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Always a favorite during the Fourth of July is the annual Devils Tower KOA fireworks, which is held on the 4th. This year didn't disappoint, the display provided a great show for tourists and locals. Local fire departments and the Hulett EMS were on hand to make sure everything went off smoothly and safely....
Bexley Lorraine Jeppesen, Hulett, Wyoming, born May 31, 2022, passed away June 29, 2024. Bexley was such a spitfire little girl, born to Athena Peterson and Hayden Jeppesen. Her attitude would put a smile on even the grumpiest faces. She was as wild as they come, loving everything to do with animals, dancing, swimming and keeping up with her big brother and sisters. She especially loved her Grammy and Papa John (sometimes even more than her parents). Bexley was one of the sweetest little girls...
Dylan Williams attended the Hugh O'Brien Youth (HOBY) Leadership Conference June 28-30 in Cheyenne. The conference is opened to sophomores and focuses on personal, service and group leadership skills. Williams had to apply and one sophomore from each school is chosen. He is now eligible to go to Nationals in Chicago this year and can be a volunteer for HOBY camps next year. The students are challenged to volunteer 100 hours each year....
Friends and family gathered last Saturday to celebrate Dorothy Wood's 90th birthday. The Hulett Civic Center was packed with wellwishers. Dorothy's birthday brought generations of not only family, but Hulett residents together for her celebration....
As the final stage of adopting the new hazard mitigation plan for the county, Emergency Management Coordinator Ed Robinson has been presenting it for approval to the governmental bodies it will affect. The Region 1 Hazard Mitigation Plan is, Robinson says, “A plan that is adopted by all of the municipalities and the county every five to seven years.” As the last adoption was in 2018, the time for renewal has arrived. The mitigation plan identifies the demographics and characteristics of the county and the major hazards faced here. These inc...
Speeding – Nariah Flot, Greeley, CO, 85/80, $15; Colton James Gray, Gillette, WY, 89/80, $103; Jon Lane, Spearfish, SD, 90/80, $105; Heather Heringer, Bismarck, ND, 74/70, $10; Ryan Morrison, Pasadena, CA, 102/80, $170; Charles Brookens, Rapid City, SD, 79/75, $10; Jeffrey King, Gillette, WY, 68/65, $61; Anthony Chapman, Rapid City, SD, 84/80, $10; Patick Williams, Upton, WY, 79/70, $103; Louise M. Negaard, Sundance, WY, 81/65, $140; Lorn Graham, Helena, MT, 89/75, $130; Shelby L. Chatman, Mountain Home, AR, 91/75, $140; David Haakinson, Anchor...
July 1 – Traffic hazard. Seven VIN checks. Two suspicious circumstances. Paper service. Four motorist assists. Accident. Two EMS calls. July 2 – Traffic complaint. Four VIN checks. Three business checks. Fingerprints. Assault. Two paper services. Citizen assist. Fireworks. Fire page. July 3 – Two assist other agency. Nine VIN checks. Six business checks. Two fire pages. Life Flight. Accident. Motorist assist. Property damage. Paper service. Citizen dispute. Two EMS pages. July 4 – Two traffic stops. Two paper services. VIN check. Busines...
A new website has been launched to help ensure that every Wyomingite has the resources they need to vote this year. Wyoming Secretary of State Chuck Gray announced that “Wyoming Votes” is intended to contain all the pertinent information a voter needs to make sure their voice is counted. Available at letsvotewyo.org, the site includes functionality that will help you check where your polling place will be for the coming elections. Typing in your zip code and street address will allow you to check your polling location, precinct number and the...
The state has been working to overhaul and strengthen its behavioral health system since 2021, when the Wyoming State Legislature passed new laws to support the effort. The goal, says the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH), is to focus the state’s resources on the people who need them most: acute psychiatric adults, criminal justice-involved clients, high needs children and families and low income and indigent general access populations. “For many years, our department has paid millions of state dollars to community mental health centers to hel...
The Hulett Area Senior Citizens will again have their special fundraiser and sell lunches during the Rally day of Wednesday, August 7 at the Senior Center. They are asking for volunteers to bake cookies and deliver them to the center anytime for freezing between now and August 7. They also need volunteers on August 6 at 1 p.m. to help set up tables and chairs and on August 7 to help serve starting at 11 a.m., take down and put away tables and chairs and do a final cleanup at 3 p.m. Any help would be greatly appreciated....
Last week’s newspaper listed the day of the parade, bicycle rally, color run, livestock sale and Tris Munsick concert incorrectly. Parade day will take place on Saturday, July 27. The youth rodeo is scheduled for July 20, the ranch rodeo for July 23 and the youth rough stock rodeo for July 25....
CASPER — A federal judge has halted the implementation of new Title IX rules in Wyoming, Alaska, Kansas and Utah. A lawsuit, filed in May, was initiated by a coalition of states and organizations, including Moms for Liberty, Young America’s Foundation and Female Athletes United. In April, the U.S. Education Department released new regulations for Title IX, which is a federal statute meant to protect students and school employees from sex-based discrimination. Tuesday’s ruling by a U.S. District Court judge in Kansas blocks the rules, which...
Identity theft is when someone uses your personal information to impersonate you or steal from you. It is important that you stay safe online. Please review these data privacy and identity protection resources: 1. A great online resource is www.ssa.gov/myaccount. You can visit this page to open a secure my Social Security account, keep track of your earnings record, and identify any suspicious activity. 2. Our blog post, Protect Yourself from Identity Thieves, helps you understand how to spot, prevent, and report identity theft. You can check o...
An authentic Caesar salad is all about crisp, chilled romaine hearts served with homemade creamy dressing and croutons. It is quick, simple and bursting with flavor! Today, I will share with you how to make a Caesar salad from scratch. Everything from the dressing to the croutons. Once you try this, you’ll never want the store-bought dressing and croutons again! The classic lettuce to use is Romaine, which has a crispy, mild, sweet flavor. Instead of using Romaine lettuce, I recommend using Romaine hearts because they are crisper than the o...
Local woman sentenced for role in state park death CHEYENNE (WNE) — In connection with the death of a man in Curt Gowdy State Park, Gizelle Kellum has pleaded no contest to accessory after the fact as a relative. This misdemeanor is punishable by up to six months in prison and/or a $750 fine. Judge Steven Sharpe sentenced Kellum to 180 days with credit for 175 days of time served. Kellum’s varying accounts during the investigation were cited by the prosecution as a reason for the charge. Stacey “Jason” Mullen was found unresponsive at Curt Go...
Hulett Town Council The Hulett Town Council met on June 5, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. Present were Council Backen, Bears, Johnson, Kennah and Mayor Parsons. Motion to approve the agenda, Kennah/Bears, mc. Motion to approve the minutes, Bears/Backen, mc. Oath of office was given to new council person Kelly Maher. Outgoing councilwoman Terri Johnson was thanked for her 8 years of service and presented a certificate of appreciation by Mayor Ted Parsons. Brian Neiman gave the recreation report. Kenny Rathbun presented information on the RDD Phase 3...
Budget Hearing The Crook County Museum District will hold a Budget Hearing July 15, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. in the Old Stoney Conference Room in Sundance. Publish: July 4 and 11, 2024...
Notice of Public Hearing CROOK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT #1 2024-2025 PROPOSED BUDGET SUMMARY FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 ACTUAL FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 ESTIMATED PROPOSED 2024-2025 BUDGET GENERAL FUND Revenue $ 22,121,178 $ 22,467,649 $ 23,287,518 Expenditures $ 22,280,942 $ 22,262,461 $ 28,174,427* SPECIAL REVENUE FUND Revenue $ 3,390,313 $ 6,378,644 $ 6,400,000 Expenditures $ 5,243,474 $ 4,604,310 $ 6,400,000 CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND Revenue $ - $ - $ 79,288 Expenditures $ - $ - $ 79,288 CCSD CAPITAL PROJECTS Revenue $ 73,701 $ 100,737 $ 90,000...
The annual New Haven community picnic will be held July 21 with a potluck meal at 6 p.m. and an auction to follow. Proceeds pay for utilities and insurance. The trustee meeting will be held at 5 p.m. Picnic attendees also will be able to take part in volleyball, badminton and cornhole....
