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Mother Nature didn't disappoint with the spring storm last weekend. Heavy wet snow was dumped across the area, providing much-needed moisture. Amounts ranged from 15 inches to nearly 20 inches with snowdrifts being measured in feet. Luckily, the Hulett area did not lose power and, once the storm was over, it didn't take long for people to start digging out. By Monday the roads were clear and mostly dry....
For those interested in standing for election this year, whether for local, county or state positions, the filing window is about to open. For a two-week period, citizens will be invited to put forth their names for seats ranging from U.S. Congress to city council. Filing opens on May 12 and will close on May 27 for most county, state and federal seats. Special district and school board applications will not be accepted until later in the year as these seats will appear on the ballot for the general election. As well as two county commissioner...
The winners of the Old West invitational Turkey Shoot youth contest have been chosen for this year's event. Aiden Williams and Elizabeth Jordan are the winners of this year's creative contest. Aiden's work was turkey feathers placed on a weathered piece of wood and Elizabeth made jewelry out of turkey feathers. The winners will participate in the 12th annual turkey shoot held May 5-7 in Hulett....
The Crook County Clerk’s Office, in conjunction with the Midwest Assistance Program, will be holding a board member and special district director training on Friday, April 29. The training will begin at 6 p.m. and should be done by 8 p.m. It will be held in the Courthouse Community Room in the courthouse basement in Sundance. County Clerk Linda Fritz advises it is highly recommended that at least one board member/director from boards, special districts and improvement and service districts attend this training. As fiscal and election laws a...
Speeding – Eric Anderson, Evansville, IN, 88/75, $125; Denice H. Poseley, Gillette, WY, 43/30, $85; Mollie M. Boardman, Nashua, NH, 52/30, $170; Noah Matson, Spearfish, SD, 87/75, $120; Mannaseth Freeman, Orem, UT, 90/80, $105; Terri Lesley, Gillette, WY, 86/75, $115; Gavin P. Weyrich, Riverton, WY, 89/70, $80; Benjamin Smullen, Doylestown, PA, 100/80, $160; Thomas Prendergast, Shell, WY, 90/75, $135; Travis Lehtola, Gillette, WY, 86/75, $115; Jeremiah Decker, Newcastle, WY, 80/70, $105; Courtney Turbak, New Bedford, MA, 88/80, $101 Expired T...
CODY — After years of decline, the regional moose population is starting to show a small comeback in numbers, Game and Fish officials reported recently. G&F Wildlife Biologist Bart Kroger said in the Worland District, which includes the Meeteetse area, there is a higher prevalence for moose than 10 years ago, with about 25% growth over the last decade. “Things are looking better for moose in Cody and Meeteetse country,” Kroger said, citing an even cow to calf ratio over the last few years and “lots of calves being born.” Kroger said moose num... Full story
GILLETTE — Just about every day at about 5 p.m., Kennedy Wainaina waits on a phone call. Ever since his sister, Irene Wairimu Gakwa, went missing from Gillette in February or March, he has stayed in close contact with the Gillette police detectives working to solve his sister’s disappearance. After Wainaina talks with detectives each night, he calls his mother and father in Kenya, who also have grown accustomed to waiting by the phone. “They’re in rough shape, especially my mom,” he said. “My dad maybe hides it well but my mom, I can tell sh...
Coloring contest winners Hadlee Apland and Mordecai Wolfskill. The Hulett public library announce the winners of their Easter coloring contest for kids in kindergarten and first grade. First place went to Hadlee Apland, kindergarten and second place Mordecai Wolfskill, first grade....
The American Legion Auxiliary Post #80 held their annual poppy poster contest. This year's entries were awesome and very hard to judge. Winners were: Class 1 – first Maybelle Moody, second Hannah Fowler and third Rilee Bears. Class 2 – first Samantha Amdahl, second Cedar Palm and third Emma Ista. The winning posters will now be sent to the next level of competition....
Man sentenced to 74-100 years on 58 child porn charges GREEN RIVER (WNE) — A 49-year-old Wamsutter resident will be spending the rest of his life in prison following a sentencing hearing where he pled guilty to 58 criminal charges. Russell Jay Byrne was sentenced Monday to a prison sentence of 74-100 years by Third Judicial District Court Judge Suzannah Robinson for charges including the possession, manufacture and distribution of child pornography, as well as the sexual abuse of three children. According to the Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Off...
CHEYENNE — Parents who say their daughters were victims in a blackmail case involving a Burns High School student say the school district has been slow to respond to the incident, keeping the student in classes and in extracurricular activities with some of the alleged victims for months. Two parents of two underage students spoke to the Wyoming Tribune Eagle and asked that their names not be used. These parents and an attorney connected to the case said an investigation by the Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation revealed the student h...
Public Notice Crook County Weed and Pest Control District is giving notice that the district will begin receiving applicator bids for 2022 noxious weed control program. If you are interested in bidding for the noxious weed program bids will be either mailed to the District at P.O. Box 7, Sundance, WY 82729 or hand delivered to the District office at 802 11th Street South. Bids must be presented to the Office Manager no later than 6:00 p.m. May 11, 2022. For more information contact Crook County Weed and Pest at 307-283-2375. The District... Full story
Blueberries can be eaten in all kinds of different recipes. These small blue and purple berries have an extensive list of health benefits, making this delicious snack a great healthy option. Some of the many benefits include protecting against heart disease, supporting healthy skin, maintaining bone strength, and aiding in healthful blood pressure. Blueberries contain vitamin C, B6, fiber, and phytonutrients, which support heart health. Fiber specifically helps lower the amount of cholesterol in the blood and decreases the risk of heart...
CROOK COUNTY LAND USE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES AT THE COURTHOUSE IN SUNDANCE, CROOK COUNTY, WYOMING Monday, April 11, 2022 7:00 p.m. Present were Chairman Morgan Ellsbury, Vice-Chairman Cody Galloway, Member Dustin Buckmiller, Member Terry Wilkerson and Member Mary Yemington. Chairman Morgan Ellsbury asked if there were any amendments to the agenda. Terry Wilkerson moved to adopt the agenda as printed; Cody Galloway seconded, all ayes, motion carried. Chairman Morgan Ellsbury asked if there were any additions or corrections to the...
The Hulett airport met on April 4th at the DTFP. All members were present. The board had a conference call with Carson with T-O Engineering. The board did regular business first. The kindergarten class will get a tour of the hangar and Neiman plane on Tuesday at 10:30. They will follow up the tour with lunch. On May 17th the Wyoming Aeronautics Commission will be in Hulett. Airport board and council are invited to join. Carson and the board discussed upcoming projects and funding. Currently airports get $150,000 entitlement money. This money...
