper services. Two traffic stops. Citizen assist. Fingerprints. Wanted person. Feb. 1 – Two VIN checks. Two paper services. Traffic stop. EMS page. Traffic hazard. Two sets fingerprints. K-9 sniff. Business check. Wanted person. Motorist assist. Feb. 2 – Three VIN checks. EMS page. Traffic stop. Accident. Business check. Welfare check. Feb. 3 – Seven VIN checks. Two traffic stops. Traffic complaint. Assist to...
Site Name Elevation (ft.) Current Snow Depth (in.) Current Snow Water Equivalent (in.) 30-Year Median SWE Last Year’s SWE Current % of 30-Year Median SWE Bear Lodge Divide 4680 14.1 3.4 1.8 0.4 189 Blind Park Snotel 6870 24 5.3 4.7 2.6 113 Cole Canyon Snotel 5870 21 4.5 3.2 2 141 Ditch Creek 6880 16.1 2.9 2.4 1.4 121 Little Bear Run 6240 17.5 3.3 2.7 1.3 122 Mallo 6420 26.9 5.9 4.7 1.8 126 Mount Tom 5560 23 4.4 3.3 1.5 133 North Rapid Creek Snotel 6250 21 4.6 4.7 3 98 Reuter Canyon 6280 29.2 7.3 6 2.9 122 Upper Spearfish 6500 24 5.4 4 1.8 1...
As I report at the end of week four of the 67th General Session of the Wyoming Legislature, the Wyoming Senate is in the middle of third reading debate on SF0001, also known as the supplemental budget bill. Budget debate signals perhaps the Legislature’s most important responsibility: balancing our state’s checkbook and allocating taxpayers’ hard-earned money. Unlike many recent sessions, this year lawmakers start with the fortunate question of how to appropriate a nearly $2 billion surpl...
Boys Basketball Hulett – 53, Kaycee – 47 Hulett – 49, Rock River – 25 Girls Basketball Hulett – 32, Kaycee – 33 Hulett – 43, Rock River – 47 Wrestling at Hill City MJ Ulmer 138# – 2-3 (6th) Justen Foster 145# - 1-2 Hudson Reilly 152# - 0-2 Brighton Thibault 160# - 1-2 Christian Reilly 285# - 4-0 (1st)...
Feb. 6-10, 2023 is School Board Appreciation Week in Wyoming. This week helps build awareness and understanding of the vital functions our locally elected boards of education play in our community. Crook County School District #1 is joining public school districts from across the state to celebrate School Board Appreciation Week and honor local board members for their commitment to Crook County and its children. “Our school system is the backbone of our community, and these men and women devote countless hours to making sure our schools are h...
The University of Wyoming lists seven students from Crook County on the 2022 fall semester President’s Honor Roll. Students are: Katrina Bauman and Joseph Kennah of Hulett; Tianne M. Fischbach, Audrey Lynn Merwin and Shania N. Miller of Moorcroft; and Ella S. Bifulco and Sherry Negaard of Sundance. The President’s Honor Roll consists of regularly enrolled undergraduates who earned a 4.0 (“A”) grade-point average for the semester. To be eligible, students must have been enrolled for a minimum of 12 credit hours taken for letter grades....
The AAU Red Devil Wrestlers competed in the Broncs Dailey Tournament held in Belle Fourche, SD Jan. 29. Over 450 kids is a lot, but we had a lot of fun! The last tournament will be Feb. 12 in Harding County. Pictured back row, left to right: Emma Ista, Maggie Morrison, Kohlee Shoun (2nd), Trafton Riley (2nd), Jack Roberts (4th); front: Otto Riley (6th), Bridger Ista (3rd), Kam Pierson (2nd), JW Morrison (6th), Kyonna Roberts (1st), Brodi Price (5th)....
Police seize 1,342 fentanyl pills BUFFALO (WNE) — Johnson County law enforcement seized more than a thousand fentanyl pills and a handful of other drugs after a report of a suspicious vehicle in the Kum & Go parking lot in early January. “We pulled over 1300 fentanyl pills, which is a big bust for Denver, let alone Buffalo,” Chief of Police Sean Bissett told the City Council after arresting two individuals. In the car were 1342 fentanyl pills, 24 grams of methamphetamine and 54 grams of marijuana, among other things, according to court docum...
CHEYENNE — Data from the early pandemic years shows that more people migrated into Wyoming than left the state, and most came to the Equality State from Colorado. An influx of people from the Front Range means potential new businesses and additional workforce, but also puts a strain on the Capital City’s already stretched-thin housing market, experts say. “I would say that this is a wonderful, terrible thing. As we look for economic growth and business growth, Colorado is a good market for us,” said Dale Steenbergen, president and CEO of the...
GAME AND FISH LICENSE SELLING AGENT NEEDED The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is taking applications for an authorized Wyoming Game and Fish License Selling Agent to be located in the town of Hulett or the area in Crook County. Interested businesses may obtain applications or additional information by contacting the Wyoming Game and Fish Department License Accounting Section at (307) 777-4674. Successful applicant must post a $50 bond, agree to sell licenses through our Electronic Licensing System and attend a mandatory training class....
Hulett Town Council The Hulett Town Council met on January 4, 2023 at 7 p.m. Present were Council Backen, Bears, Johnson, Kennah and Mayor Parsons. Motion to accept the agenda, Backen/Kennah, mc Motion to accept the minutes, Kennah/Backen, mc. Motion to approve the financial report, Backen/Kennah, mc. Police report – Chief Motley reported on moving forward with the junk ordinance compliance. This would be the resident’s third notice and a must appear. Motion to move forward with the citation, Kennah/Backen, mc. The Explorer heater was not wor...
Are you looking to improve your cardiovascular health and prevent heart disease? Heart disease is the leading killer in women and men. Every 34 seconds, one person in the United States dies from cardiovascular disease. You are not alone if you are unsure what to eat to keep your heart healthy. Genetic predisposition plays a role, but many things are in your control, including what you put on your plate. February is American Heart Month so learn which foods are healthiest for your heart. Everyone should aim for a well-balanced diet. Your diet...
The much-loved food, tater tots, is often considered a staple of American comfort food. They offer the best of both worlds with a creamy center and a crispy, deep-fried exterior. The tater tot has not always been as popular as it is today. Recent food trends have made this salty morsel a must-have item for restaurants all across the country. In the 1950s, Ore-Ida came up with the tater tot to limit food waste during French fry production. The moment these little morsels hit the shelf, tater tots were a hit. They elevated the growing frozen...
Crook County Natural Resource District (CCNRD) January 3rd Regular Board Meeting Minutes CALL MEETING TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 12:11 pm by Chairman Wayne Garman at the Sundance USDA Service Center. ATTENDANCE Board: Wayne Garman, Lily Altaffer, Casey Devish Employees: Sarah Anderson, Bridget Helms, Jessica Halverson, Call in: Carmen Horne-McIntyre Guests: Staci Steiner, FSA County Executive Director MONTHLY UPDATES FSA Update Staci gave an update on new programs for 2023 and current program status and deadlines. Water Quality...
