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Articles from the March 21, 2024 edition


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  • Field trip to the library

    Mar 21, 2024

    The Hulett first graders got a treat last week: they went to the Hulett Public library for a field trip. The students enjoyed having a book read to them by assistant librarian Jenni Palm. The students were then allowed to fill a bag with all sorts of fun stuff, including pencils, sunglasses, books and even activity books from Devils Tower....

  • Shrine Bowl bound

    Mar 21, 2024

    Hulett's Christian Reilly has been named to the North Team in the 51st annual Wyoming Shrine Bowl All-Star football game....

  • Farewell to Dr. Rios

    Mar 21, 2024

    Dr. Rios introduces Lila Blakeman to the Hulett community during an open house farewell on Tuesday at the Campbell County Hulett Family clinic. The community was able to say goodbye to Dr. Rios, who is taking a position at the Sturgis VA Medical Center and to say hello to Lila Blakeman APRN, who will be filling the clinic provider position....

  • All-Conference girls

    Mar 21, 2024

    Three Lady Red Devils have been named to the 1A northeast Wyoming All-Conference girls basketball team. Left to right: Ahnya Moody, Kaydence Olson and Shannon Gilmartin. These recipients are voted on by coaches of the district....

  • Fourth judge added to district court

    Sarah Pridgeon|Mar 21, 2024

    The Sixth Judicial District is adding a fourth judge to its ranks thanks to legislation that was signed into law last week. The Sixth Judicial District covers Crook County, as well as Campbell and Weston counties. The bill increased the number of judges in the district from three to four and appropriated $1.24 million to fund the additional judge for the first two years, beginning on July 1. It also authorized three full-time positions for the personnel necessary to staff and support the new judge. SF-53 sailed through the legislature with...

  • Crook County Sheriff's Office

    Mar 21, 2024

    Mar. 11 – Three VIN checks. Domestic. Four traffic stops. Business checks. House watch. Chest pain. Three motorist assists. Suspicious circumstance. REDDI report. Animal complaint. Five EMS pages. Mar. 12 – VIN checks. Business checks. Assist other agency. Suspicious circumstance. Animal complaint. Motorist assist. Three house watches. Alarm. Coroner call. Two EMS pages. Mar. 13 – Two VIN checks. Fingerprints. Traffic stops. Citizen assist. Two suspicious circumstance. Hit and run accident. Mar. 14 – Four VIN checks. Escort. Five traffic...

  • Circuit Court

    Mar 21, 2024

    Speeding – John Beiler, New Holland, PA, 93/75, $150; Maria Luciano Medina, Yakima, WA, 87/75, $120; Casen Willson, Sheridan, WY, 89/75, $130; Carson David Rosenlund, Gillette, WY, 91/80, $115; John Gardner, Rapid City, SD, 97/80, $145; Pedron Villalobos, Spearfish, SD, 80/70, $105; Alex Byron Zaharias, Yutan, NE, 100/75, $185; Quinn Vande Hoef, Lyden, WA, 97/80, $145; Todd Seeley, Sundance, WY, 67/45, $170 Weight Over Permit Limits (0-2000) – Glenn Bintliff, Hill City, SD, $85 Violate Legal Weight (4001-6000) – Thomas Wood, Box Elder, SD, $...

  • Letter to the Editor

    Mar 21, 2024

    Dear Editor, I’ve become frustrated with no help from our county commissioners. A lot of vehicles drive extremely fast by our houses on Barlow Canyon Road. I’ve asked the Commissioners (through Fred Devish) for a solution for quite some time. All I get is a transfer of responsibility to the Sheriff’s Dept or ignored. The speed limit without any further restrictions is 55 m.p.h. We have pets, livestock and our grandchildren that walk or cross this road on a regular basis. Dave Wolfskill...

  • How to spot an imposter social media account

    Josh Weller, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Denver, Colorado|Mar 21, 2024

    Want to learn how to spot fake Social Security social media accounts? The tips below will help you protect yourself and your family. How fraudsters create imposter accounts Fraudsters create imposter social media pages and accounts using Social Security-related images and vocabulary, making them appear as if they’re associated with or endorsed by us. They also create imposter social media pages of Social Security and OIG officials, such as the Commissioner or the Inspector General. Protect your personally identifiable information We will n...

  • Making the most of America Saves Week 2024

    Josh Weller, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Denver, Colorado|Mar 21, 2024

    America Saves Week, which runs from April 8 to 12 this year, is an excellent opportunity for organizations to promote good financial habits and for people to assess their own saving status. This year’s theme is “Saving for What Matters Most.” Planning and saving are key to a successful retirement. The earlier you start saving for retirement, the better off you will be. People with a plan are twice as likely to save successfully. Set a goal, make a plan, and save automatically. During America Saves Week, we encourage you to pledge to start...

  • School Salaries

    Mar 21, 2024

    CROOK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT N0. ONE PUBLICATION OF ANNUAL GROSS SALARIES* Superintendent $144,585.00 subtotal $144,585.00 Coordinator / Director $7,400.00 $47,923.00 $51,667.00 $52,915.00 $76,650.00 $85,838.00 $90,825.00 subtotal $428,018.00 Principal, High School $93,713.00 $97,650.00 $100,013.00 subtotal $291,376.00 Principal, Elementary $86,625.00 $94,500.00 subtotal $181,125.00 Assistant Principal, Elem/Sec $85,050.00 subtotal $85,050.00 Instructional Facilitator $5,000.00 $5,000.00 $5,000.00 $5,000.00 $5,000.00 $5,000.00 $5,000.00...

  • Purchase of Property

    Mar 21, 2024

    Notice of purchase of property The Hulett Volunteer Fire Dept. will be accepting a purchase agreement from Thunder Basin Ford for the purchase of a 2024 Ford F600 in the amount of $75,000 minus trade in value of a 1996 Freightliner of $4,000. The agreement will be discussed at a public hearing at 7:30 p.m. at the Hulett Town Council meeting on April 3, 2024 at Hulett Town Hall. Any written or oral comments will be accepted at Hulett Town Hall or at the public hearing. Publish: March 21 and 28, 2024...

  • Gordon vetoes Legislature's $75M land-use legal fund spurred by Rock Springs plan

    Maggie Mullen, WyoFile.com|Mar 21, 2024

    Citing concerns over the separation of powers between the legislative and executive branches, Gov. Mark Gordon vetoed a bill Friday afternoon that would have earmarked $75 million for lawmakers to bring legal action against the federal government over land-use plans. Senate File 13 – Federal land use plans-legal actions authorized was spurred by the state’s ongoing fight over the Bureau of Land Management’s draft resource management plan for 3.5 million acres in southwest Wyoming. But taking on the federal government in court — however necessa...

  • Wyoming News Briefs

    Wyoming News Exchange Newspapers|Mar 21, 2024

    Wyoming Life Flight now authorized to carry whole blood on air ambulances CASPER (WNE) — Casper-based air ambulance service, Wyoming Life Flight, announced on Thursday that it is now authorized to carry and administer whole blood on its air medical transport services. The organization, which serves the whole state, said in a press release that, “Each unit of whole blood provides red blood cells, platelets, plasma and clotting factors for superior outcomes for patients suffering from trauma or hemorrhagic shock” and that having whole blood...