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  • First large fire of the year now under control

    Sarah Pridgeon|Jun 20, 2024

    A sizeable fire northwest of Hulett had been fully contained by Monday morning, thanks to the combined efforts of local, state and federal firefighters. Located northwest of Hulett, the Creek Fire was reported late in the afternoon of June 11 and is believed to have been caused by lightning, according to Incident Commander Karsten Milek. The fire reached approximately 1470 acres on a mixture of private, state and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) lands. A command center was set up at the...

  • Johnson ends run as councilwoman

    Jun 20, 2024

    Mayor Ted Parsons thanked Terri Johnson for her years serving on Town Council. Mayor Parsons, at the last town council meeting, presented outgoing councilperson Terri Johnson with a certificate of appreciation for all of her years serving as a town council member. Johnson has served on the town council for eight years and decided this election year not to run. She has been involved in many of the decisions to improve and develop the Town of Hulett during her years serving on the Hulett Town...

  • POW camps in Wyoming

    Jun 20, 2024

    Cheryl O'Brien presented an informative and educational program on the POW camps of Wyoming. The event, which was held at the Greater Hulett Community Center and sponsored by the Hulett branch library, the Hulett Museum, and the Roy Montgomery American Legion, was attended by over 20 people. O'Brien presented information and photographs taken from her book, World War II POW camps of Wyoming....

  • Throwing shoes

    Jun 20, 2024

    The Wyoming Horseshoe Pitchers Association held a tournament in Hulett June 8 at the Hulett Recreation Grounds. Following are the results: Class A – 1. Chuck Sandberg, 2. Thebea Thomas, 3. John Bever. Chuck Sandberg High Ringer Percent Game 50%. Class B – 1. Kris Huven, 2. Dan Cahill, 3. Tracey Heaton. Kris Huven High Ringer Percent Game 45%....

  • Girls State

    Jun 20, 2024

    Ellie Jay, Hulett, and Shannon Gilmartin, Sundance, participated in Wyoming Girls State June 9-15, in Cheyenne. Willow Lindholm, Sundance, was elected Girls State Governor last year and presided over this year's camp. Girls State is a week-long government and leadership camp. The Sundance and Hulett delegates' camp fees were paid for by the Roy Montgomery Unit 80, American Legion Auxiliary, Hulett. Janet Cole Lake is the Girls State Chair. Delegates are placed in "cities" where they run for...

  • Inez Arlene Hauber

    Jun 20, 2024

    Inez Arlene Hauber went to be with the Lord and her cowboy, Walter, on June 13, 2024. She was born on August 5, 1933, in Hulett, Wyoming, to Edward and Inez (Stockton) Fowlkes. She was born at home in a one-bedroom cabin, weighing less than three pounds. Her father wrapped her up and put her in the oven of a wood burning cook stove to keep her warm. She was raised with three brothers, Don, Bob and Melvin. She was raised in a shack with three little rooms with no electricity or running water....

  • Wayne S. Conklin

    Jun 20, 2024

    Wayne S. Conklin, 80, Spearfish, South Dakota, passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2024 at Spearfish Canyon Healthcare after a long battle with Alzheimer's. Wayne Stephen Conklin was born May 13, 1944 in Belle Fourche, South Dakota, to Oscar Conklin and Margaret Mahoney Conklin. After military service, his dad's work in the timber industry had them living in the mountainous areas of Wyoming. Hulett, Meeteetse, Jackson, Wilson and Buffalo were a few of the communities in which they lived. Wayne play...

  • Constance Colleen Shepard

    Jun 20, 2024

    Constance "Connie" Colleen Shepard, 69 of Hulett, Wyoming, passed away on April 29, 2024 after a short illness. Connie was born in Sterling, Colorado on September 22, 1954 to Royce and Dorothea (Hall) Shepard. She attended grade schools in Belle Fourche, Arpan and Nisland, South Dakota. Connie attended high school in Newell and graduated from Belle Fourche High School in 1973. Connie is survived by her son, Adan Lincoln; daughter, Krissa (Shanen) Bolden; six grandchildren; three...

  • New judge announced

    Sarah Pridgeon|Jun 20, 2024

    The Sixth Judicial District officially has a fourth judge. Governor Mark Gordon announced last week that he has appointed Mike McGrady to fill the newly created role for the district that covers Crook, Campbell and Weston counties. A bill passed by the Wyoming Legislature earlier this year 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...

  • Circuit Court

    Jun 20, 2024

    Speeding – Michael J. Cymbaluk, Bismarck, ND, 78/55, $175; Leonard King, West Islip, NY, 85/80, $15; Cassandra Doyle, West Jordan, UT, 80/75, $15; Dillon Collins, Vale, SD, 80/75, $15; Jack Perkovich, Rock Springs, WY, 80/75, $15; Riley Rosenlund, 84/75, $103; Darren Jones, Lebec, CA, 80/75, $15; Matthew James Hall, Clearwater, FL, 80/70, $105; Arlus Oworu, Maple Grove, MN, 102/80, $170; Maxammed Xalane, Columbus, OH, 80/75, $15; Kaitlin Peterson, Erie, OH, 82/70, $120; Hattie Pool, Buffalo, MN, 94/75, $155; Garrett Cestnik, Casper, WY, 8...

  • Crook County Sheriff's Office

    Jun 20, 2024

    June 10 – Two VIN checks. Fingerprints. Three traffic stops. Two suspicious circumstances. Alarm. Accident. Two civil standbys. Citizen assist. Two motorist assists. House watch. June 11 – Six VIN checks. Fingerprints. Traffic stop. Traffic complaint. Citizen assist. Two business checks. Accident. Suspicious circumstance. Motorist assist. Animal complaint. June 12 – Four VIN Checks. Seven traffic stops. Two animal complaints. Fingerprints. Business checks. Assist to Probation & Parole. Fire page. EMS page. June 13 – Five VIN checks. Two pap...

  • Wyoming News Briefs

    Wyoming News Exchange Newspapers|Jun 20, 2024

    Wyoming’s average gas prices are down again this week CHEYENNE (WNE) — Average gasoline prices in Wyoming have fallen 1.3 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.27 per gallon Monday, according to GasBuddy.com’s survey of 494 stations in Wyoming. Prices in Wyoming are 5 cents per gallon lower than a month ago, and stand 27.3 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. According to GasBuddy price reports, the lowest price in the state Sunday was $2.82 per gallon, while the highest was $4.19, a difference of $1.37. The national average price...

  • Budget

    Jun 20, 2024

    Proposed Budget CROOK COUNTY MEDICAL SERVICES DISTRICT Budget Hearing Information 713 OAK ST Location: SUNDANCE STATE BANK MEETING ROOM SUNDANCE, WY 82729 Date: 6/26/2023 307-283-3501 Time: 11:30 AM Crook County Budget Prepared by: Zoe Elyada, GL Accountant BUDGET MESSAGE The assumptions used for the FY 2025 Draft budget are as follows: a) The charge master was reviewed for 2023-2024 and a 7% increase was applied. CCMSD is expecting to see the results of that increase in the current fiscal year. The new Chronic Care Management department will...

  • Budget

    Jun 20, 2024

    Budget Hearing Crook County Predator Management District Budget Hearing Meeting to be held Monday, July 1, 2024 at 6 p.m. in the Hulett Community Center. Income Expenses Operating revenue 50,000 Administrative 1,780 Grants 200,380 Operations 232,500 Miscellaneous 5,000 Indirect cost 1,100 Publish: June 20, 2024...

  • Meeting

    Jun 20, 2024

    Meeting Crook County Museum District next regular scheduled meeting is Monday, June 24, at 5:30 p.m. in Moorcroft, at the West Texas Trail Museum. Publish: June 20, 2024...

  • Independence celebration

    Sarah Pridgeon|Jun 20, 2024

    The Independence Day holiday brings with it two familiar opportunities to enjoy patriotic firework displays. On July 4 itself, the Devils Tower will form the backdrop for a display at the KOA. The event begins in the afternoon, when proudly coiffed visitors may take part in the annual mullet contest. Should your hairdo not meet the requirements but you’re still feeling competitive, you can instead sign up for a cornhole tournament. Meanwhile, enjoy music on the deck and food from vendors. The firework display will be set off as night falls. V...

  • Veteran's assistance available

    Jun 20, 2024

    A state of Wyoming veterans service officer from the Wyoming Veterans Commission will conduct community outreach services around Wyoming cities throughout June. Sandy McFarland is available to meet with veterans and their families to discuss state and federal veterans’ benefits, Department of Veterans Affairs claims or VA healthcare. McFarland can also help veterans and their families apply for benefits, file claims or request healthcare. Her office is located at 551 Running West Dr., Ste. 100, in Gillette, and she will be available at the f...