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  • Coming in for a landing

    Jul 13, 2023

    Hulett Airlines has landed for the summer. Hulett Airlines has landed for the summer. See page 5 for more on the summer reading program....

  • A brand to ride for

    Sarah Pridgeon|Jul 13, 2023

    To the theme of “A Brand of Its Own”, this year’s Crook County Fair will officially kick off next week, bringing all the events and entertainments it has long been known for. Entertainment Begin fair week on July 25 with the ice cream social at 3:45 p.m. The next evening will bring a 4-H/FFS volleyball tournament, while the Muley Fanatics Family Fun Night is scheduled for July 27 at 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuck into a pancake breakfast cooked by your elected officials at 7 a.m. on July 28. That evening, a youth dance will take place at the rodeo...

  • Bat Festival coming to Devils Tower

    Jul 13, 2023

    On Sat., July 22, the National Park Service and Devils Tower Natural History Association will host the Annual Bat Festival in the picnic area of the monument from 12 to 10 p.m. This festival will include presentations and fun educational activities all about the amazing nighttime resident of Devils Tower/Bear Lodge – The Bat! There will be an interactive inflatable cave, movie screenings, demonstrations on building bat roosts, information booths, costume contests, crafts, games, activities for kids and special guest presenters. There will a...

  • Crook County Rodeo Royalty Contestants 2023

    Jul 13, 2023

    Pee-Wee Princess Katie Burch Katie Burch is the daughter of Dallas and Anna Burch of Oshoto. She is homeschooled and will be a second grader this fall. She enjoys riding horses, crafting, and playing the piano. Katie participates in local rodeos in the barrels, poles, dummy roping and sheep riding events. Katie is a member of the Carlile Wranglers 4-H Club. Her scholastic ambition is to continue enjoying the different subjects in school. She would like to represent Crook County as the next...

  • Could your family benefit from Wyoming's WIC Program?

    Jul 13, 2023

    The Wyoming WIC Program, operated by the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH), helps many Wyoming families with free nutritious foods and education, breastfeeding support and healthcare referrals. The Wyoming WIC Program serves women who are pregnant or new moms, infants and children up to age five. WIC features free, easy-to-use benefit cards participants can take to local stores to get nutritious foods at no cost. Some WIC families also are eligible for infant formula benefits. “Our income guidelines are newly and significantly updated, w...

  • Hulett Branch Library

    Nancy Bowles|Jul 13, 2023

    Please join us on Thurs., July 20 at 6:30 p.m. for the Moore Hill Cemetery Walk. We will meet at the cemetery and Jill Mackey will lead us through an evening of memories and stories of our early history. Everyone is welcome to attend this free event. Please bring a lawn chair. NEW FICTION BOOKS: The Only Survivors by Megan Miranda – A decade ago, two vans filled with high school seniors on a school service trip crashed into a Tennessee ravine – a tragedy that claimed the lives of multiple classmates and teachers. The nine students who man...

  • Trivia winner

    Jul 13, 2023

    Bonnie Stahla was the lucky winner of the Hulett Public Library's trivia contest for May and June. Stahla received $25....

  • Summer program comes to a landing

    Jul 13, 2023

    The Hulett Branch Library ended the summer reading program adventures last week. What an exciting trip it was visiting China, Hawaii and other interesting places. Kids learned about customs, food and toured the countries. The winner of the summer travel program bag was Coilee Kallhoff....

  • Wyoming News Briefs

    Wyoming News Exchange Newspapers|Jul 13, 2023

    Colorado man dies, bus driver airlifted in Sunday morning crash GILLETTE (WNE) — A 25-year-old Colorado man died and a bus driver was airlifted for treatment after a head-on crash Sunday morning south of Wright. Campbell County Coroner Paul Wallem said Nicholas Finnian Mahoney, of Littleton, Colorado, died instantly at the scene. Sheriff Scott Matheny said the Sheriff’s Office began receiving “numerous” 911 calls at about 7:30 a.m. for a pickup versus passenger bus accident on Highway 59 south of Cosner Road. He said Mahoney was driving...

  • Mr. Jefferson comes to Devils Tower

    Jul 13, 2023

    Under the scenic Devils Tower at the KOA, on a beautiful summer night Mr. Thomas Jefferson reminisced about the Louisiana Purchase and the incorporation of far western lands into these United States. The audience was intrigued by his details of the events and was able to converse with one of our Founding Fathers. Todd Fritz brings Thomas Jefferson to life and the event was hosted by Roy Montgomery American Legion Auxiliary Unit #80, the Hulett branch library, Friends of the Hulett Library and...

  • HHS Clay Target League has great season

    Jul 13, 2023

    Congratulations to the Hulett High School Clay Target League trap team for a season well done. The boys got off to a rough start with the minimum of five registering for the season and then losing one of their shooters before competition began. The remaining four stuck to their guns and finished out the season competing against Burns, Upton, Niobrara and Sundance in their conference. Season averages for the Hulett shooters were as follows: Cameron Dirks - 7.7/25, Logan Dirks - 9.75/25, Grant...

  • Celebrate National Forest Week

    Jul 13, 2023

    Celebrate National Forest Week (NFW), July 10 – 16, 2023 on the Black Hills National Forest. NFW highlights the incredible 193-million-acre National Forest System across the country and all the benefits it provides to the public. Several free Forest events, including a guided hike, a forest photography workshop, educational programs at the Pactola Visitor Center and a campground sing-along will be taking place next week to showcase some of the amazing outdoor opportunities that can be found within the Black Hills National Forest. Upcoming P...

  • Budget

    Jul 13, 2023

    Notice of Public Hearing CROOK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT #1 2023-2024 PROPOSED BUDGET SUMMARY FISCAL YEAR FISCAL YEAR PROPOSED 2021-2022 2022-2023 2023-2024 ACTUAL ESTIMATED BUDGET Revenue $ 22,803,472 $ 22,096,130 $ 22,402,090 GENERAL FUND Expenditures $ 21,439,226 $ 22,241,260 $ 28,284,384 Revenue $ 3,624,980 $ 3,094,367 $ 4,900,000 SPECIAL REVENUE FUND Expenditures $ 2,516,074 $ 5,243,474 $ 4,900,000 Revenue $ - $ - $ 79,288 CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND Expenditures $ - $ - $ 79,288 Revenue $ 3,732 $ 65,198 $ 75,000 CCSD CAPITAL PROJECTS Expenditures...

  • Budget Amendment

    Jul 13, 2023

    CROOK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. ONE BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR THE 2022-2023 FISCAL YEAR GENERAL FUND TO ACCOUNT FOR EXPENDITURES FOR NEW BUS PURCHASES APPROVED BUDGET 2022-23 BUDGET AMENDMENT 2022-23 REVISED BUDGET 2022-23 REVENUE AND OTHER SOURCES: 81000 - LOCAL SOURCES $7,594,205 $0 $7,594,205 82000 - COUNTY SOURCES $1,983,560 $0 $1,983,560 83000 - STATE SOURCES $10,488,373 $0 $10,488,373 84000 - FEDERAL SOURCES $0 $0 $0 85000 - TRANSFERS & OTHER $0 $0 $0 TOTAL REVENUE : $20,066,138 $0 $20,066,138 EXPENDITURES & OTHER USES: 1000 - INSTRUCTION...

  • Commissioners

    Jul 13, 2023

    PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AT THE COURTHOUSE IN SUNDANCE, CROOK COUNTY, WYOMING Wednesday, July 5, 2023 9:00 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. Present for the Restaurant Liquor license hearing for Kara Creek Ranch LLC were Doug Leis, Jeff Hodge, Julie Altaffer & Joe Baron. After discussion, Bob moved to deny the Restaurant Liquor license application. Kelly seconded, all ayes,...

  • Council

    Jul 13, 2023

    Hulett Town Council The Hulett Town Council met on June 7, 2023 at 7 p.m. Present were Council Bears, Kennah and Mayor Parsons. Absent was council Backen and Johnson. Motion to accept the agenda, Kennah/Bears, mc. Motion to approve the minutes, Bears/Kennah, mc. Gary McCollum asked permission to plug into the park bathrooms for the lions club supper. Motion to allow, Kennah/Bears, mc. Cullen Kelly was present to ask about replatting their property on IV Bar Road. They are to come to the council meeting in July with a plat. Police. Horse issue...

  • Circuit Court

    Jul 13, 2023

    Speeding – Anoop R. Gayam, Elkhorn, NE, 94/75, $155 Open Container of Alcohol in Moving Vehicle – Brianna K. Graham, Weston, WY, $150 Window Tint Violation – Kile L. Tarrant, Moorcroft, WY, $90 No Daily Use Permit – Brittani J.K. Johnston, Kelowna, BC, Canada, $85 Fail to Require Child Age 12 and Under to Wear Life Jacket – Robert B. Rogers, Newcastle, WY, $150...

  • Crook County Sheriff's Office

    Jul 13, 2023

    June 26 – Six VIN checks. Eight traffic stops. Property damage. Business check. Industrial accident. Prisoner transport. Patient transport. Two REDDI reports. Parking problem. Gun call. June 27 – Four VIN check. Traffic stops. Paper service. Two prisoner transports. Citizen assist. Fingerprints. Motorist assist. Three business checks. Sex offense. June 28 – Eight VIN checks. Traffic stops. Paper service. Four EMS pages. Two animal complaints. Two prisoner transports. Two fingerprints. Assist another agency. Extra patrol. Suspicious. House...

  • First oil & gas lease sale nets over $14M in state

    Maya Shimizu Harris, Casper Star-Tribune Via Wyoming News Exchange|Jul 13, 2023

    CASPER — The Bureau of Land Management’s first oil and gas lease sale in over a year netted roughly $14.7 million in Wyoming — about $1.8 million more than last year’s sale. Wyoming will receive 48% — roughly $7 million — of that revenue. While Gov. Mark Gordon applauded the lease sale in a Monday statement, he noted that it represents “not even a quarter of a loaf.” “The fact that our producers participated to the degree they did is a credit to the Wyoming oil and gas industry,” Gordon said in the statement. “Their efforts mean Wyoming...