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Articles from the October 26, 2023 edition


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  • Svoboda sentenced for vehicular homicide

    Sarah Pridgeon|Oct 26, 2023

    Ed Svoboda has been sentenced to between four and 14 years of incarceration and a $5000 fine for aggravated vehicular homicide. The charges relate to the death of his wife two years ago. Svoboda pled “no contest” to the charge as part of a plea agreement. Defense attorney Rob Oldham told the court during the sentencing hearing on Thursday that Svoboda chose to enter this plea not because he refuses to take responsibility for what happened to Kathleen, but because, “He really does not recall all of the details of what happened that day.” In Svob...

  • School district implements new library policy

    Sarah Pridgeon|Oct 26, 2023

    Crook County School District (CCSD) has updated its policy for evaluating the books that are available in the school libraries. Recognizing the right of the individual parent to request that their child not read a specific book, the policy sets up a system whereby a book can be challenged and removed, but kept at Central Office to be loaned out with parental permission. “Community members and staff are still able to challenge books in much the same manner as previously stated in the policy. Book challenges have become popular in some portions o...

  • Spooky fun

    Oct 26, 2023

    The annual Hulett haunted house was held last Friday and Saturday at the Greater Hulett community center. Sponsored by the Hulett Recreation Board, the two-night haunting is a fun event for kids and adults who enjoy a little spooking. The gym at the community center is turned into a haunted house, filled with goblins and spooky little children. All proceeds go to help with recreation programs....

  • Hulett Branch Library

    Nancy Bowles|Oct 26, 2023

    NEW FICTION BOOKS: The Vaster Wilds by Lauren Groff – A servant girl escapes from a colonial settlement in the wilderness. She carries nothing with her but her wits, a few possessions and the spark of God that burns hot within her. What she finds in this terra incognita is beyond the limits of her imagination and will bend her belief in everything that her own civilization has taught her. The Armor of Light by Ken Follet – The Spinning Jenny was invented in 1770 and, with that, a new era of manufacturing and industry changed lives eve...

  • Busy exhibit

    Oct 26, 2023

    The Hulett Museum and Art Gallery hosted an open house for the Tom Waugh Art Exhibit Saturday, October 14. With over 90 pieces of art and 86 people in attendance the museum had a full house....

  • Wyoming News Briefs

    Wyoming News Exchange Newspapers|Oct 26, 2023

    Shooting complex task force finalizes pre-proposal survey SHERIDAN (WNE) — The State Shooting Complex Oversight Task Force completed work during its meeting Friday morning that will help it identify communities interested in being home to the complex. The task force was established by Senate File 169, which Gov. Mark Gordon signed into law March 2. The task force comprises several legislators and representatives from Wyoming Game and Fish Department, Wyoming State Parks and Cultural Resources, Wyoming Travel and Tourism, firearm and archery m...

  • Circuit Court

    Oct 26, 2023

    Speeding – Bruce D. Murphy, New Prague, MN, 25/20, $60; Elijah J. Wolfe, Fargo, ND, 69/55, $198; Edward Otten, Harlowton, MT, 80/65, $195; Jonah Rhodehamel, Oakland, CA, 86/70, $140; Michael Rutkowski, Mankato, MN, 87/70, $145; Chastity C. Hughes, Mesa, AZ, 91/75, $140; James Stamper, Casper, WY, 99/75, $180; Bradly Ramer, Parchment, MI, 90/80, $105; Mikayla Watson, Whitesboro, TX, 90/80, $105; Simon Sanchez Zamarron, Everett, WA, 90/80, $105; Troy Hess, Liverpool, PA, 91/80, $115; Dustin Morris, Sheridan, WY, 91/80, $115 No Seat Belt (...

  • Crook County Sheriff's Office

    Oct 26, 2023

    Oct. 16 – Three VIN Checks. Two paper services. Three traffic stops. Animal complaint. Business check. Oct. 17 – Three VIN Checks. Fingerprints. Four traffic stops. Medical. Motorist assist. Hemorrhage. Alarm. Suspicious. Fire. Three EMS pages. Oct. 18 – Two VIN checks. REDDI report. Six traffic stops. Business check. Animal complaint. EMS page. Oct. 19 – Seven VIN checks. Domestic. Three traffic stops. Animal noise. Two assists to other agency. Three business checks. Oct. 20 – Seven VIN checks. Six fingerprints. Four traffic stops. Eight bus...

  • Chief reads to students

    Oct 26, 2023

    Chief Bill Motley enjoyed reading to elementary students last week. It ended up being a great opportunity to hand out the trick or treat bags provided by the Hulett Police Dept. and the Town of Hulett....

  • Scoreboard

    Oct 26, 2023

    HS Volleyball Hulett – 18, Upton – 25 Hulett – 15, Upton – 25 Hulett – 15, Upton – 25 Hulett – 25, Clearmont – 10 Hulett – 25, Clearmont – 18 Hulett – 25, Clearmont – 21 JV Volleyball Hulett – 25, Upton – 15 Hulett – 25, Upton – 13 HS Football Hulett – 57, Casper Christian – 76...

  • School Warrants

    Oct 26, 2023

    Crook County School District #1 Notice is hereby given that the Crook County School District #1 Board of Trustees issued warrants for the following bills exceeding $500.00 at the regular meeting of the board held on OCTOBER 16TH, 2023 IN HULETT, WYOMING. To Whom Paid Purpose of Expenditure Amount General Fund 21 ELECTRIC Repairs $9,982.49 A & B WELDING SUPPLY CO INC Supplies $2,060.51 ACCELERATE LEARNING Curriculum $535.78 ADP LEMCO INCORPORATED Replacement Table Tops $1,698.00 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES Supplies $8,088.73 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES... Full story

  • Settlement

    Oct 26, 2023

    PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE AND FINAL PAYMENT AND SETTLEMENT Notice is hereby given that on the 24th day of November 2023, final settlement will be made by Crook County School District No. 1, for and on account of a contract with Scott Brothers Electric for the SHS theatre lighting and sound upgrade. The above work having been completed and accepted according to the plans and specifications of West Plains Engineering, Inc., and the above date being the 41st day after the first publication of this notice, the said Contractor will be... Full story

  • Settlement

    Oct 26, 2023

    PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE AND FINAL PAYMENT AND SETTLEMENT Notice is hereby given that on the 24th day of November 2023, final settlement will be made by Crook County School District No. 1, for and on account of a contract with Powder River Heating and Air Conditioning for the Gym Air Quality Project. The above work having been completed and accepted according to the plans and specifications of Mechanical Design Works, and the above date being the 41st day after the first publication of this notice, the said Contractor will be... Full story

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