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Nicholas Penning, formerly of Hulett, can now say he's run the Boston Marathon. Penning started running around junior high for track but started to seriously consider the sport later in high school after his 1600-meter state championship win during his junior year in Hulett. "Running truly took root in me during my college years where I developed a greater appreciation for the sport," he says. Even after he graduated college, he still had the desire to train for long distance races and more...
Every so often, something crops up that leads you to question the way things have always been done. Such was the case last week for the county commissioners, when County Attorney Joe Baron and County Clerk Melissa Jones brought to their attention a quirk in how the county’s audit is set up. Specifically, Crook County Weed & Pest is included as a “component part” of the county’s audit, along with the library and fair. However, said Baron, the latter two entities are considered to be “component parts” because they share in the county’s 12...
Kevin Robert Sweeney, 70, of Hulett, Wyoming, passed away peacefully in his sleep in the early morning hours of November 24, 2022, at his home in Aberdeen, North Carolina. Kevin was born in Arnaudville, Louisiana on July 29, 1952, to Robert Clinton Sweeney and Lenola LaPorte Sweeney. Growing up the eldest of seven, Kevin and his family moved from Louisiana to Chile on missionary work and later returned to Massapequa, New York where he graduated high school. Anyone who knew Kevin would readily... Full story
Sandra Kay (Ostby) Rauch, 70, of Gillette, Wyoming, died on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, in Rapid City, South Dakota, surrounded by loving family. Sandy was born on May 11, 1952 in Lead, South Dakota, to Soren and Arvilla (Brovald) Ostby. She attended country school at the Homestake School, Hauber Mine until 1962 and thereafter attended school in Hulett, Wyoming. Sandy then attended beauty school, where she received her license in cosmetology and began her career as a beautician in Sundance, Wyoming. S... Full story
Arvid D. "Buz" Myers, 80, of Torrington, Wyoming, passed away on April 26, 2023. Arvid was born in Alliance, Nebraska, on December 3, 1942 to Orval L. and Mildred Arletta (Dinkel) Myers. He grew up in the Hay Springs, Nebraska area on a farm about ten miles from town. He was the middle child, having an older sister, Sandra, and a younger brother, Lynn. He attended Sandridge Country School, where a teacher nicknamed him "Buz" for talking all the time. Arvid graduated from Hay Springs High School... Full story
Our Thanks We would like to thank those who attended and supported the Crook County Republican Party Lincoln Day Dinner and Fundraiser. We are grateful for our event speaker Congresswoman Harriet Hageman, the comments delivered by Secretary of State Chuck Gray, and the attendance of so many elected officials from around the state. We appreciate Justin and Myla Mills, auctioneer service, and Chef Michael Dean Coronato for making this a success. Live auction donors: Albert and Mae Neiman Memorial, African Wild Safaris, Blakeman Propane, Black... Full story
Apr. 24 – Six VIN checks. Seven traffic stops. Animal complaint. Citizen dispute. Recovered property. Suspicious circumstance. Business checks. House watches. Apr. 25 – Six VIN checks. Paper service. Four traffic stops. Commercial fire alarm. Two citizen assists. EMS page Apr. 26 – Nive VIN checks. Paper service. Five traffic stops. Assist to Hulett Police. Citizen assist. Two suspicious circumstances. House watch. Business checks. Trespassing complaint. Two EMS pages. Apr. 27 – Four VIN checks. Traffic stop. Suspicious circumstance. Two set...
Speeding – Thawng Mawi, Columbus, OH, 73/66, $126; Kate Cummings, Belle Fourche, SD, 80/65, $195; Corry Seay, Arlington, TX, 81/65, $202; Alejandro Zubia Roque, Denver, CO, 70/55, $135; Kellen Collier, Willard, UT, 90/75, $135; Tomas Gutierrez, Denver, CO, 94/80, $130; Cory Savage, Dickerson, MD, 98/75, $175; Thomas Mincher, Long Key, FL, 90/75, $135; Troy Carrington, Portage, IN, 90/80, $105; (truck) – Anthony Whitney, Gillette, WY, 76/70, $392 Speed Too Fast for Conditions – Haley Antunes, Gillette, WY, $240 No Auto Insurance – Armando...
On Thurs., May 18 at 6:30 p.m. at the Hulett Branch Library, local amateur historian Tim Velder will present the story of the USS Wyoming through photos and general information about the ship from a civilian’s perspective. Anyone with naval knowledge is encouraged to attend and provide additional information about life at sea....
Come learn about the USS WYOMING at the Hulett Branch Library. On Thurs., May 18 at 6:30 p.m., local amateur historian Tim Velder will present the story of the USS Wyoming through photos and general information about the ship. Everyone is welcome. NEW FICTION BOOKS: Only the Beautiful by Susan Meissner – California, 1938 – When she loses her parents in an accident, 16-year-old Rosanne is taken in by the owners of the vineyard where she has lived her whole life as the vinedresser’s daughter. She moves into Celine and Truman Calvert’s spaciou...
The Hulett library has been busy with workshops provided by local experts. One workshop was gardening. Local expert Walt Daknis spoke with a group and gave them tips and advice on how to grow flowers as beautiful as his. The other program was put on by Laura Lynn. She talked about journal making and how to make them unique and functional....
Hulett students who were winners at the 2023 Wyoming State Art Competition, back row, left to right: Kaydence Westover, Natalee Harrison, Abby Nelson, Delanie Munch; front: McKyla Strong, Andi Hostler, Rachel Merwin....
The Hulett elementary, students, K-5th grade held their spring concert last Tuesday and everyone enjoyed the History of Rock and Roll. A full house enjoyed songs including Rock Around the Clock, Proud Mary, YMCA and Danger Zone. Upcoming events include Pops Concert May 15 at 7 p.m. and the 5th-8th band concert in the gym at 7 p.m. on May 23....
HS Golf at Wright Invite Boys – Logan Westover 124, Bradley Geib 131, Mosiah Barlow 136 Girls – Elizabeth Jordan 130 HS Golf at Niobrara Co. Tiger Invite Boys – Bradley Geib 134, Mosiah Barlow 157 HS Track at Sundance Bulldog Invite Girls 100M – 4. Ahnya Ivie-Moody 14.07 Girls 200M – 3. Ivie-Moody 29.76 Girls 400M – 2. Ivie-Moody 1:03.67 Girls 800M – 5. Ivie-Moody 2:45.63, 7. Izzy Fosheim 2:56.25, Rachel Merwin 3:45.57 Girls 1600M – 3. Cassy Palus 6:32.89, 6. Fosheim 7:18.76, 8. Merwin 8:06.35 Girls 4x800M Relay – 1. Hulett 12:30.54 Girls Hi...
The Crook County Farm Bureau Federation has selected the winners for scholarships for 2023. This year's winners are Kailee Gill and Faith Honey Anderson. The first-place winner is Kailee Gill, selected to receive a $2000 scholarship from the Crook County Farm Bureau Federation. Kailee played basketball and volleyball for Moorcroft High School, was a member of the Whitcomb FFA chapter and 4-H club showed horses, goats and beef, and was a leader in Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Kailee has...
Casper College officials have released the names of the 483 students who made the President’s Honor Roll at Casper College for the 2022 fall semester. To qualify, a student must take at least 12 credit hours and receive a GPA of 3.5 or better. Students on the Honor Roll include: Dalton Butler of Hulett....
The Kaiser Foundation has announced it has awarded ten $4000 scholarships to outstanding graduating seniors of Wyoming high schools. These scholarships may be renewed for an additional three years for those students who continue to meet academic standards. The recipients were selected on the basis of merit with special consideration given to their academic, extracurricular and community service achievements. Hulett’s McKenna Kromarek was among the scholarship recipients....
PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AT THE COURTHOUSE IN SUNDANCE, CROOK COUNTY, WYOMING Tuesday, May 2, 2023 8:30 o’clock a.m. Present were Chairman Fred M. Devish, Vice-Chairman Kelly B. Dennis, Member Bob Latham and County Clerk Melissa Jones. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited to the Flag. Kelly moved to approve and ratify the minutes from April 4 & 5, 2023. Bob seconded, all ayes, motion carried. Bob moved to approve the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 2023-10 FISCAL YEAR 2023 BUDGET AMENDMENT WHEREAS Crook County a... Full story
Meeting Notice The Crook County Medical Services District (CCMSD) Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on May 24, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at the Sundance State Bank Meeting Room. In addition, the Board will host the meeting via live webinar. You are invited to attend. https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/b2384df7-4600-4c46-93bf-81bd563a1b4b@f1f73db4-4d69-4e07-8652-10c57c1f3e50 Publish: May 11, 2023... Full story
Hulett Town Council The Hulett Town Council met on April 5, 2023 at 7 p.m. Present were Council Backen, Bears, Johnson, Kennah and Mayor Parsons. Motion to approve the agenda, Backen/Kennah, mc. Motion to approve the March 2023 minutes, Kennah/Backen mc. Financial – Motion to approve, Backen/Kennah, mc. Police – Rabies clinic will be held April 15th at the fire hall. PWD – There was a sewer main backup by the Hulett Motel. Was resolved quickly thanks to the Moorcroft PWD. The Gantz water damage claim was denied. Motion to pay general bills... Full story
Black Hills Energy to use Wyodak coal to research hydrogen generation GILLETTE (WNE) — Black Hills Energy will be using Powder River Basin coal to research hydrogen generation. Black Hills Energy was recently awarded a grant from the Wyoming Energy Authority to conduct a feasibility analysis on hydrogen generation using coal from Wyodak Mine. The ongoing research project partners engineers from Black Hills Energy with clean power production experts from Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, or B&W, as well as members of the Chemical and Biomolecular E...
