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  • Trails closed for winter for timber improvement project

    Sarah Pridgeon|Nov 3, 2022

    A portion of the trails in the Bearlodge that are popularly used by recreationists during the snowy months of the year will be closed this winter due to a timber stand improvement project. The U.S. Forest Service has announced that certain trails north and west of Warren Peak will be closed to snowmobiles to make way for the Woods Timber Stand Improvement project, which will involve thinning of certain pine stands to improve the growth of the remaining trees, diversify habitat and reduce fire...

  • Flu season expected to be active

    Sarah Pridgeon|Nov 3, 2022

    The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is warning that this year’s flu season could be an active one. After a couple of years of much less flu than usual, the contagious virus is expected to be back in full circulation this winter. “Largely due to widespread personal precautions related to COVID-19, reported flu activity was unusually low over the past two flu seasons in Wyoming and across the country. There are indications that may not be the case again,” said Dr. Alexia Harrist, state health officer. “Unfortunately, we may be back to normal...

  • Candy contest winners

    Nov 3, 2022

    Candy making contest winners have been announced by the Hulett Public Library staff. The judges, Terry McAmis and Robin Danhoffer, had a variety of entries, fudge, caramel and hard candy. Winners all received cash or prizes. Winners were: 1st – Marilyn Knapp, 2nd – Jeanne Shepherd, Best Presentation – Melissa Bears, Librarians' Choice – Amber Petersheim....

  • Hulett Branch Library

    Nancy Bowles|Nov 3, 2022

    Come on down to the library for coffee and goodies after you vote on Tues., Nov. 8. Friends of the Library will be meeting at 4 p.m. on Nov. 7. Book Discussion will be at 5 p.m. that same day. NEW FICTION BOOKS: Under the Starry Skies by Tracie Peterson – Sensible and independent, Cassie Barton never anticipated being on her own at 32. But after the death of her father and the marriage of her sister, she’s found joy in her work as a seamstress. When a minor accident leaves her unable to sew, she decides to use her time to compile a book of sto...

  • Wyoming News Briefs

    From Wyoming News Exchange Newspapers|Nov 3, 2022

    Campaign finance complaint against Vogelheim dismissed JACKSON (WNE) — The Wyoming Democratic Party’s campaign finance complaint against Republican legislative candidate Paul Vogelheim has been dismissed, according to Jennifer Martinez, the office’s assistant elections director in the Wyoming Secretary of State’s Office. Martinez said on Monday that she was not able to elaborate on why or provide documentation of the dismissal before press time. Vogelheim is running against Democrat Liz Storer to represent House District 23 in the Wyoming...

  • Crook County Sheriff's Office

    Nov 3, 2022

    Oct. 24 – Eight VIN checks. Traffic stop. Traffic accident with damage. Two business checks. Medical page. Motorist assist. Paper service. Fingerprints. Project Lifesaver. Patient transfer. Oct. 25 – Six VIN checks. Paper service. Three traffic stops. Alarm call. Business check. Public relations. Sex offense. Suspicious person/circumstance. Found property. Motorist assist. Oct. 26 – Three VIN checks. Five traffic stops. Assist another agency. Minor in possession. Protection order violation. Patient transfer. Medical page. Traffic control call....

  • Circuit Court

    Nov 3, 2022

    Speeding – David Wagner, Grandview, IA, 88/80, $101; Bradley Hargrave, Jerseyville, IL, 86/80, $97; Kyle Halter, Belgrade, MT, 79/65, $188; (minor), Gillette, WY, 100/80, $170; Sedrak Galajyan, Los Angeles, CA, 55/45, $105; Jacob Zieman, Darwin, MN, 84/70, $130; Lucas Sonsel, Hockley, TX, 79/70, $103; Rena M. Maller, Upton, WY, 79/70, $103; Arthur Wise, Denver, CO, 90/80, $105; Tobea Miller Ayer, Beulah, 55/45, $105; Andrew Kissell, Oostburg, WI, 90/75, $135; Keeton Rosales, Belle Fourche, SD, 79/70, $103; Douglas Lameyer, Wayland, MI, 92/80, $...

  • Lady Devils headed to state seated second

    Nov 3, 2022

    The Hulett Lady Red Devils finished the regional volleyball tournament as the runners up. They lost to Southeast in three games with scores of 25-16, 25-16 and 25-8. They will seed into the state tournament in the East #2 position and will play the Little Snake River Lady Rattlers on Nov. 3 at 4:30 p.m. Regional results: Hulett – 3, HEM – 0 (25-9, 25-11, 25-10) Hulett – 3, Rock River – 0 (25-22, 25-17, 29-27) Hulett – 0, Southeast – 3 (16-25, 16-25, 8-25)...

  • All Conference

    Nov 3, 2022

    Powder River All Conference Cross Country 2022: Rachel Merwin (6th place), Haydon Ritchie (8th place – Middle School Boys), Abby Palus (4th place)....

  • Hulett School Library to host Scholastic Book Fair event

    Nov 3, 2022

    Hulett School Library will host a Scholastic Book Fair from Mon., Nov. 7 to Thurs., Nov. 10. Funds raised will help purchase books for the school library and classroom libraries. Families, faculty and the community, are invited to attend this fun reading event that helps inspire children to become lifelong readers. The book fair will feature extended hours on Monday and refreshments will be served. Come browse the fair while waiting for the Veterans Day concert to begin. Hours on Tuesday through Thursday will be from 7:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. A...

  • Trout rescues start off with sweets and end with smiles

    Mark Davis, Powell Tribune Via Wyoming News Exchange|Nov 3, 2022

    POWELL — Electrically stunned trout rolled to the top of the water, revealing their white underbellies, while volunteers hoping to save Wyoming’s prized game fish sloshed through the muddy, receding pools of the Cody Canal to scoop them up as fast as possible. The volunteers, who face a wet and sometimes bone-chilling task, were fueled by the sugary sweetness of donuts and black coffee as the rescue mission continued just after sunrise Friday. It was obvious there were a lot of fish to be saved along the ditch near the South Fork of the Shoshon...

  • GOP at odds with senate candidate

    Sarah Pridgeon|Nov 3, 2022

    Historically speaking, political parties tend to support their winning candidates from a primary election as they move forward to the general. Not this time, though, according to Senator Ogden Driskill, who is accusing the central committee for the Crook County Republican Party of going against its own bylaws in an effort to tacitly support his write-in opponent. At this time, the central committee has not officially endorsed anyone for Senate District 1. Driskill, however, argues that the party’s failure to support his candidacy is de facto s...

  • Ballot proposition

    Nov 3, 2022

    NOTICE OF CROOK COUNTY BALLOT PROPOSITION TO BE ON THE NOVEMBER 8, 2022 GENERAL ELECTION BALLOT “Shall Crook County be authorized to renew a lodging tax at a rate of two percent (2%) upon the sales price paid for sleeping accommodations for guests in hotels, motels, tourist courts, trailer parks, campgrounds, dude ranches, short-term condominiums, and similar establishments, in accordance with Wyoming Statute 39-15-204(a)(ii)” Publish: October 20, 27 and November 3, 2022...

  • Bids

    Nov 3, 2022

    Crook County Weed and Pest have the following Items posted for sale: Approximately 30 sheets of Tin 4-Wheeler Tracks. Miscellaneous Office Supplies Sealed bids are due in the Weed and Pest office on or by November 9, 2022 at 6 p.m. The Crook County Weed and Pest reserves the right to deny any/all bids. Feel free to make an appointment at the office to see the items for sale! Publish: October 27 and November 3, 2022...

  • Meeting

    Nov 3, 2022

    Board Meeting The Crook County Medical Services District (CCMSD) Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on November 22, 2022 at 12:30 p.m. at the Sundance State Bank Meeting Room. The meeting will also be hosted via Zoom. The Zoom webinar link is included below: You are invited to a Zoom webinar. When: Nov 22, 2022 12:30 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada) Topic: CCMSD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86024286891 Passcode: 962106 Or One tap mobile : US:...

  • Scoreboard

    Nov 3, 2022

    Football The Hultett boys lost their first playoff match to Little Snake River 65 to 6, ending their season....

  • Crook County Natural Resource District (CCNRD)

    Nov 3, 2022

    Crook County Natural Resource District (CCNRD) October 4th Regular Board Meeting Minutes CALL MEETING TO ORDER at 12:01 pm by Vice Chairman Lily Altaffer at the Sundance USDA Service Center. ATTENDANCE Board: Kim Fundaun, Wanda Burget, Lily Altaffer Call in: Wayne Garman Employees: Sarah Anderson, Bridget Helms, Jessica Halverson, Call in: Carmen Horne-McIntyre Guests: Staci Steiner, FSA County Executive Director, Keela Deaton, NRCS District Conservationist, Casey Devish, Todd Caltrider, Wyoming Game & Fish, Call in: Mark Hogan, US Fish &...

  • Bake Better Cupcakes

    Vicky Hayman, UW Extension Food and Nutrition Educator|Nov 3, 2022

    Today was are going to talk about the dos and don’ts of making cupcakes. Have you ever made a batch of cupcakes and thought, “that wasn’t supposed to happen”? When cupcakes are not made correctly, they may sink in the middle, the top of the cupcake may be sticky or dry, the chocolate chips or berries may sink, or the cupcakes may overflow. Sunken Cupcakes When baking, there is nothing more upsetting than taking cupcakes out of the oven and watching them deflate as they cool. The most common cause of this is over-mixing. It is very temptin...